...I am a graduate from Berkeley College with a Bachelors in Business Administration and Management with Distinguished Honors as a member of the Honors Program cohort. I have over 15 years in business in various fields such as Human Resources, customer services, retail and entrepreneurship. I am currently a certified teacher of secondary education (grades 5 - 12) Special Education. I've been teaching since 2013 and I am currently a part of the founding staff...
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...working with students from middle school to graduate programs. Through our sessions, my students have earned As on difficult essays, raised their overall class grades, improved their SAT scores, gained admission to top universities, and built their confidence as writers, readers, and thinkers. As a tutor, I make sure to foster an encouraging, patient, and flexible learning environment in my sessions, adapting to each student's particular needs, personality, and sense of humor. Whether a learner...
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...with an Emphasis in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach Early Childhood PK-4 and Special Education PK-8. While I have experience tutoring in different subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Math, and Phonics. I taught in Florida for 2 years (Kindergarten and First Grade). I am a firm believer in education, believing it to be exceptionally necessary to achieve and excel in lives endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with...
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I became interested in tutoring during college. I started tutoring biology, chemistry and writing. By my senior year, I was running the tutoring center and writing lab. Following undergraduate, I became a teacher's aid and substitute teacher in the public school system. A year later I attended graduate school, where I received my PhD in neuroscience. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring math, science, SAT prep, and sciences (including biology and life sciences).
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...if you were to live forever." Mahatma Gandhi I am currently retired but applying my off time to tutoring. My prior educational accomplishments are the following: * Licensed Practical Nursing certificate from New Mexico State University - Carlsbad, NM; * Graduate Certificate in Public Health from New Mexico State University - Las Cruces; * Bachelors in Public Health New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM; * Associates in General Studies from Dona Ana Community...
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More often than not, I am able to build a quick rapport with children. I am focused, energetic and driven, but I still know how to have fun. I have been certified in a program called Love and Logic which teaches adults effective discipline. Learning should be multi-disciplinary. Often history, science, math and writing all blend together. The beauty is in getting student to see how they blend together.
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...from University of Hawaii-West Oahu, and a Teaching & Learning Graduate Certificate in Business Education from Kansas State University. I am Praxis certified in Business, Technology, and Marketing Education and also Secondary English Language Arts. I have 20+ experience in a variety of industries, including insurance, business ownership, business management, retail, operations, coding, billing, law clerkship, and the education industry. I believe that all students can learn and that we as educators or tutors must...
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...I study Creative Writing. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English (emphasis in Creative Writing and minor in Literature). For two and a half years, I was a writing consultant at Highline Community College Writing Center, working with a diverse population of an international, running start, first-generation college and non-traditional students. I tutor English Literature, Writing, and Reading. For me, the most interesting and rewarding aspect of tutoring is my interaction with students, especially...
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...to help you find the way you learn best and help to present the material that way for you. Everyone has the ability to become knowledgable and smart in all areas, if the information is presented in a way that they can understand. I hope to help you do just that! As a mom of 3 young boys and a full time college student, I don't have many hobbies. I enjoy spending time with my...
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...experience since 2012 serving as a homeschool teacher and tutor to students from all over the world. This experience has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and...
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I graduated May 2017 with a degree in Sociology from Eastern University's Templeton Honors College with a 3.721 GPA. I have experience tutoring and teaching students from kindergarten through college in a variety of subjects.
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I grew up homeschooled by my mother with a Masters degree in Deaf Education, so I have always tutored my two younger siblings in Math. I took up tutoring outside of my family when I started College back in 2014. I am now a well known name in the community for my friendly demeanor and excellent results!
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...I hold degrees from the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University and the University of West Georgia. I have a specialist degree in early childhood education. I have extensive literacy certifications. With the help of my school district, I have obtained a dyslexia endorsement. These classes taught me about the laws and rules of current trends with dyslexia and public schools. For learning to teach struggling readers, I have associate-level certificates including Classroom Educator and...
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...to inspire others and show them not to focus on the circumstances around them, but to turn their troubled past into a better future. I want to prove by example that there is so much out there, and all they have to do is put in some work and believe in themselves. I know that every learner has their own individual goals, and I desire for them to not only meet those goals but surpass...
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...North Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a minor in Creative Writing. My tutoring strengths are English/Writing, Math through Algebra 2, chemistry, and SAT/ACT Test Prep. I believe that students need one-on-one attention in order to succeed and would love to provide that for students to help them learn in the way that works best for them. I have been tutoring algebra/geometry, English, and chemistry for 7 years now. I pride myself in...
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...algebra, geometry, history, and GRE prep. Further, I have taught professionally for a total of 6 years in Communications, Theatre, and Gender Studies. I have two terminal degrees and have taken and passed the English and Writing content assessments for GACE-certification (Georgia). I have passed exams (SAT, GRE) for undergrad and grad school acceptance. To help you be better prepared to succeed academically, it is important that I continue to study (I'm a lifelong learner)...
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...is the value I hold dearest. Rather than tutor for the sake of hours, I hope to spend my time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's impact.
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...foundation in educational theory and practice, allowing me to tailor my teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students. I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters growth and success for all learners. I have attained a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, a master's degree in business administration and international management, and a doctorate in educational leadership. I also have a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, a bachelor's degree...
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We continued our discussion of the assessment test, specifically, we reviewed the student's first practice test and examined the strategy of the writing section to adapt her skill set to the test.
We covered some grammar from the Writing section, and were able to work through 3 sections of a full length exam. The student showed improvement for his grammar questions and felt more comfortable when he could read the sentences aloud, so I suggested that he continue to practice reading aloud.
Timed the student in the math and English sections; her pace was good. We then transitioned into science, which she is least familiar with from her SAT studies. I helped her detect trends in data and extrapolate beyond the provided information.
Today the student and I spent some time reviewing grammar concepts and talked about strategy for identifying sentence errors and improving paragraphs. We worked together through the problems of these types that she had missed on her diagnostic exam to make sure that she understood the concepts. We finished our time by doing some work on her pacing and time management for the reading portion of the exam.
We started today by working on the math section. She has no problems with the content, but needs to be more confident. We discussed testing strategies and methods to increase confidence in her abilities. We also worked on the science section. We focused on interpreting graphs.
