...teach because you really get to know your students and their family. I really enjoy teaching all subjects because, as a teacher, it keeps you on your toes, but if I had to choose two subjects to teach for the remainder of my career, it would be math and science. These are the two subjects I started with in my teaching career and were my two favorite subjects when I was a student. The key...
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...and Literature Education at Miami Dade College. I have previous experience tutoring students in an establishment called Fit Kids Miami, I have also tutored from home. While I've tutored students in subjects such as science and Spanish, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I have helped countless students improve test scores, revise essays, study for mid-terms/finals etc. I love seeing the students grow and feel proud when they've accomplished subjects they thought...
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...Universities, public, private formative, and secondary schools all over the continental U.S., and homeschooling my own daughter opened many doors and provided opportunities that allowed for my experience in leadership, finances, and collaboration as well for many organizations. Being able to visit landmarks and monuments that I had read about and learned during my years as a student, then being able to teach my own children the importance, history and significance were amazing. While traveling...
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...work with YOU! I have been teaching and providing learning support for nearly 20 years. I am an educator with over 13 years experience working in the classroom, teaching English and Literacy at the secondary level. I hold certifications in Pennsylvania for ELA and SS and in New York State for ELA. I hold a Masters degree in Literacy. I have worked mostly with Middle and High School aged children but I have tutored College,...
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...their journey through school! I graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies. Currently I am earning a Masters of Arts with a degree in Criminal Justice. I enjoy learning about new subjects but my absolute favorites are English and History. I have been tutoring kids and adults for 6 years and I enjoy all age groups. Many of the kids I have tutored are in elementary...
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...Kentucky University, and am currently working on my Master's in Reading education from San Diego State University. Upon graduation, I had the opportunity to teach English at a local high school in Northern Kentucky for two years. After those two years, I knew I needed a change and decided to apply for my graduate degree at San Diego State University. Since my time in San Diego, I have had the opportunity to travel around to...
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...and I am a senior in college. I have been a writing tutor since high school and I would love to help you out with your essays, research and written exams. I specialize in creative writing, religion and religious history, and research of all types. I also teach swim lessons, so in between essays I can teach you how to do a proper backstroke, or even CPR! I love working with people of all ages,...
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Hello! I am a graduate student at Columbia University, working towards Masters degrees in Public Health and Social Work. I am a graduate of Brandeis University with Bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Environmental Science. I have been teaching students ages 9 and up for approximately 8 years, and I would love to help you reach your academic potential! My favorite subjects to tutor are reading comprehension, environmental science, and essay-writing.
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...psychology at the University of Arizona. I received my B.S. degree in psychology with a minor in biology, with a focus on neuroscience and biomedical science from Northern Arizona University. As long as I can remember, I have had a love for teaching. In elementary school I would come home in the afternoon and 'play school' with my stuffed animals, creating and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to...
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"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."
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...teaching. I have worked as a substitute teacher and after school instructor at Saint Ann's School, as well as performing all over the country! I absolutely love teaching and inspiring kids and young adults to enjoy learning. My approach to teaching is highly individualized based on each student's needs and learning methods. I am a firm believer in the idea that the first step towards helping a student improve at reading and writing is to...
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...NJ and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, The Czech Republic, New York, and Pennsylvania, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jersey and both Critical Thinking and Junior Seminar at Mercy College in Westchester. I am the self-published author of more than a dozen scifi and horror novels, available on Amazon and...
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...University, specializing in Marketing, I bring a unique blend of analytical skills and extensive writing expertise to tutoring. My background includes winning multiple creative writing competitions and practical experience crafting diverse content for marketing campaigns. I am passionate about helping students develop strong reading and writing skills, drawing on both my academic knowledge and real-world application of language. My hobbies include reading, playing piano, walking my dog, and traveling with family and friends.
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...Human Services. I Spent three years in a Graduate Counseling program during which I maintained a 3.89 gpa. I am currently working on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine at Arcadia University.
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...wonderful experience of teaching in many of different settings. I have bachelor's degree in Special Education and my master's degree is in Literacy. I am certified as a special educator and a reading specialist. I have a thorough understanding of the reading process from beginning readers to adult learners. I also have experience teaching math to K-8 students. I try to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to each tutoring session...
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I'm a lifelong educator, former professor and counselor who believes in the importance of fostering and cultivating individual strengths and interests in order to address areas of need.
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...anything "English-esque". I have had a love for reading, writing, and language for as long as I can remember, and that passion has only grown stronger as I have gotten older. Through studying English and literature in college, I have also grown to appreciate all the new challenges and complexities that English encompasses. Though the papers are much longer and the readings much more difficult than they were when I first discovered my love for...
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...to unlock greater comprehension and, more importantly, better grades. I got my Bachelor of Arts in the David Letterman School of Communications at Ball State University where I got to produce full-length albums for local bands and make fun short films with my friends. I also minored in Spanish and have enjoyed teaching English to exchange students here in the states as well as abroad in the Galapagos Islands. I believe everyone can make changes...
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I am a senior Psychology, Spanish, and Religion major, and I have been tutoring for over ten years. I love working with students of all ages, and I have five years of experience working with students with learning differences! I specialize in English literature, writing, learning differences, and Spanish.
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I am a graduate in Art and Art Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. I taught art at Museums, Public Schools (K-12), and Universities throughout New York. I am very passionate about teaching Art and Education to students.
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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.
