I enjoy working with people and make a difference in others lives, the reason I became a teacher. I have effective-highly effective evaluations with yearly growing data of my students in terms of academic gains. I believe in teaching is a holistic approach through establishing the rapport with my students to be able to help them academically. Understanding my students needs, weaknesses and strengths are priority to the success of my students.
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...simple guy. I grew up in any one of a dozen small towns surrounding an army base in Northern New York. Two of my three degrees come the State University of New York, and my third comes from Northern Virginia Community College. This is my first time professionally tutoring students, but I am confident in my abilities as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I see myself as an artist. Music is actually my first...
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Hello, I'm very excited to have an opportunity to be a part of your educational journey. My goals are to assist you to achieving your highest potential in any given subject. you may like me to be a part of. Scheduling is very flexible, and choosing topics/ curriculum will be quite fun, and most of all tailored around your ideas needs. I look forward to working together. Thank you!
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...from the University of Central Florida and hold a B.S. in Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology from Western Washington University. During graduate school, I taught college biology courses and mentored undergraduate students who were applying to graduate school. It is meaningful to me to provide resources, support, and confidence to students so they can achieve their future goals. I am particularly passionate about working with students who have diverse learning styles or needs that...
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Learning is more than just answers to a problem it the spark of a journey. This is the principle that approach that I use when teaching. Every students learning plan is individualized and unique as them. I enjoy helping people on their learning journey. Let's start the journey together.
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...unequivocally that I should teach writing. This conversation was a turning point because someone else believed that I could help others learn to write. That day, this same professor (who served as my division chairperson) walked me down to the writing lab and introduced me as a new writing tutor to the center director. From the time that I tutored my first client in developmental writing, I knew that I needed to teach, and I've...
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...one-on-one and group tutoring in a variety of subjects. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor include test preparation, mathematics, English, psychology, and statistics. I have always worked diligently to be a strong student and a life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have...
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...help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be...
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...inspiring learning environment. I have over 15-years of experience teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening test taking skills. I have prepared students to achieve their goals for the PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and many other standardized testing systems. As well as in the United States, I have taught abroad in Latin America, Australia, and Southeast Asia, enhancing my understanding of learning styles and cultural challenges. Join me for an enjoyable learning experience. I look forward...
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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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...use and understand them better -- that's why I became an English teacher! I'm cheerful and enthusiastic and try to make learning entertaining. I have a B.S. in 7-12 grade Education with an English Language Arts concentration, and an M.A. English with a Teaching Concentration. I have 6 years of experience as a classroom teacher in grades 7-12, 3 years experience as a teacher or tutor at the college level, and 1 year experience as...
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...outlines to provide clarity and structure, ensuring that every session is both engaging and productive. My recognition in academic publishing includes contributions to top journals and authorship of three books on autism, perception, and consciousness, and my Google Scholar Profile reflects my commitment to advancing knowledge in the social sciences. I am dedicated to helping students succeed, whether they are navigating the intricacies of academic writing or exploring the depths of social theory.
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I'm looking to help students overcome their struggles. I will use my personable demeanor in an effort to build relationships with my students in an effort to build trust and establish an effective learning environment.
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...under my belt, I have developed creative and innovative approaches to working with all types of learning styles. I work as a tutor because I love to help students evolve as writers, readers, and critical thinkers. I draw continual inspiration as I observe students benefiting from the transformational and empowering properties of written expression, active reading, and analytical thinking. I enjoy offering supportive and personalized lessons to my clients; one of the most exciting parts...
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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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...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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...to assist and guide even the most tentative or discouraged student to find their niche as a productive, lifelong learner. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about laying a great, educational foundation (K-8 academic subjects), Writing Skills and college entrance/transition preparation. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, games/sports of any sort, volunteering, and of course, reading and writing. I graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2018 with a Bachelor...
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...have devoted my time to my two passions, medicine, and education. I am currently in school obtaining a combination B.S. and Masters Degree in Biology, with a minor in Education. I love all the subjects that I tutor, and my favorite aspect of tutoring is watching a student's understanding of a challenging subject grow. My teaching philosophy is that each individual student will learn best with an individualized plan. Outside of academia, I work as...
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You may consider yourself a proficient writer, and score well on writing assessments. The format of this important writing skills test can nonetheless throw you off, and the confusion can inadvertently cause you to answer questions incorrectly. Regardless of your skill level, it is therefore important to adequately prepare for the exam. Plus, your ACT Compass Writing Skills tutor can pinpoint any areas of weakness that could impede your performance on test day. They'll focus on these areas to fill in any gaps, ensuring you will be as prepared as you possibly can be.
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Don't be placed in a class below your skill level simply because you haven't cultivated the ability to answer multiple-choice questions skillfully and accurately. Your tutor can introduce you to various test-taking strategies and techniques that can help you simplify questions and deduce the correct answer, even if you weren't sure of the answer upon your first reading of the question. Combining these test-taking skills with a review of the content that the ACT Compass Writing Skills test covers can help you maximize your chances of achieving a high score. This will also ensure that you will be adequately challenged in your English writing course. Varsity Tutors understands that you are busy, so we make every effort to help you connect with ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring that is convenient and low-stress. Tutors set their own schedules and can work to accommodate your preferred meeting time and place. You can meet in the comfort of your own home, if that suits you best. You can even request face-to-face online sessions using our live learning platform. If you would like some extra help as you prepare for the ACT Compass Writing Skills test, contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with a private tutor today!
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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.
