...English since I was a teenager. During my undergraduate program, I taught English as a Foreign Language in Shanghai. Before my graduate studies, I taught English and Anthropology in China. I have over 30 years of experience teaching. I spent more than 5 years teaching TOEFL and SAT, 20 years instructing EFL and am TEFL certified with distinction. Currently I place international students in local high schools. Therefore I am constantly involved with education on...
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I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.
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...time in English and Spanish. My reason for tutoring is the challenge that it brings. I love finding new ways to reach students and finding that lightbulb turn on. Tutoring is stimulating not only for the student but for me as well. I am not one to be discouraged easily and I love getting others to see the potential in themselves. Teaching brings a sense of cultural enhancement and a self awareness that extends far...
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...ESOL because I have a teaching certificate for those subjects. I can also teach College English, Writing, and Syntax and Grammar because of my Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature. Out of all the aforementioned subjects, my favorite would be College English because I love working with adults while teaching what I am passionate about. My first experience as a teacher was working with adults. They were attentive and they loved participating. My teaching...
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I've always considered myself a life-long learner across many subjects and mediums. The core essence of teaching another is communicating, regardless of the subject, the joy and excitement of learning something new.
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I am currently student teaching 7th grade English in Tucson. My educational journey at Northern Arizona University to become a certified teacher with a degree in psychology is nearly complete. I have experience tutoring students with various abilities and interests for differing lengths of time. I look forward to meeting you!
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...and write in Greek. I grew up spending most of my summers in beautiful Greece. Now that I am a mom I am so grateful and happy that I can take my two boys to Greece during the holidays. And teach them about their culture. This school year I was named Teacher of the Year for my school district. This was an amazing honor for me! I am very passionate about teaching and would love...
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...students between the ages 5 and 18 for the past six years. In addition, I was an Anatomy and Physiology teaching assistant in college. While in college, I also taught English to students in Ecuador and Nicaragua. I have experience in tutoring English (reading and writing), math (elementary school level, pre-algebra, algebra, and statistics), science (biology, chemistry, and environmental science), social studies, SAT prep, and ACT prep. While I tutor a wide range of subjects,...
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...a variety of subjects. I offer SAT, ACT, and standardized test prep, along with reading, writing, grammar skills, sentence structure, and general English composition tutoring. I also offer college essay writing guidance and editing! I worked an an interpreter for 8 years, where I worked daily with non and limited English speakers. I offer reading tutoring, English and grammar composition, sentence structure, and phonics tutoring to young children or non-English speakers. I'm glad to meet...
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...or five other languages (I forget the exact number). My goal has always been to grow and continue to become a better teacher, while providing positive support and mentoring to my students in their language development. I have worked as a college composition instructor, a middle and high school ESL teacher, writing center director, private tutor, writer, and conference presenter, mostly all at the same time. When not working, I enjoy watching European football, traveling,...
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...students make and am glad to help unravel these difficulties in a personalized environment, making sure that those areas that are most challenging finally begin to make sense. There is nothing that you cannot learn when you place your best efforts into allow yourself to feel safe with making mistakes and learning from them. As a tutor, I guarantee that we will explore the areas you find challenging to learn and we will do it...
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...experience teaching health education in schools and local youth centers, I have learned to make learning adaptable to the needs of different students and age ranges. Often times, many students struggle, especially in the new online learning environment, due to lack of hands on learning and they need to visualize the concepts in terms that they encounter in their daily lives. Having most recently worked with younger children, I am able to adapt to particularly...
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...community college level. I have a passion for words that I would love to share with you or your student! I am available for private tutoring sessions by appointment. I can also assist with essay writing for standardized tests, homeschooled and NMC students for portfolio papers and Public Speaking papers. For those not currently a student, I am also available for cover letter and resume writing and interview skills. I have a BS in Secondary...
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Currently relocated from Ukraine, I am in the UK right now. A self-determined professional with a personalized approach to each student. 13 years of professional experience both in teaching online/offline and translating books, articles and poems. Ready to teach both 1 to 1 or small groups. I do not care about age - my oldest student is 73 years old)
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Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!
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Hello. I am a tutor who loves to help students in reading. I am punctual, professional, patient, and dedicated. I make it my responsibility to help students succeed by keeping them engaged in the lessons.
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...in several parts of Southeast Asia, I have since returned back to New York , whist living abroad I taught English at a Cambridge certified International School. I helped students achieve praise worthy marks in IGCSE, A-Level, and IELTS examinations. I can also assist you in other exams such as TOEFL and TOEIC. I especially like tutoring students in improving their English writing skills, following a Writing Process method, and in Conversational English, focusing on...
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...My teaching journey began around the academic year of 2022-2023 during which I've had the privilege to work with diverse age groups and teaching contexts. I've taught ELAR and ESL middle school students in a traditional classroom setting, using a combination of lectures, interactive projects, and individualized coaching to cater to varied learning styles. I've also conducted small group tutoring sessions, tailoring my approach to the specific needs and pace of each student. In addition,...
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...literacy. My experience includes working with children living with special needs as well as working with those learning English as a second language. I believe that learning is something everyone can achieve if given the right tools and support. I can be strict, but in practice it is far better to have the learner want to participate than to force learning. I am upbeat, calm, and willing to work on various strategies with the learner,...
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...passionate teacher and very attentive to my student's learning needs. I have instructed college courses in ESL, TOEFL IBT prep, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening & speaking and writing/grammar. I have additional experience tutoring academic subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all skill levels. I use fun games and engaging activities. I use interesting stories and texts when teaching reading...
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Many colleges and universities rely on the results of the ACCUPLACER tests to place incoming students into appropriately challenging courses for their first semester of undergraduate studies. If you grew up speaking a language other than English, you may be asked to take the ACCUPLACER ESL test. These tests are designed to measure your ability to understand written and spoken English in order to help your school place you in the classes best suited to your current mastery of the language. The exam consists of four sections: the Language Use section measures how well you understand the rules of English grammar, the Listening section measures how well you can answer questions about recorded English conversations, the Reading Skills section tests your written English comprehension by asking questions about short prose passages, and the Sentence Meaning section examines how well you can understand English sentences. Each section comprises 20 questions, designed to measure proficiency in each area, each of which your ACCUPLACER ESL tutor is highly experienced to help you with.
The test has a direct influence on class placement. It is therefore important that you demonstrate your knowledge to the best of your ability on test day in order to avoid being placed in a class that fails to challenge you and develop your language skills. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with ACCUPLACER ESL tutoring. An independent instructor can help you prepare for your placement tests in an organized and efficient way, helping you gain the skills to perform to the best of your potential. You'll have one shot to prove your abilities. Support in advance will help to calm your nerves and fill in any gaps, so you can prove your true strengths.
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Your personal tutoring curriculum can focus on bolstering your weakest skills and filling any gaps in your knowledge. It's possible to work through these with your tutor at whatever pace allows you to best learn the material. You don't have to worry about keeping up with other students or slowing down to match the pace of a class. In addition, all ACCUPLACER ESL tutoring is one-on-one, so you can have questions answered as soon as you think of them and can receive immediate feedback on your work throughout every session. The ability to schedule lessons on a flexible basis is another perk. Your private tutor can meet at any time that is best, to account for a full set of classes and other activities. If your schedule is so booked, they can set up a face-to-face online session using our live learning platform. It's possible to meet in the comfort of your kitchen or living room, or at a local library. The best thing about working with a tutor is that the decisions are up to you.
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The student and I finished up the math portion of the practice exam after briefly discussing the essay conclusion that I had her revise for homework after our last session. After finishing the math section, we made a list of math test-taking strategies, such as skipping and returning to more complicated problems, eliminating or using answer choices, categorizing problems according to concept in order to find the proper approach to solving, etc. We then began looking over some additional math practice I assigned her, in order to strengthen her skills with problems involving percents, averages, and proportions. I asked her to finish a second essay she had started and to look over some of the math problems she'd had trouble with for homework.
We reviewed linking and action verbs. We discussed adverbs and prepositional phrases and then the student practiced problems with these. We went through tips on taking the math portion of the exam. The student did 10 arithmetic problems using the tips discussed. The student went through seven word problems.
As the student has a history test coming up soon, we spent a great deal of time reviewing the content that would be covered on his exam. He explained that the vocabulary from the various chapters is a big part of the test, so I quizzed him on the vocabulary words as well as important facts from the readings. I also created a vocabulary test for him to fill out that resembles the way the test is formatted. We spent the remainder of the session reviewing his science material.
We spent this session reviewing the practice problems I created for the student two weeks previously. Now we are focusing on the breadth of his knowledge, so he will be prepared to answer a variety of possible questions.
We read 2 passages and a poem, and responded to comprehension questions as well as open-ended responses. The student is doing great at turning the questions into a statement. He needs extra practice with grammar and spelling within his responses.
We spent this session going over an online edition of the teaching exam. In particular, we focused on reading comprehension passages and question sets. In a previous session we explicitly focused on enhancing our internal dialogue, including frequent comprehension checks and section summarizing. This session, we worked on breaking down question prompts and answer choices. Question types covered included those that required making distinctions between main ideas and supporting details and between facts and opinions. We planned for the student to complete the remainder of the exam on his own before our next session, so we can target our attention on the most challenging aspects of that practice exam at our next meeting.
