...in people's lives, I believe we can enrich our living through learning. I ensure that you are immersed with all the tools necessary to meet your desired goals and encourage you to work in partnership with me to discover what techniques specifically aid you. I use an adaptive, engaging and interactive approach, meaning every student's experience is completely individual. I have five years of experience working in special education needs, behavioural and mainstream schools, currently...
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...ten years and I hold a Bachelors degree in Business Management. I have experience in tutoring middle school, high school, and college students in different topics of mathematics. I am also TEFL-certified and I have experience with teaching ESL to students living abroad. In my spare time, I enjoy reading classic novels, dancing and listening to a variety of music. I also enjoy learning languages and about the histories of different countries. I am very...
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...and academic tutor. As an undergraduate, I attended Kent State University and majored in English with a minor called The Writing Certificate Program. After graduating, I earned an assistantship to the University of Toledo where I was able to teach Composition 1 and 2. I then transferred into the education department to earn my Masters in Secondary Education with a concentration in English. After graduate school, I began teaching middle school English and then moved...
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...in Politics and a minor in Asian American Studies from Pomona College. I was also accepted to Tufts University and the University of Southern California, where I was awarded a merit scholarship, and waitlisted at Harvard University. I have tutored underrepresented elementary school students to improve their reading comprehension and edited college applications for high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading. As...
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...into college but also with doing well in my college classes. I enjoy making a connection with my students in order to find the best way to help them improve and learn. I have learned with every experience that I have had so far that it is absolutely true that everyone is unique and thus every student has different ways learning. My tutoring strategy is therefore based on finding the areas that cause the most...
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...both understanding and confidence. My sessions are interactive and student-led, where I act as a guide rather than a lecturer. I encourage curiosity and problem-solving, making sure that students are actively involved in their own learning process. Outside of the academic world, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my two daughters. We love exploring new activities together, whether it's being in nature or enjoying family moments at home. These experiences not only bring balance...
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...than 5 years. I began teaching English in Taiwan, a position that I loved and continued for 3 years until I left the country. I then went on to teach in Turkey (did I mention that I love to travel?) for one year. After returning to the US, I taught briefly at a local junior high school, but then took a job teaching students in China via an online program. I love English - reading,...
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...to helping students excel in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Programming. With a strong background in these subjects, I tailor my teaching approach to fit each student's unique learning style, ensuring they grasp concepts with clarity and confidence. My experience includes working with students at various levels, guiding them through complex topics, exam preparation, and skill development. I focus on fostering critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine appreciation for learning. By creating a supportive and interactive...
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...Linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. I also hold a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have experience tutoring ESL privately in Brazil and through Skype. I also have experience tutoring Spanish and the clarinet. I tutor many aspects of English including reading, writing, test prep, literature, grammar, and essay editing. I also tutor any level of Spanish, including test prep...
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Hi, I'm Clara Ximena. I specialize in tutoring writingwhether it's for essays, AP exams, or the SAT reading and writing sections. I also offer support in Spanish and English language learning. My approach is thoughtful, encouraging, and tailored to each student's needs. I aim to create a supportive space where you can build skills, ask questions, and gain confidence in your work.
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The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...
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...Spanish speaker with years of experience in teaching English,Spanish, Math and Science! As a native speaker I can help you progress and refine your skills. I'm glad to be here and help succeeding at your Spanish lessons! :) Teaching Spanish-speaking students, regardless of their age, presents an opportunity to make a lasting impact on their lives. Whether I'm guiding young learners in their first steps of language acquisition or helping adults refine their communication skills, I...
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...industry for 10 years, working as a certified teacher, tutor, tutor of Orton Gillingham, para-educator and substitute. I am certified in Orton Gillingham methods and have extensive experience working with kids and teens which have ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. I have worked with all ages ranging from preschool through adults. I currently teach online ESL classes to South Korean adults in order to help them succeed in the workforce. As for my education, I hold...
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I proudly serve for the United States Air Force as a Trainer/Designer for Cyber Command. While I enjoy the Air Force, my first "love" in teaching. I have 25+ years of experience in education including teaching and tutoring both virtually and traditionally. I am an expert in ACT, SAT, GRE, German, and College Advising.... My philosophy of education involves preparing students through the use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile modalities. In addition, teachers need to take extra...
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...that learning is a lifelong journey, one that continues even after graduation as we share our knowledge with others. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high school, college, and adult learners in achieving their academic goals, particularly in English and Spanish. Tutoring in Spanish holds a special place for me as it is my native language, and I aim to empower my students to communicate effectively in Spanish-speaking countries. I hold...
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...one-on-one tutoring for a wide variety of students and always find it a pleasure to tutor according to my student's individual learning style and needs. I earned a BA in English Literature from St. Joseph's College, NY. I also did graduate study in English Literature at SUNY Stony Brook (MA program) and New York University (PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking...
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...with 9+ years of experience teaching. My Masters Degree is in Reading Education (K-12) and I am TEFL certified as well. I received both my Bachelors and Masters degree from Ohio University and since then I have worked with every age level from 2 years and up, whether it be in the classroom or private classes and can teach a variety of subject matter. With a background in Fine Arts I love to incorporate the...
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...encourage them to reach their full potential! I look for ways to engage students in activities that appeal to their multiple intelligences and make them excited about learning - I am always excited about learning and love to share that positive attitude toward lessons and assignments! It is important to me as a teacher to value my student's input. There must be an opportunity for them to ask questions that support their learning. Not only...
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...in Entomology (Biology) from University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation Biology) from University of Maryland, College Park. I also minored in Spanish Language Literature. I love both science and humanities! I enjoy working with students of all ages (elementary school to adult) to facilitate their learning and academic achievement. I've tutored ever since elementary school in a variety of subjects, including Algebra, Spanish, 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.
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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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Recent ACCUPLACER ESL Tutoring Session Notes
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.
