I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...
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...in higher education (and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope...
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...I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru pre-calc) and...
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...and giving them advice. It were moments like these that remind me how much I love doing this. Every day I tell myself to be the person I needed ten years ago, and I feel like I'm going in the right direction. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a BFA - Illustration degree. I ultimately strive to teach classes at the university level, and I would like to continue gaining experience through...
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...many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am very flexible...
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...the skills that are developed through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I do my best to ensure that students recognize the broader concepts. Because math builds on itself, it is...
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...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 beyond the classroom. I love helping students of all ages reach their potential in every aspects of learning and...
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...I've learned works for all of the standardized tests you'll be taking in college, not just the ACT and SAT). If it worked for me it can work for you, too! I love working with students from all backgrounds and have a special place in my heart for students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, which I, myself, am also diagnosed with. If you have ADD or ADHD, I can help you understand the resources that...
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...am most passionate about giving students the personalized educational experience they need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my best working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. I believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and executive functioning skills. These can develop overtime while working...
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...and went from bottom of class to top. Ultimately, we will not only work on your weakness, but also develop mental and physical toughness. Tutoring experience: spent 2 years in college tutoring pre-meds in Organic chemistry, and student athletes in Physics, Biology, and Chinese. Upon graduation, I spent 1 year tutoring elementary students in math. I felt a sense of accomplishment when my student improve over the course of tutoring, and I felt extremely appreciated...
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...students other ideas to tackle their problems OR how to deal with a "difficult" professor. In the end, it is all about the journey! You can learn all things with time and patience. Most of the time it is confidence that keeps one from learning something new. Most people that succeed have a "never give up" attitude until they grasp the new concept. This confidence will carry over into other areas of life.... My teaching philosophy...
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...to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent...
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...serve as a homebound tutor for my school. As a lifelong learner, I appreciate the value of education and want to to impart that same love of learning to my students. My role as a tutor is to be a guide and a coach. I want to equip my students with a "can do" attitude and give them the confidence to reach their learning goals. My hobbies and interests include volunteering, painting, fitness, and travel.
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...as a collaboration of learners that can improve one's quality of life and enable change and progress, and help students become more independent learners through questioning and improving study skills. My personal professional interests include writing short fiction and memoire, editing, copyediting, curatorial work and art criticism. In my spare time, I particularly enjoy visiting art and history museums, drawing, painting, jewelry making, watching documentaries and foreign films, pizza, and dogs, but especially my Chihuahua...
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...my continuing education in the past year out of school. I am consistently reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student is capable of not only being successful in school, but enjoying their education. As a tutor, my mission is to inspire, encourage, and directly contribute to the progression and achievement of each student's goals. My passion for scholarly exploration in history, reading, writing, and the arts is a...
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...that should be cultivated from an early age. The happiness that blooms in a person who learns to find joy in their work, taking pride in setting and meeting goals, is a beautiful thing. In my personal time, I love to pursue my own art, read wonderful books, and cook delicious vegetarian food. I have logged volunteer hours in Guatemala, where I assisted in bringing food and clean water to low-income families. I am often...
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...Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward...
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...citizenship exams, I have had the pleasure of experiencing amazing people learning the beautiful Spanish language. Every student learns in a unique way. The better a teacher understands how a student learns, the more specific a tailor-made lesson plan can be made. The better a teacher understands what truly inspires a student, the better a teacher can introduce material in a way that will enrich their lives. It is my mission to learn not only...
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Preparing for an Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art exam is very different from most written exams. There are usually units to cover in the portfolio, like observational drawing, self-portraiture and structure, and a sketchbook component. The requirements for the exam are also broken into media groups. You will need to demonstrate your skills in dry media on paper, acrylic, using a 2-D medium to become 3-D, and many other mediums. Your portfolio is an important component to gaining entry into an art school. It is able to provide your potential school with a chance to assess your growth and development in various areas that you intend to delve into.
AP Studio Art tutoring can help you to identify and develop your concentrations, as well as your individual style through specialized attention. One-on-one AP Studio Art support can be surprisingly helpful, despite the creative nature of the course. Working with someone to flesh-out your ideas, discuss potential mediums, and bounce composition ideas off can help you develop your talent more quickly. The exam requires you to prepare a professional style portfolio and to propose a statement of intent for concentration. An AP Studio Art tutor can help you prepare your work for photographing and ensure that the portfolio is both professional and ideal for portraying your work to its best light. The last section of the exam is the statement of intent; a short written work listing and describing each work in your portfolio, and the relationship they have to your overall concentration. It is important for you to be capable of composing this succinctly and professionally.
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Tutors can address problems in your portfolio or your research, and help you plan a big project in stages. An AP Studio Art tutor is able to help students in any concentration to build their technical skills, research a larger project, or critique portfolio pieces. Strategically tailor your portfolio with AP Studio Art tutoring that focuses on your strengths and augments your weaknesses. With a professional tutor, you are given individualized attention that can mean the difference between success and failure. You are free to arrange your tutoring sessions as you need to, whether you have extracurricular activities or a job to arrange things around.
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Recent Milpitas AP Studio Art Tutoring Session Notes
The student's Calculus teacher gave him a set of derivation problems over the product, quotient, and chain rules and trigonometric derivatives to prepare for a test tomorrow. I helped him work through the set and found that his only area of difficulty was remembering the trig derivatives, so I took the rest of the hour to explain the relation between the trig derivatives and to have him practice them a few more times. By the time we finished, he seemed to have a better understanding.
Addressed basic chemistry topics such as half-life, oxidation, reduction, conjugate acids/bases, and radiation particles. After the session, I believe she has a great grasp of the concept and will be able to excel on her final exam.
We completed Spanish homework on the verb "ser." Completed math homework on converting decimals to fractions and percentages, went over old Bible quiz, study/test taking skills and took notes for history on the French-Indian war.
The student and I talked through a learning styles questionnaire. We reviewed several Math topics like exponents and order of operations and covered some Math vocabulary likely to be encountered on multiple choice tests. We did an exercise on antonyms and then the student did a short writing assignment. After reviewing that together, we discussed the writing exercise that he will do during the week for homework. Homework: Write a paragraph with first line "I like ___."
We covered a majority of the review sheet for the test and covered the notations for integrals, definite and indefinite integrals, etc. The student needs more practice with trigonometric integrals, integrals with substitution, and more complex integrals. Lots of practice will be needed before the next exam.
We reviewed topics for the student's midterm exam due Sunday March 24, 2013. We especially covered the material requiring the crystal ball spreadsheet and calculations. He is making progress with his midterm but the crystal ball was the most challenging piece of this.
