...helping make sure that all students in the United States are given a fair shake. I'm a big reader of North American and Latin American literature (Faulkner, Ellison, and Garcia Marquez are some of my favorites) and also love hip-hop that reaches a high literary/artistic level. I'm experienced in helping students with anything from AP US Government to the SAT Critical Reading portion to Modernist poetry. In the past, I've tutored all kinds of students;...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
...I am a junior at NYU. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, which is in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am also a dog walker with Rover in my time outside of school. I love music (I play piano and flute) and the tv show New Girl. This past year I tutored 4th grade ELA and math, 6th grade ELA and math, pre-k, and SAT. I would love to work on something with you!
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...not only choose relevant topics but how to do research on the topic, and most importantly,how to craft powerful essays. I feel a fundamental step in composing strong essays is to have a firm grasp of sentence structure/syntax, grammar and punctuation. I will work hard to make sure that each student will become better writers and better students. Also, I teach public speaking; thus I can help students compose and deliver powerful oral messages as...
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...majoring in Biology and Psychology. I am 23 years old and currently in my gap year. I have been tutoring since my sophomore year of High School, so I have a lot of valuable experience that allows me to assist others with any educational goals that they might have. I am very good with little kids and my peers. I like to call myself a people person because I enjoy interacting with others, and others...
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...helping individuals of all ages especially children achieve academic success and personal growth. I am a certified K-12 English/ Language Arts teacher and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. While I love to teach Reading and Writing, I also enjoy supporting students in other subjects such as Social Studies, Math, and Science. My goal as a tutor is to help students identify areas for improvement and provide them with the tools and support to improve in...
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...of Rockwood School District, Southwest Missouri State University, and Lindenwood University. What degree(s) have you attained? What degree(s) are you working toward? Bachelor's of Science in Social Studies Education, minor in Speech and Theater Education. Master's of Arts in Education/American Studies What subjects do you tutor? Theater, Speech, Debate, American History, World History, Geography, US Government. What is your favorite subject(s) to tutor, and why? American History and Theater! How would you describe your teaching...
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...closely with students to enhance their learning experiences, observing the diverse ways in which individuals absorb information. I have a bachelor's degree in health sciences, focusing on Radiologic Sciences, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Public Health at South University. As a tutor, I specialize in various scientific subjects, including Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and preparation for Radiography (ARRT) examinations. My teaching philosophy is centered on recognizing and accommodating individual learning styles...
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I am a certified teacher. I have 3 years of teaching experience. I have taught both math and science to high school students and middle school students. I feel that I am successful when my students are successful.
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I graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and an MD. I've also done some masters courses in Biomed at Johns Hopkins and taught people from grade school to fellow physicians. I believe that the best knowledge comes from deep understanding of fundamental principles and building things up from there. I lean heavy towards science but am very appreciative of the humanities subjects and am happy to help students with either.
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Darron Hannah received his B.A. in English education from Georgia State University. He went on to earn his Master of Education in leadership and administration, his Educational Specialist degree in curriculum and instruction and his Educational Doctorate degree in education curriculum and instruction from Liberty University. Darron has proceeded to build on his career in education as an education specialist in curriculum and instruction. He prioritizes student engagement and...... TPR (total physical response), hands-on materials and...
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...double Virginia Tech graduate with a BS in Geosciences and a MaED in Secondary Science Education. I love all forms of science and have been working as a science teacher and tutor for the past 13 years. I am comfortable tutoring all types of middle and high school science as well as math up to Trigonometry. "A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is...
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...child's learning goals. This strength will be valuable as a Virtual Tutor Teacher as it will enable me to collaborate with parents and other stakeholders remotely. Thirdly, I have experience working as part of a team in a school environment. This experience has given me insight into working collaboratively with colleagues, administration and management to achieve common goals. As a Virtual Tutor, I know that the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues will be important...
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...preparation booklets, and various websites which allow me to teach reading, comprehension, writing, and speaking better to my students. I also taught elementary school, all subjects, overseas for four years in the Middle East and Germany. I currently tutor several Chinese students online in English speaking, reading, and writing and also adults in conversational English at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. I hope to work with you soon! Thank you for reading and best...
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Hi! My name is Liam, and I am an actor in college. I believe that learning is only possible when the student can tell me how it's done, and not just the other way around. I would love to help you!
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I really enjoy helping students learn. I love finding a project, an activity, or a lesson that both interests your child in their learning, and also challenges them to succeed! I have been a special education teacher for one year and have already experienced working with almost every age group, and I love them all!
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...Tutor, my mission is to inspire a deep love for language and literacy in my students. With a strong foundation in English Education, I strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment, tailored to each student's unique needs. I am passionate about fostering reading and writing skills that empower students to excel academically and communicate effectively. My commitment to continuous learning and dedication to helping students unlock their potential make me a dedicated mentor,...
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...set includes developing customized curricula, implementing data-driven instruction, and fostering a learner-centric environment. Deeply passionate about crafting dynamic and inclusive lessons, I excel in leveraging varied teaching strategies such as station rotation, small group work, mini-lessons, and project-based learning. With a proven record in promoting growth mindsets and inspiring students to overcome challenges, my approach is rooted in the belief that every hurdle is an opportunity to learn. From teaching ESOL math in middle school...
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CogAT Tutoring FAQ
The Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT, is an aptitude test used widely throughout the U.S. to determine a child's eligibility to enter gifted and talented programs. First used in 1968, this multiple-choice test is made up of three sections: the verbal battery, the quantitative battery, and the nonverbal battery. Depending on the school, these batteries may be administered to students all at once or separately. The focus of the exam is specific reasoning skills that have been shown to strongly correlate to academic success. Specifically, the CogAT measures the ability to learn new tasks, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. One strength of the CogAT exam is that it is largely nonverbal, so it can be useful for assessing students whose first language isn't English.
The CogAT is offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If your child is preparing for the CogAT, it may be of great benefit to have him or her work with an experienced tutor who knows the ins and outs of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with just the right tutor for your child.
Although it varies from school to school, the CogAT generally allows students 30 to 45 minutes per battery. The total exam consists of 118 to 176 questions, depending on the level. Within the verbal battery, your child will be asked questions on sentence completion, picture or verbal (depending on grade level) analogies, and picture or verbal classification. The quantitative section tests your child on number puzzles, number analogies, and number series. Finally, the nonverbal section tests your child on figure classification, figure matrices, and paper folding.
A private tutor can help your child prepare for the CogAT exam by working through similar questions and shoring up his or her strengths. At the same time, the tutor can help define your child's challenging areas, and focus on improving them. When you have a gifted child, you know that it's important to be able to provide the resources necessary to develop his or her natural abilities, and passing the CogAT with a high score is a great way to secure future gifted learning opportunities.
Your child's CogAT tutor can work at his or her own pace, without hurrying through skills that need a little extra work, while moving on when a concept is mastered. This provides for efficient study time focused specifically on your child's abilities. The one-on-one attention gives your child the opportunity to ask questions when they arise, and to get answers immediately. Sometimes children freeze up during an exam situation, so working with a tutor to gain confidence using materials that resemble the CogAT can be a great advantage.
Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who can work with your child based on your schedule. Using the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, your child even has the option of meeting with his or her tutor online. If your daughter or son is preparing for the CogAT, get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent CogAT Tutoring Session Notes
We used a study book of questions and went through the equation building, number series, and quantitative relations. She did well on most and I only had to walk her through a couple of questions that she couldn't figure out. Next session we will review the paper folding and shape series questions.
I tested the student on the various sections of the placement exam to figure out his strengths and weaknesses. I was able to conclude that his weakest section is the verbal battery, specifically the verbal analogies subsection. I will come up with extra practice questions for our next session so that he can have additional work between our sessions. I am not concerned at all. He is very bright and learns very quickly.
The student and I covered practice items in his workbook to expose him to the different types of questions on the test. We also did some specific work with numerical sequences and equation building. The student was focused and eager to learn and no concerns were noted.
The student and I worked on a few story problems, and then selected a book about dogs from the library to practice her reading skills. She seems to prefer those things to math analogies. I will work on incorporating more math into future sessions to help her become more comfortable with it.
The student and I completed practice questions to prepare for the exam. Specifically, we worked on vocabulary and analogies. I worked with her on test-taking skills (eliminating answer choices, using clue words, looking for parts of speech, suffix/prefix, etc.). She is very bright and eager to learn. She is a joy to work with!
All the concepts that we have worked on in the previous sessions so far, I tried to review all of them. The student is taking the test tomorrow, so I tried to cover all the basic concepts that cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry and probability. Also reviewed some test-taking strategies like the elimination process and using substitution to find the answer.
