Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...engineer, and my Mom was an English teacher. They made sure I understood the world as well as possible. Please let me do the same for you! When I'm not molding minds, I like to explore the world. Traveling has been a passion of mine since I was a child and I can't seem to get enough! I am an avid singer in the car and while jogging. I'm an outgoing person who truly understands...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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Hi everyone! My name is Kate, and I have been teaching and tutoring for about 30 years. I have taught preschool through college level students. I enjoy working with students of all ages to help them improve their skills and achieve their goals. I especially enjoy making reading and math a little less mysterious for my students. When I am not teaching, I love reading, camping, hiking, and cooking.
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...Teachers College, Columbia University, Technology Specialist K-12 program. Technology Specialists are trained to couple digital devices and applications with curriculum to facilitate learning transfer and boost student collaboration. While studying for my degree, I completed three hundred hours of student teaching and observation in public, private, elementary and high schools in districts throughout New York City. This experience fortified the ideology that utilizing virtual software diminishes didacticism, encourages student engagement and creates highly interactive learning...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...Alma College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and English. My goal in life is to help English students develop their talents in writing and reading, because these skills are required in order to master any subject that they are interested in. I want to help students realize that, whether or not they enjoy English, there is a piece of them in every piece of literature and they have a voice that should...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...blog posts and articles for commercial clients. I am currently employed teaching remedial English, Freshman composition and research writing. My personal philosophy about anything is that we learn the most from our mistakes, and if you let fear keep you from attempting something, you will never get anywhere. Take chances; make mistakes and learn from them. In addition to writing and teaching, I enjoy hand-spinning, weaving and knitting, as well as gardening and cooking. My...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...the students individual needs. I understand what it means to be a visual learner, and how hard that can be when a professor only lectures. This is something that I had to overcome in my studies, and really enjoy helping other students not only master their subjects, but also enabling them to perceive and receive information so that they can absorb the knowledge and perform well when tested. When this is done, confidence is boosted,...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...University, where I studied abroad in Normandy, France for a year to enhance my cultural and linguistic knowledge. After coming back from France, I taught the language labs for French 101, where our goal was to practice the vocabulary learned in class and gain confidence using French. I then moved to Houston and received my M.A. in Linguistics from Rice University, where I researched speech acoustics and perception. Additionally, I was Teaching Assistant for the...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...of American history in colonial America and developing a text mapping project using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Since my undergraduate years, I have been tutoring students in the humanities, social sciences, reading, writing, and test taking. Each year I spend a week reading student responses for the AP exams, and I love to help students achieve the best possible scores on these exams. Reading and writing are my passions when it comes to learning,...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...for me to create original, more effective methods towards introducing & teaching new material. I began tutoring at the college grade level, which ultimately changed my teaching styles for the better. This new path started with questioning and analyzing today's academic system: "What adequately helps students to learn?", "How can I significantly impact each session in such a short amount of time?" And most importantly, "Why are some students not motivated to do well in...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...the student knows why they are learning something. If someone thinks that what they are learning is rote or irrelevant to them, there is little chance that they will truly, meaningfully learn from the subject matter. In my tutoring, I strongly believe in the application of dialogue, real world relevance, and hands-on interaction with the subject matter. Most importantly however, I believe there is no one way to handle all students. In application, this means...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...and mentor is establishing a relationship with the student that is fed by a fluid and dynamic exchange of ideas and information, while remaining professionally in charge. I challenge students by engaging them in lively debates and critical thinking to facilitate their development as creative and articulate scholars. My approach to teaching and tutoring ensures that students recognize how the discipline augments skills related to the workplace and the real world. It is one of...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...school, international school, university, and home-school settings. At the middle and high school levels, I have taught mainly language arts and social studies. In addition, I've coached Science Olympiad and taught math, science, health, and more. At the university level, I have taught a variety of Education courses to teacher-certification candidates. Over the years, I have proctored and scored standardized tests, so I can effectively assist students with test-taking strategies. My favorite area of teaching...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...dozens of authors, edited over 300,000 words, helped publish 8 books, and written scores of articles, blogs, and trainings. I'm also certified in TESOL, have obtained an advanced degree in leadership, and am currently pursuing life coaching certification. Above all, at the core of who I am, is the lady next door who wants to help people learn from where they're living; I will meet you where you are in your learning journey, and we'll...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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I am ready to help a student learn in an individualized approach. In the classroom, teachers are only able to give so much attention to one student, and so tutors are needed to facilitate that. I am excited to work with students and help them learn.
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...master of none?" I resonate with that statement very much. My educational background is diverse and colorful, but is not all centered around college. Along with a college degree, I also obtained many different types of certifications. My passions lie within the medical fields, especially emergency medicine. I am a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College with an Associates of Applied Science-Paramedic degree. My medical and emergency services background actually started 23 years ago when...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...for 5 years and have nearly 3 years of tutoring and teaching experience. I graduated from Providence College with an English major and Business minor in 2016. There, I was a Writing Tutor to students on-campus before starting a full-time job as an Associate Writer for a Boston-based financial firm. In 2017, I decided to pursue my love of education and travel by relocating to Leon, Nicaragua. There, I taught elementary, middle, and high school...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...ethnicity, sex, gender, etc.) on politics cross-nationally. My research has taken my to Kenya and Ethiopia, where I have conducted interviews with many prominent religious figures, civil society leaders and government officials; developed connections with NGOs; and visited or participated in a number of public religious, political and educational events. I currently have several articles under review or revision. I have also applied my research skills and substantive expertise to curriculum design, including developing an...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...students unlock their full potential and discover the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed...
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Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor in Edmonton
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...of English and Social Studies subjects and have been teaching and tutoring for the past eight years. My approach is to help students recognize their strengths and to utilize them to fill gaps in understanding and to work on emerging skills. I believe that there is no single right way to learn and I am committed to helping my students use their existing skills and develop those that require attention in order to experience success.
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Edmonton COMPASS Writing Skills Tutoring FAQ
The ACT Compass Writing Skills test is an evaluation used by colleges to place their incoming students in writing classes appropriate for their skill levels. This test can be used in tandem with the ACT Compass Writing Essay test, or on its own. The Writing Skills test is a multiple-choice exam focused on evaluating your mastery of English grammar, rhetoric, and style. On the exam, you are asked to identify and correct sentence errors and to find more effective ways of stating ideas. If you are preparing to take the this exam, consider contacting Varsity Tutors for help connecting with ACT Compass Writing Skills tutors.
ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring can focus on any areas of English grammar, style, mechanics, or rhetoric that you need to have clarified. Did you learn about , placement in the ninth grade, but have forgotten the rules about it since? Your tutor can help you identify and address any grammatical, stylistic, or structural weaknesses in your understanding of the English language. By developing teaching plans customized to fit your specific needs, goals, and learning style, a private tutor can help you obtain placement in the collegiate English class that best reflects your talents and abilities. Beyond helping you review and sharpen your English skills, ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring can help you acquire valuable test-taking strategies that can be useful on test day.
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.
The computerized test consists of essays that have numerous errors. You'll have a chance to highlight a phrase that has grammatical errors, and to choose the correctly structured phrase from a list of answers. One helpful feature of the test is that once you select an answer, the selected phrase will change in the text, so you can go back and proofread. There may be just one long essay, or as many as six passages, for you to read and analyze.
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.
