...Birmingham, where I received my B.S. in chemistry with a minor in psychology. I was a teaching assistant for chemistry at my university because I have a passion for chemistry and helping students learn. I have been tutoring since I was in middle school, and I have worked with students of all ages. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Florida. Next, I will be pursuing a career in...
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...love those subjects as much as I understand them. While I was obtaining my degree I worked through a school program to tutor fellow students in Algebra and Calculus. I worked with them step by step to help them understand the concepts so they could succeed on their own. I believe that the purpose of a tutor is not to do the work of student, but to help the student develop skills to properly understand...
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...students to stop overthinking things and better understand a concept. Each student has a different learning style and I try to approach each scenario with a fresh mind. For example for some I will draw a picture, for others describe a scenario using items with which they are familiar. Finally, I want to make learning a social experience. Often times, homework and learning appear solitary and not fun. By creating an open atmosphere and encouraging...
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...is all about the "design thinking" framework for creative problem solving pioneered by the international design firm IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking...
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My passion for Biology started at William & Mary when I was earning my Biology BS. My teaching career started as a life science teacher in middle school, moving on to High School where I have been for the past 12 years. During that time I earned a Masters degree in Special Education. I have taught AP Biology, IB Biology HL/SL, IB Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science. In high school I played basketball and lacrosse,...
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...Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Project Manager. Throughout my college years, and shortly afterwards, I tutored several students in subject areas of math and physics. For me, there is nothing more personally rewarding that seeing the mental "light bulb" turn on in a students eyes when they grasp a difficult concept for the first time. My tutoring philosophy is to teach concepts, rather than focusing on memorization. Concepts are best grasped via a methodical, logical, and...
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...a tutor and I had the opportunity to observe how sessions are conducted. I am currently a student attending Valencia College. I plan on going to the University of Central Florida to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The subjects that I tutor is middle school math such as Pre-Algebra and Algebra. I also tutor students in College Essays. My favorite subject to tutor is Math. Patience and proper guidance is really important in...
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Many years of experience in teaching Chemistry courses including General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Organic Synthesis courses in college and university levels. Worked as tutor with major courses of high school and elementary school when I was an undergraduate and graduate students. Working directly with students on the material, providing the notes and problem solving. ... I will try my best to know about the students, including his/her hobbies, struggling in the learning and the habit...
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...a Bachelor's from the University of Pittsburgh, I leverage my knowledge and real-world experience from industry to make STEM concepts accessible and relatable. My student-centered approach prioritizes student confidence-building through practical problem-solving, ensuring that every learner is supported and remains motivated. I served as a US Federal Civilian Engineer for the DoD for those who are seeking help with ASVAB, AFOQT, FE, PE or similar exams, I am well-prepared to help you improve your test...
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...high school. The lessons were customized for each student to enhance their understanding of the material from their existing knowledge and also to track their progress. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about anatomy and biological sciences. Due to my interest in these subjects and patient care, I am pursuing a Physician Assistant degree. As a first generation student, my parents instilled in me the value of being educated....
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...I believe in the effectiveness of studying. The study habits developed in my youth helped me achieve the position of valedictorian in my high school and continue to help me today. School does not have to be the enemy. My infatuation with math and science started in childhood. For years, I used math to stave off boredom. Being raised by two collegiate level professors, my adolescence became entwined with the sciences from an early age. Weekend...
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...I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out with my two dogs and some friends, playing sports, or relaxing at the movie theater. Subjects I currently tutor are algebra, trigonometry,...
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I went to college at the University of South Carolina and am now a licensed attorney working on the Hill. I believe that with the right combination of practice and confidence, any student can reach their goals. ... I believe that the most important part of academic success is excitement and enthusiasm to tackle the material. It doesn't develop overnight, but with steady practice a student will be ready to reach their goals.... During a typical...
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I graduated with honors from Millikin University in 2007. There I obtained a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in Secondary Education with a focus on History. Since then I have worked at Wheaton North High School in Wheaton, Illinois. My post graduate work has been focused on obtaining a Learning Behavior Specialist-1 endorsement to expand my professional development. To achieve this goal I have taken classes at North Central College in Naperville along with online...
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...Dobro Slovo (Russian Honor Society). While I truly enjoyed my time studying the Russian Language, my true passion lies in Finance and Economics. I currently am a full time financial professional working for The Vanguard Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the problem...
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...help, and math. I worked with second language children in my classroom daily to help them learn English. I taught Summer school also to help with students who needed a little extra help to be ready for the next grade level. I have since moved to Oklahoma where my son is now in Kindergarten. I look forward to working with students online and those in the Tulsa area. I'd love to make learning fun for...
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I am a fun-loving person. I enjoy teaching students. As a teacher, I treasure the moment when I see a student smile, because they grasped a skill or a concept. I am currently an elementary teacher. Most importantly, I want all my students to succeed in all their educational goals. Therefore, it is my desire to always be an effective teacher by addressing all of my students' educational needs.... Learning is universal. I believe that effective...
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...Rehabilitation along with a minor in Sociology from California State University, Sacramento. I have tutored classmates and friends for about two years now, and currently tutor for a Human Movement/Anatomy course at a local institute. Anatomy and Math are my favorite subject areas to tutor. Both subjects have a number of ways that they can be taught and learned. I find that my grasp on both of these subjects allows me to adapt my teaching...
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I am a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Arizona. I have my BA in European History from UCSC and my MA in Modern European History from U of A, and am currently pursuing my PhD in Modern European History at the University of Arizona. After completing my BA, I joined Teach For America and taught 7th grade Social Studies for two years, earning my Initial Educator's Certificate in...
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I'm a graduate of Elon University in North Carolina. I studied international relations with an emphasis in Latin American studies. While in college, I was lucky enough to travel to 7 countries, and I have a huge appreciation for culture, travel and taking photographs along the way. After graduation, I taught ESL to high school students, helped start an education non-profit, and coordinated tutoring efforts for Title I low income schools for the Tucson region....
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Recent Elementary Algebra Tutoring Session Notes
This is for a session on Wed. 5/15. We worked on both math and science. There were a couple of math worksheets on compound inequalities that needed to be completed and checked. The student had some trouble in graphing 'and' problems. When we broke them down into two separate inequalities, things seemed to go more smoothly. We continued working on the science newspaper. We looked more closely at the grammar. The water cycle comic strip and letter to the editor were completed appropriately; the weather map still needed some work.
We continued going over the practice test, particularly those problems that the student had indicated gave him the most trouble. Our major focus today was what indications a problem gave that you should divide, and then identifying which number you should divide by.
The student practiced permutations and probability questions as a brief review for the lessons covered in class during the week.
The student practiced simplifying and dividing of polynomials.
The student was given long division practice of polynomials for HW.
We continued to work on finding the areas of rectangles, triangles, and circles. We completed a math homework sheet with a number of problems in which the student was required to "find the shaded area" of a shape by subtracting the unshaded areas from the area of the total shape. We also went over some problems she had copied from the board in class but didn't really understand. She understood each problem after I started to explain it to her, and she was able to explain the problem back to me. But she had trouble figuring out how to start each problem by herself-- she needed me to start her in the right direction. I think she has a much better grasp of the material now, but she needs to keep practicing until she is able to do these types of math problems by herself.
We practiced a lot of long division and it shows that she has improved a lot on it. We practiced more of the multiplication facts. She still doesn't know all of them right away, but is able to figure it out. I would like it for her to know her multiplication facts right away, without having to pause to think about them. I am sure with a little more practice she will accomplish that goal.
