...am certified in Social Studies and have taught United States History, World History, and Geography. I am well versed in Civics and the US Constitution. I have a strong base in European and Western History, as well. I have taught at the honors level. My teaching experience also includes many years in an After School Tutoring program where I helped more students that just my own. There I have helped AP students to understand how...
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...during my high school years when I volunteered to help peers struggling with their coursework. I found immense satisfaction in breaking down complex concepts into understandable segments, tailoring my teaching approach to fit the unique needs of each student. Witnessing the moment a student grasps a challenging conceptoften referred to as the "light bulb" momenthas always been profoundly rewarding. As I progressed through my academic and professional career, I continued to tutor in various capacities....
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...Teachers of Singing Chapter in St. Louis is a point of pride. I'm very strong in tutoring Fine/Performing Arts subjects, voice, etc. English is a particular love as well. Helping students learn to write, increase vocabulary, and increase reading comprehension and speed is very important to me. I'm particularly good at literary analysis and interpretation. Discovering the learning styles of each individual is an adventure that I love. Finding the best way to reach you...
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...and middle school students with general homework and study skills. I have also worked one-on-one with several students in West Philadelphia through a student-run program at Penn. In addition, I have two years' experience teaching a Sunday school class at my church and nearly ten years of babysitting experience. While I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading, writing, and history. I am currently the editor of Temple's online...
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...recently graduated from The Fletcher School at Tufts University with a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy degree, and I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond, Virginia, with a double major in International Studies and History. While I have experience teaching and tutoring all subjects, I become especially excited about English, History, and Writing. I greatly enjoy helping students realize their potential and unlocking their interest in learning, and I believe...
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Hello students, my name is Aayushi Yadav. I would love to mentor you and help you become the best you can be. I can teach many subjects and am eagerly waiting to meet and connect with all of you. My students are my top priority
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...passion. I hold a BA and MA from the University of Missouri (St. Louis) and was previously certified to teach in Texas in Social Sciences (7-12). I taught in Houston (TX) and La Grange (TX) school districts, and worked for three different government agencies in Missouri and Texas. I have been playing guitar for 45 years and started playing mandolin about 5 years ago. Over the years I have been in several bands (rock, blues,...
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...no matter if you need alot of study assistance or a little, I am here to help everyone. I remember the teachers that earned the respect of their classes which inspired me to learn when I was in all levels of my educational process. I am passionate about having this positive input into the lives of students. I have work experience in an educational environment as a 4-6 grade teacher, but I also teach all...
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...also an ESL tutor at Babylon High School through "Homework Club". I created Homework Club as an incentive for students to socialize and help each other. I would explain assignments to the students, go over effective test taking strategies, and review for the NYS Regents exams. I think that students should be offered every educational resource available. The most important resource is an attentive teacher or tutor. Aside from tutoring I enjoy reading, running, yoga,...
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...the California public school system grades four through eight. I have an Associates of Science in Nuclear Medicine from Santa Fe College, a Bachelor's in Anthropology from the University of Florida and a Master's in International Relations with a focus in humanitarian assistance and development from the University of Geneva. I am effective educator that is able to adapt to changes in the curriculum. I have experience with students with learning differences and those with...
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...Blackboard and Canvas for my courses in conjunction with other online applications. I blend technology and traditional methods of instruction in my courses. I have worked in various capacities outside of the academic setting, and I utilize my experiences as an example how historical knowledge and methods are applicable outside of the classroom. I strive to show how topics relate to current events and stress the "cause-and-effect" aspects in history to show how history is...
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...Fulbright fellowship, I stayed in Bulgaria for the summer, teaching Computer Science at a summer camp for high school students. While my formal studies have focused on geography and the other social sciences, I am passionate about a broad range of subjects including history, math, philosophy, and literature. When tutoring math in preparation for the SAT, I love witnessing the gestalt moment when students realize the solution to a problem. In my spare time, I...
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I recently graduated from the University of Maine with my Bachelor of Science in secondary education, with a concentration in social studies. While in school, I focused on Eastern European and Near East Studies. I have done two mission trips-one to Detroit to help with urban development, and the second to Guatemala to teach English and place concrete floors in their homes. ... My philosophy on teaching is that all students have the ability to learn....
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...standardized tests. I am currently an Elementary School teacher at a Title I school and have 20 years of teaching experience. I also have my Special Education Certification and work with students that have a broad range of learning challenges. Many students now struggle as well due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused students to fall behind in their studies. I tutor in our After School Tutoring Program at my Elementary School during the...
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Originally from the Boston area, I completed my undergrad degree at Georgetown University in Washington where I focused on Marketing, International Business, and Spanish. I have lived and worked in Boston, Spain, Belgium, Washington, Brazil, and Afghanistan. I completed an MBA in Finance and International Management at Boston University in 2012 and am recently back in the Boston area again. I enjoy traveling and adventure.... I'm very patient with students and understand how to explain things...
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...guiding the younger scouts as they learned the skills and accomplished the feats necessary to ascend in rank. In college, although I studied the humanities, I spent a summer teaching inner-city kids in Boston geometry to help prepare them for high school, and in the past year I have gained a fresh perspective on the ways that we learn and how we embrace new challenges in my work with preschoolers. Although I have not officially...
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...High School in Converse, Texas, and The Khabele School (come Headwaters School) in Austin. Through each of these formative, professional engagements I have amassed a strong background of effective instructional techniques leading students to comment favourably on my energy and erudition in the classroom. Likewise, colleagues have praised my positive influence upon the student body. I am a passionate and dedicated teacher with demonstrated productive capabilities, and a strong motivation for student engagement and support....
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...2016 in South America helping a Bolivian environmental NGO to write and edit grant applications for conservation projects. I am excited to help students come to a better understanding of a variety of subjects! My strengths have always been in areas such as reading comprehension, SAT / ACT / GRE Verbal strategy, English, and writing. I also have a deep and long-standing interest in U.S. Government and Politics, Social Studies, and both U.S. and World...
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Recent Geography Tutoring Session Notes
Discussed photosynthesis including light dependent and light independent reactions. Covered photosystems II and I. Also discussed note taking strategies, diagram drawing, and how to read text books and identify most important information. The student is doing great. She is an enthusiastic learner and is a pleasure to work with.
We discussed finding the area and perimeter of various shapes (Triangle, Rectangle), as well as solving for the unknown angles in a triangle. This involved an introduction of a bit of algebra which the student picked up very well. Over all, quite a bit of progress was made.
We practiced his European geography using a website given to him by his teacher. At the start of our session, he was not very familiar with European countries and capitals, and he has a tendency to be impulsive when he doesn't know an answer. However, we were able to practice both capitals and countries many times each, and by the end of our session he was doing much better, although he could still benefit from more practice.
The student must complete a project about Mexico for class. We worked on his part and he will completing the rest with his partner when they make their board. In doing this, we practiced correct grammar and capitalization. Finally, I checked his current events assignment and math homework. He will need to practice conversions and reading division problems correctly, but his arithmetic has no issues.
The student and I went over the basics of world geography, including the continents and the oceans. Then we focused on learning the location of a few major countries on different continents. Afterwards, we began an introduction to American Government.
Today the student and I worked on the geography of Africa. I demonstrated how to use a map key, legend, and scale. We discussed the equator. We also talked about the difference between landlocked, enclaved, and coastal countries. Finally we talked briefly about the history of African trading empires.
