...happy to tutor most subjects, my strongest suit is writing. I read my friends' papers all the time - and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free time, I love reading, writing, cooking, hiking (or really, doing almost anything outside),...
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...in biology. I taught undergraduate math and biology courses when I was a graduate student, and tutored privately since college years. I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name...
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...figures in dialogue with contemporary pop-culture (including Watchmen, The Simpsons, and South Park). These classes allow me to engage with the students' interests and, in being mindful of their strengths I am able to challenge them and they have been eager to meet these challenges. Some of my former students have gone on to doctoral programs in law and philosophy, others have started businesses, and one is a documentary filmmaker. Tutoring provides me an even...
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...my profile for a full list of subjects. In my leisure, I like to dabble in music. I’ve studied Music Theory in my early years, and I play multiple musical instruments, including the piano. Music still remains a creative outlet for me. I also strongly believe in giving back to society and setting a good example, so I actively partake in philanthropic endeavors. Currently, I serve as a Board Member of the United Nations Association...
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...an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Between coursework and labwork, I have a strong foundation across the physical sciences. As a teacher and a tutor, I feel that the understanding of the topic and the answers are already within the student waiting to be revealed and nurtured. I believe anyone can find success in academia, especially the sciences and mathematics. My usual approach includes asking questions rather than giving answers and explaining why every step is...
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...who are focusing on the social sciences and humanities, I also draw on a wide range of experiences. With my Masters degree in International Affairs and BA in Liberal Arts, I have the academic foundation necessary to work with diverse student needs. My curiosity and passion for subjects like history, political science, the humanities, and general social studies is contagious because I make connections between complex or theoretical ideas and every-day human experiences. I love...
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...based on their unique music goals. Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible songs of the student's choice, and developing skills through that process. Taylor also has a home studio in which he helps his students record, and learn how to record their own music with professional quality...
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...them to what they need to know allows what they've learned to stick, so they can keep moving and building their understanding. Especially with younger kids, it can be easy just to tell them, but letting them do the work allows them to grow faster than simply telling them how to get the answer. I'm an avid athlete - volleyball and rowing are my sports of choice. I now travel for one and do the...
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...with grade 10, Algebra II, Trigonometry and any course below that level. IB Higher Math is a bit of a hard slog for me (as for most students!), but IB Core Math and Math Studies are no problem. For university work, I can help with General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and almost any undergraduate course in Biology or similar subjects, including Microbiology and Botany. My core strength is in Molecular Biology and Cell Biology. In addition,...
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...and other enrichment activities. I have a passion for learning about and tutoring the maths and sciences because I have always been curious about the world around us, and science is a process of searching for fundamental and universal principles that govern causes and effects in the universe. I enjoy tutoring students for the opportunity to aid them in their quest for knowledge and to help them to question the world around them. I am...
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...to read, explore genres, and help others do the same. My quest has been to promote literacy and encourage all learners to read daily. My experiences in tutoring include FCAT preparation and strengthening Reading skills in group and individual settings. I have strong Reading skills, with a B.A. in Elementary Education along with endorsements in Reading, ESOL and Gifted Education. I am currently working towards a Masters Degree in Reading Education at Nova Southern University.
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...maintain diligent performance in spite of attention deficit disorder. Additionally, as a college student, I have invested much of my attention into disability theory, and seek to integrate what I have learned into the way I approach teaching. I feel that this experience equips me to make accommodations for anyone with similar challenges, and to adaptively respond to the individual needs of students. I am fluent in Spanish and Farsi, and am have experience with...
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...students with special needs, and honors students. For the last two years and the upcoming school year my teaching program is focused on gifted and talented students. I have become a teacher who is eager to figure out how to challenge students in a way that they find valuable. After high school, I attended the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and began studying literature and education. I finished earning my bachelor's degree in middle and...
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...through high school, and college entrance and exit exams), and am very familiar with the type of analytical and persuasive writing prompts that students are asked to tackle for such assessments. Despite my extensive experience with argumentation and expository texts, my first love continues to be fiction and poetry, and I would jump enthusiastically at the chance to work with students in the world of literature and creative writing. I believe that students learn best...
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...needs of all learners. I recently passed the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), and simultaneously completed student teaching in a third grade classroom in Danville, IL. The school as a whole is very financially and racially diverse, and I believe it is my most important placement yet for those reasons. Learning about the different cultures, backgrounds, interests, and needs of my students is allowing me to provide instruction in a more meaningful way. Outside of...
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I graduated from Barnard College with a degree in English and writing. I took a wide range of classes, specializing in literature and both creative and academic writing. All throughout college I worked with students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a...
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...love to teach and work with the Pacific Science Center as a Communication Fellow. I attended Stanford University for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. While there, I researched the immune system and how asthma and allergies develop. After college I managed a summer camp where I developed my love of working with people and the mountains. In my free time, I can be found hiking, backpacking, and...
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Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.
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...It was a great learning experience for all of us, but we are happy to be back home. Additionally, I taught at a school for gifted and above average students in Indiana. My courses included Algebra, History, Geography, Economics, and Personal Finance. I tutor Math, History, Reading, Writing and a few other subjects; however, my favorite subject to tutor is math. It is also the one subject where, I feel, a good tutor/teacher can impact...
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...teacher! I believe that every student can be successful when given the right support and I aim to target each student's unique learning style. I enjoy using project based learning in the classroom and I pull in real life examples to help young learners see the value in what they're learning and develop critical thinking skills as well as perseverance in one on one tutoring sessions. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with...
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Joining a gifted and talented class can be an eye opener for a student who is used to the pace of a standard elementary school class. While some students easily make the transition to a faster pace and more advanced concepts, others take time to adjust. If your child is in the latter group, gifted and talented tutoring can be a big help, and Varsity Tutors can help match your child with a skilled tutor who can help him or her handle the work.
When you have your child work with a gifted and talented tutor, your child will be able to explore multiple topics in a new way, including:
Advanced vocabulary
Geometric basics
Systems of numbers
Essay writing
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Opting for elementary school gifted and talented tutoring allows your child to focus on any aspect of his or her class that's causing problems. For example, your child might be struggling with managing the increased workload of the gifted course while still keeping up in his or her other subjects. A tutor can show your child how to manage their time and work quicker so that they can stay on top of all of their tasks.
Or perhaps you're searching for "gifted and talented tutoring near me" because your child is having problems with understanding the point of one of the reading assignments in his or her class. Your tutor can help relate the work to something that your young student has already read, allowing them to make a connection and make the more advanced assignment seem more familiar.
A gifted and talented tutor can even help students who are ahead of their class and want to go more in-depth on a particular topic. Let's say that your child shows a strong interest in the basics of algebra and wants to get a better understanding of the subject before moving on to middle school. Your tutor can help explain some advanced concepts to your child and ensure that he or she is ready for the work when the rest of the class reaches that level.
No matter what your child's academic interests are, gifted and talented tutoring can be a big help toward making their academic goals a reality. If your child isn't getting the most out of his or her gifted and talented course, Varsity Tutors can help you find a tutor who understands the material well and can help make it make sense to your child. Contact us today for assistance!
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Recent Gifted Tutoring Session Notes
Tonight, the student put the finishing touches on her portfolio. It is due by the 5th. Her mother was very pleased. Next week, we will get back to another subject, and I do not know what that is yet, but I sure enjoy this client!
Today the student and I focused on studying for the science test she has tomorrow on elements and minerals. Because there were several lists of criteria for determining minerals and how they are formed, we worked on a strategies using acronyms to help her remember. By the end of the session I think she had a much better understanding of the material.
We worked on his study guide for algebra 2 since he has a test tomorrow. Then we talked about his study habits/organization habits and I showed him the organization app I use to keep track of things. He downloaded the app and we went through some of his folders to clear out old/unnecessary files. He also showed me the Haiku system that his school uses to organize new files. Since it is the beginning of the semester, he does not have any late assignments at the moment. We made a plan to meet next week three times.
We developed a proactive study schedule so he can be better prepared for quizzes and tests, and reviewed all of his basics to make sure he's doing what he's agreed to.
The student and I studied for her Spanish test. I also assigned additional worksheets to help her study further for the exam. We focused on vocabulary review, e->i.e. verb conjugation, and direct object pronouns. We also fleshed out the outline for hers upcoming Comm Arts essay. We reviewed and finished her History notes as well.
The student and I continued with math homework today (that subject seems to be his problem area). He has shown much improvement in the subject! Last week we had to go through much of the homework together, but this week he was definitely leading and I was just guiding him in the right direction!
