I work for a great district on Long Island and have five years teaching experience. I love to tutor students to help them be the best they can be! I have my Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education. I received my Master's in teaching ESL. I am a certified teacher and I love working with dedicated families! My hobbies and interests include, running, teaching, and reading.
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...I teach, my goal is to encourage the student to take ownership of the subject matter. Once ownership happens, it becomes easier to engage and ask questions that lead to understanding. I graduated from Georgetown University in May 2012 with a degree in Government and English. I have taught middle and high school students in DC and South Africa, as well as tutored undergraduate students at Georgetown. I believe everyone has the necessary tools to...
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...recently graduated from Cooper Union with a degree in civil engineering. I have over five years of professional tutoring experience in standardized tests, mathematics of all levels, physics, and more. I strive to make learning fun, comprehensive, and engaging. My method is to ensure that students understand the fundamentals and gradually progress to more challenging problems to provide students with a complete grasp of the subject and empower them for future study. My greatest strengths...
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...classroom experience. I taught middle school for 10 years, high school for two years, and adults for three. Classes I've taught or tutored include: Algebra, American History, American Government, Psychology, Reading, Georgia Studies, World Geography, 20th Century History, Computers, Literature, Mythology, Poetry, Shakespeare, Civics, Economics, Improvisation, Speech and Debate, Physical Fitness, ESL, Conversation, Writing, Technical English, and Test Preparation. I've worked with those who struggle to learn and the gifted in need of challenges. I...
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...ten years of teaching experience in all subjects: as a full-time elementary school teacher, a substitute in all grades, and a summer-school teacher doing math review with high school freshmen. I have also tutored in French and English as a second language and helped college students and adults with revising and editing their writing. I have a current teaching credential from the State of California, a master's degree in education from U.C.L.A., and a bachelor's...
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...the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, cooking, dancing, writing, and being active in my local school and church community.
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...My favorite subjects to tutor are writing and any philosophy related course. I love teaching these because I believe that excellent writing and critical thinking skills will help all individuals not just in their current class but all though their education and into their professional careers. My tutoring style is tailored to each of my students depending on their needs. I really like to focus on what it is that you need and hope to...
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...additional experience curating Academic Team study sessions while serving as Captain. I'm a very patient tutor, and find communication to be key in my teaching process. Throughout my education, I have strived to 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...
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...learning in the students I tutor. I have my BA in Elementary and Special Education and worked with many different students while completing my degree. I was a student teacher in a 2nd grade classroom and a resource room teacher in a 4th and 5th grade classroom. Currently, I am completing my service term with Notre Dame AmeriCorps. Over the 2014-2015 school year, I worked at Apopka Middle School as a tutor/mentor. My responsibilities included...
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...subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them...
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Hello! I'm a rising senior and Neuroscience & Behavior major at Wesleyan University in CT. I have extensive tutoring experience in subjects across the board but particularly in the sciences. I'm enthusiastic, warm, and eager to share my knowledge with and learn from you.
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...the missing pieces in a student's understanding. Unlike in a group learning environment, in which "covering the material" is paramount, in tutoring we get to explore the individual student's understanding, spending more time on the material that needs additional explanation or practice and less time on the material that the student already understands. This lessens boredom, increases comfort with the subject, enhances understanding, and ultimately, leads to improved performance both on tests and when applying...
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...helping my college and friend with costumes for school plays (Cinderella, The Color Purple, Annie, Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors, etc). Besides costumes, I sew and alter clothes and accessories. I find it to be a very practical and rewarding hobby. I enjoy baking a variety of good from breads to pies to other wonderful creations. They are fun to share. I also enjoy the outdoors and like to camp and bike.
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...I was able to work with older students in the middle and high school settings. I have also been a substitute teacher for all levels K-12. I have a love of math and know it can be challenging; learning the foundation helps make the task a little easier. I really enjoy teaching reading and grammar as well. I believe reading is very important because it surrounds our everyday lives each day. Being a teacher in...
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...the Pittsburgh Public Schools for five years. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Kinesiology, and will be graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Reading in July 2015. I love teaching and also am able to coach basketball, soccer, and cross country at my school. When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog, playing sports, watching movies, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee. I look forward to possibly working...
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...with students at all levels. I am a vibrant young tutor with many pursuits. My background is in the marketing, the arts, and social sciences and I hold a BA from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. When I'm not tutoring I am writing, editing, singing and helping others achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, English and study skills/organization. I love to see the...
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...well as in theater. I earned my masters degree in education from the number one school of education in the country, Johns Hopkins University. I believe that I am very good at determining a student's individual needs and molding sessions based on a students strengths and needs. I am a certified special educator. I have multiple years of classroom teaching experience, primarily grades K-5. I am comfortable tutoring multiple subjects and grade levels including elementary...
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...and classical, and because of that, I was able to learn French very quickly. I have tutored Latin to both college and high school students, and I have taught French to first year students as well as AP students. I believe that learning is an idiosyncratic process, and I believe every person has the right to an education that complements their individual needs. As such, I try to see my students as a whole picture,...
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...high school. I taught these subjects at Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Southeast, Washington, DC from 2010-2012. I will be applying to medical school and am looking to use my teaching experience to tutor high school and college students in the area. I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, with minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience. I also have a Masters of Arts in Teaching...
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...science but I am comfortable tutoring many different subjects. I like being able to see to help the student make connections from the subject material to their own lives. When tutoring I like to make sure the student is involved in the process. I like to ask them questions about the material and to help them draw out and visualize the solution. Every student learns differently and I feel they do better when they can...
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Windsor Gifted Tutoring FAQ
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
Study habits
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 Windsor 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!
