I graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Middle Level Math and Language Arts (December 2018). I am certified to teach grade levels 4-9 in math/language arts. Right now I work full-time in a middle school with 7th and 8th graders. I look forward to working with students to build a solid foundation and grow them to be the exceptional students that they can be!
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...participating medical school in the northeast region. I have been a private tutor for the past five years. I have worked with students of all age ranges in many different subjects. Though I am passionate about science, I tutor Math, English and Writing. I have found my niche to be helping students be confident and prepared for standardized tests such as the SAT, ISEE, etc. I believe that it is not always about easily knowing...
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...Clinician, focusing on helping children with learning difficulties and disabilities. I have particular experience working with children with dyslexia. I can help with reading comprehension, fluency, and spelling. I use symbol imagery for phonological and orthographic processing to help the student "picture" what they are reading and spelling. I have been helping children read for 7 years. I have also worked as a substitute teacher for Duval County Schools. I really enjoy tutoring elementary math,...
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...same school. I teach special education: math and writing, including co-taught math within the general education classroom. As I said, I love to learn. I earned my Bachelor's degree (2008) from Ball State University (in Muncie, Indiana) and have recently earned my Master's degree (2015) from Walden University. Proudly, I had a 3.6 GPA in my Bachelor's and a 4.0 in my Master's. Although I teach special education, I have a desire to help all...
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...to work with children, assisting speech therapy sessions, in the school setting. This was a great experience and really made me realize how much I love working with people, especially children. I was also lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with special education children as well. I love working with special education children and understand their needs and desires to succeed in school. Working with people is my desire and helping them succeed...
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...skills for a successful educational foundation. These basic skills lay the groundwork for all other educational opportunities. I have taught elementary school for seven years. During this time I taught second and third grade and also served as the reading intervention teacher for kindergarten through third grade students. Teaching reading and phonics is the most exciting to me, because seeing students learn to read is thrilling. Outside of education, I enjoy running, gardening, and making...
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...year, students were telling me things about the world that I didn't know! The best moment is when a student figures or learns something on their own because of the tools you have given them. That's what makes me excited about tutoring one-on-one in New York City. I enjoy tutoring elementary subjects because they can be done in very creative and engaging ways. Even math can be drawn, sung or painted. My sessions will strive...
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...and strategies to achieve high scores. I am particularly good at tutoring students for standardized exams such as the SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ASVAB, GRE, and so forth. I've also provided consultation for students applying for schools and have helped students with their college essays and interview prepration as well. I started taking college level math classes when I was in middle school. .When I got to college I decided to major in English because...
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...as Algebra, Precalculus, and SAT Math, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowers students to embrace challenges. My teaching philosophy emphasizes personalized instruction tailored to each student's learning style, which has proven effective in helping them achieve their academic goals. I find immense joy in witnessing my students' growth and cultivating their passion for mathematics. In my personal life, I am a proud mother of three who have all pursued successful careers in STEM, and...
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...well as in Japan. The students whom I taught ESL in Tucson were preschool and school-aged, and my students in Japan were preschoolers, school-aged children, and adults. I have also served as the lead teacher of two different preschools. I have also served as a tutor for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 9th graders, preparing these students for the reading portions of standardized tests as well as helping them with history, reading, math, and science homework....
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I've worked at The White House, on Wall Street, and run my own tech start-up for 3 years, and I will help you achieve your goals! I overcame a significant learning disability to graduate high school at 16, publish original scientific research in major international journals, and went on to graduate from Oxford University, the London School...
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I have been a classroom teacher for 20 years, and I truly enjoy helping students achieve their goals! I have my Masters in English from MTSU, and I am certified to teach ESL, English, history and government. I enjoy working with students to make learning fun and memorable. I'll even use silliness to make skills fun!
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...helpful to a better life; however, going later has worked out very well for me. I am now semi-retired from farming. I raised my children on an alpaca farm high in the Rocky Mountains. We also had other farm animals and plenty of chores. Now I live on a small farm and still have a few alpacas left, for fun, and the farm dogs and cats. My favorite thing to do after tutoring is to...
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...Even though I am certified in and enjoy teaching all elementary subjects, I enjoy teaching math and science the most! I recently asked my students what they enjoyed most about our class, and the resounding answer was that they love that we have fun while learning! In my free time, I love to play soccer, watch the Badgers and the Brewers, reading, and traveling. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
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...both of my post-high school degrees was religion, and I would love to tutor students who are taking religion courses. My favorite hobby is reading, and I believe it is important to instill an enjoyment of reading in students as early as possible. I can help young people who need extra support to become better readers. I am reliable, easy to get along with, and I love kids! I work with children and teenagers in...
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...through each section. I attended a competitive university and I know what it takes to make a student a contender at the highest level of admissions. I keep the material fresh and memorable through a variety of audiovisual approaches and real-world examples. One-on-one learning should never mean lectures, and I like to hold an ongoing conversation so students use their own learning skills in new ways to solve new kinds of problems. My creative experience...
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For the past twelve years, I have had the pleasure of helping students struggle and successfully pass their courses in order to succeed academically. Seeing students achieve their ah ha moments has been such a pleasure, that I cannot help but continue to facilitate their learning!
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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and Master's Degree in School Administration. I have twelve years in Education. I have taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade. I have also tutored in an after school program for years (grades K-5). I am currently a 3rd grade teacher and I enjoy helping children to be successful. I look forward to working with you and your child.
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...I taught elementary and Jr. High students for 17 years. I even taught overseas at two different international schools while I continued my own language learning in China. My classrooms varied from 1st grade reading and math, to 4th and 5th grade social studies and writing. I also love teaching math and science and have written curriculum for both when none was available. My greatest joy was teaching in a Mandarin Chinese language immersion school!
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...them the desire to never give up. I hope I have taught them to embrace their abilities, and dreams and to pursue their goals. I not only wish that for my future students, but also for those that I tutor. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Scranton with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have always wanted spend my life helping others and found that teaching would be a wonderful way...
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ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is an accurate and widely accepted assessment available in Lower, Middle, and Upper levels. All forms of the exam include multiple-choice questions and a writing assignment. The number of questions and the amount of time a child has to finish the test varies by level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an experienced tutor who can help your child with all areas of the ISEE Lower Level exam.
The ISEE Lower Level is for students who are entering fifth or sixth grade. Your child will have two hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam. The test itself is made up of five different sections, including Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning portion of the exam is broken down into two types of questions: sentence completion and synonyms. Both are designed to test your child's vocabulary knowledge and ability to reason. There are 34 questions in this section of the test, and students have 20 minutes to complete it. Your child's ISEE Lower Level tutor can work with your child to determine if his or her verbal reasoning skills are at or above grade level. If they are not, your child's tutor may use flashcards or word games to improve his or her ability in this area.
The Quantitative Reasoning portion of the exam has 38 questions that students must answer in 35 minutes. The specific mathematical concepts that are tested are designed to determine your child's understanding of math and problem-solving. It does not assess the amount of math he or she has learned, but instead how well he or she is able to think in a mathematical context. To help improve your child's score in this area, your tutor will help him or her with test-taking strategies such as reading questions carefully and identifying exactly what information is being asked for, along with crossing out information that is irrelevant.
The Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement portions of the exam measure your child's ability to correctly answer grade-level appropriate curriculum-based concepts. The Reading Comprehension section has 25 questions, and students are given 25 minutes to answer them. The Mathematics Achievement section has 30 questions, which students have 30 minutes to answer. Your child's tutor can work with him or her to develop reading strategies and proficiency in mathematical operations in preparation for the test.
The final portion of the test is an essay question. Your child will be given a writing prompt that is appropriate for his or her grade level. ISEE does not score this portion of the test; it is sent to the designated school(s) along with the scores for the rest of the exam. Your child's personal tutor can work with him or her to develop writing strategies and the ability to quickly and concisely write responses.
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Recent ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring Session Notes
Today we continued where we left off after skipping our session last week. The student's score on the practice test was great. His only real avenue for improvement is the vocab and essay sections of the test. Today we primarily worked on the essay portion. I decided to work on some prompts together in session. I want to get him to a point where he feels utterly comfortable and actually has fun with the essay. For homework I assigned one essay.
The student has shown how bright he is, so we are working on the best strategies for him to avoid making simple mistakes and how to go from "educated guess" to undoubtedly correct answers. Each section is very solid right now so it is just a case of building on a solid foundation and having him be prepared for anything that might get thrown his way.
Today we worked on sentence completions, synonyms and reading comprehension. The student is doing well practicing these sections of the test and we are continuing to work on learning new vocab words. We also started working on finding percentages of numbers and he is doing very well with this concept.
The student and I spent our time going over some concepts from the quantitative section of the test. He was very strong in his recollection of simplifying fractions. We built on this to go over ratios and proportions, which he picked up very quickly. We also discussed measures of central tendency. He needed a reminder about the formula for mean, but after this, he had no trouble finding mean, median, mode, or range. We finished by looking at some simple algebra problems and went over ways to solve these by substitution or estimation on the actual test. Next time we meet, we'll go into more detail about algebraic word problems and will reintroduce the verbal section.
This was my first session with this student, and I thought it went very well and ended up being even more productive than I had hoped for. Initially, my plan was to simply introduce him to the concepts, format and overall structure of the test so as to open his mind up to what sort of things he was going to be dealing with. After explaining the five sections and essay portion of the test, and what will be expected for each of them, I decided I could go ahead and go through some sample questions from each section with him. It gave him a clear snapshot of what the exam questions will look like, and he was very receptive to the information and took it in very well. We went through each question and I explained the answer and the reasoning behind it in detail so that he could see why the test material is the way that it is, in a sense.
I also had the student write a paragraph or two -- just about what his favorite thing he did over the summer was -- to gauge how he writes and see some of the areas he may need more attention with. I also spent some time asking him what are his strengths and what are his weaknesses to see what he said with regards to that. We discussed how to proceed best and what he would need support in with respect to any subject/ curriculum/ test-taking areas. I look forward to subsequent sessions with this student. He takes in information very well, so next week I feel I can begin assigning more practice work and doing more practice tests.
We went over basic math and algebraic concepts. We went through fractions, decimals, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. I look forward to our next lesson. We will review any homework given and move on to the next portion to assess his skills in the next category.
