An ever-creative mind born to discover and learn all the ways I can get all these ideas out of my mind an into the real world. Professional Creative ready to spark some inspiration into someone's mind.
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...I tutored local elementary school students for the "America Reads" program and adults preparing for their GED examinations. One summer I also worked as an assistant teacher and after school tutor for middle and high school students in Tomepampa, a beautiful small town in the Peruvian Andes. My favorite subjects to teach are literature, writing, and history. I care about helping my students not only improve their grades, but also to develop a love for...
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I believe that learning is a truly individual experience, and that tutoring gives students the opportunity to learn and incorporate information in fresh, personal ways. I have considerable experience working with students of all ages, from K-12 to second-careers. I bring a broad humanities education, having done a liberal-arts Bachelors at the prestigious College of William & Mary, "the alma mater of the nation," and recently graduated with my Masters from Princeton Theological Seminary.
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...Madison with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. I am currently pre-med, taking a few gap years off before I start medical school. While I am not a full-time teacher, I have had experience tutoring student-athletes here at UW. I love all aspects of teaching, not only making sure that you understand the material but also developing a process of getting where you want to be, regardless of your goals. I try to make...
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I am a graduate of Kent State University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. I tutor a variety of subjects, with a passion for social studies, humanities, and English, including ESL. I believe education is the door to some of life's most rewarding opportunities, and my goal as a tutor is to help my students unlock their potentials, and to help equip them to be lifelong learners.
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...I became a "philosopher" at an early age. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I believe that passing along knowledge is one of the most important things in life and society. How do we live in our modern world without the knowledge and wisdom passed down over the centuries(?) I might describe my teaching/tutoring style as somewhat "democratic," but with disciplined effort and traditional means, at the same time. I received my Bachelor...
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...is good language to have on you when traveling to German speaking nations. The reason for this, is because the more effort you put towards the language and the people who speak it, the better your trip there will be. You like it when people know how to speak English? Now wouldn't it be wonderful if you could speak German?! German is set-up just like English, except the main verb goes at the end. So,...
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...given me a broad worldview and motivated me to earn a PhD in Social Foundations of Education. The field looks at how events and social forces shape our schools. I have conducted research in the US and UK and am a member of the American Educational Research Association and an Executive Board member of the Critical Race Studies in Education Association. I continue my exploration of teaching techniques through online courses, webinars, and conferences because...
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...in Sevilla, Spain during my undergraduate studies and that remains one of the best experiences of my life. I have experience tutoring in several subjects though anything language-related is nearest to my heart. I have always been a gifted writer, and I enjoy being able to pass on that knowledge to learners. I am a talented editor with thorough knowledge of English grammatical intricacies that one might need to learn for English class, the SAT,...
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Hello, my name is Grant Savage, and I have been teaching for 2 years. I hold a Master's degree in education and a Bachelor's degree in literary studies. My passion for teaching stems from my own challenging high school experience. I strive to be the supportive and inspiring teacher that I never had. My goal is to create a positive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and motivated to succeed.
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...I am a dedicated instructor that uses language as a tool to connect with others and build unique relationships. I intend to connect my students with the cultures and values that come with learning languages and embark a passion for these ideals. Although language is a big component of my life, I do like many other things. I enjoy Cooking, Music, spending time with loved ones and a variety of video games.
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...and Classics. I have nearly life-long experience as an educator, particularly though to my current position as an museum educator at the Hudson River Museum. Additionally, I have a rigorous background in English language and composition, in addition to research and academic writing. In order to make these subjects accessible to my students, I break down the process and fundamentals of the subject matter. In understanding the subject as a whole, the student masters and...
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...students. I am excited to share my educational experience and learn new ways to aid all learners in growing and developing their academic goals. My philosophy of education is centered around all students being learners! Teaching ELAR advanced, and test prep courses are my passions. Hearing the excitement in a student's voice or the smile on one's face after understanding a new or challenging concept drives me to continue to support students in their academic...
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...me to learn about every students learning styles to meet their individual needs. Because some students can learn better by using visual aids, hands-on activities, and group work. Encouraging students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills like open-ended questions, encouraging students to ask questions, and providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. Managing student behavior by setting clear expectations, providing positive reinforcement for good behavior, and addressing negative...
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...Laude honors in the Spring of 2025. Through my own academic career, my passion for learning has grown immensely, especially in the fields of biology, chemistry, English, and Spanish. Additionally, I'm very passionate about singing, and I participate in a pre-professional level choir at my university. I am thrilled by the opportunity to help students of various age groups gain essential skills and deeper understanding of subjects that they wish to improve upon in their...
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...understanding English for real communication, where even mistakes are okay because they help you understand what "works". Truly learning English doesn't come from stuffing your head with facts ABOUT it, it comes from practice USING the language to share your ideas: real communication. That's how you master it! Confucius said it best: "I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand." Just hearing a lesson, it usually fades;...
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...also hold a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have experience tutoring ESL privately in Brazil and through Skype. I also have experience tutoring Spanish and the clarinet. I tutor many aspects of English including reading, writing, test prep, literature, grammar, and essay editing. I also tutor any level of Spanish, including test prep for SAT subject tests or Spanish Language AP tests....
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...possess a bachelor's degree in Language and Communication, a diploma in Education and Training and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. Over the years, I have also received honors for outstanding academic performance in education. Throughout my teaching career, I have been driven by commitment to create a learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and inclusivity. I believe that effective teaching is not just about conveying information but also about building relationships, challenging assumptions, and...
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I started as an English teacher in 2004: I've worked in different types of school (from kindergarten, elementary school and university), also with different English levels (from true beginners to advance) all of these in Nuevo Laredo and Guanajuato (Mexico). I enjoy teaching and being in my classroom with my students, but also I'm always learning something new. New technology, culture, language, you name it!
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Recent London Linguistics Tutoring Session Notes
Before we started this class, we had a little quiz on the vocabulary we have covered in last few classes. The student studied a lot at home. Thus I asked him to memorize just one page at one time and we will test it again next class. Then I introduced different sentence types, such as questions and negations, we will finish the sentences next class, then the rest of the time we will intensively practice what we have learned in class.
The student has a test tomorrow, so we went over the vocabulary for the test by playing Simon Says and practicing having conversations. He did really well and is well prepared for his test. I also went over the etymology of some of the characters to help him develop tricks for memorizing the characters. We talked about the three functions that a radical can play in a character (tell you what it sounds like, tell you what it means, do nothing) and practiced identifying the parts of characters.
The main two phrases we learned of today were "different" and "same". We learned different colors, different numbers, different animals and different shapes. We used different color to draw same animals on the paper and we used same colors to draw different shapes on the paper. A series of drawing activities like these gave us opportunities to say them in Chinese again and again. The student is smart and has an amazing memory.
Today we went through two sets of vocabulary from the student's school work, one was about the animals and the other was from previous vocabulary for reviewing. He learned and memorized the animals vocabulary very well and also we practiced the adjective, cute, by telling which animals were cute or not. And I also explained three characters that look alike as he couldn't differentiate them at the beginning.
The student learned a new lesson today, and she did really well. She did 65% of the reading on her own as well as she learned to write a few new Chinese characters.
The student and I went over the previous session's dialogue on date and time, and then we went over a new dialogue involving hobbies. We also reviewed basic sentence structures and various modifications of sentence structure, and we practiced a few grammar drills.
