Innovative educator with over 20-year experience and a deeply-rooted passion for teaching and helping people achieve their goals. Specialized in Articulatory Phonetics and vast experience in pronunciation and conversational skills. Highly resourceful, innovative, and disruptive, turning the learning process into a unique learning experience, aiming at over 100% quality and satisfaction!
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...with an M.A. in Specialized Translation with a degree to translate any combination of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and English. In addition to my master's, I hold a B.A. in Spanish and Portuguese with a minor in Italian from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I primarily work in the field of linguistics (more specifically in translation and interpretation). I know the ins-and-outs of learning and teaching languages, so I'm excited to share my knowledge and...
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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 currently working towards my Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science and Linguistics at Ohio State University. I expect to graduate in Spring 2022. I really enjoy learning, and tutoring serves as an excellent way for me to add to my own education while guiding other students to a greater understanding of their own. I'm currently focusing on tutoring in computer science and math. I hope that we can enjoy learning together!
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...single project or build skills over time, my goal is your growth. Let me help you with creative writing, personal statements, resumes, cover letters, important e-mails, or whatever else is giving you the writing sweats. I received full rides for both my Juris Doctor degree in 2020 and undergraduate studies in 2015 from the University of Washington. I wrote interdisciplinary and departmental honors theses, a Bonderman Travel Fellowship-winning essay, and five scholarship-winning statements.
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...I strive to create a learning environment that is both engaging and approachable. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Neurobiology and am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Immunology at Johns Hopkins University. With a strong background in biological sciences, chemistry, and writing, I have years of experience teaching students at the high school, college, and graduate levels. I have served as a teaching assistant for biology courses,...
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...teach what I know about linguistics. I have studied a BA and MA in the subject both in the USA and Europe where I worked with many international students and professors and have experienced what it's like to work in groups where everybody has a different native language. What I would hope to teach my students is how to use language effectively to achieve their personal goals, whether it's for school, business, or casual conversation.
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...in Philosophy (from Notre Dame) so I have a wide range of interests and subjects I tutor in, including Theology/Religion, Logic, Math, Physics, and test preparation. (I've tutored for a few different, nationally known test preparation companies in the past.) I really do believe most people can learn just about anything if they have the desire and if it's presented to them in the right way. I enjoy the process of figuring out what a...
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...of Illinois, with minors in Geography/GIS and Arms Control and Security. This study track was chosen to engage my passion for discovering how our world works, why it works that way, and what we can do about it. My desire to get to the bottom of any problem benefits from my analytical skills and insight, which I hope can be shared with students as I help them understand their difficulties and navigate to their own...
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...which enabled me to teach and communicate with students from diverse backgrounds and gain experience in a multicultural environment. I offer individualized tutoring tailored to the student's needs, which in return, helps them improve their conversational skills and pronunciation, expands their vocabulary and facilitates the understanding of grammatical concepts. Furthermore, I am very creative and enjoy sourcing materials that make learning interesting. As an avid reader, I am passionate about reading books in different languages....
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...experience helping college students with writing for any discipline (whether it was a creative short story, lab report, or history thesis), I have received positive feedback and managed to help clients enjoy the writing process while making noticeable improvements in their work. I strongly believe that approaching education with an organized yet caring and positive mindset is essential in helping students make tangible improvements, and is something I prioritize as a tutor.
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...journey in the corporate sector has equipped me with invaluable insights into the intricacies of finance and business management. However, it's my passion for education and mentorship that truly drives me. With four years of dedicated teaching experience, I have honed my ability to effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that my students not only grasp the material but also develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. As a...
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...degrees in English and Cognitive Science. In addition, I completed an English program at the University of Oxford in the summer of 2017. I have several years of experience with both research and journalistic writing, as well as extensive understanding of school papers, essays, and research projects. I have also been employed as both a writer and an editor. I love anything to do with words and teaching, and am excited to be a part...
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...I received nearly perfect scores on the math sections of all of these tests. In addition, I can also help with the AP level classes in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Statistics, all of which I have since taken more advanced college classes for. I am very skilled in essay editing and organization as well. Students who work with me will find me demanding but fair, honest but kind, and productive but lighthearted and fun. I...
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My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.
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...physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, GMAT and GRE preparation, I offer personalized and engaging instruction tailored to each student's unique needs. My approach focuses on building strong foundations, improving grades, and fostering a love of learning. With a proven track record of success, I use interactive teaching methods and the latest educational technology to make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. Join me to unlock your full potential and achieve your academic goals. Your success is my...
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...dedicated tutor with 7 years of experience, I specialize in helping students excel in subjects such as math, science, computer science, and English. I hold a master's degree in education and a background in computer science, which allows me to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. My goal is to empower students by building confidence and improving academic performance. Whether you need help mastering challenging concepts or preparing for exams, I am committed to helping you...
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I believe literacy is the foundation of all learning. My mission is to create engaging, inclusive, and supportive environments where students can develop their reading and writing skills. Through innovative teaching methods and a compassionate approach, I aim to inspire a love for learning and open doors to new opportunities for my students.
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Linguistics Tutoring FAQ
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics. It can be a challenging course that systematizes and decontextualizes familiar elements of language, often making them seem very unfamiliar. The subject can become overwhelming very quickly, especially if you are suddenly required to discuss aspects of the language that you have never considered in their own right before, like verb transitivity. In linguistics, transitivity is a property of verbs that determines if a verb can take direct objects and how many objects a verb can take.
What effect does verb transitivity have on the workings of the English language as a whole? These are the sorts of questions that linguistics courses will ask. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with premier one-on-one linguistics tutoring available in many locations across the country -- and online -- to help you sort through your most taxing worries in the subject. Allow the tutor's exemplary grades, knowledge, experience, and professionalism in their linguistics courses to attest to their familiarity with the subject. Our educational directors will help you connect with a tutor who best suits your particular academic situation, learning style, level of understanding, and level of experience with the material. This individualized learning allows you to start working effectively with him or her right away.
Every student has different concerns in linguistics, and your class curriculum may stress certain aspects of the subject more than others. Your tutor can design a lesson plan that's specific to your needs and concerns to make your linguistics tutoring as efficient, rewarding, and enriching as possible. Whether you are encountering difficulties conceptualizing the difference between syntax and semantics, forgetting what makes a grammar rule prescriptive or descriptive, or you simply find yourself intellectually entangled in the intricacies of parse trees, your tutor is there to help. So that you learn the maximum material, you do not need to review concepts you already understand as you have fully grasped this content. However, you are free to move on to new concepts and theories as soon as you feel you have mastered the content at hand.
Furthermore, your linguistics tutor can customize your tutoring sessions to be as convenient as possible for you, and they are willing to work around your schedule. These tutors know that you are busy and have other commitments, so they can come to whatever location you decide is most convenient. Sessions can be held at your home, at a branch of your local library, at your favorite coffee shop or cafe, or even online. You can also schedule sessions to take place when it is best for you and at the frequency you desire. Do you only need help studying for your linguistics final exam? You can receive tutoring aimed at helping you to be fully prepared. Do you find your upper-level linguistics course in semantics confusing? Do you feel you could use help throughout the semester? You can receive tutoring as often as you would like to prevent yourself from falling behind.
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Recent 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.
