...name is Diva Agarwal. I'm from Omaha, Nebraska but am currently going to be a senior at Saint Louis University. I'm a neuroscience major with minors in public health and biology. I enjoy teaching others especially in the areas of psychology, reading, and biology. My goal is to put the student first and work at their pace, hoping to make them feel comfortable and confident after a session. I think learning should be engaging as...
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...and the support of mentors, I developed strategies that helped me succeed. These challenges taught me resilience and time managementskills that I now pass on to others in their own learning journeys. My interest in teaching stemmed from this process of overcoming obstacles. As I navigated my education, I realized that the tools I gained could help others. What inspires me most about teaching is the opportunity to help others unlock their potential, especially those...
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...speak, read, and write in English. Whether it's a family member from another country or a student in need of extra support, I have found joy in witnessing the 'aha' moment when someone finally grasp a concept. As I continue my academic and professional journey, I remain dedicated to empowering children and adults alike to reach their full potential through education. I believe that every individual has the capacity to succeed, and I am excited to...
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...vibrant online community of young debaters in India. The ability to connect with students across borders, cultures, and time zones is a testament to the boundless potential of remote education. Closer to home, as an Assistant Debate Coach at Ridge High School, I've found immense fulfillment in nurturing the next generation of articulate speakers and critical thinkers. Collaborating with students to refine their skills and amplify their voices has been nothing short of rewarding. Throughout...
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...asking questions, and allowing students to fill in the blanks. My hope for all of my learners is to help them communicate their own unique perspectives of the world and to acknowledge those perspectives as valid. I have also spent the last three and a half years teaching English online, ages 6-75 (NO, it is never too late to learn)! My classes have covered different topics at various levels, but my teaching style remains the...
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...which brought me to the East coast. I studied Film and Electronic Media with a focus on Social justice. For my thesis I did a short documentary on urban agriculture and the sustainability of it across the United States. After graduating with an MFA, I found a position at the School of Communication tech department where I started as the Media Production Specialist. I managed two broadcast journalism studios, an audio booth, as well as...
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Learning is a lifetime journey - and you're never too old to embark on a new chapter. Take up painting for fun, a martial art, read a book in a subject you never thought you might be interested. Above all, remember to keep yourself exploring new and different latitudes.
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...that all students are able to learn, they just need to be not only taught by the right instructor, but the materials at hand must be presented in a manner in which the student is learning. Furthermore, the lessons presented must be engaging, interactive, and tailored to suit each student. My ideal session is in which my students are not just using new learning tools, but their continued successes are noteworthy of praise for a...
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I believe art and design should be a flexible and rewarding experience. Each student has different passions and skills and one size does not fit all. I feel when the techniques and methodology of creating art is acquired, many people can be artists.
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...training I am a mechanical and biomedical engineer and have most recently worked as a management consultant for the healthcare industry. I have proficiency in the maths and sciences at a Masters of Science in Engineering Level. I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of the math/sciences with others. I volunteer and lead an Adult Literacy class in the inner city. I also volunteered as a science educator at the Franklin Institute Science Center.
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...students' backgrounds and goals will be apparent in my lectures and seminars, as I will aim to connect with their personal experience, assisting students from all walks of life to seek and express creativity into all areas of their life. Expecting to be challenged by my students, I encourage them to ask questions, and I am clear-cut about not having all of the answers, though will take the time to help them to investigate. In...
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..."from the trenches". With over fifty years of professional background in the visual and performing arts, I bring to my students a wealth of practical experience - as well as two decades of teaching at all levels in traditional and online college classes and informal community venues. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Video production from Indiana University in 1968 and embarked on a broad-ranging career - working in a variety of...
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...special needs and various learning abilities, students with language and cultural differences, students with little to no computer skills and non-traditional students, many of whom are the ages 40 and up. I have also serviced students from the grammar school level to the collegiate level. Students are very comfortable working with me and appreciate my patience with them. As a result, I tend to mentor students, giving academic advice and guidance to help them plan...
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I want to tutor you! As a New Yorker and an aspiring English teacher, I want to pay close attention to your idiosyncratic means of learning to tailor an approach that is right for you. The teacher's organization is the key to both the student and teacher's success.
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...currently an undergraduate in Engineering (undeclared until sophomore year) at Carnegie Mellon University, pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Engineering. I have been tutoring a wide range of students for several years, starting in the COVID-19 academic year under the organization "Connect With Gwinnett", during which I went to several elementary schools in my county to tutor elementary and middle school students. In high school, as a member of the National Honor Society and President...
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...adding courses like Art for Healing, Sewing, Junk Journaling, Bookmaking and Modern Home Economics. My hope is that in taking any of my classes, you will discover new and exciting things about the world around you and about what makes you uniquely special. Art allows you to study cultures from around the globe throughout the entire timeline of recorded history. You will learn about your heritage and even have the opportunity to tell your own...
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...developer. My current areas of interest in the law include cybersecurity and privacy, litigation and arbitration, labor & employment, and civil rights, and in technology include all aspects of technical, applied cybersecurity. I have earned my: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photojournalism, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1997 Master of Science, Information Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2003 Juris Doctor (Law Degree), University at Buffalo Law School, 2006 (admitted to practice in all New York courts, as...
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...and creativity. What's incredible about art is that there is no "finish line" there's always room for growth, exploration, and endless possibilities. My enthusiasm is contagious, and I strive to make each lesson fun, interactive, and inspiring. Whether you're working on a specific project or exploring new techniques, I'm here to help you discover your artistic potential. Outside of the studio, I love outdoor activities, and I'm always up for an adventure. I'm also an...
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...a tutor specializing in both digital and film photography. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills with a camera, I can help you understand the fundamentals, develop your creative eye, and guide you through editing techniques. I offer a hands-on, supportive approach tailored to your goalswhether you're learning how to shoot on film, get the most out of your digital camera, or edit your photos with confidence. Let's explore photography together!
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I enjoy tutoring because it gives me the opportunity to teach in a one-on-one situation. I enjoy building a student's self-esteem and confidence, in sharing the joy that comes with assisting the students improve their grades. With us working together on class work and preparing for them for various exams. I know I can give your child the right kind of guidance and structure that one, might need in a subject that they're struggling with...
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Modern technology, like the ubiquitous smartphone, has made photography an important aspect of the modern world, but just because someone owns a camera does not mean that he or she knows how to use its functions in ways that will produce the most artistically pleasing results. Introduction to Photography courses aim to help students learn exactly what cameras can do, as well as teach them to give thought to the choices they make when deciding to photograph an object according to artistic principles, like the rule of thirds. These classes can thus present a variety of challenges to students wishing to master the basics of this craft, challenges that help them to gain the mixture of practical and theoretical knowledge that can allow them to achieve their best possible work.
Whether you are pursuing photography as a personal hobby, a career, or because such a class is required in your curriculum, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a photography tutor that can help streamline your learning. They understand that each student struggles with different aspects of photography. Some may simply want to learn about each function of a DSLR camera and be able to use it appropriately. Others may need to write research reports about the influence of photography on painting at its inception. Still others may be developing their own photography business and want a refresher in the subject to stay sharp. No matter what your reasons for wanting to learn photography, a tutor can hone in on them and design your photography tutoring sessions specifically to help you meet your particular goals. In addition, they can teach in a way that appeals to your personal learning style.
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If you want to work in the medium of traditional film or to make use of the most up-to-date technology and digital editing software, tutors can help you know when and how to use the various photography methods and mediums. They can walk you through the aspects of photography that you struggle with in a way that challenges you without seeming overwhelming. Since each tutoring session is one-on-one, you can have your instructor's full attention and get immediate feedback on all the questions that may crop up while learning a new skill and working with cameras of various styles. Do you need to decide which lens to use for your class project? Your tutor can provide advice. Not sure what effects an adjustment to the white balance of your photographs can cause? Your tutor can demonstrate this with examples. Need to research a particular photographer's work? Your tutor can point you in the right direction and provide feedback on your progress throughout the process.
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Recent Victoria Photography Tutoring Session Notes
Tonight we worked on another Precis. The topic was the Thomas Nast cartoon. She already had a thesis statement, which she had worked on in class. It was really good, and she liked it, so that's what we worked with. Her teacher had established a basic structure for what she needed to talk about, which made it a little easier to get started. But the student is starting to see/hear what sounds awkward as far as wording and transitions go. So she is not being complacent when it comes to her writing. That is definitely a change from the first time we worked together on a writing assignment way back in the fall. She is also now aware of what might be a run-on, and she is self-correcting/editing as she writes.
Today, we met and continued attacking the test strategies. We decided that the student will not be taking the essay because in doing the math and calculating her potential score, this risk is not worth the potential gain of changing her writing score. The writing score is scaled by the essay and right now her writing score is so high that she would have to match that with a near perfect essay. Thus, there is no real gain to taking the essay.
We did work on Math and Science, going over many practice problems and talking about timing.
For next time, the student will need to:
1) Practice Reading and Science (especially timing)
2) Learn the trigonometry functions
Properties of right triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, corresponding, alternate interior, and same side interior angles, and problem solving using logic. Student seems to be much more confident in geometry than other math areas, but is having some issues with logical thinking on word problems.
We worked on some physics; the second moment of inertia problems were causing some confusion so we spent some time working through the formulas and developing an intuition for what was happening. In the end I think he knows in his mind what inertia, momentum and fore are and how they relate to each other; now we just have to work on applying them to a problem. In differential equations he is coming up against systems of differential equations so matrix algebra is on the table. We worked with matrix multiplication, determinants, inverses and Cramer's rule. Those topics seemed to sink in well.
We went over the student's practice tests, and techniques for writing the essay. We focused on math topics that he had learned in school but forgotten (and might need for the exam), and did some reading comprehension "slow" drills so that he could see how working through the questions more slowly could help him get the right answer.
We focused on the math section. The student's overall score was the same as her initial test. She struggled with identifying how to begin many problems, but once they were explained to her, she found them easy in relation to concepts. She needs to focus on practicing so that she will gain confidence; she has the understanding of basic concepts.
