...simple. Listen to the student and discover what help they need, and then craft an individualized approach that will equip and encourage the learner to excel. An example would be a technical writing student who learned to organize his term paper in the form of an essay and to include only information that supported his thesis. It was very gratifying to give this bright student a tool to use his whole life long.... To coach the...
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...to attack any test or assignment with assurance. I hold my Master's Degree in English Curriculum and Instruction for grades 5-12, and I am well-versed in different teaching methods to ensure that a student who works with me has every chance of success. I think that students learn best when they are interested in a topic; my job as a tutor is to stimulate that interest in any way possible. I will motivate and inspire...
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...Burlington, Vermont and have found that my strengths as a teacher lie in the subjects and practices of communication, editing, reading, writing, grammar and languages. I firmly believe in emboldening my students with strategies that will help unlock their own immense potential and look forward to working with your student to discover and tease out which tools will best serve them, whether it be when navigating the SAT or ACT or when attempting to write...
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...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Literature, with a primary focus in African American Literature, and Print Journalism and was on the Dean’s List. Since my graduation last May, I have taught reading comprehension, vocabulary, and essay writing to students from the ages of six to twelve. I am currently enrolled in 12-week course to become a certified ESL instructor to teach non-English speaking young adults in Austria. I tutor a broad range of...
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...for three years as an instructor at the Heights School, a private independent preparatory school for boys outside of Washington DC. I taught tenth grade English, US History, and AP US Government the first two years, and then I transitioned during the third year to teach 3-5 grade math and art. After that, I moved back home to St. Louis where I spent the latest chapter of my career working for McGraw-Hill, a premier worldwide...
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...teacher at Gary Comer College Prep Middle School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they...
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...love of learning and a background in education. I received my Bachelors degree in Theater from Southwestern University and am earning my Masters degree in Education from Texas State University. I am a certified teacher EC-6th Grade all subjects with an additional certification in ESL. I currently teach fourth grade ELA and Social Studies. I am eager to work with students who want to learn but need a little extra attention and help with certain...
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...students who had previously written off literacy as a non-essential. Along with my work in education, I have worked for the past five years on a variety of projects to create a sustainable and humane food system. In my own neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, I co-founded Egleston Community Orchard, an inclusive green space that grows food and community. I've also worked with several local non-profit organic farms as a grower and educator. I consider myself...
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...virus!) to those around me. I believe that the stories behind the facts are the more interesting and can share those insights with my students. I also have decades of experience sewing and designing clothes and costumes and would be very happy to share what I know with others. I have never met a pattern that cannot be improved upon! My teaching style is always affirmative. I believe in praise and encouragement when earned and...
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...Brown University with a degree in Public Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses to make sure that material is actually being learned, not just memorized.
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...of Wisconsin-Madison in the Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies program, with a Bachelor's degree in Drama and a Master's degree in Theatre History and Research. While I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, my favorite areas are test prep, study techniques, reading, writing, and history. My tutoring style is based on encouragement and asking lots of questions. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to significantly improve their work by effectively...
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...I spent my time in college pursuing three majors. I care not only about what we learn, but also how we do so. I value scientifically proven methods of low stakes quizzing and interleaving of topics in my teaching. I find that students who realize how to learn become much more engaged in their material, regardless of what it is they are learning. My degree in classical studies has given me a command of language...
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...education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of study one pursues. I am especially proficient in the areas of essay writing and editing, proofreading, and the mechanics of grammar and usage. I have extensive experience in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT. I have also taught AP English and I am very familiar with the requirements of the AP Exam.
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...in Biology from the University of Central Florida. I have extensive experience delivering informal science education to people of all ages from children as young as five to adults. While studying for my degree I taught science camp at a museum in my hometown. I was responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans and interactive activities. I taught students the fundamentals of ecology, biology, physics and chemistry through a variety of informal hands-on activities and...
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...College in New York City. I received my BA in PPE: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics in the Spring of 2013. Throughout college, I worked as a tutor for the Economics department. I have also gone on to work as a freelance writer, publishing essays and film reviews in places like The Atlantic and CT Magazine. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics....
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...successful in learning. If the teacher and student both understand the ideal way the student learns, environment and learning style, then that student can also be successful. I hold a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. I am a native Texan, but I have lived in Hawaii, Tennessee, and California. Teaching is my second career, but I have been teaching special populations for eight years. I...
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...Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and back-up activities in case a certain activity does not go as planned. I also am familiar with teaching methodologies, learning styles, and how certain methodologies are appropriate for certain learning styles. Outside of Academia I enjoy playing video games, specifically...
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...young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall passion for English language and literature. I believe that the best teaching is usually calm and fun, which springs from a personal relationship based on care and trust for one another. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy writing, cooking (especially vegetarian and gluten-free/allergen-free cuisines), running, and traveling to new cities.
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...growing up and teaching in Prince George's County; to be sure, my new setting offers its own brand of a diverse student body, and I'm grateful for the challenges my students present to me every day. Whether at the college or high school level, I have always tried to make my classroom student-centereda place where students are not passive listeners but active agents in their own learning. Tutoring enables me to empower students even further...
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...Level One. From my time spent as both a student and teacher of language, I am convinced of the necessity of flexibility in every lesson, and the immense power of laughter in learning. One of the best ways to encourage learning, in my experience as a student as well as an actor, is improvisation: allowing a student to channel their existing interests into the material and have more control within the lesson. With the aid...
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Reading and analyzing the extensive works and genius of Shakespeare is a daunting task. Varsity Tutors can help connect you with a Shakespeare tutor who is ready to help you reach a new level of understanding of his works. Whether you are reading A Midsummer Night's Dream for the first time or dissecting the differences between a First Folio script and a modern version of Henry V, a specialized tutor is ready to help. Shakespeare tutoring can help provide structure and organization to your studies, as well as offer you the opportunity to get instant feedback on your work from an expert, whether you are writing a short paper on King Lear or a dissertation on the use of soliloquies in Richard III. Tutors can help you master the Bard and his work through targeted lessons, all on your schedule and in a location of your choice. If you are hoping to pass a course, brush up on your critical reading skills, audition for a role, or prepare for a performance, Shakespeare tutoring is specifically designed to help you reach your particular goals.
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Recent Vancouver Shakespeare Tutoring Session Notes
The student had a book report due tomorrow that he had started but it still needed more work. He had to have two drawings, a summary and a personal recommendation about the book. He did a very good job.
The student was able to finish a draft of the essay that is due tomorrow on the book they read in class, Fahrenheit 451. She will type it up at school tomorrow and show the teacher. She will ask the teacher if she should work on a second draft next week.
The student planned out his research essay and we discussed sources and how to approach his first draft/outline. We then did some SAT improving paragraphs and made a schedule for our SAT strategy. After he was getting most questions right, we decided to move on to error IDs. We learned some of the major topics and did practice questions. We will brainstorm a good strategy for him to learn the many idioms he will need to know.
This afternoon's session consisted of lots of literature vocabulary review. I quizzed the student by stating the word and then having her state the definition. We then went over the correct definitions, and I helped her come up with different acronyms or mnemonic devices to help her remember the more difficult terms.
We went over previously assigned paper today and discussed how to form a more complete argument and using more mature vocabulary in writing. We then worked on an opinion piece together, doing the pre-writing as an example of how to come up with a full fledged paper that is well thought out.
We studied for the student's English final by writing out the definitions of vocab words and revisiting grammar worksheets that he had completed previously. He definitely seems prepared for the grammar portion, and, after reiterating the literary definitions, he should be prepared for the multiple choice portion of the final as well.
