...Elisabeth (or Lizzy) here. I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) certified teacher with a B.S. in English education and a minor in Spanish from Northwestern State University. TEST PREP: I help students overcome anxiety and become more familiar with the structure and content of standardized tests (PRAXIS, ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS); through implementing creative memory and storytelling methods, students are often able to contextualize their knowledge better. SPANISH: I meet student where they currently...
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Iam graduate of Information Technology and Management from Lady Doak College , India , I also have 5 years of working in IT Industry as a software developer , I enjoy teaching and passionate on sharing knowledge, i have experience tutoring English , Math and Coding Languages to students of varied group . Sharing concepts relating to real life model is my strong suit also engaging and crearting safe environment for students and always positive.
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The journey of learning is not just about absorbing information, it's about discovering the incredible potential within yourself. Let's embark on this educational adventure together with enthusiasm and determination.
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...in Madrid, I was unfamiliar with the city and had to rush to catch the bus that would take me to my university, several hours to the north. Confused, tired and not at all proficient in Spanish, I chose the incorrect station. A kind cab driver, noticing my confusion, insisted he accompany me to find my bus. When it was obvious that I had chosen the wrong station, he took me to the correct station...
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Can also tutor:SAT, GED, ACT and 31 more subjects.
...an undergraduate degree from Brown University where I double majored in International Relations and History of Art and Architecture. I also have a certification in teaching English as a foreign language. My favorite subjects to tutor are Russian, Japanese, and English, but I also am available to tutor in math (elementary to calculus), science, and SAT/ACT/AP prep. I have over five years of experience in both in-person and online tutoring, and I am passionate about...
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Can also tutor:HSPT, ISEE, SSAT and 212 more subjects.
...from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) with a degree in Business Administration, concentration in Analytics and a minor in Philosophy. I previously worked in consulting and currently work full-time as an Intelligence Analyst for Cision. During my tenure at CMU, I've tutored college students in Calculus and Statistics for four years. My teaching philosophy as very flexible - I always try to adjust to the student's learning style. I like to keep sessions casual and relaxed,...
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...people in their loss of identity, helping them to find hope and purpose to continue thriving. I can also tell you some stories from my years of experiences as a volunteer in the area of Intercultural Education & Training, Discipleship and Bible education. I also have experience as an ESL Teacher at Durihana Association Inc, located in South Korea, where I was able to help North Korean refugee kids, helping them to achieve the goals...
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...I helped young people use theatre as a vehicle to express themselves and tell their stories. What I didn't realize immediately was how much they were impacting my life. I was entangled in these young people's experiences and they welcomed me with open arms. I began to learn Xhosa, which allowed us to share the role of teacher and student. My personal and professional experiences have shown me that education is the doorway, and community...
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...Other Languages) from Notre Dame University of Maryland. I was in the very first graduating class from Notre Dame for their newly minted TESOL program, and really enjoyed learning from my advisor and instructor who developed the program. I taught briefly at local community colleges in Maryland while working on my degree and stuck with it for a couple of years after graduation. My first official teaching gig out of college was for an advanced...
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Can also tutor:SAT, PSAT, ACT and 29 more subjects.
...from Boston University with a B.S in Journalism and Anthropology. Upon graduation I spent several months tutoring English Language Arts and related test prep in Beijing. My areas of expertise are the SAT, ACT, and related standardized tests, with a focus on reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. I am very familiar with the study and instruction of other humanities as well, including english literature and various social studies subjects. I particularly enjoy teaching essay writing,...
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...based instruction which is student centered and is likely to promote active engagement from students in the topic. The place to always begin with students is by creating a safe and inviting learning environment that accommodates all students, regardless of grade level. Tapping into students' Emotional Intelligence during one-on-one, personalized tutoring can be a transformative key to unlocking their future success. I help elementary , middle & high school students with Math. I tutor high...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ISEE, SAT and 157 more subjects.
Education
Kakatiya University - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
...writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the various difficulties they face. In short, I work with students in many ways, depending on what the student him or herself needs.
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Can also tutor:SAT, SSAT, PSAT and 94 more subjects.
...with comfort in the language, speaking skills, and range of motivating activities will prepare them for this transition. The same idea can be applied with SAT prep. The main focus in my sessions to get students comfortable with taking the test. While your student will work hard and learn a lot, I will never put unnecessary pressure on them. I understand that every student has a different learning style and I will adjust to them...
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...instructor at the University of Washington, keeping my students constantly engaged always constituted a priority, and allowed me to obtain excellent results. For the past two and a half years, I have passionately taught more than 380 lessons to more than 100 diverse students, by leading in-class individual and group activities and discussions, and by providing them with tailored and individual assistance in person or electronically. I have also tutored several students outside of the...
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...of the experience that I have acquired over the years, I have become very good at individualizing lessons based on a student's personal needs. Not every student learns in the same way, and for that reason a tutor must always try to discern which methods work best with any given student, in order to ensure that they tailor each student's instruction to whatever best matches that student's learning style. I have been teaching for three...
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...have an accent, because my father is American and so I was raised bilingually from birth speaking German and English at home. Later of course I learnt Italian and then I studied Latin, French in high school as well. I've always been passionate about learning languages, and when I was into something, learning was easy for me and I enjoyed it. I graduated from the University of Innsbruck (Austria) with a MA in English and...
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...name's Alex, and I recently moved back to Maryland from Germany, where I lived for five years with my wife and where I taught English at a private language academy. I'm an easy-going guy who fully understands that school isn't always the easiest, greatest, most awesome thing there is. That's why I strive to give my teaching and tutoring a different feeling and structure than one might find in school. Other than academic stuff, I'm...
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Hi there! My name is Anna, and I have been tutoring for almost a decade. I have a bachelor's in education, a minor in Spanish, a multi-cultural certificate, and I am masters certified to teach ESL/EFL online. I have experience working with ages from 4 to 20, and I was even a preschool teacher for a little while. I'm enthusiastic and fun-loving, and I can't wait to meet you all!
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I am a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and my Master of Education with a Major in Social Foundations: Instructional Technology. Since graduation, I have worked in Title 1 and Magnet schools. I have tutored on-line foreign students to speak English. I am endorsed in both Reading and ESL. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching reading decoding, fluency...
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TOEFL Tutoring FAQ
Typically taken by non-native English speakers, the TOEFL exam is a test of proficiency in the English language. For those whose first language is not English, there are a large number of institutions that require TOEFL score reports. Many colleges, universities, and employers may ask for your TOEFL scores as well when you apply for a job. Scoring your absolute highest on the exam can greatly improve your likelihood of being admitted to your top-rated program or being offered a position with your preferred employer.
The TOEFL exam asks test-takers to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as writing essays based on a given topic, reading excerpts of academic texts, listening to a recording in English, and stating an opinion on a particular matter using spoken English. Learning a new language can be difficult enough, and for many students, an exam such as the TOEFL presents multiple challenges, including attaining a sufficient command of the English language and developing a familiarity with the intricacies of the standardized exam format.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with affordable, one-on-one TOEFL tutoring to assist you with your test prep. An exceptional TOEFL tutor can help you succeed on exam day with personalized, private lessons that suit your goals and needs. Whatever your reasons for taking the test, your tutor can help you work toward them. With TOEFL tutoring, you can focus on the Reading; Listening; Speaking; or Writing section of the exam; a combination of these sections; or all of them. Your TOEFL tutoring can focus on a wide variety of components of the English language, such as pronunciation, spelling, grammar, morphology, or syntax, or a variety of these features.
These language tutors can also work with you to help you learn strategic test-taking skills specific to the format of the TOEFL to further help you prepare to excel when you take your exam. English language skills are often learned in succession, with new skills drawing upon old ones. Working with a private tutor allows you to construct an English skill set that only grows stronger with each tutoring session. Many students have found that private tutoring provides an optimal means of acquiring fluency in a new language. One-on-one interactions allow for the rapid exchange of dialogue, which in turn helps to strengthen your command of the English language. Indeed, interpersonal communication represents a far more natural way to learn a new language than computer software or self-guided study can provide. One of the most difficult aspects of the English language is pronunciation. There are a lot of words that look the same, but are pronounced differently. Without speaking to another person, it can be difficult to pick up on these intricacies. A private tutor is an excellent resource in this regard because they can make sure that you are on the right track. Additionally, your private tutor can act as a friend and mentor. They will be there to encourage you and to provide guidance throughout the entire process.
With the help of a TOEFL tutor, you can greatly improve your knowledge of the English language and approach your exam with confidence. Contact Varsity Tutors today for more information about the TOEFL tutoring options available near you, and let us help you connect with an experienced tutor.
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Recent TOEFL Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on the student's upcoming test which involves writing, reading, listening, and speaking. We did a brief review on each of these topics by doing practice. I gave him advice on how to approach and handle each of these sections appropriately to maximize his score.
Most of the time spent was getting the student set up on the computer to take practice tests and locating where he needed the most work. All of the sessions until this Saturday's test will be spent on his weak areas.
Since we went over writing and reading comprehension last time, we did some listening and speaking exercises. She did well and on the last listening exercise. I recommended she first do the easy questions/ones she could recall quickest and found that when she did that she built her confidence and got all the questions right. I think she will continue to improve.
Today was an introductory session with this student. We worked almost entirely out of her TOEFL textbook with reading comprehension exercises. We worked on vocabulary building (I had her write down the definitions of at least eight unfamiliar words) as part of that. I gave her some tips about TOEFL reading (i.e. inferring meaning of words from their context) and told her a bit about the speaking portion of the TOEFL. Her reading ability is fairly strong and she got most of the answers correct without hesitation. She doesn't have a lot of time to prepare of the test but I feel confident. To end the session I gave her a homework assignment of reading another TOEFL reading exercise from her book. By her next session I will have my own copy of the TOEFL book.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the student. We discussed our plan for her to excel and pass the exam. I assisted her in setting up a study calendar, to help her with organization and time management. The next tutor session we will work on reading/listening practice questions and discuss her study schedule.
Began work on TOEFL, using a study guide. Today was spent with an overview of the entire test and an in depth look at the reading section. The student finds TOEFL questions more manageable than similar SAT questions, mostly due to the vocabulary difficulty.
