...are my primary responsibilities. I love forming friendships, understand how daunting it can be to take on some of this material, and am on your side. My approach to tutoring is student centered. I believe each student is different and has different needs from me, and I am willing to adapt to those needs. I also understand how to help in the develop of work ethic, how to foster natural curiosity in a subject, and...
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My ability to relate the material to the students makes me a great tutor. I believe that scaffolding is essential in the learning process for students of all levels and ability. This is an invaluable technique I used during my time spent student and substitute teaching.
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I am a graduate of Northwestern University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science with a social science concentration in Sociology. Since graduation, I have worked primarily as a journalist and editor in the news industry. I am passionate about history, writing, reading, political science, and sociology and have an extensive history with math - having come from a long line of math educators.
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...in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an activity, leaving space for questions throughout. Much of my previous teaching experience comes from a program I volunteered with throughout college, where I taught civic education to 5th graders across the Greater Boston area every week. This experience especially taught me the importance of interactive lessons. I found the most success when...
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...Each and every child is special in their own way. Each child is capable of reaching their full potential. Not every child can accomplish their goals or learn something the same way that other children can. I always tell my own children that, "We may not be able to do things the same way as others, but that doesn't mean that we can't do those things. It just means that we have to change how...
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...able to pick up on English that I do not have an accent and that many people assume English is my first language. Having English as a second language inspired me to attend University and obtain my bachelor's degree in Portuguese with a minor in Spanish. As I was studying for my bachelor's degree, I earned certificates in medical interpretation in Portuguese and Spanish. As I worked in the work-study program in the University's foreign...
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My name is Tami, I have a master's degree in Military History. I have been in the Air Force for 16 years as an aircraft hydraulics mechanic. I enjoy history and sharing my knowledge with others. I was an hydraulics instructor and enjoy teaching.
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...school community has to offer, striving to create a positive impact on those around me as my campus' Ambassador to GivePulse, a national organization designed to promote community service in higher-education settings, and Chapter President of Phi Theta Kappa. I am also an active member of the Psychology Club, the National Society for Leadership and Success, and volunteer time with the Advocates for Students with Learning Differences group, where I hope to bring meaningful connections...
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...history tutor, I am passionate about helping students develop a deeper understanding of the past and its impact on the present. With a background in history from Oklahoma State University and experience as both an administrative assistant and intelligence analyst, I bring strong analytical and research skills to my teaching. My goal is to make history engaging and accessible by breaking down complex topics and guiding students toward critical thinking. Whether you're looking to improve...
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...those unusual people who actually loves standardized tests. In addition, I believe one of the most important keys to success is being able to read and write well, so I emphasize those skills with my students whenever possible. I also have extensive experience with AP exams having taught AP Psychology and AP Human Geography at the high school level (with a very high student pass rate). In addition, I have worked for the College Board...
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...a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. I scored highly on the LSAT and succeeded in law school, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology. I also won awards on the Moot Court Board, where I served on the Executive Board. I look forward to helping you prepare for the LSAT, your law school classes, or...
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...subjects for over ten years. As the Director of Education at a museum, I build curriculum, and created programs to bring local history to schools in my area as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with students one on one, bringing my fun and engaging personality to the...
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...is always about the self-esteem of the student. Learning is a lifelong process. Each teaching situation is an opportunity to influence positively how a student sees him or herself as a learner. Learning takes place over the course of a school year, semester, quarter, week, or in a five minute time frame (such as with a substitute teacher). The math problem or the causes of the American Revolution may be what the student is learning...
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...Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in History, and will be graduating with a Master's in History from Rutgers University in January 2020, where I currently hold a 4.0 GPA. I have been tutoring in both History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts for the past 4 years, and I think that my popularity with my clients is a result of my enthusiasm and my patience and ability to tailor my teaching style and methods to...
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...people to opportunities and events. My job is fun, fast paced at times, rewarding always. I also love to tutor and teach. I translate posts of persons missing as a volunteer. I share what I know the same way I learn through images, music, hands on opportunities, links to newscasts, cultural events, and other options so we are immersed into new worlds of language, customs, laws etc. Always a glass half full mentality, to help...
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...and the history of religion to high school students in the San Francisco Bay Area. I continued honing my educational skills at Carleton, where I worked as a tutor and mentor for students with learning differences. I used my deep knowledge of history and writing to help students proofread their essays, study for humanities courses, and teach them important executive functioning and study skills to help them succeed in college. I enjoy tutoring because it...
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...a senior at the University of Houston in the honors college. I am currently studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Energy and Sustainability. I have a GPA of 3.93 and have earned enough scholarships to pay for the entirety of my tuition. I have had experiences in teaching university level Physics and Chemistry and have tutored K-12 for three years. I also have experiences in the industry, having worked two engineering internships in the...
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...over 6 years of teaching and tutoring experience, which has allowed me to create an engaging learning environment where students can excel. Currently pursuing a PhD in Organization and Management with a focus on Executive Coaching at Liberty University, I also hold an MBA from Grantham University. My subject expertise spans AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, as well as a variety of college-level courses, including Economics and Public Speaking. I...
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...a National Board Certified Teacher, an achievement considered the "black belt of teaching" I have 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Government and Economic classes ranging from AP to ELL level; Special Education Math and Language Arts; Algebra I and II; Literature; Written Expression; Language Arts; and interesting electives such as Psychology and Robotics! I have extensive experience teaching SAT prep and assessing SAT exams. My experiences in both rural areas...
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...by their stories. I have been teaching for 43 years but I am no less passionate now than I was when I started. I care about helping each student in their personal journeys in life and I am devoted to see each student succeed. I have a BA in History from UCLA and a Masters in Education from Stanford. I have taught in the public and private sector at the High School level and am...
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If you are planning to become an attorney, or you are interested in studying political science or US history, you will need to have a background in the development and implementation of the United States Constitution. More than a piece of paper, this document serves as the framework and guidelines on how to govern the country.
The entire Constitution, comprised of seven articles and twenty-seven amendments, is only the beginning of Constitutional history, which covers the writing, adoption, and implementation of the Constitution, as well as the many Supreme Court cases that have further interpreted the Constitution. Obviously, keeping all of that straight can be quite difficult, a fact that is not made easier by a large amount of legal jargon and technical terms present in any analysis of the constitution. These are both confusing and difficult to memorize. The issues involved in constitutional history are also some of the most controversial and hotly debated topics in politics. Additionally, the analyses required in a Constitutional history class are typically of a different nature than a normal history course. For this reason, Varsity Tutors can help you find a private tutor who can help you prepare for, and get through, Constitutional history.
Students in Constitutional history must engage with law and understand the broader historical significance of specific Supreme Court decisions. There is also the pesky element of tying everything back to the original document, and making it relevant to the broader issues surrounding the Constitution. Keeping everything straight in a Constitutional history class is difficult even for the best history students. Private tutoring can help you work out the kinks and succeed in your Constitutional history class. You can work with a private tutor to construct an individualized lesson plan based on your unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Your Constitutional history tutoring can be structured during your first session, which can allow your tutor to create your specific curriculum. Based on your incoming knowledge and academic background, your tutor can collaborate with you to develop a completely unique and customized learning plan in order to address your needs and goals.
Private tutoring means you control the pace at which material is covered, allowing you to slow down for more difficult topics and speed up for those with which you are already familiar. No matter what specific concepts, events, or historical relationships trouble you most, your tutor can build lesson plans to address your areas of need. Your tutor works to make your sessions as effective as possible by working both with your course syllabus and with your personal interests. If you have a specific subject matter that you hope to apply in future courses or research projects, your tutor can help you develop an even more comprehensive understanding in this area. The versatility, convenience, and effectiveness of Constitutional history tutoring can help you succeed in your academic pursuits.
When you choose to work with a private Constitutional history tutor, you are able to work with someone dedicated to helping you succeed. Unlike the traditional classroom setting, where an instructor must cater to the needs of 20 to 30 students, you will be able to receive all of the tutor's attention. In addition, she or he is committed to working around your busy schedule, so that you don't have to sacrifice valuable study or work time. This means that you are able to arrange an in-person meeting time anytime in the week, and even on the weekends. Furthermore, you can control where you would like to study, and can even opt for face-to-face online lessons.
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Recent US Constitutional History Tutoring Session Notes
During this session I tutored the student on reading comprehension skills. We put his skills to practice on his World History homework. The homework involved reading a chapter from his text and answering several paragraph long questions. Additionally, I shared some knowledge and experience on the subject with him.
We worked on the review sheets for Western civ Chapters 19 and 20 and organized his study-packet info. The student has a math test on Thursday covering Chapter 3: solving linear equations.
We discussed strategies for answering questions that asked her to identify historical terms and a longer essay. We spent some time working through a few primary sources that she found confusing. By the end of the session, we had worked through one of her identification questions, giving her an example from which to complete the others, and we had created an outline for her essay.
We covered study skills, time management, and reading comprehension. We went over her notes and devised a plan to create better, more effective study materials. We also discussed chapter 6 of her book, including the Umayyad empire and the rise of Islamic factionalism.
The student and I summarized chapter on Muslim history.
We also completed English homework (identifying the compete subject and simple subject); he understood the concept fairly well.
We studied vocabulary for next week -- he caught on very quickly to the new words and was able to provide synonyms and antonyms for most of the words that he learned.
Today we focused on world history and English. The student had some reading over the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, along with review questions. His English homework was to read about Voltaire. We completed these assignments along with some independent research on the internet as the student was very interested about this time period. Finally, we created a work schedule on his white board that listed what assignments he was going to do for the entire week.
