...English and Social Studies subjects and have been teaching and tutoring for the past eight years. My approach is to help students recognize their strengths and to utilize them to fill gaps in understanding and to work on emerging skills. I believe that there is no single right way to learn and I am committed to helping my students use their existing skills and develop those that require attention in order to experience success.
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...degree from Nova Southeastern University, a master's degree, in Criminology, from Florida Atlantic University and a bachelor's degree, in Criminal Justice, from Florida International University. I am currently an attorney in Florida. Prior to becoming an attorney I was a Florida State Trooper. In my law enforcement career I was assigned to Road Patrol and transitioned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence. I am also bilingual and fluent in Spanish.
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...- life is too short to attend boring lectures and get straight F's. I've taught 200+ happy students who have aced their courses by making use of my study techniques. I've graduated with a masters degree with 4.0 GPA, and honestly if you know the right way to study - ONE TIME IS ENOUGH. I've held the position of a Teaching Assistant and Tutoring Skills Specialist which made me efficient in assisting every type of...
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...I currently attend the University of Texas at Austin and am enrolled in the Language and Literacy Studies program. As part of this program, I work as an instructor and a field coach for undergraduate students who are working towards a degree in elementary or secondary ELA instruction. I have loved this opportunity to work with the next generation of teachers, as well as this chance to work with undergraduate students. In addition to my...
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...My goal is always to break down difficult concepts into clear, understandable lessons while keeping students engaged, confident, and never overwhelmed. Beyond teaching content, I focus on building strong connections with my students. I believe that when a student feels comfortable asking questions and isn't afraid to say, "I don't understand," real learning happens. I create a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere that fosters curiosity and growth. Over time, I've also developed a wealth of test-taking strategies,...
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...ease in all subjects and pursuing their varied interests with academic confidence. I have worked with students for over 10 years, both nationally and internationally. I support all homework from K-12, college-level, and Adult Learners. My favorite subjects are Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Writing, History and Spanish. I tutor Math, Science, and STEM subjects as well. I have experience with Social Studes, Spanish, ESL/ELL, and College coursework for Adult Learners. I also support tech Literacy and...
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I am a graduate student at New Jersey Institute of Technology studying Biology. I went to Fordham University for undergrad. There, I majored in Biological Sciences. I'm excited to help students with a range of science topics.
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...levels, elementary through college. I also enjoy helping kids prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and GRE. Patience and gentle encouragement have been my most effective tools in helping young learners, and it's important to me that my students know that I'm on their side as they struggle with new challenges. (I'm especially proud of the fact that my son, who is dyslexic, has become a confident and accomplished reader through the work...
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...taught a few courses in epistemology and served as a graduate assistant for introductory classes in symbolic logic. When in my twenties, I also spent a few years doing research for a college textbook publishing company, working on projects in economics and anthropology. I later focussed on raising my children for about twenty years and then returned to the workforce. I have been working as a museum associate for the past seventeen years, and in...
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...with the world around us. As an educator, I constantly reflect on the intrinsic power of words and how I can hold space for you as you contemplate these meaning-based questions on the page. My education has provided me with the interdisciplinary background, which I consider to be crucial for all teachers and fellow creatives. I am cognizant of gender theory, feminism, literature, hermeneutics, and the importance of communication and holding/creating space for my students....
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...University of Pennsylvania in English Compositon and Applied Linguistics. I have taught at the University of Central Florida (FYC classes), and I have tutored both college and K-12 students. As both a teacher and a tutor, I believe strongly in helping students learn writing skills that they can transfer outside of the classroom. I also believe in helping students use the writing knowledge that they already have, as well as topics that interest them personally,...
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...school in Austin, TX. I intend to practice corporate transactional law in Houston. I am looking forward to helping you reach your academic and personal/professional goals. As an undergraduate, I studied Finance, Economics, and French -- so I am very familiar with the struggle of just trying to get ahead in a manageable amount of time. Together, we will help you succeed in your class, or on your upcoming exam, or just in the skillset...
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...to pass on some of the hard-won skills and knowledge. Currently I tutor a wide-array of subjects, though in particular I love teaching standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, as well as the sciences and math. Besides my interest in these areas, there is a particular joy watching a student hit their score mark in a test and seeing their hard work pay off. And when I hear back several months later about my...
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...History from Oklahoma State University, I have over 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring students across various levels, from secondary to college. My passion lies in social studies and the humanities, where I strive to illuminate their significance and relevance in today's world. I believe in a tailored approach to learning, recognizing that each student has unique needs and learning styles. By fostering open communication, I adapt my methods to ensure that all students...
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...who also has a PhD in English, now teaches at a major university here. While I continue my research and work towards publishing my dissertation, I will be accepting students for verbal section test prep for all major standardized tests (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, etc.). I am also available for lessons in any humanities related field, from history and literature to philosophy, psychology, cultural studies, and world civilization. My broad experience as a...
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...Biomedical Engineering BS candidate at Notre Dame College. Outside of school I am a resident assistant, a varsity soccer player, and member of the biology, chemistry, and philosophy clubs. Additionally I volunteer through a local nonprofit at various nursing homes, as well as coach 8-12 year olds at my previous soccer club, Cleveland United. My hobbies include playing soccer and playing the guitar. I am happy to help with Mathematics and Science related subjects!... Beyond striving...
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...graduate with a penchant towards biology, history, and writing. I achieved cum laude in high school, honors in college, have co-authored four scientific manuscripts, and was accepted into Johns Hopkins for graduate school. However, when I look back at these achievements, what I remember most was the hard work behind them. In all the sleepless nights writing essays or figuring through biochemical pathways, I repeatedly wished I had someone to help me wrap my brain...
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...a living wikipedia article. It's giving life to the dry and soulless problem set, making fun of the trap answers on the LSAT, and linking history to its greatest stories. I don't need gimmicks and games to make that happen. I just find where a student and I can connect over the material, how they learn, and what they're having trouble with. I won't guarantee anyone a score on a test or promise that everyone...
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...educated a diversity of students with different learning types. While a Ph.D. student I spent three years as a graduate teaching assistant and three semesters teaching the Western Civilization 102 survey course. As an instructor I focus not only on the "what" but also on the "why and how." In doing so, my goal is to teach students critical thinking skills, getting them to deliberate and reflect rather than simply regurgitate information. I also have...
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Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information or news. It is vitally important in all fields and in all series of studies, from high school writing through graduate-level doctoral examinations and dissertation composition. While you have long worked on the skills needed for expressing yourself and your arguments in writing, it is helpful to review the most fundamental aspects of presenting arguments succinctly and directly. When applying to graduate school, it is likely that you will have to take a test of written expression as a part of your application package. While this will provide an important metric for your evaluators, do not overlook the importance of the GRE's Analytical Writing section. Analytical Writing is commonly required in academic writing to show relationships between pieces of information. It is used to compare and contrast, assess, and evaluate.
Having evolved from the older logical examination section of the GRE, the Analytical Writing section provides you with the opportunity to show how readily you can present your thoughts. You will also be asked to present your logical arguments, number of approaches, theories, methodologies, and conclusions in a timed environment. This means you are required to focus your critical thinking skills with laser-like precision in a short period of time. These skills are, of course, necessary for any good paper and general statement that you might provide with your graduate school applications. However, this does not examine your logical reasoning skills with the rigor and time limitations as provided by the GRE's Analytical Writing section. Therefore, this section provides an important metric for those who are considering your academic and intellectual abilities for potential graduate school admissions.
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Recent GRE Analytical Writing Tutoring Session Notes
Today the student and I focused on the analytical writing portion of the test. We went over strategies for both the issue and argument sections, and formulated plans to approach the questions when she encounters them on the test. For Thursday, she is going to bring in two writing samples (one issue analysis, one argument analysis) so that we can go over them together and see how the approach is working and how she can improve.
Today, we covered an argument writing task as well as a basic introduction to the kinds of questions that might appear on the multiple choice section. The student is going to look into English courses through her school and she is going to continue practicing English with her friends that speak it. She is going to work on writing emails in English to her family. She had no trouble learning how to pick apart a flawed argument. Today, I taught her how to FOIL, which is a basic algebra skill.
For this session we mostly focused on the "Analyze an Issue" task of the GRE Writing section. We practiced quickly identifying reasons for our argument within the first 5 minutes of the section. I also suggested to make it clear in the first paragraph which opinion you side with. This would make it easier on the reader to follow an argument.
Today the student and I went over in detail the analytical writing portion of the test. I also had him outline several essay prompts for each type. For homework I asked him to time himself to complete four full essays.
Last section covered before the student's test on Tuesday.
We went through strategies for writing the analytic writing section, both analyzing an issue and argument. She seemed to understand the material.
We also covered more math problems that she will be going over.
The student and I looked even more in-depth at the Writing section today, examining the two essay prompts and reading through some sample responses together to help her understand what the graders will be looking for. We also began looking at the Verbal section with some extra time at the end of the session.
