...as well as College English. I am certified to teach grades K-6 in Texas. My experience has allowed me to interact with and support children with a range of abilities in their lessons and activities. As an enthusiastic teacher, I am dedicated to enabling young minds to grow and achieve. I am confident that I will be able to effectively help your student in the area you wish for them to achieve in. I can't...
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...much worth working towards. Overcoming the hardships involved in working with young people in such a transitional and dynamic time of their lives will be a challenge, but I believe the reward of seeing children flourish is more than worth the effort and dedication required. I have chosen this course in particular as it is a vital step in my path towards teaching, and one which can equip me not only with the skills required...
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My educational teaching philosophy is that all children can learn and must be treated with love and respect. In doing so, we are teaching our children how to respect each other, their possessions and how to respect another person's belongings. It is also my system of belief that all children have the right to be safe, healthy, loved, and provided learning opportunities for mental and...
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...is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth, igniting minds, fostering curiosity, and empowering individuals to realize their fullest potential. As an advocate for lifelong learning, I believe that education transcends the confines of classrooms, shaping not only careers but also character. It is through education that we cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and adaptability, equipping ourselves to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence and compassion. I am committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative,...
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...own. My educational journey has allowed me to build strong academic skills that enable me to explain concepts clearly and encourage confidence in students. My strongest subjects are English and language, although I perform well across all subjects. I love tutoring because it allows me to help children reach their full potential in the classroom. There is nothing I find more fulfilling than watching a child blossom into a confident and engaged learner. My strong...
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...am a graduate of Boston College where I studied Education and Psychology. I received my Master's in Education at the University of Notre Dame. Since graduation, I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades in both general education and special education settings. I am trained in elementary (K-4) math concepts and reading/phonics instruction (for example the Fundations program). I am passionate about education and love working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...
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My main passion in helping students is to make a lasting difference in their lives. I have a Degree in Social Work; thus I combine my background in Education and in Social Work to engage students. I work with both typical and special needs students, which is another passion of mine!
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...providing personalized instruction to students of various ages and backgrounds. This has allowed me to refine my ability to explain concepts clearly, adapt lessons to different learning needs, and foster confidence in my students. My background in education has equipped me with the skills to support students facing academic challenges, helping them build strong foundations and achieve success. I believe learning should be interactive and enjoyable, and I strive to make each session both effective...
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...is a veteran teacher who spent many years teaching students of all ages to learn, read and write. She taught reading in a computer reading lab for ten years. Her research interest is students who are challenged learners. She has presented her research at various conferences including the Oxford Round Table in Oxford, England and to Ambassadors of the 2007 World Forum, which was held in Washington D.C. Two of her publications, Reading as a...
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...focuses on the sensory-cognitive functions to improve reading and language. As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see where their strengths are and where they can use more support. I create my own plans according to the needs of each student and together we work on those goals. I hope to create strong and meaningful relationships with all of my students and I would be honored to be...
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...experience as a camp counselor, working with Pediatric Occupational Patients and tutoring privately. I have tutored every subject for K-8 and have extensive experience with ESOL students. In addition, I work daily with students who experience and struggle with a variety of learning disorders such as ADHD and dyslexia. I believe that all learning can and should be fun. It is my goal to create a safe, engaging, and innovative place for learning. I love...
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...earned my BA in English at Clark Atlanta University and my MDiv at Interdenominational Theological Center. I am the author of six books, a folk artist, and a happily married mother. I am an advocate for education, a believer of promoting self-confidence and creativity within others, and a motivational enthusiast. My goal is to help enlighten students by instilling a love of learning that will foster future academic and lifelong success. I have a passion...
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...I couldn't be happier. It has been a nice change in pace. Change, although might be scary at first, is always a great way to grow. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects (excluding Math), I am most passionate about English, Grammar, and Writing. I am a firm believer that if a student knows basic grammar, the writing is bound to improve automatically. I have also taken a great liking to US History....
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...am a graduate of Western Governors' University. I received my Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction. Currently I am a kindergarten teacher finishing up my fourth year of teaching. In the evenings, I coach competitive dancers in tap, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theater. Before becoming a teacher, I did summer school for first grade students. I am passionate about teaching kids and not a certain subject--it's why I chose Elementary and not middle...
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...My name is Ms. Adrianna. I have been tutoring a wide range of students from K- undergraduates in college for 7 years now. I am currently a certified teacher in Indianapolis, and pursuing a graduate degree. I love educating, it's my greatest passion and has been my ambition since grade school. In my tutoring sessions you can expect to use a variety of tools to facilitate learning. I love to give real life examples and...
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...have a passion for teaching and love seeing my students succeed! I have over 100 hours of experience working in elementary school classrooms, over 100 hours of employment in preschool classrooms, and 50 hours of tutoring students sixth grade and older. I am an Education major and graduated in the Spring of 2018. I have been teaching in public schools for two years now - one year as a fourth grade teacher, this year as...
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...with disabilities, advocate for families, train teachers and staff, and much more. I also see individual clients for therapy outside of schools. I have experience with students of all ages, with disabilities, giftedness, varying backgrounds, and more. I'm fun and knowledgeable. I have a deep understanding of what it takes to progress through school and to be happy and healthy throughout the process. I'm flexible and am here to teach your child about his/her brain...
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I am an energetic, creative, driven, always learning and revising teaching style teacher. I strive to create a cooperative, safe, and accepting learning community where all students are welcomed. Tutoring is about working together as a team to meet your goals, not me forcing all the information on you. Want to join my team?
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...My name is Emma, and I love to learn. And I think teaching is the best way to learn, for I get the opportunity to interact with so many diverse minds. Tutoring is one of my passions because I love helping others find their voice in academics. I just graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in sustainability, a minor in French, and a certificate in food systems sustainability. Currently, I am applying to...
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...have been teaching in higher education for 20+ years, so I know the academic and social skills that contribute to successful student performance. In the past, I tutored middle school and high school students. In addition to teaching students how to excel inside and outside of a classroom setting, I am committed to the idea that learning should be enjoyed and not seen as a chore. That is why I always do my best to...
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As the modern world becomes increasingly reliant on computing and smartphones, the art of handwriting seems to be disappearing. Many students now learn to type with much more skill than they have when writing with pen and paper. However, no matter how much these things change with technology, there will continue to be many environments in which good handwriting is necessary for interpersonal communication. Whether you are the parent of a child who is just learning to write in print or cursive script, or an adult with less-than-perfect handwriting, you should consider contacting Varsity Tutors about personal, professional handwriting tutoring today.
For the young student learning to write, it is often difficult to coordinate the more passive ability to read a language with the active work of writing in it. While it is necessary to teach all of the grammar and syntax needed in writing, it is likewise necessary to practice the techniques that make for flowing and legible penmanship. Both in print and cursive writing, careful muscle memory techniques should be developed in order to form long-lasting habits that can benefit your child for the rest of his or her life. Instead of letting him or her develop bad habits early on, provide them with a patient and trained handwriting tutor who can help them work through the exercises necessary for achieving beautiful handwriting today.
When you get in touch with Varsity Tutors, you can speak with an educational director to craft a student profile. This allows potential handwriting tutors to view your child's specific needs, including any goals that may be set for them, their current skill level, and the type of handwriting they should be developing through the individualized tutoring. When you hear from a potential tutor, you can discuss your child's needs on a more thorough level to ensure that you are selecting the ideal handwriting tutor for your child. In addition, you are free to create a student profile for yourself if you are also seeking handwriting tutoring.
Upon selecting the tutor, you will work alongside them to create a personal lesson plan that will allow the tutor to track your process through each tutoring session. If you have a specific goal, such as learning cursive or even calligraphy, you can let the tutor know, so they can adjust the lesson plan to reflect this goal. They provide instant feedback to prevent the development of bad writing habits, while teaching your child important skills to allow them to write while they think simultaneously.
The quality of our handwriting remains an important factor in the first judgments that people form about our self-presentation. Therefore, it is important for a young child to learn to use good handwriting from the earliest period of practicing penmanship. Likewise, it is important even for an adult to cultivate excellent handwriting in order to maintain an impressive mode of self-presentation. If your handwriting could use some improvement, you should consider contacting Varsity Tutors today to find the directed help that can assist you in rectifying some of your manual habits and muscular memories. With a carefully crafted set of exercises that are customized to meet your particular needs, your tutor can help you quickly improve your handwriting.
Whether for adults or for children, handwriting tutoring is best provided by an instructor who knows the most effective exercises to employ that cater to your specific strengths and weaknesses. Let Varsity Tutors help you connect with such a tutor to help you or your child achieve handwriting success! Contact Varsity Tutors today to connect with the handwriting tutoring options available in your area, or to arrange for face-to-face online tutoring through our live learning platform.
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Recent Handwriting Tutoring Session Notes
When we first sat down, the student asked me to look over the work she had done so far on her practice test. I determined that she has a strong grasp of how to perform operations since everything she had done on the problems I checked was correct; however, several problems were not complete. She knows HOW to do things; she just was unclear in some cases about WHAT to do. We then examined simplifying rational expressions, solving rational equations, and graphing rational functions. Over the course of the hour, she came to realize which steps were missing. I believe she is prepared for her test.
The student had his big project on a "tale" to work on. He had picked a book from the library on the legend of Hannuman. We picked up reading the book from where he left off the day before with his other tutor. After we read, we talked through the different parts of the project he had to do, and I had him work on the majority of the writing that had to happen: writing the title, the author's name, a summary, etc. This took just about all our time, and the other tutor was coming the next afternoon to help work on this assignment as well, so we stopped after getting the summary done. The student did great work even though we went a little over time and it was challenging for him!
I met with the student today to go over the review for her final that she has on Friday. The material focused on different concepts of mechanical physics - forces, velocity, acceleration, friction, vectors, and springs.
The student had a good understanding of the concepts, and was able to draw the diagrams for the question well. She just needed some help applying the proper formula to the right situation.
The student and I continued doing problems from all sections of the ISEE. He is doing really well. We focused particularly on basic algebra, graphing polygons in the coordinate plane, and the distributive property. He is very quick to pick up new concepts. For our next session, he is going to do an essay prompt to see where he is in his writing.
The student has a test this week in Biology on the history of Earth. We read through some of the chapters discussing how scientists are able to determine when certain organisms were present on Earth, the Eras and periods of Earth's history and what things happened in each. She will need to review this information again prior to her test and plans to make flashcards with definitions.
