...of Virginia and North Carolina. My specialty is with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. If you want your child to have an interactive and fun experience while learning, you have come to the right place! I want to make sure each and every student is learning the most they possibly can during my sessions and that they come away with a sense of accomplishment each time. I strive to teach with fun and unusual...
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...TEACHER* Grade K-5 Reading/ELA Support- I have moved students that were below grade level to read above their grade level. Mastered Skills: Reading Comprehension, Identifying Main Idea w/supporting details. Phonics and Phonemic awareness which improves student reading comprehension and fluency. As an educator I have done this by using meaningful lessons that target each student academic needs and tailor activities that support their reading growth. I am Certified/ Licensed in Florida State and New-York City.
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Hi there! I am an educator with a passion for special education. I have 2 children who are served through special education and 1 who is neurotypical. I have dealt with ADHD and issues with executive functioning my entire life and would love to share the skills I've developed with others. In addition to executive functioning coaching, I enjoy ELA, Music, and Psychology. My goal is help others determine their own definition of success and...
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...as well as access to them and related work sheets, activities, games, practical lessons, and computer games and videos. I've had a lot of practical experience for a teacher: Forest Technician, James W. Sewall Co., Old Town, ME, (9 yrs), Lumber mill laborer, Old Town Lumber Co., Old Town, ME, (1yr), Motel manager & owner, Comfort Motel, Jackman, ME, (7 yrs), Minister (including pastor of 4 churches), (25 yrs), Educator (Substitute teacher, Supervisor Adult Ed.,...
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...women. In my tutoring sessions, I use very organized and structured methods that are very unique and engaging to each child. It is my goal to meet the child and the student where the are, identifying and focusing on what they need, desire and want. I'm very open-minded, friendly, warm, and patient with every student that I meet. My focus is the student and doing what it takes to help them to succeed. I'm very...
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...supporting reading and literacy development, strengthening math skills, or helping with organization and study strategies, I focus on clear instruction, patience, and positive reinforcement. I strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing academically. I partner closely with families and students to set achievable goals and celebrate progress along the way. My ultimate goal is not just to help students succeed academically, but to...
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...for Pre-K and present at workshops for other educators. I have tutored for years ranging from Pre-K through 6 th grade. I am certified to teach all subjects. However, my particular areas of strength are Phonics, Reading, Writing, Science, as well as preparing students for state tests such as the STAAR. I enjoy tutoring because it allows 1:1 learning interaction with a student, extends learning outside of the classroom setting, and integrated lessons can be...
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...I have completed all requirements for Early Childhood Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) and I would love to pass my knowledge on to others. I love having fun and making learning exciting! I think it is very important to get to know the student(s) you are working with in order to better teach them because no two minds are the same. I am already excited to work with you!
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I am a recent University of Oregon Graduate with a degree in Political Science and a minor degree in Business Administration. I am excited to help tutor others and love to help others learn the material in order to do better and truly understand the subject.
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...and writing connection, because of my imagination while reading, I developed a knock for writing and was always praised by my teachers for writing the best short stories and essays. That fuelled my strength as an English Teacher, my students can see my passion and have also developed the love of language themselves. As I interacted with my students during my 17 years teaching profession, I begun writing children concept literature in various subject areas,...
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With over 12 years of classroom teaching experience and more than 7 years of tutoring expertise, Brittney Ainsworth is passionate about empowering students to succeed academically. For more than 15 years, she has mentored children of all ages, fostering confidence and a love for learning in every student she works with. An avid researcher and lifelong learner herself, Brittney continuously seeks new strategies to support student growth. Brittney also works as an educational consultant specializing...
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...professional degree while holding a license in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Both degrees have to do with English and language proficiency, however not limited to those subjects. My Bachelor of Arts degree is in Science Letters and Society, which is a degree created for future teachers. The workload for this degree entailed a thorough study of the foundations of English, literature, mathematics, social science, physical science, society, and the cultures...
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...environments. One of the many roles I have worked in was as a Special Education Consultant Teacher. This position allowed me to work with students with Autism, as well as tutor students who have been suspended from school grades include but were not limited to 6th through 12th. This position helped me use my strong background in behavior management. I have experience writing IEP's, adhering to IEP's writing quarterlies, keeping parents, therapists and school districts...
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...inspire children to believe in their own scholastic aptitudes. Creatively home schooling my own children as well as teaching many other students over the past twenty years has provided me with extraordinary insight into effective resources for the varied learning styles of students. My love for art and music comes in handy for keeping younger students engaged. Honing one's reading, writing, and arithmetic skills doesn't have to be boring. I hold a bachelor-of-science degree from...
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...5 to adults. I enjoy tutoring English and writing the most because I was strong in this subject throughout my life. I feel that English is the foundation for other learning and it is necessary to be successful later. My tutoring style is very simple. I allow the student to lead the session and I watch to see what they need the most help on. I believe in helping the student learn but not doing...
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...structured yet engaging approach to subjects ranging from elementary math and English to adult literacy and essay editing. My background equips me with a unique lens for critical thinking, which I can apply to diverse subjects and circumstances. I have cultivated a teaching approach that prioritizes engagement and understanding, making learning an exciting journey for my students, not like a chore. I strive to inspire curiosity in every child. In an environment where they feel...
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I am an educational professional with over 20 years of educational experience. I have experience teaching and tutoring all subjects in elementary as well as middle school math, Algebra, and Geometry. In addition to that I have worked with adults to pass certification tests in a variety of areas. I look forward to working with students to help them reach their full potential.
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...As an Early Childhood Educator in Georgia, I taught PreK - 5th grades for 15 consecutive contracts beginning in 1999. I was recently granted teaching certificates for "3 year olds through 3rd grade" in both Florida (2017) and Indiana (2020). Teaching both Reading and Writing are my favs and my biggest "kick" is seeing a nonreader's light bulb turn on! I treat students as individuals and provide learning opportunities according to their learning modalities: Visual,...
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As an experienced tutor, my passion lies in helping students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, I strive to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. Through personalized instruction, I aim to instill confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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...gel with a student, I can adapt myself to the student's learning style whether visual or aural, and make the material easier and simpler to understand. I will push for discipline but also encourage even as we go through pesky conjugations and eluding direct objects. The same concept applies to English: there's a reason I majored in it; so much richness and knowledge can be unlocked with the right approach. A few key rules and...
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Handwriting Tutoring FAQ
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.
