...world around us and throughout history. I help students develop an appreciation of language and literature by developing critical thinking skills that help them engage with art and literature throughout history and understand the various formal, stylistic, and aesthetic aspects of these artifacts. My approach helps them develop strong powers of personal, educated expression through writing and speaking; gain an appreciation of various cultural differences and perspectives; and to learn how to language challenges and...
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This is my 20th year teaching. I have a B.A. in Child Development from Spelman College and a M.A in Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University. I've taught Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade students. I have certifications in teaching reading. I love working with kids but I've also worked with teachers training them on how to teach students to read. Your child is going to really enjoy our time together. I bring my love...
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I have been teaching a wide variety of subjects related to Art; History; Judaism and Bible for more than 30 years. I am passionate about getting people to see and understand the world around them, and the world we come from. In Art my passion is teaching others how "to see". I love working with people of all ages (especially Middle school age) and my personal philosophy is to "try anything" -- to use anything...
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I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.
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...2023 from McNeese as well. I love being an elementary librarian because this allows me the opportunity to introduce foundational literacy skills and initiatives that I integrate across various subjects and topics in a fun and engaging manner that incorporates traditional classroom learning with virtual technology. I feel that every student should feel empowered to explore literature and build a strong foundation to foster a love of reading which can set the stage for lifelong...
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...in German Language and Literature) from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a BA in Art History, Theory, and Criticism from Auburn University. My research specifically addresses global modern and contemporary art and politics, with an especial emphasis on East and West Germany in the 1970s. However, I have also worked closely with artworks produced long-before the 20th-century. I have co-curated exhibitions on Renaissance print-making, Impressionist painting, and 19th-century American drawing. Additionally, I have presented and...
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...a bachelors degree from Western Michigan University in Communications. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. I am finishing up a Masters Degree in Business administration for December of 2024. I am an experienced tutor of 12 years. I teach a variety of subjects because of my work experience and also due to my experience in tutoring. My favorite subjects are English, communications, business, economics, art, film/video/media, and more! I have a tremendous...
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...you can find your perfect fit. I have been on both sides, and I know what colleges are looking for in applications. My education changed the trajectory of my life, and I know it can change yours. Additionally, in college, I double-majored in History and English, with a concentration in nonfiction creative writing. I believe that anyone can write and write well with proper training. Being a strong writer allows you to communicate your ideas succinctly,...
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Hey there! My name is Lauren and I am a former D1 heptathlete at Georgetown University! I graduated with a B.A. in Psychology with a Pre-Med concentration and I am currently on my way to law school! In my spare time you will catch me working out, eating (because I love food) or traveling! I love tutoring and I cant wait to meet y'all!
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My name is Kenyata Smith. I am the mother of three two boys and one daughter. My daughter attends SLU for her master's in social work, My oldest son is taking exams to become a firefighter. My youngest son is in the 10th grade and attends CBC high school. I have one grandson who's the love of my life. I have been teaching for 20-plus years. I am currently a resource teacher I work with...
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...I was a K-5 Literacy Coach for my school district. I am excited to offer assistance with several different subjects, including kindergarten readiness, elementary math and reading, phonics, English as a second language (ESL), Spanish 1 and 2, public speaking, theater, and lots of writing! Literacy is what I am most passionate about; reading is NOT a privilege... it's a right! When teaching, I follow the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model: I do, we do,...
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...am an experienced, certified teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity. While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district. After receiving my degree, I taught 4th grade English/Writing and Social Studies for 4 years, 3rd grade Science and Social Studies for 2 years, and then 3rd grade Reading and Social...
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...my students. I am motivated to assist and guide even the most tentative or discouraged student to find their niche as a productive, lifelong learner. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about laying a great, educational foundation (K-8 academic subjects), Writing Skills and college entrance/transition preparation. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, games/sports of any sort, volunteering, and of course, reading and writing. I graduated from Northern Kentucky University...
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...have a BS in Ed from Shippensburg University and also a M.Ed in Reading from Shippensburg University as well. I have a passion for early literacy and love to help instill a love of reading and learning in students. I love using games to help get content across and my favorite subject to teach is reading and writing. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, serving in children's ministries, and spending time with my...
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...to know the student and establish trust so they feel more at ease. In turn, I will feel more confident in what approach to take to help he or she succeed. My passion for the English language, extensive writing experience, compassion, patience and ambition not only make me good at what I do, but give me the confidence and the drive to provide others with these skills and give them the tools to succeed.... The most...
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...when it comes to tutoring students with reading, writing, oral practices etc. in languages, we have fun interactions all while utilizing Critical Thinking and Reading skills as well as Analytical skills to help sharpen them to prepare for Standardize Tests. I am a believer in education that is hands on and stimulating rather than just surface level and monotonous, which is what I always try to instill in my tutoring. Passion is the flame, and...
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Learning is more than just answers to a problem it the spark of a journey. This is the principle that approach that I use when teaching. Every students learning plan is individualized and unique as them. I enjoy helping people on their learning journey. Let's start the journey together.
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I have been teaching high school and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other...
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...enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula. It is both my honor and my duty to make education accessible and enjoyable for all students. I am a 4th grade special education teacher and have taught...
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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.
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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.
