I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years and love working with students of all ages. Specialties include application essays, creative projects and enrichment, reading and writing support, academic writing, grammar and editing, and journalism.
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As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.
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...Educator M.Ed MHS-MFT, Ed.S, it is important that my Students enjoy themselves in the things they learn organically as they develop their confidence in each subject matter. As a Educational Leader, it is my duty to assess At-Risk and Fail grade situations with care and compassion. My goal with students is to quickly assess, plan, fully commit, and get to the true root and future goal of academics and what academic success can look like....
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...high school level. In addition to high school level, I have taught Mechanics of Communication at the community college level. I am currently an elementary special education teacher who co-teaches ELA and Math. While I have taught a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Grammar. In my experience, helping struggling students to become more confident in order to prepare for tests, we always seem to have the most fun...
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...the world and history all around us. I have experience working with disabled adults through an academic mentoring program at my college where I taught study skills, organization, money management and some electives such as animal science. I have experience teaching 1-1 to elementary students during COVID. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Foreign Languages and Study Skills. In my free time I like to volunteer, travel and learn Arabic. I want to share...
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...take on is an outflow from this statement. The pedagogical strategies I use, the learning strategies I implement for students, the instructional planning and assessment I put forth for learners, is a natural outflow from this initial belief in helping others. It's the reason I entered teaching in the first place. Without this core belief, I would not have chosen to become a teacher. The learning process is never the same for every student. Therefore,...
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...firmly believe that in order to achieve success, one must strive to attain a strong academic foundation and a well-rounded skillset. Even though my favorite subjects to teach are English and Mathematics, my goal is to help all sorts of people from different backgrounds with a variety of subjects that range from Music Theory to Study Skills. I am very passionate about what I do and hopefully, with some encouragement, you will become as passionate...
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...others. I obtained my Baccalaurat in the Literature Section and OIB, which included English, French and Spanish Literature, amongst other subjects. This allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the nuances of language and the way it is used to communicate ideas and emotions. My passion for words and communication led me to pursue an Acting Degree at both LAMDA and GSA. During my four years of study at Drama School, I continued to...
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With a strong background in STEM fields and numerous years of tutoring experience, I have the experience and motivation to help you succeed in the way that works best for you! I understand that students have a range of interests, strengths, and more that may add to their educational journey and want to ensure that regardless, you will meet your education goals!
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I have worked both part-time and full-time for independent schools for 8 years, and now, I am excited to develop my abilities on this platform! "Creative" and "knowledgeable" are adjectives used to describe me, and they are my defining strengths as a teacher. Over time, I have also honed the focus and organization that now define me as an educator. This effort made me driven, hardworking, and nurtured a sincere empathy for my students.
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...differences. I specialize in executive functioning coaching, academic support, and standardized test prep. I work best with students who are struggling to stay organized, meet deadlines, or manage the mental load of high school, college, or big transitions. I offer clear, actionable strategies in a supportive, energetic, and judgment-free space. I'm especially helpful for high school students preparing for the SAT/ACT, planning out dream schools, managing college applications, and staying on top of the chaotic...
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...school in Seoul, South Korea. While I am comfortable tutoring a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Critical & Cultural Theory, Creative & Critical Writing, Performance Studies, and Theatre. Any subjects or areas involving the arts and culture are of particular interest to me. Teaching is about sharing, so my personal style reflects my work and interests. I am a lifelong learner and view education as an opportunity through which to grow. In...
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...to equal opportunity and my passion and purpose is to help open the door. While it is up to the student to walk through it, I believe that helping students develop self efficacy skills offers them a sustainable foundation to remain engaged, be more proactive learners, and become the narrators in their educational stories. Supporting learners is a collaborative effort involving teachers and the students' support systems, all conspiring to guide the student towards that...
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...caught my mistake. In college, if a professor turned his back to the class, I couldn't read his lips, which would cause me to miss information. These issues could have caused me to drop out but it didn't. I hope that my experiences can enlighten both children and adults to keep pursuing their education despite their limitations. I have two basic approaches to learning--reading and keep learning about the world around you. As an anthropologist,...
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...mine and I revel in helping others understand the intricacies of the written word. One of the most important aspects of this subject is the universal truths great works of literature espouse. Understanding and learning from these truths is at the crux of learning about the subject as well as one's self. I greatly enjoy this journey, as it is a fertile ground for adventure and discovery. In my humble opinion, taking these adventures with...
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...Elementary Instructional Assistant. This educational background has given me a strong foundation in educational theories and practices, reinforcing my belief in the importance of personalized learning. My tutoring approach is built on these key principles: Personalized Support: Recognizing the uniqueness of each student, I tailor my teaching strategies to their individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, ensuring targeted support that helps them overcome obstacles and succeed academically. Engagement in Learning: I prioritize active participation by...
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...a graduate student at Georgetown University. My background has equipped me with the skills to be communicative, flexible, rigorous and creative with my students. I tailor the tutoring experience to orient towards each of my student's individual goals, based on their current strengths and weaknesses. I use my experience to help my students improve their cognitive (thinking) skills and overall grasp of the subject matter at hand. I am looking forward to helping you reach...
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...happy to work with you on your academic goals. I'm an experienced, licensed classroom teacher who has taught pre-k through adults in all areas of reading, writing, special education, organization, study habits, test prep, public speaking, and personal and professional development. I've done extensive research in dealing with academic and social anxieties as they impact school performance. My areas of licensure are language arts and special education. I can't wait to see your academic growth!
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IB Literature and Performance Tutoring FAQ
The International Baccalaureate program's literature courses require students to develop strong skills in critical thinking and literary analysis; however, this does not mean that a course cannot focus on the genres of literature that most closely align with the student%u2019s personal interests. The IB Literature and Performance course presents students who possess a passion for theater and performance, with a special opportunity to take a literature class devoted to their interests. The course and its exam assess the same critical literacy skills that are the foundation of any IB literature class, but stress reading plays and understanding how the unique nature of performance and dramatic interpretation can impact a text's meaning.
As a result, dramatic texts, poems, and performance pieces are favored over novels and nonfiction literary works in this course. Despite its specific focus, the course%u2019s requirements are no less rigorous than other IB literature courses. While only offered at the IBs standard level, the Literature and Performance course still requires students to read a variety of texts and think critically about how those texts are structured. Additionally, the IB Literature and Performance exam requires students to perform both oral and written literary analyses. While the course can act as a great springboard for the study of drama in college, it also represents a significant challenge. Even for students with histories of success in literature and drama courses, succeeding both in an IB Literature and Performance course and on its exam might require a little bit of expert help.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with tutors who can provide custom-tailored IB Literature and Performance tutoring. Tutors are experienced educators, and many hold degrees in literature, theater, and performance studies from some of the most impressive colleges and universities in the nation. Their knowledge and experience can work to your advantage as you strive to master the material covered in your particular course and to prepare for your exams. Tutoring sessions take place in one-on-one settings, which allows you to receive immediate feedback on your work and have questions answered as soon as they occur to you. In addition, your tutor can design your lesson plans around your particular skills, strengths, weaknesses, and concerns. This customized approach can be particularly helpful in helping you master the dual performative and literary aspects of IB Literature and Performance.
If you are a natural performer, but struggle with understanding the literary analysis required throughout the course, your tutor can focus on helping you learn to pick out the aspects and details of texts most crucial from a technical viewpoint, and to explicate the meaning you derive from them. On the other hand, if you are a literature buff just beginning to study drama, your tutor can work with you on performance skills and help familiarize you with the features unique to dramatic texts. In addition, tutors work to make your IB Literature and Performance tutoring experience not only efficient, but also convenient.
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Recent IB Literature and Performance Tutoring Session Notes
Today we still did the separate sessions for all three students. It took one hour, and we still reviewed the content from last few classes. I am glad to see that the first student's pronunciation became increasingly good and she can apply the linguistic devices like the conjunction in different context. The second student always learned pretty fast and demonstrated great language skills. The third student was really smart and still remembers the things that are learned a long time ago. Next class, I will introduce more simple sentences and maybe conduct a story-telling activity.
The student had a great session today. He was focused and we had a lot of fun working on his workbook pages. His Chinese teacher had been out for the past week and will continue to be out this week, so he didn't have homework, but we completed four pages of his workbook so he could get ahead. He was very motivated to copy characters when we raced, with the rule that messy characters had to be erased and rewritten. He enjoyed correcting my characters and having a chance to be the teacher. He wrote his sentences in record time when I had him race against the clock, again with the rule that messy characters would have to be erased and rewritten. I was very impressed that he independently looked up words he didn't know rather than trying to ask me to do it for him.
We studied the vocabulary from the student's assignment by using his flashcards and doing the quiz on the laptop. Then, we practiced character recognition, pronunciations and meanings using physical flashcards and made sentences among them. Overall, he was doing good for this time's vocabulary revision.
Like our previous classes, we always review what we learned from last class. Today we did a long review. After it, we drew and cut out three big circles from a blank paper. We colored them in red, green and yellow. They were our traffic lights signs for the following game. The phrases we learned were "red light, green light, and yellow light". In this game, the student not only mastered the phrases but also a new tongue twister.
The student and I reviewed and drilled grammar concepts from Lesson 1 such as "also," the question format, and negation. We then went through the two lesson 2 dialogues about family and practiced questions using the "both" construction. We also modified the dialogues to fit personal facts so that he could talk about himself.
We continued to learn vocabulary and form sentences related to celebrating Spring Festival. She drew illustrations about the traditions and customs of the celebration, and we practiced writing the Chinese characters related to the lesson.
