...in the elementary classroom teaching grades 1, 4, 5, and 6. I also have over five years experience with online learning and helping my students feel the connection with the teacher and material that is important for strong and consistent improvement. I love math but find that I am very successful teaching foundational reading and English to my online student. Science and STEM opportunities are also important to me as I am able to bring...
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...for children with autism and I am extremely patient. If my student is not learning, that is something that I take personal responsibility for and I change my methods until I find the one that matches my student. I believe every person has the potential to excel at any subject if they find the right teacher. I work hard to be that teacher and I have successfully taught thousands of students during my time in...
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...school, I completed a year of service with City Year Seattle (an AmeriCorps program). During this year, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and classroom assistant at Concord International Elementary. I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, but my favorites are elementary math and reading. I love seeing students engage with a story and helping them break a complex problem down into simpler pieces. I am passionate about access to quality education for everyone, which means...
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...events as a motivational speaker, and participated in volunteer and charitable events around the state. Education is a lifelong passion because I know that a solid education is a powerful gift that can change lives and help people achieve their dreams. From a young age, I was an avid reader who loved the world of books. From the comfort of my home, I could travel across worlds and visit the towns and streets inhabited by...
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I have spent more than 20 years working with elementary, middle and high school, college and ESL students on research, grammar, diction, and writing clarity and organization. I have degrees in Library & Information Science, Journalism, American Studies, and Sociology.
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...learn to read and write. I received my masters at Boston University in Reading Education where I learned various methods to help accommodate all types of learners. In my masters program I worked in a reading clinic with a fifth grade student helping her with her reading abilities. I believe I would be a wonderful tutor and would help any student improve on their reading or math. I pride myself on using personalized lesson plans...
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...goal as a tutor and teacher. Being a tutor for the following subjects allows me to encourage and help students in all of their studies. English Literature Reading Writing Grammar and Mechanics College Essays Essay Editing ISEE (lower level, middle level, and upper level) Test Prep English can be applied, and should be applied, to all subjects; the ability to communicate effectively is essential for any endeavor. This is one of the main reasons...
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I have over 25 years of teaching experience working with children ages five through eighteen. I also have extensive experience with children who have special needs. I love helping children be successful and watching them smile when they learn something new. I am a very patient, kind and understanding person
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...the state of MA (grades 1-6). My constructivist view of education means I like to let students learn by doing, to get to the root of students' misconceptions and then allow students to demonstrate their new understanding. As teachers it is our job to teach to the learners' abilities and styles and guide them to new academic heights. I look forward to meeting new students online and in the Empire State :)... My teaching philosophy is...
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...in any gaps there may be in their foundational skills, model strategies and tips for academic success, build confidence, and challenge students who need to be stretched. I am extremely patient, but I know how valuable our time together is. I will set clear expectations with each student I work with, so we both know what our job will be for each session. I will be sensitive to student's needs, but will do everything I...
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...year of my teaching career has been rewarding to see students leave the classroom ready to tackle the next grade with confidence. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a B.S. in Education and completed my masters degree in Special Education from Hofstra University. I relate well to children of all ages and I am looking forward to helping children become strong, independent thinkers! I have experience tutoring in all subject areas as well...
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...I am most passionate about Biology, zoology, botany, Mathematics, Physics and chemistry. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the solving complex problems and concepts. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare...
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I am a veteran homeschooler and have over 15 years in the test prep industry. I am a patient, encouraging teacher who believes that all students can learn.
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...5-12. For my student teaching practicum, I taught American History and US Government at a high school just south of Boston. I also spent four years working at the Boston University Undergraduate Admissions Office and therefore am well versed in the college application admissions process. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Government, and college prep. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and feel that good learning only...
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...During my 31 years as an educator, I have taught students in grades three through 6 as both a departmentalized reading teacher and a self-contained classroom teacher. Currently, I am working as a reading interventionist serving children in grades one through four and as an ESL tutor working with students in other countries. I enjoy teaching and I aspire not only to teach students to read, but also to help them love reading. In my...
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...achieve even their most ambitious goals. I attended Collegiate School and Harvard University, as well as graduate school at Columbia Business School--and also studied in international schools in NYC and Europe, so that I have been exposed to different teaching and learning styles. I believe that it is absolutely true that every student learns differently--I am a very outgoing "people person" and that has helped me to make my students feel comfortable and to gauge...
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...Biology from Augusta University. I will matriculate at the Medical College of Georgia this fall, where I will pursue my MD. I have over a decade of tutoring and teaching experience. I have worked for public schools and universities, including "alternative" schools, and private tutoring companies, like Varsity. As a result, I have worked with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including children as young as four, high-school and college students, adult learners, ESL...
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...in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge and advice that I have cultivated during my studies to other students. I tutor a broad range of subjects, however, my passions are Biology, Chemistry and Math. During my free time, I...
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...school. I have worked with the students long term and saw major success. I have been assisting several local schools this semester for my graduate class fieldwork. In addition to this fieldwork, I have been tutoring students for the past two years and have been homeschooling a fourth grade student for the past year. I am very familiar with the Common Core Standards. I am also working at a learning center tutoring students from pre-k...
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...in which people learn, which has led me to pursue a degree in Neuropsychology. Through great experiences teaching English in Chiangmai, Thailand for two months and tutoring Calculus I and II through Princeton University's McGraw Tutoring program for two years, I have come across many learning styles and have developed a love for teaching. My strengths include standardized testing, Spanish, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) and ACT/SAT/CLEP prep. I have experience working with students who...
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ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is an accurate and widely accepted assessment available in Lower, Middle, and Upper levels. All forms of the exam include multiple-choice questions and a writing assignment. The number of questions and the amount of time a child has to finish the test varies by level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an experienced tutor who can help your child with all areas of the ISEE Lower Level exam.
The ISEE Lower Level is for students who are entering fifth or sixth grade. Your child will have two hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam. The test itself is made up of five different sections, including Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning portion of the exam is broken down into two types of questions: sentence completion and synonyms. Both are designed to test your child's vocabulary knowledge and ability to reason. There are 34 questions in this section of the test, and students have 20 minutes to complete it. Your child's ISEE Lower Level tutor can work with your child to determine if his or her verbal reasoning skills are at or above grade level. If they are not, your child's tutor may use flashcards or word games to improve his or her ability in this area.
The Quantitative Reasoning portion of the exam has 38 questions that students must answer in 35 minutes. The specific mathematical concepts that are tested are designed to determine your child's understanding of math and problem-solving. It does not assess the amount of math he or she has learned, but instead how well he or she is able to think in a mathematical context. To help improve your child's score in this area, your tutor will help him or her with test-taking strategies such as reading questions carefully and identifying exactly what information is being asked for, along with crossing out information that is irrelevant.
The Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement portions of the exam measure your child's ability to correctly answer grade-level appropriate curriculum-based concepts. The Reading Comprehension section has 25 questions, and students are given 25 minutes to answer them. The Mathematics Achievement section has 30 questions, which students have 30 minutes to answer. Your child's tutor can work with him or her to develop reading strategies and proficiency in mathematical operations in preparation for the test.
The final portion of the test is an essay question. Your child will be given a writing prompt that is appropriate for his or her grade level. ISEE does not score this portion of the test; it is sent to the designated school(s) along with the scores for the rest of the exam. Your child's personal tutor can work with him or her to develop writing strategies and the ability to quickly and concisely write responses.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform enables you to schedule your child's private ISEE Lower Level tutoring session at a time and place that's most convenient for your schedule. Sessions can be held in a virtual environment or in person. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an expert ISEE Lower Level tutor who is able to work with your child. To get started, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring Session Notes
Today we continued where we left off after skipping our session last week. The student's score on the practice test was great. His only real avenue for improvement is the vocab and essay sections of the test. Today we primarily worked on the essay portion. I decided to work on some prompts together in session. I want to get him to a point where he feels utterly comfortable and actually has fun with the essay. For homework I assigned one essay.
The student has shown how bright he is, so we are working on the best strategies for him to avoid making simple mistakes and how to go from "educated guess" to undoubtedly correct answers. Each section is very solid right now so it is just a case of building on a solid foundation and having him be prepared for anything that might get thrown his way.
Today we worked on sentence completions, synonyms and reading comprehension. The student is doing well practicing these sections of the test and we are continuing to work on learning new vocab words. We also started working on finding percentages of numbers and he is doing very well with this concept.
The student and I spent our time going over some concepts from the quantitative section of the test. He was very strong in his recollection of simplifying fractions. We built on this to go over ratios and proportions, which he picked up very quickly. We also discussed measures of central tendency. He needed a reminder about the formula for mean, but after this, he had no trouble finding mean, median, mode, or range. We finished by looking at some simple algebra problems and went over ways to solve these by substitution or estimation on the actual test. Next time we meet, we'll go into more detail about algebraic word problems and will reintroduce the verbal section.
This was my first session with this student, and I thought it went very well and ended up being even more productive than I had hoped for. Initially, my plan was to simply introduce him to the concepts, format and overall structure of the test so as to open his mind up to what sort of things he was going to be dealing with. After explaining the five sections and essay portion of the test, and what will be expected for each of them, I decided I could go ahead and go through some sample questions from each section with him. It gave him a clear snapshot of what the exam questions will look like, and he was very receptive to the information and took it in very well. We went through each question and I explained the answer and the reasoning behind it in detail so that he could see why the test material is the way that it is, in a sense.
I also had the student write a paragraph or two -- just about what his favorite thing he did over the summer was -- to gauge how he writes and see some of the areas he may need more attention with. I also spent some time asking him what are his strengths and what are his weaknesses to see what he said with regards to that. We discussed how to proceed best and what he would need support in with respect to any subject/ curriculum/ test-taking areas. I look forward to subsequent sessions with this student. He takes in information very well, so next week I feel I can begin assigning more practice work and doing more practice tests.
We went over basic math and algebraic concepts. We went through fractions, decimals, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. I look forward to our next lesson. We will review any homework given and move on to the next portion to assess his skills in the next category.
