...ethic and regard educating all children as a valuable mission. Children form their personalities at a young age and I want to be able to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for them to grow and build strong, sustainable personalities and relationships. I have a college degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education specializing in Reading and Mathematics. I have two children, one in 6th grade and another in 4th grade.... My teaching philosophy is...
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...many students from China, South Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Sweden, Germany, Canada, India etc. My classroom experience includes student teaching and teaching in 6-8 Science, assisting with 6-8 Math, 6th Math, 6-8 Math Summer School, 6th Science, 7-8th Science, PreK-1st, then while home-schooling PreK-8th+ level materials. I also have assistant coaching experience for girls Volleyball and chaperoning/assistant experience for girls Basketball. While home-schooling, I had my oldest reading between 12-18 months of age and my youngest...
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...teacher, I was a mentor. I have spent most of my adulthood working with students in some way, shape, or form. I've worked with a lot of students from various backgrounds and across ages. I've also tutored in almost every subject, but math is my specialty. In 2016, I received my Master's degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. I was a licensed teacher when I lived in Massachusetts, and now I...
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...degree in Psychology at Boston University, I continued my academic career at Adelphi University to receive a Master's Degree in Childhood Education. Now, I will be completing my 8th year as a teacher for the Department of Education. Since I am always interested trying new things and challenging myself, I recently began rock climbing. I love the mental and physical challenges of different activities and exercising. Traveling and exploring the world is another great love...
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...winning spirit so as to be the best they can be. I don't encourage learners to play "blame games" as I know that stars shine the most in the darkest clouds. I am sometimes a slave driver that will jolt learners out of their comfort zones but not without the empathy and practicalities that enable tasks to be accomplished well. I am very passionate, proactive and enduring. I like making a clear distinction between "ordinary"...
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...to that, I taught math and English at a Private school and was honored to be the resident musical director for a children's theater company on the Upper West side. This summer, my husband and I moved to Oregon where we currently reside with our dog, Nina. Teaching is my passion and I am grateful every day for the ability to do so! I believe in multiple-sensory education and using many routes toward the same...
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...Essay Technical Writer. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse learning populations. No matter your learning style, I can offer strategies and everyday practice resources. I hold both an Associate of Arts Degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English. Although I am certified to teach Secondary English, Grades 6-12, I have taught every grade ranging from 4th grade up to College Level/Adult Education. Passionate about helping others reach their goals! Hobbies include sports,...
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...is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a time!... To provide highly engaging...
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...I have taught high school and middle school English and special education. Therefore, I am experienced in working with students of all abilities. My favorite subject to teach is English Language Arts, though I work with students oral subjects. Helping students to succeed in academics and life goals is my main motivation as a teacher. I greatly value summer enrichment. I like to ensure students learn the material by working hard, yet look at each...
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...varied educational, professional, and personal experiences, I am able to tutor in a variety of content areas. Through my graduate education and experience as a teacher, I have expertise in teaching basic literacy through advanced algebraic math. My undergraduate experiences in Anthropology prepare me to support learners in writing organized, concise, and well-researched essays. Finally, my patience and love of learning equip me with the necessary characteristics to excel as a Varsity tutor.... I believe in...
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...to guide and prepare children, adolescents and adults for homework and exams is a privilege that is bestowed upon a select few. I feel my upbringing, background, beliefs and experience so far has equipped me with the tools necessary to deserve this honor. Hence, I bring commitment, dedication and a solid work ethic that allows no short cuts. I also bring to the table a mindset of continued learning and passionate inquisitiveness. The prospect of...
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...been healthily exposed to a wealth of different educational philosophies, from which I've condensed my favorites to pass on to you. Moreover, I've sat through hours of standardized test prep, and am well situated to help you get through those (let's be honest, filling in bubbles is only fun for the first five minutes). I LOVE biology, and would be more than happy to talk about it! I'm fluent in Mandarin and English, and conversational...
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...and effective. I specialize in working with students with learning differences, specifically in Science, Math, and English/Language Arts. I have experience in teaching language arts and math in preparation for the state tests as well as in summer school. Because of my instructional techniques and subject area knowledge, my students were able to increase their comprehension and skills to pass their required tests. In addition to skills in math and science, my undergraduate degree included...
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...as a 2nd grade teacher in San Antonio Independent School District where I taught reading, writing, math, science and social studies in accordance to the Texas State Curriculum. I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Education. As a biology major at Duke I completed coursework in collegiate level math and science courses including biology, chemistry and physics and as a private tutor have worked many hours with...
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...have been teaching for 10 years. I am very confident that together your child and I can work to gain high levels of success. I make learning fun and work with many different styles of teaching to integrate and reiterate the information being taught. I am here to help you in any way possible my goal is to successfully get your child to where they need to be by starting where they are at.
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...in Chemistry, Algebra, Statistics, and SAT prep to T.A. responsibilities and instructor training for undergraduate statistics as part of my graduate studies. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching. The benefit of working with one student at a time is that I can help them understand what methods work best for them, and ground complex concepts in examples that apply to his/her own life to put the material in context. The highest compliment...
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...I love working on all kinds of writing and reading, however, as an English major, I will always have a special love for literature and fiction! I am a firm believer that education is the great equalizer, and I hope that through education, every student may find passion and fulfillment. Other than tutoring, in my spare time I enjoy any kind of outdoor activities, Harry Potter Marathons with friends, and planning my next camping trip.
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...I went to the elementary school to be an aid in a first and second grade classroom. I enrolled in a college program for Early Education and Special Education,during this time in college I was hired at the local YMCA for the before and after school program. The director started to trust me with more responsibilities while I was there, such as running the before and after school programs, summer program, and teaching preschool. With...
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...students with learning disabilities. I graduated from Trinity University with a degree in Humanities. I then earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching, also from Trinity University. I am certified in Elementary Education, Special Education, and ESL. When I teach, I believe that it is essential for the student and the teacher to be comfortable with each other. We won't be able to learn together if we don't know each other on a personal basis....
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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.
