...students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention I give, my students consistently tell me they have learned more than they ever thought possible for themselves. Many of my students once nervous about math or science went on to major in these subjects in college with great success. They just had to get over fears...
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...the University of Manitoba. I have more than 10 years of experience in teaching math and physics in both PERSIAN and ENGLISH languages to high school, college, and university students. My method is based on problem-solving which prepares you for the tests/exams and at the same time gives an intuition about the concepts. Last but not least, we will have a fun time together during the class, so learning math and physics won't be boring...
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...30 years of experience teaching in public schools. My experience spans all levels of math, from 7th grade to Calculus, including GED and SAT prep. I am skilled in using a variety of technology tools to help students visualize the concepts and cater to their learning styles. Although I am retired from full-time teaching, I still have a passion for math education. I truly love helping students come to those "aha" moments! I am ready...
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I believe helping people is universally beneficial. It is contagious to help those who have helped you in your life and I aim to instill motivation and resilience in students who find learning tedious and overwhelming. Education is most imperative in life and it must be nurtured meticulously. ... I ask the student what their biggest strengths and weaknesses are first, and then I ask how they study on their own and learn their habits. Following...
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...or her students. Without a connection, its hard for the student to trust his or her teacher. I try connecting to my students by being open minded and honest. I am also optimistic by nature and enthusiastic about teaching which helps make students feel at ease when they are with me. During my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, watching movies, and making crafts. I am also a huge fan of museums, so you might...
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...Idaho. Additionally, I'm a former high school English teacher and have an MFA in creative writing. I've had both poetry and short stories published, and I'm currently going through the publication process of my first novel. Although I specialize in creative writing and higher-level English courses, I have vast experience tutoring mid-level math and everything writing related. As father of a 7 year-old daughter and a 4 year-old son, I'm also passionate about working with...
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...English, Political Science and Philosophy. Growing up, I attended the Trinity School for high school, Hunter College High School for middle school, and the Chapin School from kindergarten through 6th grade. I also took summer college courses at Columbia University. Because of my variety of academic experience, I have studied for, taken and tutored the ISEE exams, the Hunter College High School admissions exams, the SAT and the ACT, as well as evaluative tests like...
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...individual's interests and passions can be intertwined with new learning, success is eminent. When success has not occurred, what is left is not called failure, but a learned way of not to do something. As Edison famously stated, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time in my garden, reading some of the books I own but have yet to read, and taking...
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...that does not, at least in part, require writing skills--even scientists and mathematicians have to publish papers. In my free time, I love to read and discuss philosophy, religion, and human nature with friends (I am the epitome of the liberal arts student--I love to learn, and hope to do so for my whole life). I am also outdoorsy, and I love to hike and backpack, as well as horseback ride (used to compete in...
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...degree in Educational Leadership and a B.A. in Elementary Education; I am a proud graduate of Clemson University. I have experience teaching a wide range of students and subjects and have taught English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea, high school Spanish, 7th and 8th grade science and social studies, and have spent the majority of my career teaching primary grades K-6. My passion; primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk...
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...Literature. In 2016, I will receive my M.A. in Art and Art Education from Columbia University. Since graduating from Williams, I have been teaching middle school English and high school art in public schools. With my 9 years of private tutoring experience, I also meet with clients all over New York City and Long Island, tutoring middle and high school students in Test Prep, Writing and Reading, and adults in English language. I believe in...
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...well-equipped to tutor those subjects. English is my favorite subject to tutor because I love watching students grow more confident in their reading and writing abilities as they progress through their schoolwork. I firmly believe that instilling confidence in students about their ability to read and write well is key to high academic performance: oftentimes, students perform better than they believe they do, so they just need a person to encourage them to believe in...
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...tutor! I have been tutoring grade school students since 2009. Furthermore, I have a wide experience with assisting my students with homework, revising materials learned, studying for upcoming exams as well as teaching French as a second language. With a great attitude, I commit to care and provide the highest possible quality in all of my work. I would love the opportunity to contribute to your success. Need an experienced tutor? I'm the one for you!
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...of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. 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...
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...with a group of 10 sixth graders to raise their reading, math, and organizational skills. Currently I teach fourth grade, which I love! In my experience working with students, I have always enjoyed working on reading skills and creating fun ways to learn math. I am a huge believer in the importance of education and fully believe in the success of all students. In my spare time, I enjoy baking various desserts, quilting, and kayaking...
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...current educator, passionate about aiding and empowering our youth. I tutor various subjects, including English, graduate test preparation, and K-12 test preparation, including ISEE, GMAT, LSAT, and STAAR. I believe students should be free, independent thinkers and unafraid to exude their intellect. They should also take pride in their values and have confidence in their ability to excel at anything. My life motto is: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."
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I have been a private tutor for the last 10 years. Before that, I taught high school for 25 years. I have a great deal of experience with communicating complicated concepts in a clear and concise manner. I am experienced in a wide variety of subjects and look forward to the opportunity to help you.
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...online since 1996, including working as an online writing tutor for Pearson Education Services. I tutor in Reading, Writing, English, Math and test prep. My students have always experienced great improvement in test scores. Most of the test prep has been for SAT, GED and the teachers' Praxis tests. Although I like math because numbers are exact, and challenges are fun, I prefer reading and writing, because I am the creative type. I am an...
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...and English and Writing Tutor! As an independent college consultant and College Expert, I work with students of all academic abilities who are planning for college or graduate school. I have PA certification in both teaching (K-12) and school counseling (K-12), a Master's degree in School Counseling, and have several years of teaching, counseling, and tutoring experience. I currently provide College Counseling and SAT/ACT test prep for high school students, as well as Tutoring in...
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...of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as a tutor at a private school where my primary focus dealt with reading, math and writing. Recently, I taught developmental writing at Eastfield College. My teaching and tutoring experience has empowered me to teach a range of subjects. My passion is writing and reading. In my experience of helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests and the GRE, I came to appreciate the different types of...
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Receive personally tailored ISEE- Middle Level lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
ISEE- Middle Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is a widely accepted exam available in three levels: Upper, Middle, and Lower. Each form of the exam includes multiple-choice questions and an essay question. The number of questions in each section and the amount of time given to finish them is dependent on the level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an ISEE Middle Level tutor.
The Middle Level is for students who are entering the seventh or eighth grade. Your child will have 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete all five sections of the exam. The sections include Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the exam is made up of sentence completion and synonym questions. Both of these sections are designed to evaluate your child's ability to reason, as well as his or her vocabulary knowledge. There are 40 questions in this section of the exam, and your child will be given 20 minutes to complete said questions. Your child's ISEE Middle Level tutor can work with him or her to determine proficiency in verbal reasoning. The tutor will use this knowledge and his or her experience with the exam to create an individualized learning plan for your child.
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the exam has 37 questions, for which your child will be given 35 minutes. This section is used to determine your child's problem-solving and mathematical thinking skill level. It does not assess the amount or areas of mathematics he or she has learned. To help improve your child's score in this area, your child's tutor will help with test-taking strategies to ensure your child is reading each question thoroughly and carefully, identifying exactly what is being asked before proceeding to an answer. This is one of the more difficult skills for students because it requires critical-thinking skills as opposed to problem identification and rote memorization.
The Mathematics Achievement and Reading Comprehension portions of the exam measure how well your child is able to answer curriculum-based questions that are appropriate for his or her grade level. The Reading Comprehension section has 36 questions, and your child will be given 35 minutes to complete this portion of the exam. Your child will be given 40 minutes to answer the 47 Mathematics Achievement questions.
The final section of the exam is an essay question. Your child will be given a grade-level appropriate prompt that asks a question that is globally applicable and relevant. ISEE does not score this portion of the test. Instead, it is sent to the school or schools designated on the registration form, along with the scores for the rest of the exam. It is also important to note that the exam is only graded on the number of correct answers. There are no penalties associated with giving a wrong answer, so your child's tutor can instruct on how to eliminate options and answer all questions, even if your child is unsure of the correct answer.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform gives you the ability to schedule your child's private ISEE Middle Level tutoring session when it is most convenient for you and your family. Sessions can be held in person or in an online learning space. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a private ISEE Middle Level tutor who can help your child prepare for the exam. To connect with a tutor, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent ISEE- Middle Level Tutoring Session Notes
Today the student and I went over two reading sections together. There was a definite improvement from one session to the next; we got four answers wrong on the first one and only one wrong on the second one! I noticed that he tends to automatically jump to one answer and gets stuck on it, ignoring other answers that he didn't take as much time with. I encouraged him to make sure he can find a direct connection between the language in the answer and the wording of the passage. I also made sure to tell him to check that ALL parts of the answer are correct, not just the first half or second half. There was definite improvement from one passage to the next. I gave him more essay and reading work to do for next time.
Light review of geometry concepts involving perimeter, area, and angles. The student seems to remember most of the material fairly well/ picked it up again fairly quickly. We will continue review, in addition to covering ratios next time.
The student did really well today on cross multiplying and division! He has some homework that I am emailing you. Memorize 15 words from the book everyday.
The student and I continued to review math content; we went through algebraic equations and working with variables. He was having some trouble with notation and common formats. He can explain expressions, equations, and order of operations. He has some difficulty with the distributive property, especially with negative signs. This is something that we'll continue to work on but he'll need to do practice on his own as well. It helps when he works step-by-step. He can do a large number of word problems correctly in his head. He's also good at evaluating the quantitative comparison questions. He is a good student and works hard during our sessions. He's good about asking questions when he needs help.
Today we went over the material and lesson plans that we will be covering moving forward pending a tentative mid-January test date. The student worked on completing her summer reading assignment. She will finish that for homework.
We started looking at the ISEE today. The student's mathematics base was fairly weak, so we felt that it was prudent to build her math skills up before starting test prep. First I did an overview of the test format, then we began to examine the verbal section. She is very proficient with her reading, and those skills transferred over well to vocabulary. Our objective is to learn about 20 new vocabulary words each week.
