Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...in a way that makes sense to them. I often make use of visuals and manipulatives in teaching various concepts. My goal is to enable students to really understand the material they are studying. I am happy to use whatever school or other materials that parents and/or students would like. I am also prepared to suggest additional materials that might be helpful for a particular student in a specific subject area. I am familiar with...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...public school system includes a long-term substitute in high school and middle school. I was a Reading/ELA tutor at a Mano O' Mano elementary school. In this role, I engaged and motivated struggling students using creative teaching techniques. At the conclusion of the year, several students I worked with were performing at grade-level, which is a monumental achievement. I have also worked with academically challenged students supporting them in mentoring and coaching them to complete...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...your inner voice will set you free to become the author of a life you deem worth living. If you are motivated to challenge yourself and persevere with grit and determination, Im ready and willing to guide you on this journey to becoming a better writer, a better thinker, and perhaps, a more fulfilled human being. In my leisure time, there are my intellectual endeavors like reading popular non-fiction books, watching TED Talks and other...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...at Columbia University working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sustainable Development. I have several years of work and extracurricular experience in creative writing, journalism, software engineering, web development, and more. I've been tutoring students since I was in seventh grade. I volunteered as a Modular Robotics Demonstrator at my local children's museum for two years, was a co-founder for my high school's English and Writing Tutoring Center, and have worked as an urban...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...students feel at ease in all subjects and pursuing their varied interests with academic confidence. I have worked with students for over 10 years, both nationally and internationally. I support all homework from K-12, college-level, and Adult Learners. My favorite subjects are Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Writing, Spanish, and Languages, although I tutor Math, Science, and STEM subjects as well. I have experience with Social Studes, Spanish, ESL/ELL, and College coursework for Adult Learners. I also...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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Hi, I'm Heidi! I'm a substitute teacher (and former teacher) who enjoys working with students to build on their foundations they learn at school as well as prepare for tests including STAAR, SAT, ACT, and others. Please view my profile to see if I would be a good match for your tutoring needs - I would love to work with you!
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...have more fun with their writing. I, myself, initially struggled with my writing skills throughout my time in high school. However, as I have improved my own writing skills and have better learned to write stronger and more persuasive essays, I have also had more interest and more confidence when I'm writing. I want to help students gain not only more confidence with their writing so that they can better identify the issues that they...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...with several years of experience who cares deeply about student success and individual growth. I am a creative worker who excels in motivating and inspiring others, and who is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...watch students learn and grow! I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's in Civil Engineering. I have tutored many students in math-intensive engineering undergraduate classes. I have scored in the top 2-3% of all sections (including writing) of the PSAT, SAT, and GRE. This also includes perfect math scores on all three. I achieved high scores on numerous AP tests. I am best at tutoring math and...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...with a master's degree from Columbia University and a BA in English (minor in Women's Studies) from Binghamton University (SUNY). My tutoring experience includes working with high school students on English, test prep and college application writing, elementary school students in screen writing, and adult literacy learners in a New York City street-to-home program. I have a profound love of literature and try to share the joy it brings me with my students. Though I...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...better and learn more about themselves in the pages of a book or online. How would you describe your teaching philosophy/your tutoring style? My teaching philosophy is that all students can learn, grow and improve regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, location, family background or intellectual level. My job is to figure out how best to achieve this learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...for 18 years, during which time I've had the privilege of teaching students from 6th through 12th grades. I've taught Middle School Language Arts, surveys of British and American Literature, courses on World Mythology, Shakespeare, and Creative Writing. I've also had the opportunity to be a private tutor throughout those 18 years, working on test prep, elementary school work, and general organization. I believe that teachers should be passionate about what they do, gentle in...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...individual with a strong belief that all children can learn regardless of differences in: age, gender, ethnicity, or disabilities; especially when provided with a fair and equal learning opportunity. I have 15 years of experience working with children in one capacity or another, and have worked with children from head-start age through high school. My passion of working with students whom have special needs, or require accommodations allows me to individualize to each students unique...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...I am a first-year Masters student at Yale Divinity School. I did my undergraduate schooling at Brown University where I received a B.A. in Health and Human Biology. I have spent a lot of time tutoring and mentoring students ranging from elementary-age (~9 & 10 years old) to adults in their late 50s. I have been very privileged to attend the aforementioned institutions, and it brings me joy when I can "pay it forward" by...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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I'm currently a second-year student at Columbia University studying Biochemistry. In my free time, I enjoy writing for my school's magazine, The Eye, and doing diabetes research at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. I feel fortunate to have benefitted from engaged and detailed teachers my entire life, and hope to do the same for my students.
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...Arizona State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have had opportunities to work with K-6th grade students in reading, writing, math, science, and special education. My passion is working with students individually as there is greater opportunity to really connect with them and motivate them to reach their goals. I am a firm believer that each person can achieve everything they desire when they are willing to work...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...York City and am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, Economics, and Psychology. Having gone through high school and the whole college process within recent memory, I am at the unique intersection of having a very current understanding of the challenges, and of having gained experience and perspective from college. I started tutoring as soon as I had real knowledge to share, which for me was in the eighth grade. In...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...of becoming an educator without limiting my career choices, so I earned my Bachelor's degree in Leadership from North Carolina State University, including a rigorous background in mathematics. In my years as a Project Manager, I applied my leadership skills, which, among other skills, honed my writing and grammar expertise. And, for over 1 decade now, I have been teaching mathematics at many levels, including roles as Mathematics Department Chair, Education Manager, Mathematics Lead Teacher,...
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Certified ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutor in Calgary
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...school, Inlingua (ILR/government test prep), Global LT, Berlitz, UNICEF, U.S. courts, DIPLOMAT Languages The School of European Languages and Art, Wyzant Tutors, and Language School Teachers; I taught corporate students at Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Verona Marble, and other firms in Dallas - Fort Worth. Currently, I offer online and face-to-face lessons and courses to students of all age groups, in the following subjects: ENGLISH (college/native level) My BA major is in English with a minor...
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Private ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutoring in Calgary
Receive personally tailored ISEE-Upper Level Writing 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.
Calgary ISEE-Upper Level Writing Tutoring FAQ
Unlike the rest of the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) Upper Level, the Writing section is not scored by the test's administrators. Instead, it serves as the writing sample provided to private schools as part of the application process. This means that the person who decides whether a given student gets to attend a given school reads the essay themselves, so your child needs to make it count! If you feel that they could benefit from a little coaching, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an ISEE-Upper Level Writing tutor to assist in their test prep.
Here is a brief checklist of what most schools are looking for in ISEE essays:
The ability to follow directions
A coherent organizational structure
A demonstration of a student's grammar and mechanical knowledge
A compelling case for why a student would be a good choice for their institution
That first step may seem obvious, but there are several traps that students may fall into. First, the directions state that students are to write out the prompt (unedited) before they start writing their answer. This is easy to forget, but doing so is effectively starting your essay with "I don't know how to follow directions!" One of the best ways to avoid this trap is to write several practice essays during ISEE-Upper Level Writing tutoring sessions to reinforce that you need to reproduce the prompt.
In addition, the questions are more personal in nature than the essay prompts most students are accustomed to. That said, it is still important to stay on topic and answer the question asked. If you're writing about what charity you would volunteer at if forced to choose one, don't go into a lengthy diatribe on your home life. Your ISEE-Upper Level Writing tutor is a valuable resource if you're ever unsure of how to approach a practice prompt, so ask them plenty of questions while you have the chance.
ISEE-Upper Level Writing tutoring sessions are also a great place to practice outlining your thoughts before an essay. You only get 30 minutes from start to finish, so pausing between paragraphs to figure out what you're going to say next isn't really an option. An outline gives you one convenient point of reference to help you plan your response. It also helps give your piece a logical structure that readers can easily follow.
Finally, you need to write neatly. If your handwriting looks like another language, high school ISEE-Upper Level Writing tutoring sessions are the perfect place to practice your penmanship.
If you've reached this page by typing "ISEE-Upper Level Writing tutoring near me" into your favorite search bar, you have stumbled across a valuable resource. Varsity Tutors specializes in connecting students with the tutoring support they need to pursue their academic goals. We also offer an exclusive Live Learning Platform so that you may study online. Reach out to us today for more information on ISEE-Upper Level Writing prep!
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