...and enriching academic environment, I am passionate about guiding students toward success. My legal background equips me with strong analytical and communication skills, which I am eager to share with students to help them navigate complex subjects. I believe that every student deserves a positive learning experience, where they feel encouraged, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals. Through personalized tutoring, I aim to not only strengthen academic skills but also build confidence and resilience,...
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...to ensure that my teaching is centred around the people I teach. It is therefore my aim that my students get more out of my class than simply an understanding of the readings or the grade they desire, but that they have a confidant and a friendly face to help guide them through the turbulent time which is university long after they have finished my class. My teaching philosophy is therefore heavily focused on forging...
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...clients. Now, I'm writing a book about history, folklore, and ghost stories. Reading and writing are my bread and butter, but what comes with those concepts is problem-solving, creativity, and opportunities to learn about yourself. My goal is to help you learn more about different subjects, of course, but more importantly, I want to help you learn more about how you think, how you face challenges, and how you work through a problem.
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...full years at GVSU and took advanced English Literature coursework for two full additional years, until my graduation was effective in August of 1996. I studied a variety of genres, including eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century literature, and related history. I enjoyed most Modern American Women's Literature and my Irish Literature Honors course, for which I drafted my senior thesis that received an A on Yeats' Second Coming. My professor was the world-renowned expert on...
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I have always enjoyed the process of learning and sharing knowledge I have with others. I believe that every student should have the opportunity to have a customized study plan. People learn in different ways and I believe that lessons can be tailored to meet the needs of each student.
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My hope is to help guide my students down what ever path they choose. I endeavor to aid not only in passing test, but also in promoting real functional understanding of academic concepts.
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...learned that everyone has their technique to learning, it is just a matter of finding the best one for you. Within the last year, my career has shifted to law and I became a Paralegal. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology. The field of psychology is always changing and constantly making us question how and why we behave the way we do.I believe that learning is a...
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...writing skills and methods for successful completion of legal and logical reasoning standardised tests. I have tutored many students and career seekers with their application essays, which resulted in them getting admitted to Ivy League and Russell Group universities and getting jobs in banking, consulting, and law. I have extensive experience with tutoring French from beginners to the university level. I aced the highest French language course at university and worked as a teacher of...
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...at Stony Brook University. I have experience teaching and tutoring students in high school and college as well as babysitting and teaching younger students. I have also taught adult GED students. I studied American Studies at Barnard College for undergrad. I have taken AP classes in Biology, Calculus, American History, World History, and English. I also achieved a NY Regents diploma in high school. I am passionate about educating and am interested in teaching in...
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...have covered Contract Law, Criminal law, the English legal system and Public Law. Studying A Level psychology i thoroughly enjoyed forensic psychology and studying approaches such as the psychodynamic and behaviourist approach. I also enjoyed studying parts of the brain and hemispheric lateralisation, specifically looking at split brain research. During my sociology studies i looked extensively at the work of Emile Durkheim and learnt about several key theorist and approaches such as Marxism, Feminism, Postmodernism....
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...New York, Florida, Georgia, etc. I feel passionate about helping others learn because I understand what it is like to feel like you are not smart enough and the incredible growth that can come from the right mentors. I was someone who personally struggled in school because of moving schools as a kid. With the help of some great teachers and their individualized teaching methods, I was able to proudly accomplish my academic goals and...
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...criminal law to law students at Concord Law School of Kaplan University. I have provided legal instruction well over a thousand law enforcement officers. I have also taught law at the undergraduate level. I have a strong interest in making sure that students understand the material, and I will communicate with you to understand which learning style works best. Outside interests include animal welfare, reading, tennis, and visiting New York City, my "old home town".
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...have always taken my academics seriously, and I am always one to push myself to personal intellectual limits. However, I know that taking care of your mental health is important in school. I hope as a tutor I can help to relieve some of the pressure and anxiety that students face every day. For hobbies; I draw, play viola, swim, hike, do archery, practice French, and work with plants. I have never tutored a student...
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...Global Affairs. Over the past 4 years, I am lucky to have worked with students of all ages and helped them reach their full potential. I offer tutoring services in all subjects, and I'm particularly interested in English, Economics, Government, and Math. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn at their own pace. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time outside and enjoying good food with family and...
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...my law degree from DePaul University. I love all things Chicago, especially the lakefront. I try to read at least two books a week and write in my free time. I have tutored high school students, college students, graduate students, and law students for many years, mainly in reading and writing. Education and learning are of the utmost importance, and when students grasp a concept it is a wonderful victory for any educator, and of...
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...tutoring experience, I've spent one years teaching at various vocational schools in different countries, guiding students to success and fostering their growth both academically and personally. My favorite subjects to tutor are - German (A1 - C2) - Ethics - Time- and Selfmanagement - Cost Controlling - Mathematics - Microsoft Office (World, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) I'm an open-hearted, empathetic, and understanding teacher who truly loves working with kids, teenagers and young...
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I have my BA Philosophy and MA Liberal Studies. The liberal arts are truly a gift from Ancient Civilizations. In my free time I like to pursue various fitness activities such as, lifting weights, running, yoga, swimming, and the martial arts. I look forward to sharing an enriching experience with all of my students as we pursue the success of your goals.... The level you ascend to is contingent upon the effort that you put into...
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...human beings - if we have the knowledge, I think we should share it with as many people as we can. I used to teach Cello part-time to fellow students when I was in high school, and that was great fun for everyone. I've traveled extensively and have had some great experiences with education in other countries, like the UK, Sweden, and even Cuba. I take pride in helping my students understand what they are...
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...they don't love the subject and want to successfully get through the class or test, or for those who just need some encouragement and outside counsel on a class for which they are not sure that they like or dislike. I am here to help students find the path of learning that they enjoy the most. I am here to help students learn how to learn certain subjects and to find out the best way...
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Quebec City Legal Research Tutoring FAQ
Legal research, sometimes taught as legal research and writing, is a mainstay of the first-year law school curriculum. This course, which requires students to write a variety of assignments from many different perspectives, teaches students how to write memos, briefs, and other legal documents. It also instructs students on how to conduct legal research, which requires them to use different tools and techniques from the ones used in most undergraduate programs. These can be challenging at first, but Varsity Tutors can help students find a legal research tutor in their area. Legal research tutoring can help a student learn how to use the appropriate tools and how to write for legal classes.
Most legal research starts by looking at statutes. These are generally available through a number of sources, but most students use private online legal research services. These legal research providers are all very similar in that they provide some natural language" search and also allow for more robust searching using a system known as terms and connectors. By using the latter, students learn to find more precise and applicable results, and to find documents that answer their specific questions. The search will also find opinions written by judges in most of the courts across the country. These opinions, which interpret statutes and decide cases, will form the majority of most legal research. Legal research tutoring can help students learn to use terms and connectors in order to get the best results, and to understand how and when to use judicial opinions and what opinions really say.
Legal research calls for a writing style that is different from most other disciplines. It uses a style called IRAC or TRAC, which stands for Issue/Topic, Rule, Application, Conclusion. It is a difficult style to master, and many students struggle for several assignments. Legal research tutoring can enable students to get immediate feedback on their work and one-on-one support for any of their struggles. Learning how to do research and write can be the hardest part of excelling academically, but a private tutor can provide the help and expertise to help students succeed. Tutors are great at guiding students in the right direction. They can assist in filling in critical gaps during a one-to-one session that better serves the individual when they are under intense pressure to grasp the knowledge quickly.
By now, students are typically very adept at writing, but this new style can still be confusing. Many students may be discouraged, and even reconsider their legal aspirations. The assistance of a private tutor can help students make the connections they may be struggling to make. The right tutor will help students understand the difference between and meanings of various common judicial opinions. They can help a rising law student to fine-tune their writing skills to fulfill the requirements of the class and the legal environment in general. There are many concepts involved, but even a tough new topic can be mastered given the right level of personalized help.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with the right tutor. With a tutor who has mastered legal research and writing, students can maximize the chances of catching on quickly. Legal tutors are upper-level law students and lawyers who can work with newer students to understand their new research tools and this unique style of writing. They can help students learn how to manage their assignments without becoming overwhelmed and can show students how to tell what is most important in their research. Through tutoring, students can get the help they need to excel in their first-year courses and master law school exams. Contact us today for more information on connecting with a legal research tutor!"
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Recent Quebec City Legal Research Tutoring Session Notes
We went over some SAT test taking strategies. Some of the problems were a bit tough, but the student did very well. Just takes some practice learning the strategies and when to use them.
I also enjoyed helping her with some Spanish!
Spent the day reviewing for physics, mainly focusing on kinematics, vectors, projectile motion, and Newton's laws. In doing so, we went through difficult, integrative problems by having the girls attempt them first, and then helping them along if necessary. An extensive review homework assignment was given, which we will discuss on our last tutoring session this coming Friday.
I met with Student 1and 2 starting at 10:05am until approximately 12:30pm. We first went over essay strategies and ways of improving their written prompts. We followed that with a little bit of English section strategies since that section needs the greatest attention now. They have been assigned a test to complete before Wednesday and we will revisit Science and Math section strategies.
The student and I went over dividing fractions. She seemed to have a very strong grasp of the topic. While she seemed at ease with doing her work the long way, I am hoping that over time I will be able to get her to understand the concept of cross-cancellation. She started having a stronger understanding towards the end of our session, so I think that teaching her this concept is feasible over our time working together.
Today we covered Direct Object Pronouns and Indirect Object Pronouns. We also went over the HW from the last class and reviewed some irregular verbs in past tense (preterito). In addition to this, we went over the rules of the conjugation of the verb gustar and those that are similar to it. To conclude, we discussed some cultural readings about the Caribbean, read a poem and discuss it until the last minute.
Finished the rest of his packet. Started reviewing equations and when to use each. I took a picture of all his equations and then finish reviewing them with him Tuesday.
