...law school, I completed internships at U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's Homicide Section and the Office of International Affairs. Additionally, I worked as a teaching assistant in criminal law, criminal procedure, and advanced criminal procedure courses. Lastly, I gained practical experience by completing over 650 hours of pro bono legal services in his law school's criminal defense and community development clinics. In undergrad, I majored in political science...
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...wealth of knowledge is something that has been instilled in me since birth. Through this program, I hope to engage students by not only teaching them how to be successful in the classroom, but how some of these concepts will be applicable in today's generation in the constantly changing world around us. My job experience has also been extremely diverse: McDonalds, a Government Agency, a Law Firm, Amazon, a Pro Basketball Player and many more!...
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...are paramount. Before law school, I served as Lead Demand Writer at a personal injury law firm, producing hundreds of persuasive legal documents under tight deadlines, all while mentoring five new team members. That experience not only sharpened my writing and editing skills but also underscored the value of patience, structure, and individualized guidance, values I carry into every tutoring session. At New York Law School, I continue to support my peers as a notetaker,...
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...students and adults for 8 years, in Foundation English, Beginners Spanish, Law and Office Management, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Remedies and Defences, Family Law, to name a few. My teaching style is very interactive entertaining while also being effective. I find that my students enjoy this as I find clever ways to communicate each lesson. I always think of myself when I was a student and how I would benefit the most learning. This is...
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...teach State Civics and tutor for LSAT. Sessions with me are engaging and interactive, aiming to make history relevant and exciting, sparking curiosity and critical thinking. Drawing from my extensive experience in education, I focus on each learner's unique needs and learning style. When I'm not buried in history books, I'm exploring technology, writing, and traveling. These hobbies not only keep me balanced but also enhance my teaching, making history more relevant and interesting for...
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...fairly skilled with languages, having taken Spanish for six years, and Italian, Ancient Greek, and Latin for a year apiece. In addition to focusing on law, physics, and languages, I have also had a lot of success with helping students with learning disabilities, such as ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia. I myself was diagnosed with ADHD when I was six, and I have developed a variety of techniques designed to aid students who struggle with these...
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...an informal, engaging style that encourages questions, curiosity, and confidence. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to master each concept at their own pace and build lasting academic foundations. I went to high school in Texas, college at Tulane University, and got my law dree and my Masters in Public Administration at the University of South Carolina. Although I went to school in the South, I was born in...
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...dissertation writing. Additionally, I have tutored students in individualized college courses such as Education Leadership, Leadership Theories, Small Group Leadership, Ethics, Educational administration, Law, Administration of Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Education Law, the Adult, education law and school law. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about academic and professional writing and coaching students in research /term papers. I have extensive experiences supervising and successfully chairing Masters and Doctoral students'...
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Hello! My name is Alison, and I have always loved learning! I love to read, and studied literature in college, as well as political science and philosophy. I have tutored and taught in a variety of settings, and I love working with students to help them achieve their goals. I have successfully worked with math, science, language, reading, writing, and the humanities. I am excited to help you next!
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I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in biology. Currently, I am a law student at Emory University. I am excited to help students learn tactics and strategies that will allow them to succeed on the LSAT! While studying for the LSAT, I used these tactics and strategies to increase my score by 18 points and score in the 99th percentile of all LSAT takers.
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I am always ready to help others achieve their learning goals and personal achievements. I enjoy coaching others to overcome any learning challenges and gain more confidence in themselves to achieve their desired goals.
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...With a unique background in conflict resolution, HR strategy, and veteran support, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of empathy, clear communication, and strong leadership. But my story isn't a straight path. Like many, I've faced challengesboth personally and professionally. These experiences have fueled my commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. I'm driven by a vision: to create a world where people not only succeed in their current goals, but also...
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I volunteered as a youth mentor in high school as well as during my undergraduate years; during that time, I gained great enjoyment watching my mentees grow as learners and individuals. I strongly believe that each student can achieve success through hard work and the proper guidance. Through careful and patient observation, I can identify the skills and deficiencies that each student possesses, and subsequently guide the student toward improved understanding and academic success.
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...City Department of Education. My philosophy on teaching is quite simple: each student learns in their own way and it is the responsibility of a teacher/tutor to determine how a student learns, determine their needs and create lessons that the student will feel successful in completing while fostering their unique learning styles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, learning new things, taking my dog for long walks and curling...
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...years I have been the Program Director for Legal Studies for a Florida University. I have taught and tutored numerous students over this time. One other thing, I am a professor with a sense of humor. My instructional skills are full knowledge of my subject, tenderized with a sense of humor. I love teaching and helping students interested in the Law. I still remain in contact with students I have taught in the past.
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...and empower students facing their own obstacles. I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including those in regular education, special education, substance abuse clinics, and mental health settings. My approach to tutoring focuses on building genuine relationships that promote trust and open communication, allowing me to tailor lessons to meet each student's unique needs. I am committed to empowering all learners, particularly those in transitional phases, from school aged students facing challenges...
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...Univ. School of Law and have studied law in Italy at the Universities of Milan, Parma and Genova-Nervi. Shortly after graduating from law school and becoming a practicing attorney, I started my own solo practice. I enjoy teaching History, Law and Government, and the Tagalog(Filipino) language. Having a solo practice allows me to have a flexible schedule and teach on my free time, which not only is my true passion but it also allows me...
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...journey at Mount Union College where I graduated cum laude in English (honors, with an emphasis in creative writing) and French, I also minored in Legal Studies. In college, I co-taught a creative writing course and I worked in the Writing Center providing feedback and editing assistance to students. Later, I went to the University of Akron and obtained my J.D. and M.P.A. While in school, I worked with indigent defendants in the local jail...
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Extremely passionate diligent worker with strong verbal and written communication skills, in which would help my students understand complex ideas, along with well explained teaching methods. Skilled in developing personalized lesson plans and providing one-on-one support to students of all ages and learning styles. Some other important skills include critical-thinking skills, patience, and leadership skills.
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...also passing the bar exam and becoming a licensed attorney. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about ASVAB preparation, Bar Exam Preparation, English, Literature, History, Civics, and Mathematics. In my experience helping middle school math students, I was able to make the lessons fun and show students why math is important for everyday life which led to increased student engagement. I am a firm proponent of education as a...
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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.
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Recent Winnipeg 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.
