...Florida and Barry University. I received my Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in rhetoric of the South, have a Masters in Library and Information Science and Specialist degree in Reading Education.I have been teaching public school and college for over 17 years and have professional state teaching certifications in Reading, Elementary Education, English 6-12, ESOL and Exceptional Student Education. I am also Gifted Endorsed.I have been an academic coach for over 15...
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...the subject matter that I am very passionate about. I do not believe that any subject is superior to another, and that together they form the basis of a well-rounded, informed individual. With regard to my particular areas of expertise, History, Social and Political Sciences, I feel that these areas all interact, and react, to each other and form an essential part of our human story; the story of us if you will.... I make the...
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...me, but I hit a wall with math in middle school and just never seemed to be able to get it to 'click.' Then, I had a very patient teacher who helped me figure out how I could learn math, and it was like the wall crashed down. I would love to see every teacher have to teach his or her worst subject for a couple of years, in order to figure out how to...
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...WITH STUDYING FOR THE LSAT. I am a bilingual teacher who is fluent in English and Spanish. I know some Portuguese. I have lived and worked in Mexico and Argentina and am familiar with their cultures. My aim is to assist students with their knowledge of the Spanish language. I believe verb conjugations are key when trying to learn Spanish. Additionally, I have studied world history, theology and law. I am an attorney barred in...
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...then, finally, in the civil division. In both college and law school, I pursued a course of study that engaged my interests in United States social and political history, United States government, and which allowed me to develop my writing skills. I began tutoring other law students while I was in law school. I continue to offer tutoring services to law students, but also offer services to middle school, high school, and college students in...
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...to adults, and served as a volunteer assistant with a middle school ESL department. As a law student, I had the opportunity to participate in a program where I taught Constitutional Law to high school juniors and seniors at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. I loved working with my class and watching how much they learned and grew throughout the year. One of my students was even selected to participate in a...
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Dedicated to providing an intellectually rewarding learning experience. The success and academic growth of my students is what fuels my passion for teaching. My students accompany me on an exciting and challenging adventure that develops academic discipline, self-confidence, and the knowledge necessary to ensure continued future success.
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...can apply to teaching. I am currently teaching High School Economics, which I very much enjoy, but my love of all Social Studies and Law influences my reading habits. The most rewarding thing for me, both in the businesses I have worked in and in teaching, is taking a difficult to grasp concept and working through the concept with different examples and viewpoints until the the person I am working with understands it completely.
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...Literature and a J.D., and I bring 9 years of experience teaching writing to the table. My academic journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of language and an ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible manner. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of students, from high schoolers grappling with essay writing to college students preparing for exams. My experience has shown me the transformative power...
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...for this was a lack of understanding my personal learning style. My Philosophy is that adaptability is the key to teaching anyone a new concept. I've been in Real Estate for over 15 years and am also pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. I am highly proficient in the following areas: 1. English / English Literature 2. Real Estate / Property Management 3. Law Enforcement 4. Legal Research Additionally, I am an active classroom/ library...
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I am a life long learner, a certified teacher and a licensed Georgia attorney. I am most fulfiled when I successfully help others reach their goals!!
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...of Puerto Rico, where I started teaching as an online instructor for the Criminal Justice Program. The opportunity to collaborate as professor and facilitator has been surely the most gratifying experience of my career. I love to teach, this is my passion. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world", Nelson Mandela. I currently collaborate as faculty at Ana G. Mendez University System, South Florida Campus, for the Criminal...
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I'm a Virginia-licensed and experienced trial attorney; skilled in mediation, training, negotiations, legal research, legal writing, and organizational management.
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...help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring...
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...left law to pursue my passion for technology and I've learned a tremendous amount by working in the tech startup space. I've enjoyed tutoring for many years, including editing essays, papers, and articles, and tutoring students in subjects such as physics, chemistry, math, English, and writing skills. I've also enjoyed helping students prepare for the college or grad school application process. As the recipient of tutoring myself as a high school student, I know firsthand...
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...in Sociology at Virginia Tech 6-1/2 years later. The primary focus in my professional life has been teaching. As a sociology professor, I have worked with students to help them master the major concepts and knowledge of the field and to draw out the importance of what they are learning for their lives as individuals and members of the community. I have taught in a wide variety of learning environments and have demonstrated an ability...
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...However, I have taught English, and I have tutored in the subject areas of English and Math K-12. Please know that I am patient and committed to coaching all students through the learning process. In fact, it gives me great joy and satisfaction to watch my students "get it!" I will always create an environment that is conducive to learning, so let's not waste any time ... let's get to learning!!! Ms. Dee
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...of students in an online environment. My philosophy is that learning is fun, and I enjoy interacting and providing instruction to students. I enjoy teaching the necessary material, but more importantly, I enjoy teaching students how to have fun learning. As an Associate Professor, the one thing I like to stress is how to strive for continuous improvement. I want each student to value their educational pursuits by focusing their time and energy in the...
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Credentials: Missouri Bar License J.D. from Creighton University School of Law B.S. in Criminology and History from Missouri State University. Statement: I love tutoring and have been doing so since 2008. Having taught for over a decade, I have come across numerous problems that students face with their studies and am always happy to help!
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...styles. While holding students accountable to their personally tailored goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching English...
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Recent 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.
