...writing and speaking skills! I have two years of experience as an ESL tutor for college students and adults from China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. I have tutored an elementary schooler and a middle schooler in ESL, with significant improvement over the span of a few short weeks. I have a B.A. in Linguistics and Music, which I earned at the University of Oregon. I have always excelled at math, and I would enjoy teaching...
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...love for math and writing which I get to experience through the students I get to help though various programs. While this is my first time using a platform such as Varsity Tutors, I have worked with students ranging from about 5 to 12 for about 7 years at my local library. I have worked with older children through peer tutoring programs in both my middle and high school for about 5 years total. Having...
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...the great city of Boston. I just came back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in Community Service Fellow at the Chinatown Community Children's Center in San Francisco. I...
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Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!
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...voice. For younger learners, I use interactive strategies that keep sessions engaging and age-appropriate. I help build foundational skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking while making sure learning feels positive and encouraging. For older students, I provide test prep support for exams such as the GED, GRE, LSAT, and more, including detailed feedback and coaching to improve performance and reduce stress. As a bilingual educator who lived and studied in Valencia, Spain, I bring...
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...I went on to pass the CPA exam and start practicing as an Accountant. Several years later I chose to stay home and raise my children, I went back to work 3 1/2 years ago at the same school my kids graduated from high school. I work with students in grades 5 -12. I'm passionate about helping students find how they learn best and excel in their academics. I love Math and English, but I...
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...English, German, and History. I am currently working on my MA in Germanic Linguistics at the University at Buffalo, after which I will seek out a Ph.D. in Anglo-Saxon Culture and Literature. I am very interested in linguistic research using Old English primary sources, with a current focus on kennings, metonymy, and metaphor in Old English. I plan to teach at the university level, bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the English language...
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For the last 5 years, I have helped students from all over the world improve their writing, reading, listening and speaking skills. I have taught college essay writing, test preparation, and professional writing to adult students at the college level. I have over 4 years of tutoring experience at universities like the University of South Florida. I have also taught college courses for two years!
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I'm here to help those that need a better understanding in the topics that seem too difficult to tackle alone. Rest assured you will end our session with a clear understanding. And to the parents please feel free to message me with any concerns that involve your child's education. I'm here to help every student!
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...technical College in 1997 with honors to get my associates in arts majoring in business management with a focus in international business. My hobbies are music, electronic music, movies, hanging out with my family, doing my art which is photography. I have traveled extensively and I love food, so I took some cooking classes, taught myself and learned a lot from my Mom growing up. Then I moved to Taos, New Mexico, where I met...
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...individual needs. I adapt my tutoring sessions to fit the unique learning style of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place...
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...from the International TEFL academy. I have extensive knowledge with topics such as fine arts (photography, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, etc), astronomy, calculus, Greco-Roman archaeology, and Egyptology. I have taught students of all ages in a wide range of subjects. My teaching philosophy places students as the center of the learning experience. I find that ESL lessons in particular are enjoyable for the students when the lessons connect to their personal interests. Outside of academia, I...
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...helping others succeed in their academic journeys. Throughout my studies, I have developed strong skills in understanding complex scientific concepts and breaking them down into manageable pieces. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence in their abilities and provide them with the tools they need to excel. Beyond biology, I enjoy reading and continuously expanding my knowledge, and I believe that tutoring is not just about passing exams but fostering a...
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...Linguistics, specializing in phonology, and a BA in Spanish and Hispanic Linguistics. I began tutoring Spanish and teaching ESL while in college, where I discovered my passion for teaching. When you learn a new language a whole new world is unlocked, and supporting others on their journey is one of my greatest joys. It's always so exciting watching my students grow in their fluency. I tutor both Spanish and English. One of my biggest assets...
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...master's degree from there in educational leadership with a concentration in library science. I worked both as a librarian, teacher, virtual teacher, and lead teacher for the virtual program in my district. I have taught my own students face to face in TN as well virtual students from across the US--Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, and displaced students during hurricane relief. I have spent most of my adult life teaching students from prek-12th grade. On a more...
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...a kind person, I like to treat people just like I like to be treated, so I'm hoping that tells more than enough. If you're interested in being tutored by me, know that I'm more than excited to share with you everything about my culture, my language and guide you through every step of the process so you can communicate with others. Whether you're a student, someone who wants to move to a Spanish speaking...
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...MA in Teaching of Writing, and a PhD in Rhetoric. I have been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as...
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Hi! My name is Brittany! I'm an English & American Sign Language Tutor! I have over 12 years of experience as an American Sign Language and English Interpreter working in a variety of settings and fields such as Education, Business, Government, STEM, Citizenship and Immigration, Film, and Performing Arts! I'm here to help you practice and learn American Sign Language and/or English as a Foreign Language! I look forward to meeting you!
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...and Education (MA), reflecting my passion for language and learning. I've been tutoring ESL, ELA, and test prep (SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL) since 2012, working with students from K-12 and beyond, including college-level writing instruction. Currently, I'm preparing for a Master's in Social Work, driven by a desire to support individuals holistically. My tutoring philosophy is student-centered, focusing on active engagement and critical thinking to empower students to achieve their academic goals. I believe in...
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...across various subjects and at all levels. Throughout my career, I've developed a unique ability to identify and address the learning roadblocks and challenges that students encounter when taking on new subjects, courses, or preparing for exams. This insight allows me to guide and empower each student toward success. I work with learners of all ages and levels, and I've been commended for my positive influence, teaching success, and ability to build confidence in my...
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Linguistics Tutoring FAQ
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics. It can be a challenging course that systematizes and decontextualizes familiar elements of language, often making them seem very unfamiliar. The subject can become overwhelming very quickly, especially if you are suddenly required to discuss aspects of the language that you have never considered in their own right before, like verb transitivity. In linguistics, transitivity is a property of verbs that determines if a verb can take direct objects and how many objects a verb can take.
What effect does verb transitivity have on the workings of the English language as a whole? These are the sorts of questions that linguistics courses will ask. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with premier one-on-one linguistics tutoring available in many locations across the country -- and online -- to help you sort through your most taxing worries in the subject. Allow the tutor's exemplary grades, knowledge, experience, and professionalism in their linguistics courses to attest to their familiarity with the subject. Our educational directors will help you connect with a tutor who best suits your particular academic situation, learning style, level of understanding, and level of experience with the material. This individualized learning allows you to start working effectively with him or her right away.
Every student has different concerns in linguistics, and your class curriculum may stress certain aspects of the subject more than others. Your tutor can design a lesson plan that's specific to your needs and concerns to make your linguistics tutoring as efficient, rewarding, and enriching as possible. Whether you are encountering difficulties conceptualizing the difference between syntax and semantics, forgetting what makes a grammar rule prescriptive or descriptive, or you simply find yourself intellectually entangled in the intricacies of parse trees, your tutor is there to help. So that you learn the maximum material, you do not need to review concepts you already understand as you have fully grasped this content. However, you are free to move on to new concepts and theories as soon as you feel you have mastered the content at hand.
Furthermore, your linguistics tutor can customize your tutoring sessions to be as convenient as possible for you, and they are willing to work around your schedule. These tutors know that you are busy and have other commitments, so they can come to whatever location you decide is most convenient. Sessions can be held at your home, at a branch of your local library, at your favorite coffee shop or cafe, or even online. You can also schedule sessions to take place when it is best for you and at the frequency you desire. Do you only need help studying for your linguistics final exam? You can receive tutoring aimed at helping you to be fully prepared. Do you find your upper-level linguistics course in semantics confusing? Do you feel you could use help throughout the semester? You can receive tutoring as often as you would like to prevent yourself from falling behind.
Do not make your linguistics class more difficult than it needs to be by struggling through it alone. Your tutor is able to meet you where you are, adapt to your pace of learning, and help you master all your most difficult concepts and coursework. Call Varsity Tutors today and let our educational directors help you connect with a world-class linguistics tutor who can help you learn this complex but fascinating material! Upon the completion of your tutoring sessions, perhaps you will appreciate, understand, and love the essence of linguistics all the more.
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Recent Linguistics Tutoring Session Notes
Before we started this class, we had a little quiz on the vocabulary we have covered in last few classes. The student studied a lot at home. Thus I asked him to memorize just one page at one time and we will test it again next class. Then I introduced different sentence types, such as questions and negations, we will finish the sentences next class, then the rest of the time we will intensively practice what we have learned in class.
The student has a test tomorrow, so we went over the vocabulary for the test by playing Simon Says and practicing having conversations. He did really well and is well prepared for his test. I also went over the etymology of some of the characters to help him develop tricks for memorizing the characters. We talked about the three functions that a radical can play in a character (tell you what it sounds like, tell you what it means, do nothing) and practiced identifying the parts of characters.
The main two phrases we learned of today were "different" and "same". We learned different colors, different numbers, different animals and different shapes. We used different color to draw same animals on the paper and we used same colors to draw different shapes on the paper. A series of drawing activities like these gave us opportunities to say them in Chinese again and again. The student is smart and has an amazing memory.
Today we went through two sets of vocabulary from the student's school work, one was about the animals and the other was from previous vocabulary for reviewing. He learned and memorized the animals vocabulary very well and also we practiced the adjective, cute, by telling which animals were cute or not. And I also explained three characters that look alike as he couldn't differentiate them at the beginning.
The student learned a new lesson today, and she did really well. She did 65% of the reading on her own as well as she learned to write a few new Chinese characters.
The student and I went over the previous session's dialogue on date and time, and then we went over a new dialogue involving hobbies. We also reviewed basic sentence structures and various modifications of sentence structure, and we practiced a few grammar drills.
