...standardized tests, I am passionate about making life easier for others by passing on what I've learned! Paying it forward, so to speak. I have experience tutoring children and adults. I have taken and passed the bar exam. I have vast experience with writing and editing. I'm also a mom of three, so I understand what it takes to maximize your time. I can be your biggest cheerleader while being your fiercest accountability partner. If...
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...my ability to quickly and efficiently identify the best ways to assist students in learning, while tailoring tutoring methods to each individual student's needs and learning goals. This includes adapting methods based on where a student is in their learning process, their desires and reasons for learning or meeting testing standards, and also using and becoming familiar with resources that they are most comfortable with if they already have personal preferences. If a student is...
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...graduated from Florida State University College of Law with a Juris Doctor. Since graduating, I have worked in various industries for start-ups, mostly in the tech space. This has given me a wide range of skills and knowledge that I 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,...
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...in administrative roles, coupled with experiences that only come once in a lifetime, and my education give me confidence of my ability to help you achieve your goal. I have always wanted to share my passion and experience with those that have chosen a career in life sciences. Now, with my Ph.D. in nursing I am finally able to achieve that dream. The medical field changes every day. We discover, develop, and break through barriers...
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...get out of the class. "You don't know until you go through it!" is a phrase I often hear them tell the next year's students that I take great pride in. The most important aspects of my teaching are organization, consistency, and availability. My class is completely planned out for the year and online, and all rules are contained in the syllabus. The structure of the class along with assignments due and types of assignments...
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...flexible with the needs of my students and aim to educate rather than just lecture. My approach is interactive to thoroughly test whether the information is being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both group and one-on-one settings. As a doctoral candidate and published author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes. My approaches aim to create and encourage the thinker not...
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...community. In particular, I provide event management, planning, and fundraising support to Animal Aid, the Girl Scouts, Well Arts, and Humane Educators Reaching Teachers (HEART). From this diverse background, I offer tutoring in English, Literature, Accounting, French, Voice, Elementary and Middle School Math, Phonics, Political Science, Legal Studies, LSAT Prep, Study Skills, Science, and Public Speaking. For my full work history and credential, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn page at: www.linkedin.com/pub/samantha-balmes/50/326/a0a/
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...helping students achieve their goals. My teaching style involves asking lots of strategic questions to help students discover answers for themselves, a process which my students typically find quite empowering. Still, I recognize that each student has unique needs, questions, and learning styles, so I strive to listen first and then craft individualized plans to meet each student's particular objectives. In my spare time I like to get outside hiking, playing soccer, or volunteering at...
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...that is the LSAT. I was not a "natural" but through intelligent strategizing and deciphering the test, I was able to increase my score by 22 points from my first diagnostic test. This placed me into the 92nd percentile of test-takers and in conjunction with application essays and other materials, allowed me entry into the country's Top 20 law schools. If you are hoping for similar results, let's work together and design strategies that achieve...
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...either master a subject or pass whatever test that stands as a hurdle. My goal is to make sure I set students up to succeed in their goals. I was admitted to practice law in the DC Bar in 2022. I received my JD from Penn State Law in 2018, my BA in English Literature and History from SUNY Geneseo in 2018, and have an AA in Humanities from 2015. I currently work as a...
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...a variety of subjects because I learn so many things from all the different people I work with. If I had to pick a favorite subject, it would be statistics! I love how broadly applicable the field is, since its present in almost all the news, media, and educational content we consume. I would consider myself an "introverted extrovert"; while I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, I'm just as comfortable reading a...
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...skills, and I love helping students connect complex ideas to real-life application. As a certified coach and meditation instructor, I also offer a calm, supportive presence that helps learners feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and keep growing. Whether you're a law student preparing for exams, a professional navigating a new path, or someone looking to sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's...
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...on what materials to purchase so that you and your family don't waste time and resources on materials that aren't representative of the actual exam. Before college, I took both the ACT and the SAT, scoring a 35 on the ACT and a 1580 on the SAT. I'm happy to work with student on test prep and also college applications and college counseling. For my college students, I strive to change my tutoring methods based...
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...am particularly passionate about helping students achieve their goals in standardized testing and application essay editing. As a National Speech and Debate All American, I also enjoy helping students become more confident public speakers, speech writing, and debate preparation. I am a firm believer that learning should be both educational and fun, finding that it also leads to the best outcomes. I individually customize each of my tutoring sessions to fit the needs and learning...
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...Fall 2022. When it comes to the LSAT, I understand firsthand the amount of commitment and mental stamina that goes into preparation for this test and am eager to guide others throughout their LSAT journeys with strategies focused on consistency and accountability. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all path to a high LSAT score. My role as your LSAT tutor is to remove the guesswork from your prep and to take into account your...
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...school. During the week, I am a practicing attorney who has taken and passed three bar exams - each on the first attempt. I believe that any student can achieve their goals and no one style fits everyone. I maintain flexibility and adjust my methodologies for each student that I work with. However, I generally like to keep my sessions casual, focusing on improving the student's confidence and scores, as I have found that some...
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...for over 5 years, including high school debate where I coached debaters to be some of the top in the nation. I coached Damien High School from 2013-2016 and 2018-2019, Edina High School from 2016-2017, and Isidore Newman High school from 2017-2018. I have a history of success on standardized tests such as scoring in the top 96th percentile of the Law School Admissions Test. I can help with strategies to approach problems and different...
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I am a J.D. with significant experience in writing and editing. I have assisted tutees and other writers with crafting cogent arguments, structuring organized essays, and polishing drafts for style and tone. I'm particularly interested in writing tutoring and law school subject tutoring. My approach is collaborative and always positive-minded!
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...and whether medical, dental, or optometry school might be a good fit for you. I specialize in science and math subjects, high school courses, and college entry exams like the PSAT, ACT, SAT, MCAT, OAT, and DAT. Whether you need help with high school subjects or want to know how to stand out as a college applicant, I'm here to assist. I'm passionate about learning and love helping students succeed and enjoy their studies. In...
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My name is Lily, and I am a senior studying Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience and Political Science at Fordham University. I am currently applying to law school, and will hopefully enroll in a law school class of 2024!
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The LSAT Reading Comprehension section is filled with dense reading passages and difficult vocabulary. Specialized LSAT tutoring can help you navigate through it. Whether you are struggling to pace your work appropriately, to draw the abstract conclusions that certain problems require, or to find the pertinent information in a dense reading passage, knowledgeable LSAT tutors have the skills and tools to help you master the difficulties you face. Your tutor individualizes each session and study plan to your needs. Whether you are opening a prep book for the first time or will be taking the exam for the sixth time, your LSAT tutor can help you gain the skills and knowledge you will need on test day.
Applying to law school can be an overwhelming process, and taking the LSAT can be the greatest challenge in assembling your applications. Make certain that you have the academic support you need to feel confident in taking this important exam. The ability to critically read and analyze dense legal materials is paramount in law programs, so learning these skills now can not only benefit you on the LSAT Reading Comprehension section, but it can also help you hone the foundational skills you will rely on in law school. Learn to parse through dense material, puzzle through difficult vocabulary, and compare important documents with the help of a LSAT Reading Comprehension tutor.
The LSAT Reading Comprehension section has four sets of reading questions with five to eight questions related to each passage. Sets with two passages are also included to test how well test takers can discern the relationship between the two passages. For example, the two passages might demonstrate a point and its counterpoint, a principle and its application, or a generalization and a specific instance.
Reading Comprehension tutors can help you learn to recognize each kind of textual relationship tested on the LSAT. Whether presented independently or paired together, the passages on the LSAT Reading Comprehension section cover a wide range of topics and usually include obscure vocabulary and complex rhetorical structures. While these features make the section difficult on its own, this difficulty is compounded by the section's restrictive time limit. Specialized LSAT Reading Comprehension tutoring can help you learn to read speedily while picking out a passage's relevant content and your tutor has the tips and tricks that can help you achieve your goals in this section. Your private tutor can help you develop effective time management skills, which will help ensure that you are able to get to all of the questions on the test.
Tutoring is available on a flexible scheduling system, and the one-on-one approach means your tutor can diagnose your particular weaknesses and focus your studying accordingly. Because they can work with you on an individual level, they can adapt the way they teach to fit your particular learning style. Once they understand how you learn best, they can help devise a study plan that will make the most of your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses.
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The student and I practiced a analytical reasoning and logic games section. We attempted to increase his accuracy in logic games and his ability to pick out details on certain types of logical reasoning questions.
This session the students continued to work on logic games. We went over a variety of games, starting with some basic linear games to make sure that their skills in doing these types of games are improving. The students seemed to be doing better setting up the games and making inferences, so we moved on to a new kind of game that we hadn't touched yet - sequencing games. We did a few practice hypotheticals setting up sequencing games and moved on to actual games. After doing a few they seemed to be more comfortable with these, so we started on some grouping games as well.
Help the student to analyze his essay on a reading comprehension problem. Specifically, trying to develop his skills to identify the main point, supportive evidence, assumptions, shifts in pod etc.
Today we worked on a 4-star reading comp passage. We road mapped it together, reviewing what needs to be in a valuable roadmap. We discussed her homework and the difficulties she had with it. We also reviewed topic/scope/purpose-main idea and how to locate and use them effectively in reading comp.
Covered strategies to save time on the Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT. Also discussed ways to move through the test with more confidence and speed. Discussed the need for more individualized ways of handling this section of the LSAT.
The student and I worked on LSAT preparation with an emphasis on the Reading Comprehension section. Because the test takes place this Saturday, we focused on some simple strategies to help her maximize her score. We discussed timing, reading for the big picture, and prioritizing passages and questions within each passage. We also discussed approaches for specific types of questions and we briefly touched on some LR and Logic Games points and on overall test strategy.
