...I have a Master of Arts in English with an Emphasis in Education, a Bachelor of Science in Management, and an Associate of Arts in Business Marketing. I have received two TEFL certificates (120 hours/online for young learners). I am a business owner, wife, and mother. I have a passion for teaching language arts. I am currently a community college English adjunct instructor. I love creative writing, grammar, literature, and teaching English as a second...
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...is being able to help them realize their own potential. While I love being able to transfer my knowledge and skills to potential students, I am genuinely amazed when I have the opportunity to help someone grow in their self-confidence. My Teaching Philosophy: Learning is not merely a process of rote memorization and regurgitation of facts. It is a dynamic process in which an individual, with a unique personality and learning style, attempts to understand...
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Hello all, my name is Ms. Smith. I currently have my Masters in School Counseling! I have an extreme passion when it comes to children and assisting them as they matriculate in their education career! I can not wait to work with you!
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...student populations across elementary, middle, and high school levels. My passion lies in teaching English and history, particularly through tailored approaches that meet individual learning styles, whether auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. For the past four years, I have focused on online instruction, allowing me to effectively engage students through interactive lessons and technology. I am certified to teach in Illinois and specialize in Adult ESL/ELL, Adult Literacy, and English Grammar and Syntax. My commitment to...
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I can teach you to speak, read and write in Arabic and Spanish. Alternatively, you can choose to study Arabic or Spanish only. I am also a fun and energetic teacher of English Language Arts and social studies and Eurasian history.
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...MCAT in the summer and apply to medical school. As a premed undergrad, I volunteered to tutor small groups of students in the basic sciences such as organic chemistry and biology. I also participated in a local outreach program for underrepresented children where I taught children about the interesting future of STEM. It was here that I learned how I enjoyed teaching others as well as expanding opportunities for underrepresented students such as myself being...
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...I finally began to excel. Now, to be clear, I didn't just suddenly wake up "smart" one day (although that would've been nice). The reason I was doing so well was because, in the past, if I found a subject boring, or even slightly challenging, I didn't care about it. I tuned my teacher out, and made zero effort. Despite the challenges of school and life in general, I was determine to move forward and...
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...Programming. With a strong background in these subjects, I tailor my teaching approach to fit each student's unique learning style, ensuring they grasp concepts with clarity and confidence. My experience includes working with students at various levels, guiding them through complex topics, exam preparation, and skill development. I focus on fostering critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine appreciation for learning. By creating a supportive and interactive environment, I empower students to reach their full...
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Hello. My name is Laura Pykosh and I am currently a Middle School Science teacher, but have also taught elementary for 15 years. Although I'm able to help in many content areas, my teaching/tutoring strengths include Reading, Writing, Science and STEM. I look forward to working with you!
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...judgement. I teach to give students the opportunity to learn and grow, to be creative and have fun, and to be the truest form of themselves without fear. In the classroom, I am more of a facilitator than a teacher. I want to foster students' creativity and allow them to search for the answers rather than just telling them what they are or telling them what to think or believe. It is much more powerful...
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...science, engineering, and essay skills. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Spanish, Math, and Science. In my experience helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, I have seen them make remarkable advancements while prepping for the Critical Reading, Writing and Math portions of the exams. I am an advocate in education for all, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I enjoy reading,...
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I hold a Bachelors degree in Maths from Panjab University ad also Masters degree in Statistics. My academic journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of the subject matter and a strong foundation in pedagogical methods. I am committed to translating my knowledge into effective teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles. I am also passionate about teaching Maths and Chemistry to High and Middle school students.
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...tutors in the past. I struggled with math for a very long time and I worked with many tutors to try and improve. It wasn't until one of my tutors pointed out that my hand writing was too small and my work was sloppily written. By just working on my hand writing and organization I improved significantly in math. I realized that my problem wasn't necessarily understanding the material. There was something else in the...
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...and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as...
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A current graduate student at Harvard Graduate School of Education. An experienced (14 years) middle school Writing teacher in the NYC Public Schools. I'm looking forward to working together!
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...I am a School and Family Mental Health Counselor in a school based setting. I also have experience in business, special education, law enforcement, and emergency medicine. I also have extensive coaching experience. I have coached football, hockey, and lacrosse. I have coached lacrosse at the youth, high school, collegiate, and international levels. I am passionate about helping students learn and achieve their academic and life goals. I am here to help! Sincerely, Dan Paur
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Hello students and life long learners! I am ready to guide you through several fascinating lessons. We will learn through engagement with technology including videos, interactive games and utilization of critical thinking skills. Lets grow together!
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...also have significant experience in public speaking to both smaller and large groups of up to roughly 50 people. Summarizing key points, presentation, and body language are things I have spent a lot of time getting comfortable with to make public speaking easier for any event. I love being able to share my passions with people of all ages. I have tutored young elementary school children, high schoolers, college-aged young adults, and older adults. Helping...
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...teaching math and enjoy working with teenagers . I have taught middle school mathematics for over 30 years. My experience has been from honors middle school to response to intervention students because of my "out of the box" thinking. I also have taught high school algebra and geometry. I received my National Board certification in Middle School Mathematics twice. My bachelor's degree was from Concordia University with a Masters of Education degree from Olivet University.
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Recent Middle School Tutoring Session Notes
We spent the majority of the time on Spanish. I brought along a book of Spanish verbs for her to copy out her current verbs. (She is a visual learner, and her textbook doesn't show full conjugation of all the required verbs.) We spent time working on exercises to review vocabulary and verb conjugation. We also began the worksheet homework for the next week (verbs with o -> ue). Current vocabulary focuses on food, movies, and outings. We reviewed the Middle East map for History and the moon cycle chart for Science. Both quizzes are scheduled for Thursday.
Today was our first session. We discussed ways to study, specifically doing math online extra homework, typing up notes for history and science, making up her own pretests, and organization in handing in materials. We also went over Math homework which included inequality problems and review of fractions.
Today, I mainly worked with Student 1 who was studying for his Religion test tomorrow. The test will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. To study for this, we read through the chapter and I emphasized major points and relevant pieces of information. After we had read a particular section a few times, I quizzed him on what we had read, asking him questions about the definitions and terms that we had encountered. He has a very good memory; he catches on very quickly and is able to retain detailed information about what has been read. At the end of the session, we completed the study questions for the chapter and I asked him more questions in order to further reinforce what he was learning in that chapter. I also looked over Student 2's math homework which he had already completed. He had to use a distance/time equation to find a variable, fill out a table, and plot a graph. All this he had done correctly and neatly.
Today the student and I went over her major assignments this week. We planned out which nights she would study for specific tests. She had a few assignments to complete for each class, so we went through them together. I asked her to explain to me how she would revisit the information before the quizzes or tests this week. She did well remembering how to study for math and English, but did not remember the best way to study for French. I reminded her of important study techniques for foreign languages - like flashcards and re-writing sentences or conjugations. Her grades are up this semester, and I think she has a lot more discipline and dedication to her studies.
Brief Review of 5 paragraph essays. Review of this week's reading assignment; the student is current on reading. We still need to review. Spanish - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Language Arts - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Flash Cards - reviewed 20 SAT vocabulary flashcards and gave to the student for daily homework; treat on Monday if she knows all by heart by next week. The student's homework: memorize all Amendments to the Constitution, memorize Statue of Liberty poem, know 20 SAT vocabulary cards by next Monday, and write an essay.
Tonight, we talked about and studied language arts. Specifically, we discussed cause and effect in writing, as well as recognizing purpose and genre in a work (entertainment, informative, persuasive, etc.).
