I help learners develop the cognitive, language, physical, and social skills required to be successful. I help inspire learners to develop the self-confidence required to succeed in school and in life. I make learning fun! I support, encourage, engage, and cultivate creative minds. As an educator I offer experiences working with students, and adults. I strive to support all learners, and their diverse academic development and needs.
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...own teachers. I am driven by the rewarding feeling of helping others overcome academic obstacles. I graduated from Emory University (ranked 21st in US News best colleges) in 2015 and just recently completed a post-baccalaureate premedicine program. I have a strong science background and I enjoy working with students on ACT test prep as well as various other areas. I was a 3 sport athlete in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track at Emory...
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My personal work objective is to enhance my technical skills in a stable and dynamic workplace by solving problems in an effective/creative matter.
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...100-student session through Varsity Tutors. While it was initially daunting, it quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences of my tutoring career. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra 2 because it forms the foundation for much of mathematics and is essential for success on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I believe the best way to learn is through practice, so I focus on guiding students through practice problems to build their...
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...UCLA in June 2018 with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. I can tutor a variety of subjects, but mathematics subjects and ACT/SAT prep are my specialty. My interests particularly lie in algebra and calculus based subjects. My ideology is that any student can learn anything; it's the job of the instructor to find the method that works best for the student. In my free time, I like to dance, skate, and watch and analyze films.
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Tutoring is a proactive way by which people enrich their learning experience and see their goals carried out by whatever means available. I shall be your means. As a Historical graduate student and Associate of Education, learning is my wheelhouse, and Social Studies are my specialty. I am a trained researcher, and will gladly assist you in your own research.
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...I am a retired (but still licensed) special education teacher. I am certified to teach SpEd, Social Studies, and ELA for K-12. I have tutored adults who are studying to pass the US Citizenship test as well. I do my best to meet students wherever they are without judgment and with curiosity. I genuinely believe that a good teacher/student connection is essential for students to feel comfortable and be successful. In my "day job," I...
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...full time as a Senior Mental Health Tech in a virtual outpatient setting. I am passionate about connecting with students and helping them achieve their goals. I believe in a personalized approach to each student, as every student has their own struggles, limitations, and strengths. Tailoring my approach to each individual gives me great satisfaction and I hope to be able to do so with as many students as possible. In my spare time, you...
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...the only child in my Kindergarten class to have private advanced math lessons. When I was unable to sleep, I read trivia books and fun fact encyclopedias. None of this is to brag about my intelligence, rather to demonstrate that all my life, I have had a passion for knowledgeto learn as much as I can. As a tutor, I want to inspire that passion in other children. I attended a competitive private high school,...
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I'm a retired teacher, who taught for 28 years. Teaching Language Arts is my passion. I have several endorsements in Language Arts. At the end of my career, I was Reading Fascinator working closely with teachers to develop lessons plans that met student's reading skills needed. I enjoy working with students focusing on thier strengths and building on needed skills.
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...Master's Degree in Education from Seton Hill University, I specialize in Basic Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, and Elementary and Middle School subjects. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can explore their goals and develop tailored plans to achieve them. I am passionate about fostering a love for learning and helping students build confidence in their abilities. Currently teaching in Pennsylvania, I strive to make each tutoring session...
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...work in math, Theology, and educational leadership (M.Div., M.A. Ph.D.). My calling as an educator has been to promote life-long learning in areas of life that assist the learner in rising to new heights of understanding, productivity, and healthy relationships. Some seeming deviations from this calling have been becoming a pilot, playing a lot of golf, and running international schools in South America for a missionary organization. I am a relational teacher and leader, warmly...
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...ability to differentiate instruction for students with cognitive, emotional, and developmental disabilities within the general or self-contained educational setting. Granting me the opportunity to teach a diverse group of learners both in-person and virtually, Previously, I founded and facilitated an elementary school debateteam "Golden Words"presenting students with the opportunity to witness the Howard v. Harvard debate as well as meet native Washingtonian and Howard University alumna Taraji P. Henson as she discussed desegregation in relation...
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I believe that everyone can learn just in different ways. It is the extra mile that counts when it comes to teaching. It is important as a teacher to understand that every person learns in a different way and that it is important to adapt and modify instruction to best fit each individual
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...have been there for 47 years. I am currently on staff. I teach reading and writing. I teach more writing than reading. I love teaching. I still have a vast connection with many of my former students. In my spare time, I am a Prostate Cancer Advocate at the Karmanos Cancer Institute for the past 15 years. I enjoy my family, traveling and laughing. Laughing is a requirement for all of my classes. School in my...
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I have more than 20 years of experience as a professional educator and have taught all ages of elementary-age students in all subjects! I am ESL certified and have three years of online teaching experience. It is my goal to make learning engaging, interactive, and meaningful. My heart's desire is to be a positive example to students of all ages.
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...time for me is assisting students who are seeking help with college searches, applications and their application essays. One of the best parts of tutoring and academic mentoring is watching and enjoying a student's self-confidence build. A person who is educated and self-confident is able to make better decisions, engage in the world, helpful to himself (or herself) and others. I strive for my students to experience an improved quality of life! I practiced law...
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...a Masters in Software Engineering. My family is filled with teachers; mom was a high school teacher for 30+ years and sister taught math and now a guidance counselor. As you can see teaching runs through my veins. I try to find the best way to grasp the attention and teach the student at their comfort level. I believe in repetition and positive recognition. I have plenty of resources I use to make sure my...
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...of students who were challenged with mastering the subjects they were expected to learn and challenged with material they were yet to know; it was both difficult and satisfying to see students struggling with a subject develop over time. Most of the jobs I have worked since then have allowed me to watch kids from elementary to high school grow over the course of years, and I have done my best to make sure they...
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I have a Masters in Elementary Education. I've been an elementary teacher since 2007. I have extensive private tutoring experience in all subjects (phonics, Social Studies, Math, Reading/comp, writing, ESL, ISEE lower and middle)
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Middle school, which traditionally consists of grades six through eight in the United States, is an important transitional time in the American education system. It is also a tumultuous period, as students grow increasingly self-aware and test societal boundaries. It is a time marked by academic, emotional, and social change, and many students may struggle with schoolwork as a result. Varsity Tutors recognizes that there are unique needs when it comes to middle school students, and we can help you connect with a middle school tutor suited to the specific needs of your pre-teen.
Navigating middle school can be difficult for students and parents alike. Tutors can serve as mentors for students and as a support system for parents. From the first day of sixth grade to the crowning moment of eighth-grade graduation, a private tutor can guide your child each step of the way. Students must learn to organize their personal belongings as they move from subject to subject and teacher to teacher. Tutors can help your student develop methods to remember his or her assignments, books, and notes for his or her numerous classes in a schedule that can, at times, seem overwhelming. Is time management an issue for your child? Middle school tutoring can address this crucial skill and assist your child in developing key approaches to prioritizing school work in the most efficient ways. Students must also learn to examine texts critically and integrate information from multiple sources into bigger assignments, such as research projects. In short, they need to begin thinking in a way they will be required to in high school.
A private tutor can also be helpful in teaching your child how to study. Many students have no idea how to study, and this becomes a major issue in high school and college. If your child learns how to study effectively while still in middle school, they will be way ahead of their peers once they get to high school and begin taking more difficult courses.
Middle schoolers are also exposed to algebra, geometry, and probability for the first time. Whether your child is flourishing or struggling, one-on-one tutoring can help him or her remain engaged with the coursework at hand. A successful tutoring system rests upon the belief that the student-tutor relationship should reflect your child's specific goals, learning style, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. Middle school students learn best when content is clearly relevant to their own lives and the world in which they live. A tutor who is personally familiar with your child can provide educational support that is personal and tied to his or her interests. While the typical classroom teacher may not have time to equate a topic like percentages to baseball concepts like batting averages, a private instructor certainly can. Once your child becomes more interested in a topic, they are much more likely to want to spend more time studying it, which will in turn help them perform better in that particular subject.
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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.).
