I have a Ph.D in chemistry from Rice University. Science and Math are core to what I do. I practiced as a scientist for 10 years before choosing a career in intellectual property transactions. I am passionate about communicating science and math in simple and understandable fashion. Relating the concepts to real world scenarios is a critical part of teaching these subjects.
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...substance abuse counseling, I have tutored many clients looking to get their GED as part of their recovery. I also tutored private clients in my spare time to help keep my passions for education and the English language alive. I also worked for the Princeton Review in Las Vegas and Michigan tutoring ACT and SAT verbal. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my...
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...world and U.S. history, and the whole spectrum of the REGENTS test. I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all...
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...students to be detectives looking for clues in the problem as that is what math involves; this in fact makes the learning experience a lot fun for me as a teacher and them as students that I wouldn't want to really give up on. I consider myself to be a strong advocator of education for every child as Malala Yousafzai once said "one child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world."...
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...mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose...
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...track. All five students received a 29+ and gained at least a 2 point increase in their scores. With all this experience, I gained a sense of developed human communication and ideas. I'm able to tutor Elementary Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1-3 (AP Calculus AB & BC), SAT Math, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT English, and ACT Science. I truly believe with hard work and passion, any student...
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...a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your success,...
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Hi! My name is Grace, and I am an LSAT tutor. I am passionate about logic, but most of all I enjoy the satisfaction of seeing scores increase! I have been tutoring the LSAT for almost a year, and I have seen many students reach their goals. If you feel stuck I am here to help.
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...make some of the same mistakes I did. My teaching philosophy centers on flexibility and catering each lesson to the students I am teaching. I have experience with both learning and teaching on Zoom and know how difficult it can be to maintain focus, so I am willing to use a variety of academic resources to make sure I am meeting every individual student's needs. I have experience working with kids from ages 3-17 and...
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...Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Reading from Rowan University. I have over 20 years teaching experience. I have taught children from kindergarten up to 8th grade. In addition to my degrees I have an ESL certification, an Elementary certification, and a Reading Specialist Certification. I am fluent in Greek. I can speak, read, and write in Greek. I grew up spending most of my summers in beautiful Greece. Now that I am a...
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...go hand in hand. Venus, Serena, Michael Jordan and many other athletes and figures chose to rise above their challenges and seek solutions. My goal is to get you to that next level. It will take hard work and focus along with determination. But all things are possible to those who believe they can. I consistently uphold the highest ethical and moral standards, living and working by the motto, "To train, to educate, to apply...
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...chemistry, or helping college students navigate the complexities of advanced calculus, I have embraced each opportunity to make a difference in someone's educational journey. One of my core beliefs is that every student has the ability to succeed, given the right support and encouragement. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is student-centered, focusing on building a strong foundation of...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ACT, GED and 151 more subjects.
...Spanish. During high school I tutored my peers at the Information Technology High School and also worked as a private tutor & babysitter. At the State University of New York at Oswego I worked as a tutor for 4 years in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Math and Spanish. After I graduated college I continued tutoring middle school and elementary students at Figure skating in Harlem after school program. A year later I received the...
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...math competitions and spelling bees as I was growing up, and as a tutor, my strongest subjects are standardized test or competition preparation, as well as anything related to math. I also hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in business. I have a passion for helping others. I have thought about teaching in a traditional classroom, but I enjoy working one-on-one with students who are motivated to learn, and watching as...
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Can also tutor:ACT, GED, SSAT and 119 more subjects.
I have taught students in a classroom setting for 5 years and in corporate settings for more than 25 years. I thoroughly enjoy interaction with students at all levels and watching them find their own path to subject mastery through skillful mentoring.
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...children grow into educated citizens of our country. I received my bachelors in Communication Studies from UNC Chapel Hill. My experience in working with children goes all the way back to high school, where I was a tennis camp counselor for the YMCA and a TA in UNC Chapel Hill Science in the Summer program. When I was at UNC Chapel Hill, I was a volunteer TA for Glenwood elementary and a Community in School's...
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After serving as an intelligence officer in the Air Force for seven years, I completed a doctoral program in American Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since then, I have edited a literary journal, managed a research center, and published several peer-reviewed articles on American autobiography, fiction, and poetry. I live with my wife and three daughters in Durham, North Carolina.
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OLSAT Tutoring FAQ
The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, or OLSAT, is a standardized exam used to analyze the yearly development and academic progression of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The OLSAT is also used by certain schools to identify potential candidates for gifted and talented, or GAT, programs, in conjunction with the results of other standardized tests like the NNAT. The OLSAT analyzes both verbal and nonverbal abilities throughout its five core areas. Students face twenty-one subtests on this exam, which can inspire a combination of test anxiety and exhaustion, and result in them failing to demonstrate all of their abilities. Helping your student become familiar with the structure of the OLSAT can help him or her approach the exam confidently, and personal OLSAT tutoring can help your student learn what is expected on each section of the test through supportive personal instruction.
Whether you are concerned with your child struggling to score highly on the OLSAT, or you want him or her to gain a greater understanding of the content in general, a private tutor is able to help them prepare for test day. This instructive approach is distinguished by the degree to which tutors customize each student's tutoring program to address his or her particular academic situation and needs. Varsity Tutors can help you select the perfect tutor to help your student become familiar with the OLSAT sections and problem types. Your student's tutor can then construct an OLSAT tutoring plan to specifically address the test content your student finds least familiar and most difficult.
Working with a tutor means that you and your child have control over the direction and pace of each lesson. Your student can work through the material at whatever pace best allows them to understand the material throughout the course of one-on-one OLSAT tutoring sessions, and their tutor can provide constant feedback and encouragement. OLSAT tutoring is also extremely convenient, and can be scheduled to take place where and when it works best in your busy schedule. If your child has the potential to excel in a gifted program, don't let test anxiety or confusion slow him or her down; build your child's confidence to help him or her demonstrate their complete academic potential on the exam.
Preparing in a classroom environment can feel impersonal and as if it's being taught in a one-size-fits-all format. Fortunately, working under the guidance and expertise of a qualified OLSAT tutor means that your child is able to benefit from a fully customizable lesson plan that has been developed to suit their specific needs. The tutor will actually establish a professional relationship with your child, learning their strengths and weaknesses, learning preferences, and interests. With this information, your tutor is able to design lessons and create supplemental content that is as engaging as it is informative.
You and your child's satisfaction and happiness are important to your tutor, and they are happy to go to great lengths to ensure that your tutoring sessions are both comfortable and convenient. You will be able to choose lessons any time of the week that works for you, including during the weekend, so that you and your child don't have to sacrifice important time from your busy schedules. Whether you choose to have your child learn through in-person tutoring sessions, or face-to-face online tutoring through the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, you will still be given a top-notch education from a skilled professional.
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Recent OLSAT Tutoring Session Notes
Worked with the student on More Distractors in Reading, Advanced Math concepts, and reviewed two passages in English. Performed well.
Today at our first session, I explained what tutoring would be like to the student and his father, and we proceeded to take reading speed measures, introduce Long Smooth Underline and the first-pass/second-pass system, and spent an hour talking specifics on the ACT Reading Test.
In our session today, we reviewed an essay the student had written since our last session and went through the Verbal, Quantitative, and some of the Math Achievement sections of the exam. The student wrote a very good essay content-wise, but had some stylistic inconsistencies. We went through ways she could be more clear in the space she is provided to write the essay and give more examples. The student did very well in the Math Achievement section of the test. We reviewed strategies to handle the Quantitative Reasoning section and she seemed to have a better grasp by the end of the session.
Finished covering the incorrect and blank answers on the student's past SAT and started working on strategies and practice for the writing section by working through her SAT book. We focused mainly on identifying sentence errors, improving sentences and improving paragraphs, reviewing participial phrases, idioms, and subject-verb agreement. She is going to print out the essay from her past SAT and we are going to work on essay writing for our Sunday session.
I conducted a brief interview with the student about her academic experience and then had her take a sample passage from each section of the ACT. We went over her answers and I made notes on the types of questions that were troublesome for her. We made plans to approach each section of the ACT in the future and then I had her write a sample ACT essay to assess her writing abilities.
Today the student and I started by going over the rest of the math section that we had previously been working on. He did well on this section, but is still working too slowly to finish everything on time. He then completed the English section of practice test 5, and did pretty well, with a raw score of 45 for a scaled score of 20. We redid the problems he missed. For homework, the student will complete the first two reading passages of practice test 5.
