...succeed academically alongside me. Tutoring helped put me through university, and I intend to continue to help others succeed in academic and artistic endeavors for the rest of my life. As a dedicated tutor, I am committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. With a passion for education and a belief in the potential of every individual, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning...
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...and I wanted to continue this idea into adult hood. Immediately upon graduation, I landed my first teaching job in Plymouth Meeting, PA at a school for children with emotional exceptionalities. I then switched gears into a public middle school in Haddonfield, New Jersey. I continued along the special education track at this school, but found there was an incredible void in my life. Being young and wanting to travel the world, I decide to...
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...passionate teacher having completed my engineering in Information Technology but as I found myself inclined towards teaching so left the IT job so that I can teach full time .I have a teaching experience of 4 years both online and offline. Currently pursuing Bachelors in Education in Mathematics .I believe in firstly making the concept clear and then solving all sorts of questions that can arise from that chapter .I believe in making personal connect...
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...7 years of experience, I specialize in helping students excel in subjects such as math, science, computer science, and English. I hold a master's degree in education and a background in computer science, which allows me to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. My goal is to empower students by building confidence and improving academic performance. Whether you need help mastering challenging concepts or preparing for exams, I am committed to helping you succeed in your...
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...3 and 4. My education includes a BS degree in Elementary Education in 1988 from Iowa State University. In addition, I have a MS in Curriculum design, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University in 2006. My approval to tutor is in the following areas: Elementary School English, Elementary School Math, Elementary School Reading, Elementary School Writing, English, Expository Writing, Math, Reading, and Writing. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I like to see...
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Hello! I am a seasoned educator with over 14 years of teaching experience. I currently am a middle school principal but have taught grades 3-college. I am no stranger to Common Core and can help students master material with tried and true strategies!
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...confidence and skills that last a lifetime. I make reading fun, engaging, and tailored to your child's unique learning stylewhether they're struggling to keep up or just need an extra push to reach their potential. With proven strategies, encouragement, and lots of patience, I help students unlock the power of literacy. I also enjoy supporting K3 learners in math, giving them a refreshing break while still building core skills. I believe in the power of...
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...framed pictures that say courage, perseverance, determination, and destiny to begin my day. I love to read, do crafts, and outdoor activities. MISSION: When I moved to New Mexico 17 years ago, I obtained employment in a school so I could work around my children's schedule. I surely didn't expect to fall in love with my job and have a burning passion to teach. So...at 37 years of age, I returned to college to get...
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...the University of Illinois at Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free time...
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...of ACT/SAT/PSAT tutoring experience, initially in a class setting with Kaplan, then, independently, as a personal tutor. I don't just give students problems and show them how to solve; rather, I teach them the basic concepts the problems are based on and ensure they have the skill sets to complete the problems independently. I have tutored ALL sections on both the SAT and ACT; I am a generalist: capable tutoring Critical Reading, Writing, Math or...
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My mission as a tutor is to help others succeed. I will do everything possible to make sure students have a deep understanding of the concepts they need help in. I always review topics beforehand in order to better explain them to students.
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...in K - 12 Reading and Mathematics curriculum development . I am also ESOL, Reading, and Gifted endorsed.I have spent the last three years working with students in the area of test preparation with a direct focus on study skills, organization and time management. I have amazing success preparing students for tests such as the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, FSA, GRE, and the GED. Over the years I have taught from K-12. I have always...
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...I believe that all students can be successful, but some students just need a little extra support to get there. I work with struggling students in all academic areas, and my patience, skill set, and dedication to my students as well as my ability to individualize all lessons makes me an exceptional teacher. These qualities make me an excellent tutor. I strongly believe that every child has the ability to learn and grow. However, each...
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...for you! As a kid, I experienced a lot of test anxiety, so I know how important a strong background can be to get the grade that you deserve. I've had experience teaching anyone from age 6 to college-level courses. I was a high school math teacher for three years, a high school/college tutor for four years and currently work in a school for students K1 to 7th grade. I combine tough questioning with a...
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My name is Dr. Jamaal Thomas! I am looking forward to being a positive change for you as you work towards becoming the best! I specialize in Psychology, Literacy, and Elementary Math. I am currently a Literacy and Executive Function coach for Wisdom Wins, LLC. I also conduct educational research, focusing on academic motivation, literacy strategies, and executive functioning in student learning.
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...age of 7 that my passion is mathematics. I guess some would consider me to be a math "geek" since I love numbers and I love all levels of mathematics. I even solve problems in my sleep! Scary, huh?! I have taught and tutored secondary and post-secondary students for 40+ years. I want to help all students experience academic success in mathematics by building self-confidence in problem solving. My hobbies and interests include reading murder...
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...style that demands their participation and challenges their abilities. Certainly, all students need grounding in their disciplines, and direct instruction has its place but I am not as interested in whether students know these concepts; as I am in if they can put them to critical use. My teaching philosophy has both traditional and radical roots, and rests, not only on my being an expert in my field, but on my being a partner in...
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...instructor and tutor for several years. I love helping students achieve their goals and become independent learners. According to my teaching evaluations, 90 percent of students think my methods are effective or highly effective. I also won a teaching award in graduate school. I teach college history (American, European, and World history) and was a journalist for 7 years so I am also an expert when it comes to writing papers and essays. I scored...
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...for every student in my tutelage. I work with parents and other caregivers to create the most well-rounded, successful learning plan for students, and work as a team with students and parents to develop learning goals. I help students to develop ownership over their own learning, and to feel successful about the skills they are developing as they continue to progress. I have worked with students as an SAT preparatory tutor, as an ESL tutor,...
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...and Instruction, and also plan on working towards an Educational Specialist degree. I have been teaching and tutoring Math, English, Reading, and Writing for over 16 years. I do what I can to personalize my teaching approach, when tutoring individuals or small groups, to your individual learning style(s). I take great pride and joy in helping others to better themselves. Besides teaching and tutoring, I love spending as much time as humanly possibly with my...
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Recent PARCC Tutoring Session Notes
Today we reviewed an essay the student had written since our last session and went through the Verbal, Quantitative, and Math sections of the exam. The student wrote an interesting essay. We went through ways that she could have easily connected her main points to supporting evidence. She had a great use of vocabulary throughout her essay as well. From this, it is no surprise that she did very well in the verbal section of the test. The student is adept at puzzling out the definitions of words she is unfamiliar with. She struggled slightly with some of the Quantitative questions, but after review she seemed to have a better grasp of the approach to solving these types of problems.
The students worked on a practice drill consisting of 15 problems, ratios (4 problems), and averages (4 problems). They also worked on synonyms and how to guess the meaning of a word from context, positive/negative, and/or stem word. They developed their own definitions and then applied the techniques to Practice Drill 3 (20 synonyms), Practice Drill 5 (10 synonyms), and practice Drill 7 (20 synonyms). They began Practice Drill 9 (30 synonyms), and will complete as homework.
Sample Essay prompts incorporated into writing session. Worked on use of clear, concise language and proper sentence structure. Development of introductory paragraph and supporting arguments was the focus of the lesson. Tested the student on a Sentence Completion section; time management and number correct show improvement.
The student is showing continual improvements, bumping her English to a 28 and her math to a 31 (yay!). We worked through the questions she had missed and talked through them more broadly so she could apply them to other problems in future tests. She is really getting the hang of things, and just needs to put a bit more effort into remembering equations and re-working the longer reading-like English questions.
Focused on sentence completion and intro to passage-based questions (SAT Critical Reading section). Student 1 set his final score goal at 1800 and Student 2 set hers at 1600. When working on sentence completions, Student 1 said his confidence with this type of question was a 4 and Student 2 said hers was a 3 (on a 1-10) scale. By the end of the session, Student 1 said he was at a 7 and Student 2 was at a 6. They have been emailed with practice problems for sentence completion and passages, and asked to complete a timed SAT practice test before our next meeting.
Today, the student and I went over some of the challenges we ran across after he completed his second Science and second Writing sections. Science seems to be a strong point for the student, who scored high on his first attempt. He could, however, improve slightly on his essay. His argument and structure are still clear and well-established, but he still needs to save time to go back and check for grammatical errors once he has finished writing. As the essay factors into his English section score, it is crucial that the student scores well on his writing. We also worked on vocabulary flashcards to help expand the variety of words he uses in his essays. Overall, he is making impressive and quick improvements in both the Science and Writing sections.
