I have a passion for teaching and learning. With great pleasure, I have served for twenty years in various teaching and leadership roles. During my tenure, I have had the opportunity to serve as an Early Intervention Program (EIP) teacher, Teacher Support Specialist, Literacy Coach, English Language Arts Department Chair, Professional Learning Developer/Presenter, Curriculum Designer, and Consultant. Ultimately, my goal is to identify your instructional needs and objectives and help you reach academic success.
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...school in Columbus. All of my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past four years. I started in education through Teach for America as a Spanish and remedial English teacher at a high school in Greenwood, MS. I tutor English, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. I personally love to teach any...
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Can also tutor:ECAA , SSAT, HSPT and 253 more subjects.
...I plan on attending New Jersey City University in the fall to complete the Learning Disabilities Teaching Consultant certification program. I have been teaching for seven years. I have taught children from age 2 to 8th grade! I am currently teaching in a first grade. Here I am the lead teacher in an inclusion classroom with one aide including ESL, special and regular education students. I enjoy teaching students using different learning styles while incorporating...
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...spent many years teaching elementary age students. My primary skill set is working with special education students with various needs. I have experience with many content areas as a co-teacher. All students can be successful when they possess a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a willingness to make and learn from mistakes! I have lived in the Annapolis area for the past 5 years, but prior to that I lived in Los Angeles,...
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...with everyone from pre.schoolers and kindergartners to Swiss scientists, I believe in Student-Centered Learning, from Brain-Based modalities that respect All Learning Styles. Curriculum is important, but HOW information is shared and nurtured for long term retention is vital for integration of the material--even if it is just studying for an exam or becoming more confident in reading, writing or speaking. Supporting Social-Emotional well-being can enhance not only knowledge and understanding, but Well-Being, Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem,...
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Can also tutor:TOEFL, CLEP, ACT and 89 more subjects.
...tutor for ten years and I hold a Bachelors degree in Business Management. I have experience in tutoring middle school, high school, and college students in different topics of mathematics. I am also TEFL-certified and I have experience with teaching ESL to students living abroad. In my spare time, I enjoy reading classic novels, dancing and listening to a variety of music. I also enjoy learning languages and about the histories of different countries. I...
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...with a great realization of just how much is being asked of students. With high-stakes testing, high standards of expectations, and sometimes large class sizes, it's no wonder some students find themselves missing bits and pieces of information that they need to do their best. As a teacher in the classroom, I'm dedicated to helping my students grow in their abilities, whatever it takes. Sometimes it isn't just about how I teach a concept to...
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I am a passionate educator with a love of learning and teaching! I have three years of teaching experience (grades 1-5) at a technology school. I understand that each individual student learns differently and I have ample experience finding resources and instructional methods to match the needs of each learner. I hold all students to the highest expectations and believe that all children are capable of success.... My philosophy is centered around the core concept of...
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Can also tutor:AIMS, SSAT, ISEE and 35 more subjects.
...6, 7, and 8th grade English in the Bronx, New York. I am an avid reader and writer, with a BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Bard College. As an educator, I strive to provide each student with the concrete strategies that allow readers to make meaning of text, and to clearly express ideas through writing. I make my process as a reader and writer transparent, and I've seen my students try out those...
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...the teacher for a private homeschool family. This unique schedule allows me the flexibility to tutor at various times, depending on the student's needs. Some of my most common tutoring areas include: Phonics and Reading Reading Comprehension Writing Grammar Other subject areas have included vocabulary, spelling, and ESL. Some students need assistance with study skills. This would include skills like organization, note-taking, study methods, and so on. Children with special needs are important to me. They...
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Can also tutor:SAT, PSAT, ISEE and 67 more subjects.
...helped students hone their skills in comprehension, textbook reading, fluency, beginning phonics, essay-writing, long-word decoding, and vocabulary enhancement. I also have one year of experience in individual tutoring for ACT/SAT test prep, reading (K-12), writing (K-12), world and U. S. history (high school and college), and writing skills (K-12). I enjoy working with students of all age levels and am excited to begin working with you. During the school year, I work as a Social...
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...work with your student to succeed! I have been working with kids throughout the city in various capacities for close to four years now, using my education and experience to help them succeed in school and socially. From September 2015 until June 2016, I served in a 5th grade classroom in Hyde Park with City Year Boston, helping my students primarily with their reading but also with math and other subjects. I am capable of...
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...Education with a focus on Specific Learning Disabilities. Since graduation, I have taught students from all demographics, academic levels and tutoring adults. I am certified reading endorsed as well as ESL endorsed. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading...
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Can also tutor:SAT, ACT, PSAT and 36 more subjects.
...students. They may not have gotten a concept one day- but suddenly, you can see the light bulb go off, and there is no better feeling. I currently teach 3rd grade at a school in Cleveland. My favorite unit in reading is an author study on Mo Willems( the author of Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!) We are getting ready for our unit end puppet show. Math is fun when we do our...
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Every student is important. Every student can excel at any subject. Every student deserves someone who will help him/her reach their fullest potential. Complex subjects like math or language arts is a skill that can be strengthened with practice and engaging materials that are fun and apply to a child's individual needs and interests. It is my goal to help students reach their definitions of success while (hopefully!) having fun along the way. ... My teaching...
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Wittenberg University - Bachelors, Middle Childhood Education with a Concentration in Mathematics & Language Arts and an Endorsement Plan for 4-6th Grades
...be able to help students reach their goals and reach their full potential. I have a wide variety of experience working with students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with a lot of that experience being in special education. I have my bachelors degree in elementary education and my masters degree in special education. I also have experiencing tutoring at the college level and especially enjoy tutoring at the college level for test prep and...
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...tutor with a background in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, GMAT and GRE preparation, I offer personalized and engaging instruction tailored to each student's unique needs. My approach focuses on building strong foundations, improving grades, and fostering a love of learning. With a proven track record of success, I use interactive teaching methods and the latest educational technology to make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. Join me to unlock your full potential and achieve your academic...
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...in Education, and a second M. S. degree in Criminal Justice. I also am ESOL and Reading Endorsed. I love to teach students in a variety of ways. My passion for teaching has resulted in me receiving the accolades Teacher of The Year, Teacher of the Month a couple of times, Who's Who among Teachers, and Highly Effective teacher two years in a row. I feel the 21 st century student has a plethora amount...
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Can also tutor:SAT, CAHSEE, GED and 139 more subjects.
...students unlock their full potential and discover the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed...
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...third grade. I have also tutored students in reading and math intervention. I have a passion for reading instruction and meeting students at their level. I pride myself in keeping up with current education to motivate my students. I believe in life long learning and tutoring is just another avenue to help students reach their academic goals. When I'm not teaching in the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family. I love watching my...
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The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exams test students multiple times over the course of each academic year, in grades three through eleven, in order to evaluate how their progress in math and English language arts measures up against the Common Core State Standards. The results of PARCC exams can be used by educators to diagnose areas in which remedial attention may benefit a particular student, to help him or her gain the skills that they will need in college classes or in a professional working environment. Thus, the results of the PARCC can have huge consequences for your child's educational experience. Test anxiety or the computer-based standardized format of many PARCC exams may present obstacles to your student and prevent him or her from demonstrating the knowledge and skills they have gained.
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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.
