...With over 8 years of experience in DC public and Charter school, I come with a breath of experience with children and adult learners. A little about myself, is I am a Northern Virgina native, and with hard work I got into the top high school in the nation. Learning can be done in so many ways and I would love to learn how to help you achieve success in your classes. Bilingual students are...
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...studying history at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have always been a lifelong lover of history, and so I moved to Washington, DC for college to immerse myself in living history every single day. It was an amazing experience, and certainly helped to solidify my interest in teaching social studies. My passion for teaching and working with young people, strong content knowledge, and hard work ethic are what drive me as an educator....
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...high school and currently serve as the CFO and HR Manager there. Over the past year, I have tutored approximately 15 students in calculus, chemistry, biology, the ACT, and the SAT for over 200 hours with a 3rd party company. I have also worked with quite a few students at my local high school on ACT/SAT preparation and college essay/application editing and guidance, as well as served on USC's interviewing committee for scholarship finalists. Furthermore,...
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As an experienced tutor, my passion lies in helping students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, I strive to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. Through personalized instruction, I aim to instill confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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...school students. I have experience teaching in Missouri, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and internationally. I have administered summer school, after school programs and mentored numerous new teachers. I hold a Level IIIA Instructional Leader Teaching License for Prek-12 and an additional Level IIIA Instructional Leader Teaching License for K-8. I also am a certified TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and enjoy supporting students with language acquisition. While I tutor a broad range of...
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Can also tutor:SAT, GED, Phonics and 55 more subjects.
Education
Missouri State University - Bachelor, Geography
University of Nevada, Reno - Master's/Graduate, Education
...am graduating with my Master of Arts in Teaching Urban Education degree from The College of New Jersey. I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from TCNJ as well. I have been a student teacher in six different classrooms ranging from K-5 throughout my time in college and have taught every subject ranging from reading and writing to science and math. What I enjoy most about tutoring...
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Can also tutor:SSAT, SAT, ISEE and 47 more subjects.
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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...am currently an undergraduate student at Rice University, studying Computer Science and Statistics. I graduated as the valedictorian in my class of over 400 students. I have tutored elementary, middle school, and high school students extensively in academic and music subjects. Although I have tutored students in English, science, math, and music, my favorite subject to tutor is math! From preparing essays for college applications to reviewing concepts on standardized tests, I hope to leave...
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...I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas. Whether it's preparing for exams, tackling challenging assignments, or building foundational skills, I am committed to guiding students every step of the way. My goal is not just to help students improve their grades but to inspire a lifelong love for learning. If you're looking for a tutor who is patient, knowledgeable, and invested in...
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...believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable experiences that a person can have. Sometimes there are road blocks in the way of our understanding and our experiencing that joy, but as your teacher I will help you get past them. I have been helping students one-on-one and as a classroom teacher for over five years and I have had great results with my students. My goal as your teacher is to give you...
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...individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy and I love to swim and be outside!
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I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.
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...Fan! Later, I earned National Board Professional Teacher Certification in the area of Adolescent Language Arts. Then, I earned a Master's degree in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix in Arizona. Finally, I received a doctoral degree in Missions and Evangelism from Christian Leadership University in New York. I taught school for more than 35 years in various capacities: classroom teacher; assistant principal; academic and school improvement coach in all areas; curriculum...
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Can also tutor:GED, SSAT, ACT and 66 more subjects.
...thinker. I have, of course, learned from my students as much as they have learned from me. One way I reinforce mutual learning, in my class, is to provide regular feedback to students. I ask students lots of questions. They also complete course evaluations, where they reflect on the course, their goals and relay on whether the course is helping them meet their individual goals so far. Students are very insightful and always provide me...
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Can also tutor:GED, CLEP, ACT and 97 more subjects.
...elementary curriculum I am most passionate about mathematics and reading. My strengths lie in helping struggling learners achieve their short and long term academic goals. To this end I am a highly motivated and resourceful educator whose pedagogical approaches involve relative curriculum knowledge, visual and hands-on teaching methods and high-quality data-driven questioning techniques. Besides being an educational specialist I have been a private tutor with sessions held at my residence for the past three years.
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...through hands-on learning activities and taking real-world problems and trying to solve them in a way that makes sense to the student. It can be tough and challenging, but nothing feels more rewarding then being proud of the hard work that went into figuring out a problem. I have traveled my whole life and my goal is to visit and learn from different cultures and traditions on all 7 continents. I have visited five continents...
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My name is Melanie! I have been tutoring for the past 15 years. I love working with kids and have a great deal of experience working with students of all ages and academic needs. I was also a substitute teacher for 5 years in New Brunswick Public Schools.
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Can also tutor:SSAT, SAT, PSAT and 39 more subjects.
...can all learn. Struggling only means success feels greater and I know what it was like to struggle. I was able to learn when others said I could not. I am here to help you in any way possible. I have had significant training in Common Core State Standards, rigorous math training and Close Reading strategies. I have training directly from top educators including Mike Fisher, for Close reading and Annette Brinkmen in small group...
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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.
