...Dave - a digital video and photographic artist living here in Calgary, Alberta looking to help everyone learn new things! I have a degree in Philosophy and History but my main passion in art has been largely self taught and emerge from a passion to create! I'm a father, a husband, and I ran my first marathon 2 years ago training with programs I gleaned from the internet and youtube! There's really nothing we can't...
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...the best way possible and hopefully have fun doing it. I enjoy tutoring students in French, History, and study techniques the most. I love teaching French and history because I hope that by learning these subjects my students will want to learn more about the world by seeing it for themselves. I also enjoy teaching studying techniques because I like helping people organize and find better ways to help themselves learn based on the learning...
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...currently working towards my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization at the University of Windsor. Although I have been tutoring my friends and family for a long time, I started tutoring formally in Grade 10; I volunteered to tutor several fellow students at my high school in all Math and Science courses. My utmost passion for STEM and the ability to help other students enjoy the process of mastering their education...
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...unwavering dedication. Whether it's mastering the brushstroke in a painting or capturing the perfect moment through a camera lens, I encourage my students to persevere without giving up. After all, consistency is the heartbeat of artistic expression. Beyond Fine Art, I find immense joy in portrait and family photographythe art of freezing emotions and memories in time. And yes, I dabble in other forms of artistic expression, experimenting with color and pencil to create captivating visual...
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...always expanding my knowledge by exploring other fields, such as fashion technical design, which broadens the insights I bring into my tutoring. I tutor in subjects including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art, focusing on essential skills like perspective, color theory, and composition. I love helping students learn to observe, understand, and render different forms and subjects, all while developing a deeper connection with their work and enhancing their technical abilities. My teaching philosophy is...
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I am passionate about helping students learn things to help them in school and instill habits that will help them in life! I am committed to working with students at their pace to understand the best methods and environment for them to learn in. I approach tutoring from a social psychological framework to not only maximize the learning and retention of information, but also to promote well-being!
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Rather than a teacher, I am a friendly guide who can help my students to achieve success. If I can enable my students to solve their academic problems or to build clear understanding of their study, that would be my key success factor.
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...master's student at the University of Toronto, diving deep into architecture and design. I earned my Bachelor of Architectural Science in 2024 from Toronto Metropolitan University, where I explored sustainable design, visual communication, and material experimentationespecially focusing on mass timber and embodied energy. I enjoy helping students who are just as passionate about design and learning as I am. Whether it's project development, digital modeling, conceptual brainstorming, or even improving writing skills, I'm here to...
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...not only the technical aspects of these subjects but also the problem-solving mindset required to excel. I've worked with students from high school to graduate levels, tailoring my approach to each student's needs. The diversity in learning styles and challenges that I've encountered has only deepened my passion for teaching and reinforced my belief that individualized support is key to student success. My educational journey began with a strong foundation in engineering, where I earned...
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...when students can see the direct relevance of their studies to the world around them. Through case studies, hands-on projects, and industry partnerships, I aim to bridge the gap between academic concepts and real-world applications. By engaging with practical challenges and opportunities, students not only deepen their understanding but also develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their careers. Central to my teaching philosophy is the cultivation of a collaborative and inclusive learning...
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...a Master's Degree in Teaching from Wayne State University, building upon my Honors Bachelor of Arts in History and Communications, where I concentrated on 19th and 20th-century history. Following my education, I ventured into various teaching roles, encompassing grade 8, high school math, and establishing my own specialized classroom for students with special needs. Later, I transitioned into the role of an elementary school principal, dedicating 18 years to nurturing young minds before embarking on...
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...a lifelong artist and yoga teacher with a degree in fine art from the University of Windsor and a master's degree in art history from Carleton University, she began her career as a Curator specializing in the commercial art world buying and selling ancient art in London, UK, traveling throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Her international explorations and diversity of styles she was exposed to traveling to over 18 different countries fueled her...
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...a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my...
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I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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...a student at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). I have spent a large portion of my life outside of the United States and am fluent in Spanish and currently studying Arabic as well. I was homeschooled for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing...
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...skills, and pre-college Reading/Writing courses. I enjoy teaching ESL and English the most because of the opportunities to help students increase their vocabulary and express themselves creatively through writing. My first goal when teaching is to raise a student's confidence in their communicative abilities and expand upon their background knowledge, so that they are able to increasingly take on more difficult assignments. I strongly believe that confidence is the key to succeeding in any subject....
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...is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my hobbies are painting and drawing and playing...
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Teaching, sharing a passion for cultural diversity and lifelong learning have been guiding values throughout my life. As an exchange student teaching French at the University of Georgia in Athens I was hooked onto sharing my passion for learning. At the University of Missouri in Columbia I created and developed a children's photo workshop aimed at boosting minority children's skills and self-confidence....
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Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.
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...learning should be fun, engaging, and consistent. I also believe that patents is key to unlocking language, and the fascinating cultures behind it. Language is a journey of discovery and adventure and I look forward to meeting you on it. ~My lessons and teaching style~ I believe that learning involves different learning processes and should be engaging and fun. The learning process must also be flexible, in order to be the most beneficial. Online resources...
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Recent Photography Tutoring Session Notes
Tonight we worked on another Precis. The topic was the Thomas Nast cartoon. She already had a thesis statement, which she had worked on in class. It was really good, and she liked it, so that's what we worked with. Her teacher had established a basic structure for what she needed to talk about, which made it a little easier to get started. But the student is starting to see/hear what sounds awkward as far as wording and transitions go. So she is not being complacent when it comes to her writing. That is definitely a change from the first time we worked together on a writing assignment way back in the fall. She is also now aware of what might be a run-on, and she is self-correcting/editing as she writes.
Today, we met and continued attacking the test strategies. We decided that the student will not be taking the essay because in doing the math and calculating her potential score, this risk is not worth the potential gain of changing her writing score. The writing score is scaled by the essay and right now her writing score is so high that she would have to match that with a near perfect essay. Thus, there is no real gain to taking the essay.
We did work on Math and Science, going over many practice problems and talking about timing.
For next time, the student will need to:
1) Practice Reading and Science (especially timing)
2) Learn the trigonometry functions
Properties of right triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, corresponding, alternate interior, and same side interior angles, and problem solving using logic. Student seems to be much more confident in geometry than other math areas, but is having some issues with logical thinking on word problems.
We worked on some physics; the second moment of inertia problems were causing some confusion so we spent some time working through the formulas and developing an intuition for what was happening. In the end I think he knows in his mind what inertia, momentum and fore are and how they relate to each other; now we just have to work on applying them to a problem. In differential equations he is coming up against systems of differential equations so matrix algebra is on the table. We worked with matrix multiplication, determinants, inverses and Cramer's rule. Those topics seemed to sink in well.
We went over the student's practice tests, and techniques for writing the essay. We focused on math topics that he had learned in school but forgotten (and might need for the exam), and did some reading comprehension "slow" drills so that he could see how working through the questions more slowly could help him get the right answer.
We focused on the math section. The student's overall score was the same as her initial test. She struggled with identifying how to begin many problems, but once they were explained to her, she found them easy in relation to concepts. She needs to focus on practicing so that she will gain confidence; she has the understanding of basic concepts.
