...find joy in helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is the key to success for both student and tutor. I have ample experience working with students that have learning...
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...teaching in a variety of ways: I lived in Germany for 18 months serving a proselytizing mission for my church. There, I planned and taught the doctrine my church teaches to those seeking to learn more. I also experienced the diverse cultures, religions, languages, and backgrounds of the people living there, which deepened my passion for culture and language. I am bilingual in English and German, and I can also speak a limited amount of...
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...For my thesis I did a short documentary on urban agriculture and the sustainability of it across the United States. After graduating with an MFA, I found a position at the School of Communication tech department where I started as the Media Production Specialist. I managed two broadcast journalism studios, an audio booth, as well as numerous computer labs with Mac and PCs. After working in this position for almost a year, I was promoted...
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...I may have missed. See my work at fioreart.com. Sample video critiques can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46KfnfWE8sI&list=PLUhjRXzqcj2jVbyRiiKvvMTUCL__AJLhL I also have a background in working with exceptional learners. I have spent 20+ years working with learners having specific difficulties and those that are considered "gifted". Whether you need extra help in accomplishing your school goals or would like a challenge and inspiration that suits your interests, I may be able to help.
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...usage of Adobe Lightroom Classic. I also produced/hosted an extensive video course on the in-depth operation of Lightroom as well. Currently, I mentor photographers and writers of all backgrounds and skill levels and am excited to share my knowledge here as part of the Varsity Tutors team. In addition to my high level of expertise I also strive to bring an approachable and unpretentious attitude to any subject I happen to be teaching.
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...in order to compliment my existing teaching experience. I have worked with math, science, humanities, and English. My preparation to go to graduate school enabled me to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make...
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...foundation of understanding before moving on to more advanced topics. I use a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, practical examples, and interactive activities, to cater to different learning styles. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My goal is not only to help students excel academically but also to equip them with the tools they need to become independent learners. I encourage my students to approach problems with...
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...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 and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in History, Geography, and Math. I look forward to working with.
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...with all age groups in a variety of educational settings since I was a teen. I just love interacting with kids and teens and helping them learn. I have had the pleasure of seeing so many students either get excited over learning something new and having their world open up that much more or having a student finally have the a-ha moment when a difficult topic suddenly makes sense. I look forward to working with...
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...Along with this, I am a member of the Honors College, and I am on the Speech & Debate team. When at school, I spend my time working on short films, going to club meetings, drawing, and working on homework. I have both academic and hands-on experience with a wide variety of topics, including biology, graphic design, illustration, photo and video editing, and public speaking. I also work with programs like Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator,...
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I am a graduate of Penn State University Main Campus with a degree in art and art education K-12. I currently teach grades 6-8 in Pittsburgh. I can tutor all core subjects for grades K-8. I especially enjoy tutoring/teaching reading. Outside of teaching I am an avid outdoors person. I love to teach and am looking forward to helping you!... By showing them strategies to work independently. Creating excitement so they become motivated.... Helping them to...
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...the educational materials and strategies I provide are not only aligned with current academic standards but are also tailored to each student's learning style and aspirations. I am dedicated to continuous improvement, both for my students and for myself as an educator. By staying updated with the latest trends in education, technology, and career development, I am able to offer materials and guidance that are relevant, innovative, and impactful. I take pride in my ability...
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...Spanish, English, Government, History, and Economics. I am fully bilingual and have both spoken at home and taken formal Spanish classes. Throughout high school, I spent time tutoring students in Spanish, English, Biology, Economics, and History. I also have experience tutoring elementary-age children, as I have spent the last 6 summers working at a summer camp that prepares young students for the next grade level. I thoroughly believe in the power of education and I...
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I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and received my Master of Arts in TESOL. I have 10 years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have taught in different settings (fully online, face-to-face, and through conference video) and ages 1 to 70. It is my goal to make learning interactive and educational. I tutor all levels of English, writing, and ESL.
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Hello, I'm a student at Queens College studying Physics. I took 11 AP's in high school and got 4's and 5's on all them. Fortunately, I am not a genius and thus am able to explain complex ideas in simple ways without needing to use convoluted words. I have several years of experience in tutoring and I look forward to helping you excel in your studies.
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...a masters degree with 4.0 GPA, and honestly if you know the right way to study - ONE TIME IS ENOUGH. I've held the position of a Teaching Assistant and Tutoring Skills Specialist which made me efficient in assisting every type of student achieve their goals. If you think you are a novice at a subject or a skill right now, I'll ask you to think again after our session. Let's get them A's!
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...great tutor because I am sensitive to students' needs and assess where they are academically in order to create an academic plan that is tailored for their success. I have 10+ years of experience as a tutor in the following areas: English, Spanish, Chinese, testing, essay related exams, resume writing, scholarship applications and related subjects. I have tutored students with special needs and various learning abilities, students with language and cultural differences, students with little...
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...very important to me and I can't stress that enough. It is because of my education that I have gotten this far and continue to go the the distance. I teach all forms of writing and literature, film, art, visual and performing arts. I want to help you attain your goals and find your path in life. I currently work as a film and media studies teacher at a high school. I teach both IB...
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Modern technology, like the ubiquitous smartphone, has made photography an important aspect of the modern world, but just because someone owns a camera does not mean that he or she knows how to use its functions in ways that will produce the most artistically pleasing results. Introduction to Photography courses aim to help students learn exactly what cameras can do, as well as teach them to give thought to the choices they make when deciding to photograph an object according to artistic principles, like the rule of thirds. These classes can thus present a variety of challenges to students wishing to master the basics of this craft, challenges that help them to gain the mixture of practical and theoretical knowledge that can allow them to achieve their best possible work.
Whether you are pursuing photography as a personal hobby, a career, or because such a class is required in your curriculum, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a photography tutor that can help streamline your learning. They understand that each student struggles with different aspects of photography. Some may simply want to learn about each function of a DSLR camera and be able to use it appropriately. Others may need to write research reports about the influence of photography on painting at its inception. Still others may be developing their own photography business and want a refresher in the subject to stay sharp. No matter what your reasons for wanting to learn photography, a tutor can hone in on them and design your photography tutoring sessions specifically to help you meet your particular goals. In addition, they can teach in a way that appeals to your personal learning style.
The Varsity Tutors educational directors are available to help you fill out your student profile. This profile allows tutors to see details of your needs and goals, such as professional aspirations, upcoming projects, your course syllabus, and areas that you feel you need to improve. Your hand-picked tutor is able to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and customize an individualized tutoring plan just for you.
If you want to work in the medium of traditional film or to make use of the most up-to-date technology and digital editing software, tutors can help you know when and how to use the various photography methods and mediums. They can walk you through the aspects of photography that you struggle with in a way that challenges you without seeming overwhelming. Since each tutoring session is one-on-one, you can have your instructor's full attention and get immediate feedback on all the questions that may crop up while learning a new skill and working with cameras of various styles. Do you need to decide which lens to use for your class project? Your tutor can provide advice. Not sure what effects an adjustment to the white balance of your photographs can cause? Your tutor can demonstrate this with examples. Need to research a particular photographer's work? Your tutor can point you in the right direction and provide feedback on your progress throughout the process.
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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.
