A 1L student at Columbia Law School, I graduated with Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Honors Chemistry from Vanderbilt University in May 2021. I have over four years of experience in tutoring students in a variety of subjects and use a variety of techniques to adapt lessons to specific student needs.
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...seemingly daunting areas, and I hope to make them more easily accessible for others. As a founding member of the Ready for College Leadership club (RCL), I mentored high school freshmen and sophomores to help them succeed in high school and prepare for college admissions, while also providing academic aid. The best part of working with students is watching them grow not just as a learner, but also as a thinker. I always encourage students...
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...in English Literature and Spanish, and went on to teach English abroad in South America: first in Colombia, then in Brazil through a Fulbright grant. Literature, foreign languages, and social studies are my specialties, but I'm comfortable in all subject areas. I'm an encouraging and warm presence in the classroom, and get to know the needs of the students I work with so that we can strive to meet their goals together. Outside the classroom...
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...BA in Hispanic Languages and Literature and a Related Area Certificate in Portuguese at the University of Pittsburgh, I believe that I am more than capable of showing others how to succeed with them. I love working with others, and I can't wait to show people what learning a foreign language has to offer and the doors it can open. As I recently graduated in the spring of 2016, I am relatively new to tutoring...
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...to help their children with homework which rarely resembles what we learned as children. I know what parents expect from the tutors they entrust their children with and the anticipated outcomes they seek. As a teacher, specifically a Special Education Teacher, I have had the extensive experience across content areas and grade levels in modifying and adapting curriculum (including Common Core) for EVERY type of learner regardless of academic level and learning style. My 12...
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...You learn with excitement and achieving great results. I'm always committed to my students and follow up committed closely and I care a lot of them. My experience with teaching enabled me to utilise many teaching techniques and strategies that allows students to learn easily and effectively. My academic studies enables me to have great self confidence while teaching since I have many years of instructing experience to many levels. To add more, I have...
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...residential high school. For over five years I have been helping adults to lear English as a second language. As an adult I too learned to speak a foreign language and I understand the commitment and motivation it takes to succeed. I enjoy helping others meet their personal goals and it gives me great children to watch children become competent in their schooling. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading and homeschooling my elementary...
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Teaching is my passion. I have more than 25 years of ESL teaching and helping people improve their English skills in any possible way. I am very patient and outgoing. I love meeting new people and exchanging ideas . I love art , music , dancing and all things that are positive in life. My classes are fun and entertaining!... Teaching is an exchange, and it has to come from the heart. It should be fun...
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...began homeschooling. In particular, I helped my last child, who is profoundly gifted, until she entered college at 13 years of age. I also have experience working in an inclusionary classroom with special needs children. Additionally, I worked to help college students succeed with goal setting and keeping on track to graduate from college. My most recent educational endeavor is working with an ESL school in Brazil teaching and tutoring all ages. I believe that...
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...risks, and challenge the 'status quo' as opposed to simply memorizing the facts & formulas. In working with me, my students learn how to judge their WORK instead of judging themselves. I believe education is more than the information we accumulate in our heads; it is the habits we develop as we revise our outputs and the skills we build to keep learning. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life,...
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...professional life I interact with a variety of people in large and small groups and use a variety of methods to communicate, ranging from public speaking to formal writing to mixed media like video conference and PowerPoint. I have been developing my Spanish fluency since High School and enjoy interacting with native speakers and those looking to explore the language. Independent travel has taken me all over the Spanish speaking world from Barcelona to San...
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An impassioned global citizen; engaged and relentless advocate; visionary and creative leader; newly announced candidate for Deputy, Portuguese Parliament; seasoned and former US Presidential Campaign and Senate Staffer, with a combined 25 years of International, Diplomatic, Congressional, Intergovernmental (State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial SLTT), and Public Affairs experience. More recently, working in the nation's capital metropolitan area as a dedicated professional in academia.
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I had the great opportunity to live in 3 different countries. This made me want to help people to learn different languages because I know how hard it is to be able to speak a different language.
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...a lifelong passion for language learning and travel. Upon returning to the U.S., I began volunteering as an ESOL teacher for Latin American immigrants and continued my work with migrant farmworkers in Wooster, Ohio, as a college student. During this time, I majored in Spanish and studied abroad in both Spain and the Dominican Republic. After graduating, I moved to Boston and worked with refugee students in a summer program, helping them explore the city...
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I currently work as an Embedded Software Engineer for medical devices after recently graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering with a minor in mathematics. I have now been tutoring for the last 5 years in math, performance, and Portuguese after returning from 2 years teaching in Brazil. In my free time I enjoy writing music, building computers, designing AI for ethical purposes, and writing Dungeons and Dragons campaigns.
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...software, I offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed...
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...with their homework, and tutored grade school students in math and reading. Following graduation, I continued to work with younger students in an after-school program setting, and for several years I have been teaching private language lessons to adults and children. While I tutor several subjects, I really enjoy helping clients learn a new language. In this globalized world, I believe that learning another language is invaluable; being able to communicate in a non-native tongue...
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...also taken a full year of Physics. I was a Biology major with a Psychology minor, therefore I offer tutoring for all Biology or Science courses up to the graduate school level and Psychology up to the undergraduate level. With all my psychology background and writing labs/ doctor write-ups, I am well-informed in Microsoft programming, Google Docs, MLA, and APA formatting. I also know how to edit programs and presentations. I recently presented at my...
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...to facilitate learning. Committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Education: MScEE in Optical Communications - Instituto Militar de Engenharia, 2006 Teaching Philosophy: I believe in tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student, fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. My goal is not only to help students grasp the material but also to instill a lifelong love of learning. Skills: Math, Science, Computers Open Communication...
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Hi, my name is Don. I graduated suma cum laude in 2020 with a B.A. in math and Russian, and I've been tutoring independently and with VT for several years now. My favorite topics are in early to intermediate college math, and I'm also experienced in SAT prep.
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