...help with essays, I'm excited to help you with your studies. I'm here to make things easier and connect the dots between different subjects. I've spent a lot of time working with students, whether it was through my own tutoring business, teaching skiing, or leading student groups. This experience has helped me develop a teaching style that adapts to each student's needs. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel confident and...
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...literature, and the history of literary theory from antiquity to the present. I tutor several subjects, including SAT prep, grammar and mechanics, study skills, and public speaking. But as someone who's often found the writing process agonizing, essay writing is the subject closest to my heart. I'm deeply sympathetic to any student who dreads sitting down to write an essay. English tutoring tends to attract people who have always enjoyed writing; they may find themselves...
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...special and regular education, served as an IB essay advisor, and have instructed students in a variety of subjects; including History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order...
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I am a student at the University of Florida, studying Geography and sociology. I have classroom experience as a mentor with the UF organization MentorUF, and teaching experience with the UF organization Theatre Strike Force. I love helping others, and enjoy working with students to find solutions together! Outside of tutoring, I love riding bikes, writing/ performing comedy, listening to/ creating music, and lifting (admittedly light) weights.
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...each student. My teaching philosophy is that each student learns differently and should be taught in a way that best suits them. I'm a huge science and nutrition nerd, but I also love traveling and making art in the form of painting and drawing. My family is originally from the Caribbean and my favorite place to be is anywhere near water or on a beach. I am excited to meet and work with you!
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...related projects concerning the improvement of ecosystem management and reducing the harmful effects of pollutants in the environment. As an aspiring engineer, my favorite subjects to teach students are math and science. I've been working with kids as a swim instructor and music teacher for the past six years now. As I've begun developing experience tutoring students, my favorite part about helping students learn math and science concepts is teaching them how these different concepts...
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I proudly serve for the United States Air Force as a Trainer/Designer for Cyber Command. While I enjoy the Air Force, my first "love" in teaching. I have 25+ years of experience in education including teaching and tutoring both virtually and traditionally. I am an expert in ACT, SAT, GRE, German, and College Advising.... My philosophy of education involves preparing students through the use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile modalities. In addition, teachers need to take extra...
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...I have experience coaching students writing and editing college essays, resume/cover letters, and academic papers of all kinds. I was a content writer for a small Chicago start-up and later worked as a game designer for the University's game lab. I enjoy writing, dancing, reading, roller blading, and playing video games in my free time. I really enjoy helping students meet and exceed their academic goals and gain confidence in their own abilities along the...
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I'm a word expert! I earned my BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami and am currently pursuing my MFA in Creative Writing at Columbia University. Whether you need help with test prep, essay editing, or literary analysis, I'll help you see that you're capable of commanding the written word.
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...graduate of Harvard College, Alicia found life in literature, tetherball, and the unconditional love of a single mother. She was also nourished by the commitment of several teachers and mentors. Inspired by these social justice educators, Alicia is invested in institutional equity, centering historically marginalized narratives in the classroom, and cultivating young readers in Denver during her residency year as a concurrent masters student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She joins her older...
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...enjoy most are reading writing and math. I know most students dislike these subjects and id love to be able to help students stay engaged in these subjects by somehow relating them to things the students do enjoy. im currently working towards a degree in secondary education. ive completed 2 years of college so far and i would love to inspire kids by being a student myself and showing them there is something to love...
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...of the GPPA Medical Scholars program! In my free time, I love to play violin, read, play badminton, and go on bike rides! In the past, I have tutored students in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I was also part of my school's Lit Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and...
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...and Architecture. I also have a certification in teaching English as a foreign language. My favorite subjects to tutor are Russian, Japanese, and English, but I also am available to tutor in math (elementary to calculus), science, and SAT/ACT/AP prep. I have over five years of experience in both in-person and online tutoring, and I am passionate about helping students reach their academic and personal goals. I lead students to success by sparking their interest...
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...concentration on Race Relations in the United States. I also minored in Theater and Performance Studies. In college, I served as President of my A Cappella group and I am very passionate about the theater arts. Since graduation, I have worked closely with students. This summer, I taught an intensive SAT Math class. As someone who has taken a lot of standardized tests, I understand how important they are and the means necessary to succeed....
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...in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important...
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...math and physics for the past 4 years. While contemplating career options, I realized that the highlight of my day was always my tutoring shift. Life has been far more enriching with both an education and the opportunity to assist others with their education. Additionally, the world we are entering is more demanding of critical thinking skills than ever, so it would be remiss of us not to emphasize intellectual growth. The subject I am...
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Taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) can open up numerous opportunities for a student's future. Students who earn exceptional scores are able to begin the process of being named National Merit Scholars. This prestigious honor can bolster college applications and is often accompanied by offers of significant merit-based financial aid. National Merit Scholarship qualification aside, any student who takes the PSAT gains the experience of sitting for an exam modeled after the SAT. This experience can give a student an edge when it comes to studying for the SAT itself, as the PSAT score report can help identify one's weakest academic areas and pinpoint any testing anxieties or difficulties which will need to be addressed before taking the actual SAT.
Students who find themselves struggling with content tested in the PSAT Critical Reading section will need to review this material in a structured and focused way. This can present quite a challenge, as most high school English classes typically don't spend a significant portion of time on preparing students for the PSAT because it is seen as an optional exam. Knowing exactly what material to focus on while studying can be overwhelming. Students may have mastered sentence completion problems, but may find passage-based questions difficult. What is the best way to focus one's studies on improving these specific areas? Varsity Tutors can help students connect with personal PSAT Critical Reading tutoring to prepare for test day.
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Today we worked on more PSAT-type Critical Reading practice. We reviewed the passage from last week and worked on two more (rather lengthy) passages that I had assigned as homework. The student did quite well with the passages, and we had a few incorrect answers to work through. His conceptual understanding seems to be pretty good, especially for a rising 9th grader! He knows some of the Critical Reading passage tips and tricks. We talked about how to deal with passages whose questions end with "except"; those questions can have some rather irritating logical consequences that require some sort of "backwards" thinking, so we'll continue working on those. I left him with some SAT grammar practice, and soon we'll begin discussing (and writing about) "1984" to encourage both grammar and critical thinking practice. Great session!
The student and I worked through a PSAT Reading section together. He seems to be improving, especially in vocabulary. He seems to be finding it easier to understand the questions.
The student and I started by working with the critical reading section of the assessment and then moved on to Writing. We worked on techniques to move through questions efficiently and tackle unfamiliar vocabulary words. On the writing section, we worked on finding red flags in grammar questions.
Reviewed vocabulary words covered by previous tutor; created flashcards for additional vocabulary words; took 25-minute critical reading practice test. The student seems to have a pretty strong grasp of the vocabulary we covered.
We covered the assessment reading test. Reviewed overall strategies for the other assessment test, seven tips for organizing and categorizing questions, critical reading strategies, and he got some practice. I assigned homework of an hour a day and required that he start taking practice simulated tests.
In my first session with the student today, we first discussed the breakdown of the PSAT vs. SAT, what PSAT scores mean, why he wants to do well/why it isn't as important for colleges in comparison to the SAT, and what kind of questions/format he can expect to see. The student was quiet, but started talking more once we started doing practice questions together. He should fit some type of vocabulary studying (on a phone app, website game, flashcards etc.) with his other studying. We will also need to spend at least a session reviewing Grammar and the types of questions in the Writing section.
