...! My name is Charise (car-rees) and I am exciting to embark on this learning journey with you. I just finished my master's degree in Lifestyle and Health Sciences but I got my bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry. I love all things science and math and aspire to be a holistic medicine physician. Fun facts: I speak conversational Spanish I've traveled to 5 countries so far I have a pet rabbit I did track...
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...my skills sharp. My teaching philosophy is that every student is unique and every student can learn. I like to individualize my lessons so that my students get the most out of my instruction. I keep a very positive attitude about my work. Outside of school, I am a big fan of stand-up comedy. I am obsessed with coffee, I know the difference between every bean and love trying out new coffee shops. I enjoy...
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...nonprofits my job included training and teaching my coworkers technical data and computer skills. Additionally, I've worked as a tour guide throughout the years during summers in school or on the weekends when working for nonprofits. Finally, while in college, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for an intro-to-religions course. I've always been passionate about teaching (in its many forms). As a lifelong learner, I am excited to help you in your educational goals! While...
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I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners!
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...I believe my GPA is just a number and there is a lot more to learning than the grade received at the end of the semester. I am whole-heartedly committed to educating myself and others through empowerment, confidence-building, and patience. Everyone learns in different ways but that shouldn't keep knowledge out of reach. If you have trouble learning in the classroom and are looking for an innovative teacher who incorporates the real world into the...
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I am a caring and energetic person who has developed a mature and responsible approach in all my endeavors and activities. I am a teacher because I've always wanted to contribute to society by making a positive impact on student's lives.
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...where the Peace Corps was started. I hold a Master of International and Intercultural Management and a B.A in Spanish and International studies. I globetrotted through 29 countries while I taught Spanish and French worldwide. I learned a great deal traveling. I have taught Spanish and French for many years. I have taught them both here and abroad. Language opens up many personal and professional opportunities. I believe that learning a language should be enjoyable,...
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...have been volunteering for local Rotary Clubs in the area and helping business owners translate documentation and policies and procedures within their organizations. As a mentor I have enjoyed working with a diverse population of both children and adults of all walks of life both as a volunteer and in a professional way. I have a passion to continue my studies in the business field as I currently will pursue my Masters Degree in Business...
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...in the top percentiles for my grade level in the entire state of North Carolina. I continued my studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (go heels), where I received a full academic scholarship to attend the institution. I major in Psychology and Exercise Sciences where I learned not only how the mind works, but the body as well. In May of 2020 I will graduate with degrees in both majors. I...
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...learning becomes meaningful and lasting. The educator is merely a facilitator for learning. Throughout my life I have been profoundly influenced by teachers who guided me through my own journey in education. They taught me that a good teacher opens the door, though it is you who must walk through it. With their encouragement, patience, and caring I overcame many hurdles to achieve things in education that I had always believed were beyond my grasp....
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...the USA. Then, I applied for a job as a Spanish teacher in the USA. I went to Blue Valley School District to teach Middle School and High School. I thought there for 20 years. At the moment I am teaching Spanish in High School at Lees Summit High School. I have been here for the last 4 years. I love to teach and grow with my students. There is nothing else I would do!...
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...major has elicited my public speaking, writing and presentation skills while my music minor has let my creative side flourish as a singer-songwriter and producer. These skills are just as important in learning and teaching Spanish along with many other subjects that I tutor. Furthermore, over the years I have learned that many students who learn Spanish in a classroom setting struggle because they're solely taught technical linguistic lingo; they rarely ever get the opportunity...
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I am a happy person, and I love helping other people learn difficult concepts. I've graduated from college, but I never want to stop learning!
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...in 2016, and then within 2 years I completed a Bachelors in Neuroscience from the Ohio State University. Currently, I'm pursuing a Masters in Pharmacology, and working at the NIH researching pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. I aim to apply to MD-PhD programs this year, and specialize in Perinatology and Neonatology! I have always grown up in an environment that appreciates and encourages learning, and I love helping others achieve their academic goals! I have a...
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As a tutor, I am dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential by tailoring lessons to their unique needs. My approach focuses on simplifying complex concepts, building confidence, and fostering a love for learning. I aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed academically and beyond.
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...have also demonstrated my ability to perform well in many subjects allowing me to become a global educator. I am passionate about challenges and that is why I have so many years teaching exceptional students from all different spectrums. Those challenges and experiences allowed me to greater understanding of educational theory and how to adapt to each learners needs. I am also passionate about Foreign Languages Specifically Spanish. Helping students understand how learning a language...
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...my clients. I had to create their own individualized plan depending on their social/ educational needs. I have been a tutor for children in ESL programs in different countries through an online platform. I homeschooled my children for more than 10 years and I was able to teach them how to read and write which is one of my biggest accomplishments. I am currently an English/ Art/ Spanish teacher at a University Model Accredited School....
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...of mine include backpacking, rock climbing, music and general adventure and travel. I am devoted to designing quality lesson plans and using top notch resources. I love teaching and have been developing my skills in various environments throughout my educational career. One of the most important characteristics of my teaching style is my focus on clear communication. Communication is key in making clear what is understood, what is not, and what is confusing for any...
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...my Bachelors Degree from WWU. I have tutored students from ages 5-16. I have one-on-one experience as well as group tutoring experience. The subject that I tutor is Spanish and that definitely has to be my favorite one because I plan on majoring in Spanish. I have many different teaching styles which makes me unique. Outside of tutoring, some of my hobbies include playing instruments (I play 3) and learning languages (I speak 5)
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Spanish 1 provides and introduction and overview of the beautiful language of Spanish. Spanish 2 increases the difficulty and complexity of the material, while expecting students to continue to make use of the elementary knowledge they gained in Spanish 1. Students are introduced to more tenses and are expected to differentiate between their proper usages. While many of the verbs introduced in Spanish 1 follow the rules of conjugation that students concurrently learn, Spanish 2 begins to present frequently used words that don't follow these patterns and must be memorized individually. Students continue to increase their Spanish vocabulary as well. All of the words they learned in Spanish 1 are still fair game and can appear on homework, quizzes, and tests.
Along with the expansion of student's skills in these various areas, they are expected to have more involved conversations. No longer are conversations simple exchanges of common phrases that often follow rigid formats. Students are expected to express their own opinions about subjects with confidence, if not ease, in a foreign language. Reading and writing skills are expected to follow suit and to develop more complexity and depth. Students are expected to being speaking and writing as naturally in Spanish as they do in their native language. While they aren't expected to be fluent, they will need greater proficiency than in the previous course.
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Recent Calgary Spanish 2 Tutoring Session Notes
Today was our first session, and the student is beginning a summer online course. We reviewed furniture vocabulary and began discussing travel vocabulary. He learned the subjunctive tense and was able to grasp the main idea quickly. We discussed creating flashcards to review vocabulary. He knows what pages to finish studying before he takes the Unit 1 quiz on Friday.
We went through some of the student's Spanish notebook and I quizzed her on food and place vocab words, and held short dialogues with her to practice. I also explained the difference between "el Papa" and "la papa"-- the Pope vs. potatoes!
Today, we finished up with formal commands and started the present subjunctive. The student was quick to understand the concepts and practiced a lot online. Very productive. We are hoping to finish up before she goes to school.
We talked about object pronouns and a little bit about reflexive pronouns and why they are similar. Today was productive because the student was able to review direct and indirect pronouns and their uses within sentence structure. We practiced with exercises from both his textbook and other materials. He has notecards that include details about using direct and indirect pronouns.
Initial session today with the student went well. It appears that he needs a good foundation regarding how to conjugate verbs and also gain experience in attaching the correct verb conjugation with the correct pronoun (tu....eres /you....are). We came up with a graphic way to remember the endings so that appeared to be a good start. We did a little bit of writing, oral, and discussion regarding some simple sentences that incorporated the verbs, and some of the material that he learned last year in Spanish 1, and discussed the reasoning behind the sentences.
Review of some basic Spanish I vocabulary and regular verb conjugation
Went over the difference between ser and estar and question words (que, como, quien, cual, etc.)
Practiced English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations and tweaking pronunciation
