...Sports Marketing for the University of Iowa. I completed my one-year internship and returned to Southern California to pursue a Master of Arts in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco. For another eight years, I continued my career in Athletics until I realized my true passion lies in Education. As such, I went back to school and received a Master of Education, with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from Sam Houston State...
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...in children with learning disabilities, first-generation college students, and those who thrive in an interactive learning environment. Knowledge is the most valuable thing on this planet, yet it is not tangible. The beauty of this is; no one can take it away from you. There are no wrong questions. Never stop learning. Reading, literature, and composition will always be my first love. It is my favorite topic to teach. Biology is something that I found...
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...concept that they didn't fully understand before. I know that when I was a student, reaching that moment was one of the best feeling because you feel like you've overcome a huge obstacle, so I would love to help bring that feeling to everyone I tutor. I tutor in Algebra, Psychology, Test Prep, and a few other subjects as well. I really enjoy tutoring ACT because I enjoy teaching the little tricks that I learned...
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...college in December of 2019, and by that time the following year I was already teaching high school English. Even though English is my degree, I also teach and tutor high school math and science, after spending time pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. I believe strongly in the relation between the disciplines and something that I like to do is to bring in other subjects besides the primary one I find myself working with students...
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Univeristy of Texas at Rio Grande Valley - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
...over 15 years and have taught and tutored English Language Arts and Reading for students in grades 3-8. I have many years experience working with students who have disabilities, are learning the English language or struggle in reading comprehension. I am a certified teacher for English (Reading and Writing) and I am also certified in supporting English Language Learners. I also speak Spanish fluently por si acaso necesitan ayuda con eso! :) I also hold...
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...I volunteered as a high school math and science tutor, as well as an adult education teacher through the local communities and found myself dreaming of becoming a teacher. Once I decided to transition to teaching, I also earned my Master of Arts in Education with a concentration on instructional technology. My specialty is math because I have a knack for providing students with real-world scenarios in which to use the math authentically; this comes...
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...College level Spanish credit, and a 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam. I love taking time to help students understand content, and more importantly, understand how to learn content so that it stays past just test day. I remember what it was like to be a student and how difficult it can be to balance multiple classes in challenging subjects. That is why I am here to help you understand the concepts and apply...
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...a one size fits all endeavor. The teacher must learn from the student their interests, skills and learning preferences. It is then up to the teacher to provide a learning environment unique to that student which will not only show the student how they best acquire new information but also show them how to take that new information and apply it to the one size fits all testing environments found in many schools and colleges....
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College student who enjoys helping others better understand math, science, and statistics, as well as helping students perform to the best of their abilities on standardized tests! Outside of my academic interests, I enjoy playing drums and listening to music, soccer, and film.
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I love helping students to achieve their personal best. Through a variety of instructional strategies and understanding of the individual student's learning style, we can reach this goal together!... What is most significant is that students become independent learners through gaining confidence in their own abilities. I will help students to do this by guiding them through the learning process rather than putting too much focus on the final product. This will not only help the...
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...feel empowered after gaining skills in my course so that they can better their lives, as well as the world. My students do not just learn how to write; they learn how powerful writing can influence those in control. They see the power in words and want to use them rather than have to use them. Discussions take on a life of their own as I carefully poke at their logic to make them use...
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...firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.... I believe...
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Can also tutor:STAAR, ISEE, SSAT and 113 more subjects.
Hello! I am Sarah and I am very passionate about teaching and learning. I believe we are all lifelong learners and we all learn differently. I have been a certified teacher now for 5 years. 2 years ago I decided to further my own education and went back to school to get my masters in Early Childhood Education.
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As an experienced tutor, my passion lies in helping students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, I strive to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. Through personalized instruction, I aim to instill confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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...varied. Back in high school I was the TA for a computer science course and a volunteer tutor in chemistry and biology. More recently, I have done more informal tutoring, such as helping friends at college with biochemistry and MCAT preparation, and helping my younger sister with note taking skills, AP US History, and ACT prep. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from computer science to history and biochemistry to critical reading. My favorite...
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...knowing the reason why we are doing something is infinitely more important than the way we are doing it. There are 12 ways to tackle every problem and the one that first comes to mind isn't always the easiest. The road to the finish isn't always a straight line and we should always be looking for those little twists and turns that will get us there faster. I try to create a very low stress...
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Can also tutor:STAAR, ACT, SAT and 42 more subjects.
...accomplished by differentiation and using the best strategies and modes of learning styles. The use of a variety of accommodations and modifications will enable any learner to feel comfortable and confident about their individual learning style, and will allow them to progress and exceed to the best of their ability. Success is shared and celebrated, when a student succeeds, each and every one of us benefits in many ways and with the students new found...
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Hi! I am graduate from BYU-Idaho with a degree in history education and two years of teaching experience. My primary subjects of focus are history and english, but I also have experience in teaching math. My goal as a teacher is to create engaging lessons to help students learn how to make connections between topics for complete understanding.
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...comprehension improvement programs. 20+ years Experience. Flexible schedule/location plus reasonable rates. I do come up with a plan to address the specific issues of each student with result-driven solutions. I love coming up with different methods to explain or teach material to people. It's seeing the angst and frustration evident in a student who truly believes that they will never get it and the moment when the light bulb comes on and the connection is...
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An experienced tutor can evaluate your ability in each of the subjects tested, from English and math to science and social studies, and can create a learning plan dedicated to reviewing and strengthening the areas that trouble you most. If you struggle with English, a STAAR EOC tutor can help you review literary and informational prose, and can teach you strategies for approaching questions about everything from fiction and poetry to newspaper articles and persuasive writing. Oftentimes, questions on these exams will test your ability to make inferences from the text or understand complex vocabulary. A tutor can help you learn to decode the most complicated of passages and to use context clues to help define unfamiliar words that you may encounter.
With private tutoring, you can focus on the topics with which you struggle most while also receiving test-specific strategies for those topics you already understand. In many ways, STAAR EOC tests assess your comprehension of subject fundamentals and your ability to apply this knowledge, rather than whether you can simply recall the details of each subject. This is especially evident on the STAAR EOC Math tests, which test your understanding of algebra I and II and geometry. With a private tutor, you can review the fundamentals and pick up any stray applications you might have forgotten over the course of your class. The STAAR EOC Math tests challenge students with tricky questions that may be missing key information or have important hidden details. A talented tutor can walk you through difficult problems and teach you strategies to decode complex questions and avoid being tricked. You can often get closer to the right answer by drawing missing figures, estimating quantities, and looking to the answer choices for clues. Your tutor can expose you to the complex exam formats in advance, helping to reduce surprises on test day.
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Recent STAAR EOC Tutoring Session Notes
For today's session we went over a reading assignment that was given to her prior to our session. It covered plot structure and required her to pull other additional elements in order to answer the questions. We also went over another selection that covered indirect and direct characterization. At the conclusion of our session I went over her essay and short answer prompts for Monday. We discussed how to brainstorm, construct a thesis statement, and use supporting details. We also talked about using the essay prompt and background info provided to help make your essay better.
During this session, we worked on homework from her other tutoring. She had a question packet and two essays to finish and turn in the next day. She said she was having trouble understanding the concepts in the questions, but it turned out she was just overwhelmed. We went over the concepts - drawing conclusions, cause and effect, making inferences, etc. - and she was able to define them all with little prompting. We made notes on the pages so she could remember them for later and moved on to the essays. I helped her plan for both the expository and persuasive essays she was assigned. She had some vocabulary trouble with the prompts, but once she figured out what the prompt was asking, she planned both essays fairly well. I left her well prepared to write the essays later.
This was our first session. We discussed strategies that could help the student overcome her comprehension struggles. We also looked at how she approaches terms she doesn't know. We walked away with three goals
1. Test the term
2. Test the answer
3. Score of 2245
We covered the state assessment Writing section, emphasizing theme, tone, and perspective. She struggled most with perspective and comparison questions. She seemed more confident as the tutoring session progressed. I gave her three additional state assessment practice sections to work on for our next session.
The student and I went into an articulate discussion of quadratic functions and equation forms. We talked about what a parent quadratic function is and what it describes and is used for. We briefly reviewed slope-intercept form to assure she has mastery in this area, and she does. We discussed what a domain and range means and how it is represented in quadratic systems. The last 25 minutes of the session we did prep work for the biology assessment exam, the primary focus being cell anatomy. She needs to review cellular organelles and their functions for our next session. She is progressing well and seems to be building confidence.
The student and I worked together on a portion of a practice placement test. I gave her test taking strategies. She is a much better reader than I had anticipated. She is a hard worker who wants to face her challenges head on.
