I believe all children are unique and deserve an educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I strive to help all children meet their educational goals and reach their full potential.
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...and tutoring experience, specializing in Biology and English, as well as test preparation for the SAT and GRE. My approach to tutoring focuses on creating engaging, meaningful connections to the content, utilizing fun strategies such as mnemonics and relatable examples to make learning enjoyable. Having taught both in the U.S. and abroad, I've learned to adapt my methods to meet students where they are, fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and growth. I believe...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, GED, SAT and 52 more subjects.
Education
Cornell University - Bachelor's, Biology
Cornell University - Master's/Graduate, Teaching (Biology)
University of Virginia, Charlottesville - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Curriculum and Instruction
...child(ren)] in a manner that allows my students to develop and strengthen the abilities and knowledge I know they already possess. Indeed, I want to challenge and support them along their individual educational pathway. I can reasonably assure them that I can increase their content knowledge, their general/specific/transferable learning strategies, and their self-confidence in their abilities if they are willing to put forth time and effort. As long as they are willing to genuinely engage...
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...him for his examinations. When in college, teaching became my profession. I started to teach kids from K-10. It soon gave me purpose to continue my journey of gaining knowledge. I taught middle school subjects like mathematics and science including physics, chemistry and biology while I myself was studying economics, mathematics and statistics. I have also been a teacher in preschool for more than a year which has led me to understand the importance of...
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...worked as the manager for my college's writing center, which involved tutoring many college students from various backgrounds. Some of those students came on a walk-in basis - others I met with regularly. I have also taught ESL online for almost three years. All of these have been rich and rewarding experiences. In addition to English my educational background has also taken me into theater; I grew up performing in musical productions and, after high...
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...students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As a Chinese tutor, I enjoy helping students not only achieve desirable scores in standardized testing, but also use the language to communicate. I believe the key to learning a new language is to practice, practice, and practice. I love seeing my students gain confidence in speaking this beautiful language.
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...Science in college because I enjoy programming and creating creative content online. I have also taught English as a second language for 4 years. I taught TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses, as well as general English and conversation. I have a post graduate degree in eLearning and content development. I use these skills to build online courses and instructional design. In my free time, I enjoy riding my bike for long distance, I love outdoors...
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...I began working in a public high school, teaching various subjects in English to Spanish students whose ages ranged from 12-18. After two years, I started teaching adults at a private academy in a nearby city in southern Spain, preparing them for official English exams from Cambridge and Trinity and tutoring private clients. In 2014 I got my Master's in Applied Linguistics from NYU. Currently, in the middle of this pandemic, I am teaching English...
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...medical sciences to younger medical students and helping them succeed in their semesters. In addition to my love for teaching medical sciences, I love to teach Spanish. As a Native Spanish speaker that has lived in Cuba, Panama, and currently in the U.S, I can provide my students not only with the basic grammatical, spoken, and written foundations of the language, but also with an incredible cultural background that will help them engage and learn...
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...lived abroad in several parts of Southeast Asia, I have since returned back to New York , whist living abroad I taught English at a Cambridge certified International School. I helped students achieve praise worthy marks in IGCSE, A-Level, and IELTS examinations. I can also assist you in other exams such as TOEFL and TOEIC. I especially like tutoring students in improving their English writing skills, following a Writing Process method, and in Conversational English,...
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...in Houston. I am currently attending BYU for college, with an emphasis in international business. I enjoy tutoring Spanish, as I lived in Argentina for two years. I also am willing to tutor in just about any other subject, particularly ACT and IB test prep. I enjoy playing basketball and talking about sports, as well as music. My goal is to teach to where the student understands enough to teach somebody else the material.
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Can also tutor:PSAT, SAT, ACT and 29 more subjects.
...fell in love with it! I quickly realized the best way to serve my students better was through learning more myself. I got my TEFL certificate in 2012 and my MATESL from the University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign in 2017. While studying, I continued to teach and tutor on a regular basis. Upon graduation, I worked in a continuing education center, helping adult language learners reach their goals of becoming independent users of English. While...
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...from K-12 to junior college level, all levels of Physics, all levels of Biology, all level of Chinese, and SAT preparation, including regular SAT test and Math, Physics, Biology, Chinese SAT subject tests. My teaching style is very test-preparation orientedbased on learning and emphasis on the most important key points in subjects. My philosophy is to first help students to familiarize with the key concepts, and then tackle each specific type of questions by techniques...
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...a beginner? No worries. Being a linguistics major and a fluent English speaker, I can guide you through the complex path of learning a new language. I can also teach TOEFL reading if you need a TOEFL score. TOEFL reading can be tiresome and hard with boring passages and long questions. With multiple experiences taking the TOEFL Test in general, you can get overall advice on the test experience, from Reading to Writing, in general....
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...becoming a certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, I just completed my first year. My goal is to become NIC certified through RID. I am also passionate about working with a variety of students from a variety of backgrounds. I have worked with ESL students from around the world remotely for two years. My goal when working with someone is to meet their needs and focus on what a person is knowledgeable about first and...
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...and children as young as five. I am dedicated to my work as a professional teacher. Lessons in my classroom include: grammar explanations suited to your level, clear expectations and rules, and eye-catching visuals. I teach all levels of student, from YOUNG LEARNERS to students preparing for the IELTS or TOEFL. I make my students feel comfortable by using pictures, toys, and stories to get to know them. My class has a friendly and creative...
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...can encourage respect for learning and intellectual achievement by stimulating individual curiosity about the world. I have been a classroom teacher for 5 years and I believe that tutoring will be a great opportunity for me to create more personal relationships in order to help students reach their potential by teaching to the student's strengths and minimizing their weaknesses. As a classroom teacher of 25 or more students you don't always get the opportunity to...
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Learning can become a joyful activity. You just need the right professor and the right tutor for you, who loves learning. I trust in the potential in every one of us. I will be your mentor for tapping into your own and turn your learning experience into a successful and joyful one. Reach out!
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...are so beautifully interwoven through the use of words and expression. Besides English, I speak (to varying conversational degrees) Spanish, German, and Japanese. Living in New York City, however, provides an amazing cornucopia of so many of the world's languages and cultures, and I take every opportunity I can to make a connection with them. I'm also an avid reader, a latent (but perhaps budding) writer, a lover of games, and (as one savvy enough...
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...be able to assist you in all of your educational needs. I am working on my Masters in Biological Science with an Emphasis on Teaching. I am also a licensed secondary biological science teacher. I hold my undergraduate in psychology and am an artist. I am TEFL certified and have years of experience virtually teaching many subjects to a variety of ages. I would love to help you achieve your academic goals!
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Can also tutor:SAT, PSAT, ACT and 69 more subjects.
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Typically taken by non-native English speakers, the TOEFL exam is a test of proficiency in the English language. For those whose first language is not English, there are a large number of institutions that require TOEFL score reports. Many colleges, universities, and employers may ask for your TOEFL scores as well when you apply for a job. Scoring your absolute highest on the exam can greatly improve your likelihood of being admitted to your top-rated program or being offered a position with your preferred employer.
The TOEFL exam asks test-takers to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as writing essays based on a given topic, reading excerpts of academic texts, listening to a recording in English, and stating an opinion on a particular matter using spoken English. Learning a new language can be difficult enough, and for many students, an exam such as the TOEFL presents multiple challenges, including attaining a sufficient command of the English language and developing a familiarity with the intricacies of the standardized exam format.
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Recent TOEFL Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on the student's upcoming test which involves writing, reading, listening, and speaking. We did a brief review on each of these topics by doing practice. I gave him advice on how to approach and handle each of these sections appropriately to maximize his score.
Most of the time spent was getting the student set up on the computer to take practice tests and locating where he needed the most work. All of the sessions until this Saturday's test will be spent on his weak areas.
Since we went over writing and reading comprehension last time, we did some listening and speaking exercises. She did well and on the last listening exercise. I recommended she first do the easy questions/ones she could recall quickest and found that when she did that she built her confidence and got all the questions right. I think she will continue to improve.
Today was an introductory session with this student. We worked almost entirely out of her TOEFL textbook with reading comprehension exercises. We worked on vocabulary building (I had her write down the definitions of at least eight unfamiliar words) as part of that. I gave her some tips about TOEFL reading (i.e. inferring meaning of words from their context) and told her a bit about the speaking portion of the TOEFL. Her reading ability is fairly strong and she got most of the answers correct without hesitation. She doesn't have a lot of time to prepare of the test but I feel confident. To end the session I gave her a homework assignment of reading another TOEFL reading exercise from her book. By her next session I will have my own copy of the TOEFL book.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the student. We discussed our plan for her to excel and pass the exam. I assisted her in setting up a study calendar, to help her with organization and time management. The next tutor session we will work on reading/listening practice questions and discuss her study schedule.
Began work on TOEFL, using a study guide. Today was spent with an overview of the entire test and an in depth look at the reading section. The student finds TOEFL questions more manageable than similar SAT questions, mostly due to the vocabulary difficulty.
