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Charina: Portage tutor
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...writing. I find the most beautiful things in reading and love to explore different ways of writing. I previously worked as 2nd grade bilingual teacher in New York City. I am passionate about having students learn how to read and apply different reading strategies in all content areas. I also love to teach writing and...
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Master of Science, Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals
Susan: Portage tutor
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...students because I feel that the tutors I had growing up, had the biggest impact on my learning style today! One on one time with a tutor helps a student grow more individually to best understand how they learn! My teaching style is giving analogies and real world examples to help students understand the concepts...
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Bachelor in Arts, Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Robert: Portage tutor
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Attorney with 12 years of legal experience, US Veteran, and fluent in Spanish - looking forward to educating students to becoming future professionals in areas of law and language.
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Ambrin: Portage tutor
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...in pharmacology, pathophysiology, med surg, pediatrics, maternity, anatomy and physiology. I developed great memorization tips and tricks to help students remember information AND understand the high yield topics that show up on the NCLEX. It is important to understand the method of answering NCLEX style questions and nursing school exam questions. Understanding how to prioritize...
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Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Shahnaz: Portage tutor
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...performance to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. I am directly responsible to the Board of School except in the areas of curriculum and instruction where the responsibility is to the Administrator and local school district. Teaching is my passion and finds great joy in helping students...
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, Counselor Education
Avery: Portage tutor
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...from Brooklyn College. I have been teaching for nearly four years now, where I worked as a substitute, intern, tutor, and full time teacher. My passion for teaching and helping those in need comes from my mother, who was an inspiring educator for over 15 years. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students...
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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Masters in Education, Special Education
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MrG: Portage tutor
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Let me help you achieve your educational goals. I have 40 years of full-time experience teaching High School Math including AP Calculus AB & BC. I also have 31 years of part-time experience in College Math: College Algebra, PreCalculus, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Multivariable Calculus and Vector Calculus teaching at the local college.
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Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
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Karlene: Portage tutor
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Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime -Chinese Proverb
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Bachelor of Science, Sports Studies
Master of Science, Health Sciences, General
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Recent Portage Tutoring Session Notes
We covered the file folder convention as we created folders for him on the computer in preparation for his "Portfolio" project. I had him begin some required documents and showed him how to use PowerPoint slides for title pages. I had him create a required outline based on what we created. We also began an extra credit assignment involving memorization of 3 essay forms. He began to hand write the first essay outline (a requirement), Fiction Narrative, and I used the story of Jack and Jill as a memory technique for him. I also gave him a sample of a smaller portion of the outline on an index card so he could break down some of the longer essay formats into easier chunks for memorization. He struggles with organization, but once he set up file folders and created documents, he seemed excited to get started and when I left he was still working on his project. I told him he needed to plan his time for this project and waiting even a week before it was due would not allow him enough time to complete it. I reminded him of a book I had mentioned the first session, called "Bird by Bird," which basically has a story about a young boy who is overwhelmed by a report he had to do on birds. His father said not to think of ALL the birds but just to begin writing "bird by bird." He seems less anxious about assignments when I mention this to him and his enthusiasm is visible once I get him started and organized.
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During this session we went over precalculus, chemistry, and Spanish. For PreCalc, we went over questions on the three variable system of equations. We went over a question on combustion for chemistry. We also reviewed questions for the student's oral exam in Spanish.
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The student showed drastic improvement in her algebra skills from the last session. I was thrilled to see her solve problems on her own and correctly utilize the methods for solving quadratic inequalities. She has obviously worked hard and practiced, and it is starting to show. Her mathematical skills and confidence are now catching up with her strong conceptual instincts, and she is becoming more fluent in the material.
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The student and I went over inverse and direct variations again, as well as other miscellaneous homework problems including his POW. He needed help with identifying inverse and direct variations from word problems. We did a lot of practice problems and we talked more about them. His attitude was good. We will continue to do work and prepare for any incoming tests. If need be, I can give him additional explanations of what they cover in class.
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We reviewed double angle, half angle, and power reducing formulas in preparation for the student's quiz Tuesday. I think she has a strong understanding; she just needs to make sure she reviews the formulas before the quiz. She does a great job at asking specific and important questions.
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The student and I worked on review of homework for Chapter 2 (incorrect answers). He made ~86% on this assignment, which is great! We looked over chapter 3 about atomic masses, mole, molar mass, and conceptual problem solving. He should review the polyatomic ions some more from chapter 2 (names, formulas, and charges). He is progressing very well!
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