Yasmeen: Lower East Side tutor
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We think and learn differently; we are unique in our struggles and in our strengths. As an educator, I believe that my job is not to provide answers, but rather to provide the necessary tools for my students to critically think and solve problems independently. As a tutor, I adapt my lesson plans to the student's individual needs and encourage active communication and questions. I believe that a transformative and motivating learning environment is integral for the ability of a student to grow and succeed.
I graduated from University of California, San Diego in Summer of 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies. In the fall, I plan on attending New York University for a master's program in Near Eastern Studies, with a long term goal of pursuing a PhD in History. I have taught Arabic at several independent schools in San Diego and have tutored non-Arabic-speaking students in Arabic conversation and writing. My volunteering experience includes teaching Syrian refugees English conversation and writing. I have also held one-on-one essay-writing workshops for high school students and have tutored elementary and middle school-aged students in reading and writing. I enjoy all subjects, but I am particularly passionate about Arabic, History, English, and Literature, including Writing and Grammar.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Ethnic Studies
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- 10th Grade Reading
- 10th Grade Writing
- 11th Grade Reading
- 11th Grade Writing
- 12th Grade Reading
- 12th Grade Writing
- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Writing
- 9th Grade Reading
- 9th Grade Writing
- Adult Literacy
- Arabic
- CAHSEE ELA
- College English
- College Essays
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- High School English
- High School Writing
- Homework Support
- Languages
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Reading
- SAT Prep
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Test Prep
- Vocabulary
- Writing
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Typically, I would get to know them as a person, understand their comfort levels and their personal goals, and assess them academically to further understand their strengths and weaknesses with any given topic.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I help students who are struggling with reading comprehension by taking the given piece section-by-section, or if needed, sentence-by-sentence, in order to help strengthen their comprehension and allow them to understand the information without being overwhelmed.