Hi, I'm Kenzie! I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at UT Dallas and I've been tutoring online for 4 years now. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science, but reading and writing come in a close second. ... I introduce myself and try to get a feel for what the student is struggling with in particular. I then address those questions or problems by starting at the foundations and trying to help my student get...
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...the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is...
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I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
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Can also tutor:HSPT, ISEE, GED and 53 more subjects.
Education
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Hi, My name is Tori and besides teaching I love to sing, dance, act and explore. I love reading and going on adventures and I can't wait to start working with the future brilliant minds of this country. ... My philosophy is to help students enhance their mind and encourage them to do great things using different strategies of learning.
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...to 6th grade teacher from the Richmond, VA area. I graduated in 2012 from Virginia Commonwealth University with my Masters in Teaching for Early and Elementary Education. I have done post-graduate coursework for working with Gifted and Talented students. I am in my fifth year teaching and currently teaching in a private Kindergarten. In the afternoons I also help with homework help for K-5 students. I have previously taught 4th grade and in early childhood...
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Can also tutor:HSPT, OLSAT, ISEE and 48 more subjects.
...had the privilege to tutor my classroom students and have had a tremendous amount of success with seeing them grow academically. I celebrate all growth with my students. I believe that in order to be successful and to continue being successful, as students and adults it is important to celebrate any amount of individual growth we receive. Whether it be academic or in our personal lives! I look forward to becoming your tutor!... Through self-motivation. If...
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...climb new mountain peaks! As a teacher in the public school setting for 17 years, I enjoy helping students reach their mountain peaks! I am a graduate of Mercer University and Nova Southeastern University with a specialist degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children in various capacities for 29 years as the mother of three adult children. I currently teach in the Henry County School system as the gifted support teacher. I...
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Can also tutor:GED, OLSAT, TACHS and 71 more subjects.
Middle school reading and writing teacher who loves to help students better themselves on a multitude of levels. I obtained my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Florida. I am highly motivated to help students achieve their goals using their best modes of learning. I help students via their best mode of learning and by making it interesting for them. We work together to achieve student success.
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...I currently have my graduate degree in Social Sciences with a background in healthcare, data science, data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can...
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Can also tutor:TACHS, SAT, SSAT and 537 more subjects.
Education
St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. John's University - Master of Arts, Psychology
Darron Hannah received his B.A. in English education from Georgia State University. He went on to earn his Master of Education in leadership and administration, his Educational Specialist degree in curriculum and instruction and his Educational Doctorate degree in education curriculum and instruction from Liberty University. Darron has proceeded to build on his career in education as an education specialist in curriculum and instruction. He prioritizes student engagement and...... TPR (total physical response), hands-on materials and...
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Current PhD student in Evolutionary Biology. I study the intersection between cancer biology and evolution to understand cancer across the tree of life. Biology, writing, statistics, and R programming the center of my academic focus. Also passionate about preparing students' graduate and professional school applications
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Can also tutor:SAT, AIMS, ASVAB and 76 more subjects.
...mathematics. I believe that working with students 1-on-1 and in small group settings can allow students to get their questions asked and not feel intimidated or worry about the pace of the class. I truly believe that my students' success is my success. I invest in each and every one of my students and try to be flexible, accommodating and available. My goal is for each of my students to not only feel successful but...
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...almost twenty years. I have taught at the university level, worked closely with the local school systems, and have experience working with young and adult learners with learning disabilities. With experience as a mental health therapist, I strive to develop a working relationship with learners so that we can determine the best way to approach new concepts. I enjoy helping others, am very passionate about subject areas, such as mathematics and psychology, and I am...
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Can also tutor:GED, SAT, PSAT and 161 more subjects.
I am a Connecticut certified teacher. I graduated from the University of Connecticut, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree. I hold my master's degree in Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor from the University...
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Hello! My name is Jenise G. I have 13 years of experience working with children and young adults with special needs. I specialize in tutoring preschool, elementary & middle school math, phonics, reading comprehension and problem solving skills. I would love the opportunity to teach and learn from your child!
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...are necessary to fully comprehend materials. Being a bilingual with degrees in Data Science and Finance, I have helped students from different backgrounds to overcome their scientific and linguistic hurdles by demonstrating multiple problem-solving approaches and encouraging practice to meet their desired standards. My goal is to bring joy and excitement into the subjects that I teach as I help them succeed in their academic endeavors. I believe that anyone can learn, and it is...
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I really enjoy helping students learn. I love finding a project, an activity, or a lesson that both interests your child in their learning, and also challenges them to succeed! I have been a special education teacher for one year and have already experienced working with almost every age group, and I love them all!
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...activities that will help construct skillsets and provide additional opportunities for learners to be successful and prepared for academic growth and enrichment in the subject area of their choice. I am motivated by enthusiasm and long term dedication which is geared to help young learners, and adult learners achieve their individualized goals during their purposeful journeys. I am committed to academic success in all subject areas. When learners are successful, the instructor is successful. Tell...
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...in Human Development from Howard University and a Masters of Business Administration. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration. I have over a decade of teaching experience in Elementary Education. I am currently homeschooling my six children and tutoring students. I also have led a youth development program working with grades 3-12 in academic enrichment. When I tutor I teach to the students learning style. I like to give students adequate...
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Can also tutor:CLEP, GED, ACT and 156 more subjects.
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Howard University - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
...tutoring ability spans a plethora of subsets within subjects including English, Social Sciences, Math, Science, ESL and Language Acquisition, Test Preparation and Certificate Exam Training at all grade and age levels. Including but not limited to entrance exams, graduate and post-graduate exams and certifications, SAT, PSAT, GED, ISEE, SSAT, CSET, Praxis, GMAT, LSAT, HSPT, SHSAT, GRE, Grade Level State Specific Standardized Tests and college/Armed Forces admission preparation. I work with several clients year-round on a...
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CogAT Tutoring FAQ
The Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT, is an aptitude test used widely throughout the U.S. to determine a child's eligibility to enter gifted and talented programs. First used in 1968, this multiple-choice test is made up of three sections: the verbal battery, the quantitative battery, and the nonverbal battery. Depending on the school, these batteries may be administered to students all at once or separately. The focus of the exam is specific reasoning skills that have been shown to strongly correlate to academic success. Specifically, the CogAT measures the ability to learn new tasks, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. One strength of the CogAT exam is that it is largely nonverbal, so it can be useful for assessing students whose first language isn't English.
The CogAT is offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If your child is preparing for the CogAT, it may be of great benefit to have him or her work with an experienced tutor who knows the ins and outs of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with just the right tutor for your child.
Although it varies from school to school, the CogAT generally allows students 30 to 45 minutes per battery. The total exam consists of 118 to 176 questions, depending on the level. Within the verbal battery, your child will be asked questions on sentence completion, picture or verbal (depending on grade level) analogies, and picture or verbal classification. The quantitative section tests your child on number puzzles, number analogies, and number series. Finally, the nonverbal section tests your child on figure classification, figure matrices, and paper folding.
A private tutor can help your child prepare for the CogAT exam by working through similar questions and shoring up his or her strengths. At the same time, the tutor can help define your child's challenging areas, and focus on improving them. When you have a gifted child, you know that it's important to be able to provide the resources necessary to develop his or her natural abilities, and passing the CogAT with a high score is a great way to secure future gifted learning opportunities.
Your child's CogAT tutor can work at his or her own pace, without hurrying through skills that need a little extra work, while moving on when a concept is mastered. This provides for efficient study time focused specifically on your child's abilities. The one-on-one attention gives your child the opportunity to ask questions when they arise, and to get answers immediately. Sometimes children freeze up during an exam situation, so working with a tutor to gain confidence using materials that resemble the CogAT can be a great advantage.
Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who can work with your child based on your schedule. Using the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, your child even has the option of meeting with his or her tutor online. If your daughter or son is preparing for the CogAT, get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent CogAT Tutoring Session Notes
We used a study book of questions and went through the equation building, number series, and quantitative relations. She did well on most and I only had to walk her through a couple of questions that she couldn't figure out. Next session we will review the paper folding and shape series questions.
I tested the student on the various sections of the placement exam to figure out his strengths and weaknesses. I was able to conclude that his weakest section is the verbal battery, specifically the verbal analogies subsection. I will come up with extra practice questions for our next session so that he can have additional work between our sessions. I am not concerned at all. He is very bright and learns very quickly.
The student and I covered practice items in his workbook to expose him to the different types of questions on the test. We also did some specific work with numerical sequences and equation building. The student was focused and eager to learn and no concerns were noted.
The student and I worked on a few story problems, and then selected a book about dogs from the library to practice her reading skills. She seems to prefer those things to math analogies. I will work on incorporating more math into future sessions to help her become more comfortable with it.
The student and I completed practice questions to prepare for the exam. Specifically, we worked on vocabulary and analogies. I worked with her on test-taking skills (eliminating answer choices, using clue words, looking for parts of speech, suffix/prefix, etc.). She is very bright and eager to learn. She is a joy to work with!
All the concepts that we have worked on in the previous sessions so far, I tried to review all of them. The student is taking the test tomorrow, so I tried to cover all the basic concepts that cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry and probability. Also reviewed some test-taking strategies like the elimination process and using substitution to find the answer.