My name is Kat, and I love to tutor and work with new students! I have experience working with students of all ages. I'm patient and kind, and I believe my students' interests and educational goals are top priority. Thanks for considering me as your tutor!
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...love to teach and I think the best part is sharing my knowledge over a variety of subjects and making connections to previous experiences or existing background knowledge. I tutor in all subjects: math, history, science, and language arts - in grades K-8th. I believe that teaching includes building interest and engagement with students. When they are interested in the topic, they are more willing to participate, ask questions, and ultimately master the content.
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I love to read! There is nothing better than helping adults and children become better readers. I have helped children develop their reading skills in many different ways. I look forward to working with you!
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Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.
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...to go to Graduate School in Philosophy of Religion. While I am still finishing my graduate degree, because I got side tracked with a foreign affairs consulting position, which took me to South Africa for a few years, I have continued tutoring and teaching students in various subjects, such as Math, Writing, Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities, along with preparing them for standardized tests. Other than my passion for teaching, I also like to...
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I am eager to encourage and inspire my students to reach their educational goals. I have forty plus years of classroom teaching experience with an exceptional track record and over ten years of experience in successfully leading and supervising other teachers as elementary principal.
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...with more than 20 years of experience working with regular education students and students with learning disabilities. I am currently working in an Elementary school providing remediation inside the regular classroom to those students whose struggle with the skills for their grade. I am also develop and work with the IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) goals and make sure that the accommodations for my ESE students are provided during tests situations and whole group instruction. I...
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Hi everyone! My name is Kate, and I have been teaching and tutoring for about 30 years. I have taught preschool through college level students. I enjoy working with students of all ages to help them improve their skills and achieve their goals. I especially enjoy making reading and math a little less mysterious for my students. When I am not teaching, I love reading, camping, hiking, and cooking.
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...taught in public and private schools from Pre-K through MBA, with 35 years at the master's level. My strongest subjects are English Composition, English Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consult for a test prep business, and am certified in Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Education. Learning can be fun and all students can learn. Come grow with me, we'll have a great time.
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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 students classified as having special needs from the pre-k to high school grade level. I have worked as an alternative instructor for my school district as well as tutored math and reading to students over the Internet. My other work involved serving as a counselor for several youth activities, such as the Special Olympics, coaching at youth basketball clinics, and tutoring adult learners enrolled in English as a Second Language at a local community...
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...a mom of four and I enjoy teaching. I have not found a grade in my years of teaching that is my favorite, as each has its own unique qualities. Being a part of helping someone in their educational journey is exciting. I have taught for 23 years as a special education coordinator and have experience with all grades elementary through high school. I have taught a variety of subjects, but mainly English Language Arts...
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...I am currently a teacher in Houston ISD. I teach PPCD (Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities). I have been teaching for 5 years, but involved in the child care industry for 7 years. I've worked for after school care programs and learning centers. At the school I currently work at, I also tutor 3rd-5th grade for the STAAR test. I am a graduate of Texas A and M University, with a bachelor's degree in...
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...of Georgia in August 2013, with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Since graduation, I have been employed as the head English teacher at a private center. I specialized in SAT and ACT verbal/writing, college application essays, general essay writing and editing, and Language Arts schoolwork. I also have experience teaching TOEFL, GED Prep, AP US and World History, and AP Psychology. I believe that education should be tailored to student needs and learning styles,...
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...and I am 37 years old. I have been a math teacher for 13 years and work with students of varying abilities. One of my goals is to help guide students to a level of learning that exceeds their expectations, and I work hard to ensure that happens. I graduated from Oakwood College in 2005 with a BS degree in Mathematics and in 2007 with a BA in Mathematics Education. I also earned a Masters...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, GED, SAT and 45 more subjects.
...With a proven record in promoting growth mindsets and inspiring students to overcome challenges, my approach is rooted in the belief that every hurdle is an opportunity to learn. From teaching ESOL math in middle school to serving as an elementary teacher in Colombia, I have demonstrated adaptability and a knack for building strong relationships. In our rapidly changing world, my goal is to lead by example, helping students develop crucial skills in communication, creativity,...
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I have a passion for helping others grow and learn more about children, families, psychology, and how the mind works. I love to see the lightbulb turn on when a student grasps a concept. I am an artist, a mother, and a lifelong learner myself.
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...because I view it as an extension of teaching. I have practiced law for over 10 years, but prior to entering law school, I taught study skills to junior high school students. Upon returning to the classroom last year, I asked myself how could I have waited so long. I absolutely adore it. I have always had a passion for working with people with disabilities, and teaching children with autism has allowed me to do...
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Hi! I am Jessica and excited to help you learn! I am a life-long learner with nearly 10 years experience as an educator. I have taught 1st through 10th grades, specializing in math instruction. I am excited to meet you and work on your learning goals!
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Can also tutor:ACT, A Level, SAT and 27 more subjects.
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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.