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...the content or go step-by-step through a problem. Each time, it really helped me understand the concept and all its nuances, and I believe that being able to teach a concept to someone else proves mastery of the subject. I stand by that philosophy and my hope is that by the end of a tutoring...

...Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and the ancient world - specifically the birth of rabbinic Judaism and the Jesus movement out of first century Palestine in the Roman Empire - but my course of study was very language-heavy: by the end of my time there, I was taking Biblical Hebrew, modern Hebrew, and German simultaneously.... My purpose as a tutor is to go beyond promoting mastery of the subject matter to fostering an excitement for lifelong learning and...

...History student towards a 4 or 5 on his or her exam. My concentration for both of my post-high school degrees was religion, and I would love to tutor students who are taking religion courses. My favorite hobby is reading, and I believe it is important to instill an enjoyment of reading in students as...

...to integrate physical practice and research in the classroom. I consider myself a lifelong learner, equally as passionate about the learning process as the subject matter. The most fulfilling part about tutoring students one-on-one is helping them discover joy in the process. I tutor a range of subjects, but I particularly enjoy helping students understand...

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...graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Philosophy, and through this liberal arts education stimulated my interest in everything from Human Rights Theory, Mathematics, the History of Warfare, and so on. I, so far, tutor in multiple historical subjects, Critical Reading/English, Writing, Social Studies, and...

...personal attributes while utilizing my own to do so. I will exemplify the value of ongoing learning and growth and ensure that my students know that I value their opinions and initiatives just as much, if not more so, as my own. Most importantly, I will provide guidance and constructive feedback to the students so...

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...record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But...

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...language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the...

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...and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for...