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...enough that I am able to reenter education. Having as many teaching experiences and learning to meet different needs has been a strong influence on my career to date. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have previous experience as a substitute teacher, both per diem and long term. I also taught adults with...

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...my own classes, but also for writing assignments they have in other courses. I have also taught several summer school courses on ACT and SAT Test Preparation. I taught courses on how to successfully write the essay portion of the standardized test, and how to prepare for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I...

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...am very fortunate to have studied at excellent schools, and I try to encourage all of my students to make the most out of every educational opportunity. When I'm not tutoring, I can usually be found at the theater, either as an audience member or on the stage. I am an avid Chicago Bulls fan,...

...and worth reading and rereading. Both speak to the importance of making every word count. Becoming a strong editor of your own work is something I will teach you! Outside of work and tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art....

...(Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction,...

...University with a BA in Philosophy in 2009. In May of 2014, I received my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the developing of curriculum for...

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...core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's...

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...of teaching. I have developed these beliefs over my career and like a good student, am always evolving philosophy thanks to new experiences. Since I was a child my passion has always been history. I love study of humanity that history allows us and it will be my favorite subject to tutor. The other branches...

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...been tutoring privately and professionally since I was undergraduate student at North Carolina State University. After taking 2+ years off (of tutoring) to do some adjunct teaching at a local college, I'm looking forward to once again working with K-12 students to provide supplemental learning assistance in various subjects and help families reach the educational...

...began working as a substitute teacher. I teach students, some of whom are bilingual Arabic/English speakers, a wide variety of topics, including Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. However, my favorite topics to teach are History and Foreign Languages. Whenever I work with students, I present the material in a detailed and engaging manner so...

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