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...My name is Emily and I am so excited to work with you or your student. I am a Stanford University graduate, where I majored in American Studies and minored in Creative Writing. I have worked in politics, education, and the medical field, and now I have my own business. I truly believe life is...

...working towards a Master of Arts in Education as well. I think that learning can be fun and anyone can be successful at school, and enjoy helping students realize that it is how well they explain what they know that can make all the difference. I have been previously certified to teach US and World...

I believe in the power of education.... Believe in yourself. You have the power to do great things. If you work hard and try your best, you can achieve anything you want. I can help guide you, but you have to put in the work.... Ask them questions to understand what they know, what they need help with, and what will be the best way to approach the tutoring sessions

...I have taught English and Theatre. I am currently the Drama Director for a local high school and I am very active in my town's community theatre. I sing, play piano and violin, act, paint, and do ceramics. I love to cook and do party catering for my family and friends. I'm a happy and...

...sports and activities. My educational background is in the social sciences. I have taught social studies and reading, but I can tutor and help in many more areas, including math. I believe in working closely with students who need extra help, extra teaching and instruction, and assistance in problem solving, study skills and homework habits....

...As a published writer, I can help students understand the importance of the written word and proper communication. These are skills every student should know. I also have prior experience tutoring a special needs student in English and writing. My passion for writing and literature is reflected to my students and I do my best...

...the need for an encouraging and warm environment is universal. I have worked in many different educational settings, including as a teaching assistant in the Broadcast Department in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, as an online course designer for the Department of Defense, and as an instructor in the Business Communications Department...

...for a Special Education math teacher. Although the process of learning and retaining knowledge presents a unique challenge to these wonderful students, the joy of education is universal, and much more rewarding with the hard work it takes to make everything 'click'! When I am not working with students, you could find me: in the...

...reading, writing, dancing, CrossFit and running. During my undergraduate career, I interned in news/media. My adventures took me to Washington, D.C. where I participated in the Institute on Political Journalism in the summer of 2014. I also interned for Deseret News National Edition in the spring of 2015. During my time there I worked as...

...Physics Club. During high school, I helped many students with a variety of subjects as well as the ACT. I attended OSU-Stillwater and Redlands Community College to receive my Associates in Science. I am currently attending OSU to receive my Bachelor's in Agriculture Education. It is my goal to help students find the style of...

...believe that no two students are exactly alike and that every mind deserves an equal chance to reach its fullest potential. I am also confident that no one branch of study is set apart. Instruction is most effective when it appeals to a student's particular passions and interests in order to stimulate curiosity and engagement...

...and several electives like Political Philosophy, Modern Latin America, Strategic Thinking, and Religion. I have also taught test preparation and ESL. This background enables me to provide instructive, substantive lessons, understand and draw upon each student's needs and potentialities, and to unlock his or her academic potential. In addition to subject knowledge, effective self-expression (written...

...I plan on continuing my education to receive my PHd in Sociology. I regularly volunteer with local non profits, mostly working with underprivileged minorities. In the future, I hope to combine my work with non profit and Sociology to better serve communities. Some of my favorite hobbies include horse riding, art, playing video games, and...

...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 are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is...

...I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I...

...since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the...

...for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I...

...learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am...

...and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life....

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