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...for my own personal blog. I enjoy teaching the importance of word choice and clarity in successful writing, as well as emphasizing proper research and organizational skills. Since graduation, I have been working at the Women's Bar Association and Foundation of Massachusetts which has been a great fit as I am very involved in women's rights and political activism. On my spare time I enjoy playing field hockey, the outdoors, and health and wellness.... The key...

...at an education-reform non-profit. Now that I have gotten my JD and passed the Virginia Bar, I have even gotten a job working in the field of Educational Civil Rights. I really love teaching, whether that involves writing songs, plays and poems with my younger students to make reading “less boring,” figuring out good mnemonic devices for remembering math formulas with my ACT/SAT students, or puzzling through pesky logic problems with my LSAT students. I...

...public speaking skills as a political science major at the University of Florida. I am the oldest of 3, my brother is 17 and my sister is 15. I love to assist my siblings and younger cousins with homework, study tips, and applications. I am also skilled in resume building, cover letter writing, and college essay writing. After volunteering in Spain teaching conversational English to middle and high school students I took a job teaching...

...Political Science and History from the University of Central Florida, I joined the Peace Corps. For two years I taught English and Social Studies in rural Liberia. Upon completion of my Peace Corps service I continued teaching High School Social Studies in Florida. Following that, I pursued a Masters in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. My graduate degree focused on educational programming, curriculum development and adult learning. I'm excited to continue working...

I am a new college grad with experience as a teacher's aide through high school. I have experience proofreading and offering writing advice, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. I like to use a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring, often bringing in outside materials, such as film, and encouraging a dialogue between myself and my students. I'm happy to help you reach your great potential!

...ranging from science policy at the White House, to research at Harvard Medical School, to secondary education in Los Angeles, to acting in television and film. Collectively, these experiences have fostered a passion for the academic and professional empowerment of young people as well as the innovative use of media to educate and inspire people about science and science careers. In addition to being a leader, I have excellent communication and organizational skills, and am...

...did not come to me naturally. I had to work extremely hard to grasp many of the concepts but I eventually came up with strategies to tackle the material. Having struggled myself, I honestly feel I can relate better to other students in a similar predicament and therefore can better tutor them. As I mentioned before, I just finished medical school and I'm awaiting my residency match. I'm planning on pursuing orthopaedic surgery. In my...

...I run groups, attend IEP meetings, and often help with academic clubs after school run by our program. I have always enjoyed working with children and adolescents of all ages. I also have experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADHD. My experience with tutoring ranges from helping out the neighborhood children, to working after school 1:1 with a group of students who need strict and extra support for their classes. I have always...

...has been explained and put to use, it becomes much less daunting. Learning these processes tends to work across the board in a general sense to help in more areas than just the specific tutoring problem. Being able to apply these techniques outside of a simple lesson is something that lasts a lifetime. I was fortunate enough to have had teachers and professors that gave me this gift, and feel an important aspect of my...

...member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, and on the executive board for Best Buddies. Throughout my time in the School of Education, I have experienced four diverse student teaching placements. I have experience working with students with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities. Working with diverse students has helped me shape the way I teach. It is essential to tailor instruction to the student's unique skill set. There is no "one size fits...

...and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide one-on-one instruction for all levels of math up to and including calculus, French language and standardized exams such as SAT, ACT, and GRE. It would be my pleasure to help more students as a Varsity Tutor.

...great way to be able to teach more students. I excel at Writing, Literature, Grammar, and History, and I use to be pretty mean at Math and Geometry and have been reacquainting myself with those subjects over the past few months as I do not get a lot of Math practice as a lawyer! My own learning accomplishments were always assisted by one on one interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by...

...math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm also qualified as a tutor for public speaking including composition and delivery. My style of teaching involves incorporating technology, games, and creative activities that help build true understanding, not just memorize facts and information. Outside of the educational realm, I'm an avid reader, a Nationals fanatic and a proud UVA Cavaliers fan.

...a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's tutoring center. I specialized in College Algebra and essay composition, but worked on many other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started at the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were...

...university's English Language Institute. There I helped a student from South Korea improve his English skills and acclimate to life in the United States. Upon graduating, I was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Malaysia. I am patient, organized, focused, compassionate, and driven. I think my greatest asset as a tutor is my flexibility. There are a multitude of ways to approach every question and every subject. I understand that a student's perspective...

...service, "The Learning Den." Tutoring has been such a joy of mine because of the students I've been able to work with. Working together to get through a tough concept or problem is made totally worthwhile when the student then says, "Ok, let me do this next one on my own. I've got this." That's when I know knowledge has truly been shared, and that both the student and I have done our jobs. When...

...practical experience in the quantitative social sciences--including a grade of "Honors" in qualifying field exams--and a deep understanding of international relations and international business, along with fluency in more than one foreign language. I have teaching experience at the university level and have helped many students make their way through difficult topics. I have a good understanding of the needs of students in the region's public and private schools, and strive to help my students...

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...Medicine, I also worked as a lecture note taker for ten months, where I reorganized, reworded, and supplemented lecture notes for fellow graduate students. I answered classmates' questions on the topics, compiled study guides, and was commended for my ability to make otherwise difficult concepts easy to understand. At University of California - Los Angeles, I organized and led many study sessions; and in high school, I tutored younger students in Mathematics, English, foreign languages...