...have tutored students on many subjects, including reading comprehension, film, philosophy, and world literature, my areas of focus are literature, poetry, and composition (primarily composing essays). In fact, I am particularly proud of a step-by-step method to composing essays I developed and have been using for years to much success. I am a life-long learner, and I am passionate about creating an environment for students that is safe and conducive to learning.
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I'm looking to help students overcome their struggles. I will use my personable demeanor in an effort to build relationships with my students in an effort to build trust and establish an effective learning environment.
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...in Spanish, Chemistry, and Biology. I tutored for a year with Read2Succeed where I worked on reading skills in at-risk youth in Macon. I have a lot of experience with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences. I tutor everything from mathematics to biology, English, SAT, and ACT. I tutor students at all grade levels and ages. I am also fluent in Spanish and would love to help improve those skills! I love tutoring because I...
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Hello, I'm very excited to have an opportunity to be a part of your educational journey. My goals are to assist you to achieving your highest potential in any given subject. you may like me to be a part of. Scheduling is very flexible, and choosing topics/ curriculum will be quite fun, and most of all tailored around your ideas needs. I look forward to working together. Thank you!
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I believe that everyone can learn just in different ways. It is the extra mile that counts when it comes to teaching. It is important as a teacher to understand that every person learns in a different way and that it is important to adapt and modify instruction to best fit each individual
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...resume writing and interview skills. I have a BS in Secondary English Education/Public Speaking, Debate, and Drama from Ferris State University and a MA in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. I have a Special Education, EI endorsement from Central Michigan University. All verification and references are available upon request. Let me help you de-mystify reading and writing! I will challenge your skills, open doors, and make this subject fun. Writing college papers may seem...
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...as at different rates; it is essential to help your child find the path that works for them. I have taught in grades 3-8 in TX and 5th grade in CA. Most of my career has been with 5th and 6th graders at different positions within the school. I have been an instructional coach (4 years), a science lab teacher (3 years), and a teacher in a self-contained classroom setting (7 years)...personally this is my...
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...enable them to become outstanding scholars! *READING & WRITING TEACHER* Grade K-5 Reading/ELA Support- I have moved students that were below grade level to read above their grade level. Mastered Skills: Reading Comprehension, Identifying Main Idea w/supporting details. Phonics and Phonemic awareness which improves student reading comprehension and fluency. As an educator I have done this by using meaningful lessons that target each student academic needs and tailor activities that support their reading growth. I...
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...from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with my Master's degree in Education. I also received my certification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) before moving to Madrid, Spain, where I spent a 10 months teaching English as a Language Assistant. Now that I'm back home in Greensboro, I'm excited to teach a podcasting class for middle schoolers and begin work again with Varsity Tutors! I am passionate about literature and literacy...
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...have a strong passion for working with others and making what one might perceive as impossible to become possible. My goal is to unlock the potential in each of my clients. I believe everyone can learn. It is a matter of finding the best methodology of learning while simultaneously building confidence that will allow for learning to prosper. I view my teaching craft as not only building confidence and education for schooling but for life...
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...teaching methods are adaptable and tailored to the learning styles of each student. Some of my methods are learning games, practice problems, memorization, learning by example, and reverse teaching. In my tutoring practice, I value patience, creative learning, and short and long-term goal setting. With older students, I can offer support and guidance during the research, writing, and editing processes. If relevant, I will give students homework between sessions to practice vocabulary, increase understanding of...
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...College to help students in Accounting and French to thank other tutors and teachers who were there when I needed help. Also, I have private clients in Mathematics, Economics, GED subjects and elementary school courses. In addition, I have experience working with students with disabilities. I am most passionate of teaching French, my native language, because I like to see students learning new language. Beside that, Accounting is a subject that I am always inspired...
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...likely find me reading a book. I love all types of fiction. Right now I am especially interested in science fiction and fantasy novels. If Im not reading, Im most likely to be found doing something craftypainting, sculpting, crocheting, cross-stitching, etc.hanging out with my dog at the dog park, spending time with my friends and family, or writing fiction of my own. I believe in tutoring and treating each student with dignity, integrity, and respect....
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...dramatist, however, I did not know if that was a career path I was willing to follow. I finally decided to study English and take up writing classes. I met up with writing coaches who instilled in me the necessary tools and skills needed to be a successful writer. I as an adult and an English major would also like to impact the younger generation on how to be better students and writers. I have...
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...exploring literary analysis, I work collaboratively with my students to set realistic goals and achieve measurable progress. In addition to my commitment to academic excellence, I believe in cultivating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. I understand the challenges that learning a new language can present, and I am dedicated to creating a space where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and ultimately growing as communicators. Moreover, I leverage various teaching resources, including contemporary literature,...
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...outcomes. I have a proven track record of helping students make measurable growth, including being recognized on the Pointe Coupee Wall of Fame for high academic gains. I tutor English, Reading, Social Studies, and ACT English and Reading prep. My favorite subject to tutor is English because it allows students to discover their voices and engage with texts in meaningful ways. My tutoring style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each student's learning needs. I...
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...I am 26 years old and from New Jersey. I am a graduate from the College of Charleston in South Carolina with degrees in both Spanish and International Studies. I speak and write Spanish fluently. After graduating college I joined the Peace Corps and moved my life to South Africa to teach English to kids in a rural village. I lived there for 2 years improving English Language Proficiency in the village.
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...at University of California, Irvine, I was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District. In this position, I taught kindergarten through fifth grade, and held several long term posts. While enrolled as a doctoral student, I taught various courses at different universities in Southern California, and was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District (6th through 12th grade). Since residing in New York State, I have primarily taught test preparation courses,...
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...of my brothers have followed my footsteps through higher education. My other 2 brothers are still in high school; my sister is still in elementary school. I have also instilled in them the importance of education so they will also follow in my footsteps. I am very passionate about reading and helping others. I have always been told that I am a great trainer, teacher due to my patience, lack of making someone feel inferior,...
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COMPASS Reading Tutoring FAQ
Academic advisors use the results of ACT Compass exams to place incoming students in classes that are appropriately challenging according to their personal mastery of a subject. If you're preparing to enter college at a school that relies on ACT Compass exams to inform class placement, it is important that you demonstrate all of the skills and abilities you have gained in high school in order to be placed in classes appropriate to your skill level. Classes too difficult for you can cause undue stress and difficulty, whereas classes that you don't find challenging may bore you and not help you to improve your abilities. Demonstrating your ability to comprehend written material is particularly crucial, as one's reading ability is tested in a wide variety of college courses. Doing well on this exam may allow you to skip classes that you do not need, whereas a poor performance on exam day might relegate you to a class that doesn't challenge you. If you experience test anxiety or have trouble interpreting passages in the context of a timed, multiple-choice exam, private ACT Compass Reading tutoring may be just the thing to help you present your school with an accurate picture of your reading abilities on test day.
Even if your reading abilities are top-notch, your ACT Compass results may not reflect your skills if the format of the exam gives you trouble, or if you don't work at a pace that allows you to finish the test while reading each passage and problem with accuracy. ACT Compass Reading tutoring can provide you with preparation custom-tailored to your particular needs, designed to be as useful and effective as possible. Your tutor can analyze your reading comprehension skills and pinpoint the areas in which improvement could most help you improve your score on the ACT Compass Reading exam. They can then design a study plan to help you improve these specific skills through focused review exercises. Working with a personal tutor helps remove much of the stress of having to diagnose the weak spots in your knowledge. Plus, since all ACT Compass Reading tutors have succeeded on this exam themselves, they can help you master the exact skills you'll need on test day.
The computer adaptive placement format used for the ACT Compass Reading test presents specific challenges. Practice tests are modeled after the real exam, but don't offer enough to prepare you for test day. Going it alone may leave some important topics uncovered, leading to gaps in knowledge. You may find yourself reading without difficulty and with a comfortable level of fluency. The format of the exam, however, can cause uncertainties in even the best readers, which is where your private ACT Compass Reading tutor can be of great help.
The one-on-one environment in which you will work with your tutor allows you to have your instructor's full attention, getting questions answered as they arise and receiving immediate feedback on your work. There may be assignments and homework, but these only serve to better your abilities to answer test questions quickly and accurately under pressure. Even better, you can schedule your tutoring to take place whenever and wherever it best suits your schedule, making it both efficient and convenient. Meet your tutor at home, a library, or request face-to-face online sessions using our live learning platform. Don't struggle to review for the ACT Compass Reading exam alone -- work with a knowledgeable instructor!
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Recent COMPASS Reading Tutoring Session Notes
Covered various arithmetic concepts, contrasting charts in science, level 10 reading passages, and who vs whom in English. Has a very good understanding of the concepts. Just needs more practice in the science portion.
For our first session, the student and I talked about the overall layout of the test and what she feels comfortable about and what she'd like to work on. The student is incredibly articulate and self-aware, which made this very easy for me. We went through the different kinds of verbal questions (scrambled paragraphs, logical reasoning, and some reading comprehension) and went over ways to solve these in a timely fashion. She gets most problems correct, but wants to work on her pacing. Since she's going on vacation for the next month, I gave her some chapters on math to review and a practice test to work on. I'm also going to create and email her practice sets for basic math skills.
- Meeting Tues, 7/30
- Reviewed first half of 10th practice test.
- Similar to last performance, most consistent issues are with vocab in critical reading.
Prior to our session, the student had taken a practice test from assessment test book. We went over his wrong answers in the English, Math and Reading sections, and I assigned him a reading about test taking strategies.
