Hey y'all! My name is Miss Aiken and I am high school English teacher. I have been teaching for 7 years and have had experience teaching 9th, 11th, 12th, and collegiate level students. I have taught all levels of English ranging from traditional, honors, IB and AP. In addition to course work I actively tutor students for the ACT, SAT, Praxis, and help with collegiate course work.
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...a Bachelors Degree in Literature from Hawaii Pacific University, I went on to work in the professional training sector in London, designing an online training course for new recruiters. Then I returned stateside and earned my Masters Degree in Secondary English Education from Brooklyn College and have been a certified NYS teacher since. I see life as a never-ending opportunity to learn new things and conquer new challenges, and you have to be able to...
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...Central Michigan University, I bring a blend of creativity and business acumen to tutoring. I'm passionate about helping students unlock the power of writing, whether it's crafting essays, perfecting grammar, or enhancing spelling skills. Writing is an essential tool for communication, and I love guiding students to find their voice while mastering technical skills. As a journalist, I've spent years refining my ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. This expertise translates seamlessly into tutoring,...
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...environmental concepts. In this way, I am not simply lecturing to students, I am allowing them to participate in the instructional process and gain confidence in their understanding of and ability to apply course concepts. I think my biggest interest outside of academia is all that has to do with commercial, military, and space flight. I was immensely intrigued by the Concorde, which could fly at twice the speed of sound and flew commercial passengers...
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...screenwriting, pre-production, production, and post-production. I am enthusiastic about film theory and the mechanics of creating a film from start to finish. I have a bachelors in Film and a Masters in Creative Writing (Entertainment) both from Full Sail University. I am also receiving a second Masters in English and Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting from Southern New Hampshire University where I have been accepted into the English Honors Society. I have also...
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I am an Adjunct for the department of Student Affairs Administration at Arkansas Tech University. My Bachelor degree is in English, and Master is in College Student Personnel. I am currently a Doctoral Student for Higher Education Leadership at Hardin-Simmons University. I am so excited to help you learn and to assist you in your academic journey!
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...them not only the answers but rather the capacity and the motivation to find the solutions all by themselves! While this may not be the initial first plan of action, it is essential for the student to reach this goal, before a student takes on difficult courses & responsibilities, in addition to facing the uncertainty of tomorrow's future. There will be situations where the requirement for assisting students solve a problem is much more than...
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...nearly 5 years of experience. I have my Master's Degree in TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), and I have my Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing. I specialize in customizing lessons to fit your professional and academic English needs. In lessons with me, we will: - Speak, listen, read, and write at your level, using topics and vocabulary you need at your particular job, school, or in daily life. - Master English grammar by...
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...am eager to make a meaningful impact through tutoring students across different grade levels and subjects. Throughout my academic journey, I developed a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education and the role that personalized guidance can play in a student's success. My diverse academic background has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to engage with students in various subjects, from mathematics and science to language arts and social studies. More importantly, my...
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I am an empathy-first tutor with leagues of experience teaching children of all types and areas of learning. I am patient, kind, and willing to work with children who have difficulties staying focused.
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...through school! I graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies. Currently I am earning a Masters of Arts with a degree in Criminal Justice. I enjoy learning about new subjects but my absolute favorites are English and History. I have been tutoring kids and adults for 6 years and I enjoy all age groups. Many of the kids I have tutored are in elementary school but...
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...in political science and psychology. The following year, I worked at a startup in San Fransisco, and last year I moved to NYC to coordinate a federally sponsored neuroscience research project. I have an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I have also been...
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...after spending the last few years traveling the world and teaching English. As a teacher in South Korea and in India, I've had the privilege of teaching students of all ages (from early childhood to adult professionals) and ability levels. I tutor a variety of subjects in humanities and language arts; with a BA in Creative Writing from Seattle Pacific University, it's no surprise that my passion is helping students improve their writing skills. In...
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...no-nonsense approach, and remain very comfortable using these skills in settings with existing and future students. For me, the "pitch" is effective not only due to the passion in one's approach, but gauging the audience through active listening and empathy. I mentioned passion, which is contagious. I have a firm belief in the vision of marrying education and creativity for success. We must identify students' needs and pursue them in a cultivating, engaging, and professional...
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...in K12 education, including instructional coaching, curriculum design, and classroom teaching across multiple subject areas. I hold a Doctorate in Middle School Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. My passion for helping students stems from a deep belief in the transformative power of learningespecially when students feel seen, heard, and supported. I have worked with students of diverse academic and linguistic backgrounds, supporting both gifted learners and those needing intervention. While I tutor...
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...still work as a part time adjunct lecturer at night at a local community college, having taught English consistently. I have a Masters in Library Science from the University at Albany, SUNY, and an additional Masters in English with a concentration in American Literature from Queens College, CUNY. I am 6 credits shy of a third Masters in Education as I did not do the student teaching, for I was hired! I settled for an...
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...my Master of Arts in Professional Creative Writing with a concentration in Professional Dramatic Writing. I also have a BA in Communications from John Carroll University. For the last 30+ years, I have been working as a professional musician. I have played piano and worked as a composer, music director, and vocal coach in the US, Japan, and Australia. My true passion is musical theater, and I have written and produced several of my own...
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...I received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Global Development Studies. Much of my work experience has been with students ranging from elementary to college age. I have had experience directly in elementary school classrooms working with small groups and individuals to improve reading, writing, and math skills. I am most passionate about humanistic studies and explored a variety of these subjects in college. I was able to gain insight into more than...
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I am a University of Miami MFA alumni and recent graduate from Brandeis University, with a passion for writing and helping others. I have experience in the field of psychology and creative writing, and especially enjoy helping students with grammar-related projects, narrative essays, and poetry.
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The student finished writing the definitions of her vocabulary words for lesson 12. She completed the extra practice exercises I created for lessons 10 and 12 in preparation for her unit 3 test that is on Friday. She reports that she feels confident for her test. We completed the day with beginning her lesson 12 spelling, that will not be included in that same test.
The student and I annotated a poem. We then worked on SAT improving paragraphs. We discussed general strategies and then did two sets of problems together. We created a strategy for the student to use to find the main ideas and better understand the passage before he even gets to the questions.
The student and I reviewed some vocabulary and some compound sentences for a take-home quiz. He did well in 80% of these questions and only needed occasional assistance. He was pretty focused today.
The student and I worked to revise her research paper, as well as discuss any questions she had regarding MLA and general paper writing help. We covered properly citing a source, spelling and grammatical errors, structure, and paper outlining. We checked the paper's overall thesis, purpose, and main points, then placed these items on a template outline I brought along. We discussed when to cite a source, and the importance of adding the authority of the author (the student) to the paper.
Before we meet again Sunday morning, the student and I discussed her covering the following: create a new outline following the worksheet (within the rubric for the assigned paper), revise the paper based on the new outline, apply proper MLA formatting, create a conclusion paragraph, and create a works cited page. Overall, I felt it was a great session, and we were able to cover the entire paper during our time together.
The student and I began work on identifying direct objects in sentences. We also covered the role of adjectives, nouns, and verbs and how they operate within the subject-object structure of the sentence. She was able to do well and complete multiple examples correctly. We then discussed possessive adjectives compared with plural nouns. We will follow up on this next week.
During this session we went over writing. Included in that we went over spelling, punctuation and figurative language. Within figurative language we covered personification, similes, metaphors and idioms. We also briefly went over reading comprehension and using context clues.
