...I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring, but I also have experience that is varied. I have worked with different age groups under various settings, such as a more academic one in my own classroom and others that were more for guidance as with my college and high school experiences.
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...district where many of my peers were able to excel without putting forth any effort. Meanwhile, I was spending countless hours reading, drilling flash cards, and reworking problems without receiving the same results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for...
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...College. After struggling between dual my loves of science and literature, I graduated in 2014 with a degree in Biology with a minor in English. I participated in several research projects studying animal behavior during and after college before I became interested in pursuing a career in environmental education. For half the year, I work full time as a park ranger providing education and visitor services seasonally at national parks and public lands. I teach...
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...interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In addition to tutoring Japanese, I can tutor high school math, test prep,...
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...educational gaming, practice resources. I interweave the essential study and problem- solving skills into the lessons. For example, I teach my students to learn how to find answers on their own. If they do not know a word, I show them how to find out what a word means. I interweave the essential study and problem- solving skills into the lessons. I include vocabulary in all lessons because one must understand what is expected of...
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...I tutor a wide variety of things related to computer science, English, science, mathematics, and study habits. I help guide students from novice to mastery in their preferred learning style, explaining complex topics in ways specifically tailored for each. I do very well with students who have broad requirements but specific obstacles. From mental conditions to odd scheduling habits to sour tastes of bullying or trauma, I'm a good fit for students who may not fit...
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I am a fun-loving person. I enjoy teaching students. As a teacher, I treasure the moment when I see a student smile, because they grasped a skill or a concept. I am currently an elementary teacher. Most importantly, I want all my students to succeed in all their educational goals. Therefore, it is my desire to always be an effective teacher by addressing all of my students' educational needs.... Learning is universal. I believe that effective...
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...begin tutoring by learning about a student overall; yes, this includes all academic aspects, yet knowing who they are outside of that arena provides the foundation for considerate ways to integrate who they are into lessons. Building a strong context regarding the ways in which they, as an individual learn best be it obvious or not, furthers my ability to lead them to success by fostering them as a unique individual. I feel it is...
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...in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from...
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...in each and every lesson I teach. Learning should be fun, meaningful and engaging! I have been a teacher for the past fifteen years with extensive experience ranging from kindergarten to post-college students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and Management. I later earned my Master's Degree in Education from Walden University. I am TESOL endorsed and have had great success teaching English to a variety of learners! I have a passion for...
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...who will be caring for and teaching your child. I then examined the public school systems, for it is very difficult to ignore the negative media it has received in just the past few years. Something inside of me told me that this is where I want to be. Somehow I want to make a difference in that childs life by showing the child that someone does care and that they do have a positive...
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I just graduated from Brigham Young University -Idaho with my Bachelor's degree. I specialized in history education and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have had several experiences both in the classroom and in tutoring opportunities to work with students at various levels. This included several IEP students with various needs. Those experiences allowed me to develop the patience and teaching skills needed to really help any student succeed.
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...of creating an essay which everyone can enjoy. I consider my tutoring style to mimic that of a coach; my goal is to push your student toward a higher end. I have an ability to build a quick rapport with students and have them understand the work necessary to succeed on their chosen path. In my spare time, I like to run, read, write, and watch sports. I'm looking forward to helping your student find...
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...There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each person is an individual with...
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I have had ample experience as a standardized test and mathematics tutor while being a student in Colorado. As I pursue my undergraduate degree in public policy, I intend to continue teaching a variety of subjects, with the philosophy that any individual can achieve a goal with the right resources and support.
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...and/or Administrator while continuing with lifelong learning. While doing so, it is my desire to continue teaching my high schooler, as I have for many years, and completing her extensive portfolio for her college admission into the field of electrical engineering. Found to be rewarding and fun, I love volunteering and working where I can best utilize my skills and knowledge within a professional atmosphere, such as President of Effingham Women in Business, teaching voice...
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...excel in health science, I have broader interests in which I can tutor. These include history, writing, and literature to name a few subjects. My nursing history includes obtaining my associate degree in nursing from Tarrant County College in 2011, my BSN, and then my master's degree in nursing education in 2022. My GPA was a 3.95, and 3.9, respectively. Then, upon graduating, I passed the NCLEX at 76 questions while I worked as a...
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If your student is attending public school in Colorado, he or she will need to take Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) during grades three through ten. The assessment is designed to provide teachers with a detailed analysis about each student's academic performances, and to help Colorado teachers provide their students with the most effective instruction possible. The current version of the TCAP consists of a Mathematics section, a Reading section, and a Writing section. In most grades, each section is presented in three sessions of three hours each, resulting in approximately nine hours total of testing time.
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TCAP instructors can also help your student master test-taking strategies that he or she can rely on when faced with questions that appear unfamiliar. Studying these techniques can be just as important as reviewing academic subjects, as they can provide your student with the skills to approach a confusing question critically and choose a reasonable answer even without direct knowledge of the tested concept. A highly skilled and experienced tutor can also help your student develop time management skills. They can help your student understand how much time they should be spending on each kind of question so that they are not spending too much time on individual questions. This will help make sure that they are able to have the chance to answer every question on the test.
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Recent CSAP/ TCAP Tutoring Session Notes
During the session we reviewed another practice test and focused our attention on other elements of the writing section as well as strategy for the critical reasoning section (more specifically the vocabulary questions). We spent about half the time on the Math.
We worked on one section of grammar and 2 sections of Math today from Practice Exam 3. We also studied vocab questions from one Reading section and the student was able to answer a few more questions. He is also improving upon his technique for answering vocab questions by analyzing the sentences to see why type of word would fit (versus answering based on definitions).
The student was not very sure of herself, especially in the math section, so I spent most of the session building her confidence and reviewing key concepts from Algebra II and Geometry. She simply needed guidance setting up the problems. I then worked with Student #2 in the writing section. I discussed subject-verb agreement, parallelism, logical comparisons, possessive adjectives, etc. He was familiar with test strategy, so I had him take educated guesses and do his best to apply all the rules.
Today we went over the student's essay, which she had written in the last session. We then spent the rest of the session focusing on math. In particular, we worked on word problems, rate problems, and geometry problems. I taught her some strategies for dealing with word problems and rate problems in particular.
We continued with the English sections, solidifying a lot of the grammar points she either hadn't learned or had forgotten. I'm excited to see how she continues to improve.
Today we worked on more PSAT-type Critical Reading practice. We reviewed the passage from last week and worked on two more (rather lengthy) passages that I had assigned as homework. The student did quite well with the passages, and we had a few incorrect answers to work through. The student's conceptual understanding seems to be pretty good and he knows some of the Critical Reading passage 'tips' and 'tricks'. One of the issues that arose a few times yesterday was how to deal with passages whose questions end with "except"; those questions require a bit of "backwards" thinking, and that tripped the student up a few times, so we'll continue working on those. I left him with some SAT grammar practice, and soon we'll begin discussing (and writing about) 1984 to encourage both grammar and critical thinking practice. Great session!
