...a passion for playing soccer, ice skating, scuba diving, listening to music the kind that fits exactly when you need it to, adopting animals, and I am a huge college football fanatic. I love traveling to places that are the opposite of the expected, those that have yet to become tourist attractions. I do have one degree I have yet to finish: Life; and, class is in session every moment of every day. I am...
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...a classroom English teacher at the middle and high school levels, and I have worked with college level students on writing, thesis development and literature analysis. I especially enjoy helping students write clearly and persuasively, and to ensure that their basic skills --vocabulary and grammar-- are well developed. I like to help students to think about big ideas and to explore their meanings and implications. I have travelled to many countries throughout world and enjoy...
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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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...Japanese language class in Baruch. When I immigrated to the US, I became 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....
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...a dedicated tutor with 7 years of experience, I specialize in helping students excel in subjects such as math, science, computer science, and English. I hold a master's degree in education and a background in computer science, which allows me to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. My goal is to empower students by building confidence and improving academic performance. Whether you need help mastering challenging concepts or preparing for exams, I am committed to helping...
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...I strive to improve my tutoring techniques and stay abreast of the latest educational strategies and resources. In conclusion, tutoring is more than just imparting knowledge; it is about inspiring confidence, nurturing curiosity, and empowering students to achieve their best. I am committed to making a positive impact on the lives of my students, guiding them towards academic success and instilling a lifelong love of learning. It is this dedication and passion for education that...
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...others to achieve, and exceed, their academic goals as well. I'm a retired USAF pilot currently employed as an instructor pilot for the Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company. I've been instructing, both military and civilian, for over 30 years and enjoy it immensely. I've had the opportunity to work with people of many cultures and travel extensively; I've been to every continent multiple times, even Antarctica. I have two masters degrees, an MA in Information Management...
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...and achieve academic success. With a strong background in subjects like Math, Science, and English, I specialize in breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable explanations. My tutoring approach is tailored to each student's unique learning style, ensuring they gain both confidence and mastery in their studies. Beyond academics, I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas. Whether it's preparing for exams, tackling...
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...love teaching and I'm really passionate about the way my students learn. I have worked with various learning centers. They taught me a lot about how to tailor my tutoring approach to the individual needs of my students. I'm in the process of being certified in elementary school. It has been wonderful learning about how childhood development changes with each year. I look forward to being able to work one on one with more children...
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...the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world. My admiration for its profound impact in this manner has only become stronger over the years. We use mathematical logic to arrive at unassailable truths about the world, algebra in representing mathematical language, and probability to make educated guesses on given occurrences. It goes on and on! Working with math is a fun, unique experience that I enjoy very much. I graduated...
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...and discover the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering,...
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...an outreach group of Mount Sinai scientists with an initiative that aims to ignite and nurture a passion for the brain throughout the Harlem community. Our program strives to make neuroscience education more engaging and accessible, to empower and inspire young students by extending mentoring resources to local East Harlem public schools. During my tenure with MiNDS, I've served as a volunteer lecturer during our neuroscience lecture series we put on for a class of...
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I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.
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...and guiding students from diverse backgrounds. As a student and later a lecturer at Ayub Teaching Hospital, I spearheaded curriculum development and instructional design initiatives for surgical education programs, integrating cutting-edge medical advancements to enhance the learning experience of medical students and surgical residents. These experiences have fueled my passion for education and desire to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With over 5 years of teaching experience in traditional classrooms, labs, hospital settings,...
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...in Education and I have my certification to teach EC-6th grade. Last year I obtained my ESL certification as well. This is my 9th year in education and have taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades before. I currently teach 2nd grade and I am working with students who are GT (gifted and talented) this school year. My teaching background also consists working with students who have accommodations, 504 plans, and other special learning needs in...
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I believe that students deserve to learn in the style and speed that fits their personality. I have been in the education field for over 11 years and I know from personal experience that patience, building self- esteem and understanding is the best way to help students learn. And I love helping students learn.
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I am an experienced teacher and tutor who loves working with students to help achieve their educational goals! I work with students of all ages to accelerate their learning.
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...all students. I use a highly structured, yet also highly positive approach because my first and foremost goal is motivation. Most kids who are struggling know that they are struggling and as a result they have lost their love of learning. My goal is to show each student I work with that whatever they are struggling with can be fun and exciting once they find a way to connect to the material. I would love...
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...University. With over five years of experience working with students of various ages and backgrounds, I take pride in helping learners build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I specialize in tutoring English, Literature, Writing, and Test Preparation, with a particular passion for essay writing because it allows students to develop their critical thinking and communication skills. I believe that learning should be engaging and tailored to each student's unique needs, so I take a...
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...16 years I have partnered with students in kindergarten through college to assist them in reaching their academic potential! I have a B.A. from UT Dallas in Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A. from Amberton in School Counseling, and M.Ed. from the University of North Texas in Educational Administration. I pride myself in learning about my students and their needs, and I want to build a rapport with them to build their confidence and academic skills. I specialize...
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Clifton ERB CTP Tutoring FAQ
Throughout the country, many schools rely on the results of Educational Records Bureau's Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) to provide teachers of first- through eleventh-grade classrooms with detailed information about how effective instruction has been and how to best help each student succeed. The CTP consists of two types of tests per subject: achievement tests measure how your child's knowledge measures up against benchmarks in the specific educational curricula used at a given school, and reasoning tests measure the degree to which your child can understand abstract, complex relationships. Using these two types of tests in conjunction provides insight about how effective their instruction has been compared to their innate abilities.
All versions of the CTP include sections on reading and math, but depending on when your child takes the assessment, it may also analyze their abilities in other subjects. While listening skills are evaluated in first and second grades, more complex subjects like quantitative reasoning and vocabulary appear in more advanced grades as your child's education becomes more complete. Facing the CTP at any grade level can cause anyone anxiety, as the standardized testing environment can seem foreign and pressured compared to normal classroom evaluations. If you'd like to help your child prepare to face the CTP with confidence in his or her abilities, personal CTP tutoring might be just the thing to help you do so. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with dedicated CTP tutors from all over the world.
CTP tutors are familiar with all of the tests details, and can help your student prepare for the specific sections and question types he or she will be facing. Furthermore, tutors work to tailor each students CTP tutoring to his or her specific academic needs. Your tutor can analyze your child's current level of mastery of CTP material in order to design a customized learning plan to focus subsequent sessions on the concepts and question types that give your student the most trouble. With a personalized lesson plan, your child's tutor is prepared to teach to their learning style, a method that traditional education simply can't do because of the number of students in each classroom.
Your child's tutor can model test-taking strategies and techniques to give your child an edge when faced with questions where the answer is not immediately apparent, helping to build your child's confidence with the exam format and question types. These are important skills that can be implemented on nearly any standardized test that your child may face in the future, such as the SAT, SSAT, GMAT, and more. Furthermore, the tutor may provide your child with additional materials that are designed to support their preparation. These can include, but are not limited to, practice assessments, writing practice, and more.
When you arrange your child's tutoring sessions, you are free to schedule them as you please. If you have to work, you can have your tutor meet your child for face-to-face online tutoring sessions from the comfort of your computer. Or they can meet up at a local college campus, library, recreational center, or anywhere else for in-person meetings. Personal CTP tutoring offers the kind of flexibility that can't be achieved through any other form of instruction.
By helping your student bolster his or her weakest skills and patch gaps in his or her knowledge before they can cause trouble in later classes, personal CTP tutoring can not only help your student prepare to face this specific test, but also prepare to succeed in future academic endeavors. To learn more about the CTP tutoring options in your area or to begin scheduling your students first tutoring session, contact the Varsity Tutors directors today!
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Recent Clifton ERB CTP Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I started going through topics in his review books. We focused on sample spaces, outcomes, and probability for a while. We also covered factoring and some of the more important factoring techniques, such as factoring quadratic trinomials, difference of squares binomials, and perfect square trinomials. We then began some review on basic properties of circles, such as area of central angles, inscribed angles, and the lengths of tangents, chords, and secants.
At today's session, the student wrote an essay in response to the essay prompt from a past U.S. History test. We talked about how to structure an essay and how to reference documents. I think that this exercise will help her to think about how to approach not only her upcoming essay, but also essay-writing in general.
The student and I reviewed two math tests today, and identified several types of problems that she wanted explanations on. Having worked on them for the remainder of the time, she is now much more confident.
Topics covered include correcting sentences for the writing section, passage reading practice, and math topics covering word problems, functions, and inequalities. Progress achieved was a better understanding of parallelism in sentences, reading strategies, and how to decode math problems of various topics.
The student and I finished going over his practice test from last time. We reviewed some math concepts that he encountered on the practice test, such as solving systems of equations, reading graphs, and calculating geometric areas. We then reviewed the Reading Comprehension strategies from last session and the student worked a full Reading Comprehension section using those strategies. We then scored the test and discussed the answers. Lastly, we discussed strategies for learning vocabulary words and I assigned him a list of vocabulary words to review, and make flash cards for the ones he does not know.
Once again me and the student went over some new topics for the Math level 2 exam. These topics included probability and conic sections. We also went over timing as he often did very well on practice tests but kept running out of time. Finally we went over mindset for the test. I told the student that he needed to really be confident in his own abilities and not to look at this test as an obstacle, but rather as a challenge or a game. I am confident he will do very well on the test.
