Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors in Broken Arrow, OK

...the philosophy by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck which posits that challenge as an opportunity for growth. This means helping students shift their thinking from "I can't do it" to "I can't do it YET." This small grammatical change can be a powerful tool that means the difference between giving up and persevering, between making a grade and internalizing learning, and between plateauing and reaching their full potential as students and as people.... I believe that tutors prepare students for success not by asking if they know the answer but by training them to identify a problem, consult resources, evaluate and synthesize information, formulate a solution that makes sense, and then act upon their decision with confidence because they have evidence to support their thinking. Students are then empowered to be active creators of information rather than passive recipients of facts from books just to make a grade.

During my 21 years of teaching experience, I've taught and lived in 5 states, 4 countries and on 3 continents! These last 10 years have been spent as a private tutor and nonfiction children's writer. One of my strengths both as a tutor and a classroom teacher is my ability to assess the needs of my students, help create achievable goals, and then devise an action plan to meet those goals. ... Compassion, respect, and clarity are the cornerstones of teaching. We are all learners, each with unique strengths and challenges. Therefore, I strive to approach my clients at all times with respect. Clarity in communication and presentation is key in creating lessons that will help us in reaching my students' goals.

...their learning while providing the support they need along the way. This will help each one become successful students, and provide them with the skills to become successful people. I believe that passion for education in the student is directly affected by the passion of the teacher. I will continue to find my passion for learning through continuing education, interaction with colleagues, the community, and parents, and learning from my students. Students are a delight...

...SAT or GRE, developing writing strategies for AP classes, or helping to give context to a World History class so that the student can do the best they possibly can on the final, I will always do my best to give students the tools they need to succeed on their own terms. My personal passions are popular culture (music, movies, television, books- I like it all, and have written papers about most of it!), live...

I am currently finishing my degree in English Education at Northeastern State University. I have four years of tutoring experience and love helping students. I have been a tutor for the AVID program for four years and I am currently finishing up my degree in English Education. I love teaching, tutoring, and helping students reach their full potential. ... I believe that my role as the tutor is to bring out the academic best in students. They already have what they need; they just need someone to help bring it out in them.

Teaching with the Peace Corps in Zambia, Africa for two and a half years really showed me how much I love working with children and foreign students. Due to my experience teaching abroad, I already know how to adapt lessons and materials to different learning levels, and I know how to think outside the box to help students learn and problem-solve. I will be TEFL certified by the end of February, and have most recently...

...languages and traveled to many countries. Those facts helped me succeed communication with people around 4 continents I have visited. My experience working in varied environments has enabled me to develop a range of practical skills. I am able to manage challenging behavior effectively, conduct activities safely and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds. Further, I am very creative and enjoy sourcing materials that make learning interesting. Most importantly, my ability to work well with...

...in our educational system and the importance of reading, writing, and critical thinking in a student's life, even outside of school. Thus, I am passionate about tutoring in English (writing and reading), History, and Art History/Studio Art, and these are the subjects I feel most comfortable with based on my own educational background as well. In my spare time, I like to read, cook and bake, paint and draw, nap with my cat, spend time...

...of singing classical art songs and opera. I have performed in principal roles in the University of Tulsa's Opera Theater and am currently singing in the Tulsa Opera Chorus for the 2016-2017 season. I studied 3 semesters' worth of music theory and 3 semesters of ear training while at the University of Tulsa and I strongly believe that enhancing both one's aural skills and one's knowledge of theory brings a great deal of pleasure and...

I have been teaching and designing curriculum for middle school, high school, and college students since 2010. My curriculum and lesson plans are guided by the belief that every student has a unique set of talents that, when harnessed correctly, can be used to achieve even the most ambitious goals. I work particularly well with students who want to improve their reading and writing abilities. I make reading lessons understandable and interesting, and I love...