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I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

I have a degree in English with a minor in psychology from Milligan College, TN. All throughout my high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I...... In a first session, I would spend a lot of time just talking with the student about problem areas or difficulties. Sometimes struggles are not with the subject matter itself, but with the student's...

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...another during my 26 years of teaching. For the past two years I tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received the literacy award as well. I have experience in both public and private schools. I enjoy working one-on-one with students. I am able to design curriculum...

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...abroad to London where I had the privilege to teach refugees and earn my CELTA certification. Returning to the States, I spent 6 years teaching in a middle/high school setting, and I currently work in a field where I have the opportunity to train K-12 instructors and provide professional development for instruction and classroom management. My teaching specialties are all things English- composition and writing (both academic writing and creative writing), reading comprehension and literary...

...been working as a Substitute Teacher for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. These more recent experiences have felt like a "coming home" for me. I love learning, and I've always enjoyed being immersed in academic environments. More importantly, I love helping others learn. I have the patience and compassion to help students who may be struggling with their studies. I also possess the creativity to challenge students who are ready to take their learning...

...but I also have teaching experience in writing skills. For the first 8 school years of my teaching experience, I prepared students for a Reading standardized test required for graduation. For 7 of the 8 previous years in teaching, I also prepared students for a Writing standardized test required for graduation. I believe that all students can learn. I believe that all students learn differently. When I was in high school and college, my jobs...

...am currently a PhD in English at Old Dominion University. I have a Masters degree in English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of teaching to be tailored...

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