...to ask questions that support their learning. Not only does this allow my students to demonstrate metacognition, but they can continuously reflect on how they can improve. This is crucial when a student is studying a topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and...
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...content they studying. I have worked with students in various grade levels and with students who have special learning needs. I have a strong background in reading, writing, and math at the elementary and middle school level. Additionally, I have had an in home daycare business that had a curriculum in place for younger children, particularly those children that were not able to have the opportunity to go to preschool. School age children that I worked...
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...the possibility of working together! I hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Master's of Education and a Reading Specialist Certification (PK-12th). I have spent the last seven years as a classroom teacher, teaching hundreds students a variety of subjects & ages. My years of experience come from a variety of backgrounds; private school, public school, online and tutoring! I value getting to know each student, their learning styles, likes and dislikes and being able to...
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...proposals to resumes and executive communications. A part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating newsletters, interviewing executives, and designing and writing content for marketing materials around the insurance and employee benefits industry. I'm a big advocate of learning how to write well. Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing,...
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...graduate from SUNY Albany with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and business administration minor. I enjoy learning about most science and math courses. During my undergraduate studies, I was given the opportunity to tutor students from elementary to high school as a part of a work study program. I really enjoyed tutoring students in areas of difficulty and making a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review...
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...Engineering. I enjoy math, physics, and Chinese! I grew up living in Hong Kong, China, and just returned to America from living in Taiwan. I have been speaking Mandarin Chinese for 13 years of my life, 2 of which I spent acting as a translator for visitors while I was living in Taiwan. Chinese is my life, I have been learning since I was in 3rd grade. I am very passionate about the language. I...
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...for "wins" that keep them coming back for more. I vary my teaching methods according to the individual student, the nature of the material and the individual ways the student best acquires knowledge. I may achieve the objectives of the lesson by delivering the same content in several ways so that the information is learned on various cognitive levels (hearing, seeing, touching, memory, reasoning) and to keep the lesson interesting. During the tutoring process, I...
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...Women Studies. I acquired my graduate degree in Education with emphasis in Organizational Management from Grand Canyon University. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading and Math. I love that "got it" moment a student's face when they have reached a milestone. I love to travel during the summer. My travel bucket list includes North Africa, Germany, and Greece. I love meeting new people and taking part in the culture, food and music of the...
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...studying Biology, both as an undergrad and graduate student. I enjoy teaching!! It was the best part of being a graduate student. I was part of a peer tutoring/teaching program at my University, Northeastern State University. I helped a few students achieve a higher grade in their Biology courses. I was also a TA during grad school and helped teach Physical Science and Physics lab. I am currently trying to go to law school.... My philosophy...
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I am a current medical student (MD/PhD) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. I graduated in 2020 from UC San Diego with a degree in bioengineering: biotechnology. I have been a tutor for the past 5 years and my motto that I try to impart on students is to learn by doing. ... That learning should be fun and interesting, not something to be dreaded.... Assess their current skill level in the subject. Then have...
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...pursue a career as tutor was so that I would have the opportunity to work with future generations. I view teaching as central to all of my scholarly activities and regularly include Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) in my strategic plan. These activities allow me to identify and disseminate instructional strategies to ensure that students learn about the cutting edge interventions I research on a daily basis. It is my hope that my teaching...
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...Florida. I hold a degree in Psychology as well as a minor in Social Sciences education. I am qualified to teach Social Sciences grades 6-12 in the state of Florida, and I am currently employed as a substitute teacher in Orange County. Education is my passion, and I am always looking for creative ways to ensure that students that I have the privilege of working with have ample opportunities for success in any subject area.
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...I have been a tutor for multiple science courses for the past two years (neuroscience, pathology, anatomy, biochem, etc.) and have centered my teaching style based on the students. To me, tutoring is more than reading information or answering questions on a topic. It's about providing the most tools to give a better understanding of the material so you are prepared for any questions that may come about. In life, my goal is to have...
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I believe that all students can learn and be successful. I also believe that all students should be given equal opportunities and guidance.... I believe that all students can learn and that each should be given equal opportunities to learn and grow.... In a first session with a student I would spend time on a personal level, getting to know him or her and what their interests are.... I can help a student become an independent...
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...maintaining open lines of communication, I help build their confidence and improve their skills in reading, writing, and grammar. Being bilingual in French and English allows me to connect with diverse learners, and my personal experience navigating education helps me empathize with students' struggles. I look forward to guiding my students toward their academic goals. I hold both French and American citizenship, which has given me a strong cultural foundation in both countries. I speak...
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...a student at Maryville University. I am in my final year of a six and a half year program to earn my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I believe that learning should be an enjoyable process and aim to make all tutoring sessions informative, but also fun. As a future clinician, I will be educating my clients in a variety of avenues. My favorite subjects in school were math and science, and I particularly enjoy applying...
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...School Mathematics. Prior to becoming a teacher, I tutored students of all ages and levels and even traveled to Las Vegas to partner with Teach For America and work with students in underprivileged schools. I have always loved working with children and helping them accomplish goals and further their knowledge. I have dedicated my life to education as I believe that it is the key to a successful life. I always try to make learning...
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...help these students excel in their subjects. Working in the past with students on their dental admissions test (DAT) and other teaching assistant jobs, I feel I can make a difference. My strengths are in the biomedical sciences field. I am confident to teach basic math and also mentor and teach students who want to attain a better score on the DAT. I have worked with children since high school. I have volunteered at multiple...
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I want all my students to be successful whether they are preschoolers with special needs or college students. I like to find ways to make the material relate to real life and be exciting, because I believe that learning should be fun. I believe that if students can have fun and relate to the material they are more likely to retain the information.
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...subjects, I enjoy them all. I love tutoring students in early elementary school helping them master the basics. But I also love tutoring foreign languages and opening students up to new cultures and languages! I believe that all students regardless of circumstance deserve a high-quality education that enables them to learn, discover passions, develop creativity, and grow up to become productive citizens and members of their communities. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hanging...
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The recent transition in academia toward an achievement-based system of evaluation, as well as its emphasis on the rapid development and mastery of skills, can impose unnecessary pressures on students during their early years of schooling. If your child is struggling to legibly write the alphabet on a piece of paper, master the conceptual basis of increasing and decreasing numerical values, phonetically sound out the words in a short story, or if he or she is simply frustrated with the goal-oriented and impersonal structure of the classroom environment, he or she may benefit from the one-on-one assistance of a private tutor.
First-grade tutoring is designed to enhance and supplement your child's academic skill set, while also fostering an appreciation and enjoyment for academia that can help propel him or her to higher learning. A skilled and experienced tutor can help devise ways to help your child learn to love learning. Teaching your child to love learning at an early age sets them up with a foundation that will serve them well in the future.
When you choose to pursue first-grade tutoring, Varsity Tutors will help you and your child connect with an instructor who best fits your child's disposition, as well as your preferences as a parent. When helping you get connected with a tutor, we take into account your particular academic goals for your child, as well as his or her extracurricular interests, personality, and learning habits. While it is obviously important that your child gets off to a good start academically, it is also a good idea to keep in mind that they are still a child. A talented and personable tutor can help make learning fun and engaging by creating games and activities that can help your child learn without even knowing that they are learning.
Tutors are talented communicators who are well versed in child development. Your child's tutor will effectively work with them to master the concepts addressed in first grade curricula while nurturing his or her fascination with the world of academia. The structured nature of classroom education can help students adjust to the expectations of the academic world, but it can also cause advanced students to become bored and creative students to lash out. The one-size-fits-all approach in education simply does not function well, especially for young students who need individualized attention to shape their personal outlooks and attitudes toward academia. First-grade tutoring allows your child to receive personal attention, helping to develop his or her appreciation for knowledge. It can be difficult to gauge exactly what your child's strengths and weaknesses are. A private tutor can help identify the areas where your child needs to improve and where they are already proficient. A private tutor can also help identify what your child's specific learning style is, which is knowledge that will be beneficial throughout their academic career.
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Recent 1st Grade Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I practiced reading and writing. She has a high level of comprehension. Her writing is good when she is focused and takes her time. I have her practice reading aloud. I also read aloud so I can stop and ask low and high level questions (Bloom's Taxonomy). She works very hard. We will practice time and money next week as requested by her mom.
Today we did a combination of reading & math. We completed two reading books and multiple pages of his math workbook. He has improved leaps and bounds in reading since we started!
Today did a game of concentration with yesterday's sight words and him was able to focus well for 20 minutes!! We then worked on the "F" letter writing page in his work book. He then did a really good job of being engaged with eye contact with me talking about his camp and Pokemon.
Today we worked on reading and identifying sight words. We also worked on recognizing time and counting by 5's using an analog clock. More than anything, we are building our rapport so that we can work well together during future sessions!
*Reviewed flash cards (sight words)
*Reviewed identifying and spelling colors
*Practiced writing first and last name--much improved!
*Practiced writing alphabet (upper/lower case)--still having trouble remembering alphabet in order and writing certain letters (J, Y, Z)
*Practiced sounding out and spelling words
*Read four books--much improved
*Assigned: continue reviewing flash cards
Worked on short and long /a/ and /e/ . Read a book on short vowel /e/. Practiced finding words within the story with the short vowel. Began to put together simple sentences and write them. Today's sentence, "We see the car."
