...life is to see others succeed and reach their goals. This is why I enjoy tutoring and helping in the community in one way or another. I hope I can make anyone's learning experience exciting, fun, and as personable as possible. We, all tutors, have been in your shoes once, so I know how you feel. I want to be able to provide all kind of learning tools but, most importantly, forge motivation and confidence.
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...graduate from Ohio State University with a degree in Middle Childhood Education as well as a Masters in education. During my time in school, I developed a passion for education and for becoming a positive mentor for students. I experienced many different types of students during my time student teaching and tutoring, and I found that the most rewarding moments for me were when I got to work with individual students or small groups of...
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...one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program, I volunteered in several reverse-inclusion courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which renewed my interest both in teaching and...
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I am in my fifth year of teaching and have experience teaching Title I Math, 4th grade, and Middle School Math and Social Studies. I have tutored at my school for four years, and am excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to Varsity Tutors! When I am not tutoring or teaching, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter, exploring the outdoors, and following Detroit area sports.
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...University and received a Masters of Public Administration, with studies focused on Social Policy and Non-Profit Management/Leadership. I have tutored children and youth for over 10 years, grades 3 12, working primarily with "at-risk" students in danger of failing classes and/or not graduating from high school. My students have come from structured after school programs, community based organizations/church referrals and word-of-mouth. I assist young people in study skills/organizational skills, homework completion, understanding subject matter, college...
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...you're not learning! In my free time, I enjoy staying physically fit and appreciating all forms of art. I am dedicated to fitness and enjoy lifting weights, running, yoga, hiking, and participating in recreational team sports such as softball and volleyball. I believe that sports and physical activity are necessary for children to build leadership skills and learn how to cooperate with others and have helped coach an intramural children's baseball team for low-income students....
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...education and learning and have excelled in those areas from an early age. Having earned a masters degree, I have discovered the key aspects of learning because, as most graduates will tell you, a master's degree is an education in how to think. Consequently, I feel that I have also gained the skills needed to be an effective teacher or tutor. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with anyone in need and especially with children. As...
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I am a very patient teacher who enjoys making learning fun and enjoyable for the student. I was originally a certified EMT but could not do it anymore due to a back injury. I am currently attending Ashford University for Education.... Finding out what they enjoy doing and incorporating it with their studies will make it more interesting and fun.... Teaching the student and then testing their knowledge with a worksheet or quiz.... Making the subject...
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...with people of all ages. In my career as a finance and sales professional, I have had the privilege of helping people understand finance and math in ways they can apply to their every day lives. I am a Chartered Financial Analyst and have found that my reading/writing and analytical skills have helped me tremendously in my career. People feel feel comfortable turing to me for help on analytical and mathematical concepts and I am...
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...My Concentration was Language as a Vehicle for Story in Theatre and Children's Literature, with minors in Dramatic Literature and Medieval & Renaissance Studies. Since graduation, I have worked extensively with children, as a babysitter, tutor, private NYC nanny, and in a childcare facility here in Cincinnati. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Math, and Science for grade school, and English and French for middle and high...
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...University in 2011 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. I was always a straight-A student,\ but needed help when it came to standardized testing for college admission, especially the verbal sections. I attended two years of prep school and eventually obtained a 2200. My biggest takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of my...
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...I have experience helping people get up to speed with helpful skills for the professional environment. As a tutor, I believe that everyone benefits from encouragement - so many times the barrier to learning is confidence! Students often know more than they realize, and I like to guide the student in the process of discovering their own natural talents. I like to teach using questions and supporting students through active problem solving from the beginning....
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...biology lecturer. I like to use a hands on approach to tutoring rather than just lecturing, although I find it best to adapt my methods to the learning style of each individual student. I love to dance, especially ballet. I also love to learn new languages. Currently, I am continuing my studies of Spanish, and learning American Sign Language. I would like to become fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese in the future. I absolutely...
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...NYU in microbiology now. I have been a TA (teaching assistant) for courses in both undergraduate and graduate settings and worked with students both in groups and individually. Obviously from my background, my strongest subjects are any science or math related subjects at any level. I tutor any science including biological sciences (biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, pathology, human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, neuroscience and others), as well as other science courses including chemistry courses and physics...
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...of subjects and concepts including general math, pre-Algebra, introduction to Geometry, Elementary Life and Physical Science, Ancient Civilizations, and American History. I am also proficient in comprehension skills, vocabulary skills, and writing skills. along with study skills. I enjoy teaching very much, and I find in the summer, I start missing it!! I have been tutoring during my summers off for about 14 years. I have worked with children from kindergarten up to 9th grade....
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Hello! I have taught general education as well a special education for over 10+ years as a professional teacher for 8 years and a para-professional for 3 years. I have developed many fun and engaging lessons for students to help them...... I believe that all students can learn. I believe with the right tools and strategies, all students can be successful and achieve all their goals!... I believe it is important to develop a relationship with...
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...students learn in different ways, has led me towards multi-sensory learning that is active rather than passive. When I work with students, their learning styles and needs for engagement are at the forefront. Daily, I educate students who learn differently, and success has come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has...
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...is a pure joy to me. My teaching portfolio includes the university level, elementary through high school (substitute teaching), and safety and industrial training and testing. My personal interests/hobbies are: Helping people reach their life goals, Bible, Ancient History and Languages, Modern Languages, Classical Music, Modern History and Politics, Reading, Walking, Woodworking, Travel. My tutoring philosophy is simple. Listen to the student and discover what help they need, and then craft an individualized approach that...
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...lived for two years in Japan and 2 years in China. I also have been to many other countries including Korea, Canada, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico. My family and I love to travel and we plan a couple of trips every summer. HIstory and culture are very important to us. I take my job seriously and that means that I will do what I have to in order to help you become more successful....
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I have a M.A. in Teaching (2011) from Missouri Baptist University. I have been tutoring since 2014. I love the one on one aspect of tutoring a student.The main reason for tutoring is to help a student get from point 'a' to point 'b'. Helping students find the most direct route to success is the first goal in tutoring.... I believe that every student has the ability to learn - some just need extra time, help,...
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Durham 7th Grade Tutoring FAQ
For many students, seventh grade can feel like a bit of a slump. It typically lacks the excitement that sixth graders experience when first transitioning to the middle school environment, and it does not include the eager anticipation of beginning high school that accompanies eighth grade studies. It can be easy for students to lose focus at this point in their middle school education, especially if they struggle with or outpace one of their classes.
Seventh grade typically involves classes in math, language arts, history, science, a selection of electives, and potentially the beginning of formal study of a foreign language. Given this wide breadth of subject matter, it is easy to see how students can encounter difficulties in understanding the subject material in one or more of their classes. In addition to the breadth of topics seventh grade covers, students may struggle with the type and pace of instruction they receive. Perhaps they learn material faster than the pace at which one of their classes presents it, but they have trouble keeping up in another class. Perhaps another class is difficult for them because the way in which their instructor presents the material doesn't mesh well with their personal learning style.
Additionally, seventh grade students are often still learning how to most effectively study and manage their time, which can cause them to encounter additional challenges when learning through the process of trial and error. A lot of students are unsure of the best way to study. This varies from student to student and your child may not receive any instruction on how to study, or they could be receiving a lot of conflicting information. Figuring out how to study to achieve their best results is extremely important because using study methods that are not effective will result in wasted time and poor test scores. A private tutor can help in this regard because they can identify exactly how your child learns best and then apply this information to helping them develop an effective study plan.
Despite these challenges, it is important that seventh graders master the concepts presented in each of their classes in order to excel in the coursework that they will undertake in eighth grade, high school, and beyond. If your seventh grade student is struggling in one of his or her classes, or could use some assistance in developing stronger study skills, Varsity Tutors can help you to connect with a tutor to help your student get on a path to academic success.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with tutors nationwide and in any of the academic subjects with which your student might be struggling. Your child's tutor can develop a learning plan specifically designed to address his or her academic needs, making each session efficient and effective. Your child can work at his or her own pace, and his or her tutor can make use of teaching methods that work well with your child's preferred learning style.
Tutoring can also be scheduled to meet short-term or long-term needs, and can take place at the time and location that best suits your schedule. Varsity Tutors' live learning platform enables you and your child to meet with their private tutor in person or face-to-face online. This provides you and your child with the flexibility to choose the time and place that works best. So whether your child feels more comfortable studying in the library, at home, or in a park, their tutor can meet them wherever they would like.
Contact Varsity Tutors today for more information about how you and your child can connect with a tutor to help your child gain the knowledge and skills he or she needs to succeed not only this year, but also in future classes.
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Recent Durham 7th Grade Tutoring Session Notes
Today we started with the student's math homework. We did a few probability problems about coin tosses. He grasped the concept of solving them after the first problem. We then spent some time reviewing his progress with his missing assignments. He informed me that many were completed. We looked at powerschool and made a new list for each course of the missing or late assignments the student still needs to make up. He made reminders in his assignment notebook and seemed proud that the number had decreased.
For the first 40 minutes we went over math. We did comparative ratios, probability and fractions. The last 20 minutes we went over reading comprehension. He read passages, then wrote a paragraph describing the author's purpose and tone. We also went over key words in the passage.
We worked on a lot of things during our extended session. We reviewed all basic arithmetic and began working on plotting points on Cartesian planes. We also worked on basic algebra. We covered outlining, identifying main idea, and selecting details for language arts.
We covered English concepts that will be on the student's admissions test. He learned some new vocabulary as well as learned new skills to do the logic portion of the exam. He is going to do the remaining exercises in the sections that we covered today.
The student and I worked on her summer social studies project, outlining the steps she needs to take to write a fictional biography of a character from the Revolutionary War. We discussed details leading up to the Revolutionary War and features needed for a biography. We then practiced basic algebra and grammar exercises.
The student and I worked on writing, vocabulary, and math. I talked to her about writing chapter summaries, and we went over vocabulary together. After this, I had her do a word problem. The book she was reading seemed a bit hard for a 7th grader, but she seemed to enjoy it. The challenge is to get her to write complete and thorough chapter summaries. Finally, we did the math problem out of a work book. I asked her to finish reading the chapter and to write her chapter summary.
