I was a high school Journalism and English teacher for 27 years. I love to discuss and debate the meaning of literature, and I am a professional writer with seven published books. The written word is powerful, and I enjoy teaching students how to use words. I anxiously await working with you and helping you become a better writer and help you better comprehend the written language. I hope to make it an enjoyable experience.
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...history from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest and a Master's Degree in special education from DePaul University. For seven years, I lived in Mexico and taught English at all levels and history, literature and philosophy to high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico. Also, I was an editor for a high school English Composition Class. This involved reading the assigned topics along with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in...
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...love learning". I am excited about teaching, and this comes through in each and every lesson I teach. Learning should be fun, meaningful and engaging! I have been a teacher for the past fifteen years with extensive experience ranging from kindergarten to post-college students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and Management. I later earned my Master's Degree in Education from Walden University. I am TESOL endorsed and have had great success teaching...
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I am 46 years old, and I am committed to helping myself and others to understand the world. I love music, and I love words. People are pretty great, too.
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I love teaching and working with my students. My goal with all my students is to see to it that they love learning and excel in their education. I aim to take students that may be struggling in some areas and see to it that the not only master those areas but excel in those areas.
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...Physics with a focus on Astrophysics, I also have a degree in Chemistry. While in college I tutored Physics and Calculus and after I graduated I traveled to Russia to get my certificate to Teach English as a Second language and also to teach adults, teenagers and small children where I was also able to teach a Spanish class. I spent the summer in a summer camp in Turkey where I help teenagers and kids...
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...to (and getting into) some of the most elite schools in the world, I am devoted to helping others achieve the same and find the school that's the best fit for them given their interests and goals. It's a long process and the earlier you begin the better! I'm happy to be there every step of the way - whether it's some high school exam, the SAT or the application itself, I would love nothing...
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...graduate with a B.F.A. in Emerging Media and T.E.F.L. certification. I specialize in teaching language arts and am in the top 1% of ACT reading test takers. I have extensive experience instructing students of all ages and skill levels regarding the English language, though I prefer instructing high school and college students, as well as those preparing for standardized testing. In addition, I excel at social studies and topics regarding history, as reading and writing...
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...in Computational Science and Engineering, and I'm originally from Miami. My passions --languages, mathematics, medicine, and volunteering-- have always driven my pursuits. During my undergrad at the University of Miami, where I studied Biomedical Engineering, I started a robotics club that allowed me to bring innovative ideas to life, even showcasing our projects at the Frost Museum of Science. Now, I work in an anesthesiology lab at MIT, associated with Harvard and Harvard's teaching hospital,...
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I believe that teaching is an interactive process. Teacher and learner and student all interact with each other. I also believe that education is about learning skills and strategies as well as actual content. And the really exciting thing is that learning is lifelong and always enriching, if you want it to be.
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...utmost pleasure of tutoring people of a variety of ages, skill levels, interests, and abilities. While my methods may vary, my purpose remains the same: empower others to reach their unique goals. I tailor my lessons to meet the needs of each individual as we all have different obstacles and strengths. I have found particular joy working with Elementary School Special Education students, but thoroughly enjoy the variety of experiences and challenges presented when working...
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...Ohio State University with a BA in Linguistics, specializing in phonology, and a BA in Spanish and Hispanic Linguistics. I began tutoring Spanish and teaching ESL while in college, where I discovered my passion for teaching. When you learn a new language a whole new world is unlocked, and supporting others on their journey is one of my greatest joys. It's always so exciting watching my students grow in their fluency. I tutor both Spanish...
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...am fortunate enough to be working as a Software Developer in the Information Technology industry for close to 6 years now. I have completed my school and graduation in India with major in Biology, Science, Maths and Physics. Besides being interested in studies I have been a voracious reader all my life. I feel like there is no end to one's learning and education. I believe in learning and unlearning technique. I try to teach...
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...College and received my M.ED in Teaching English as a Second Language. My undergraduate degree was in Early Childhood Education and English. Since graduation, I have taught both high school and Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay prompts and testing strategies....
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...years. I have an MA in English and a BA in journalism as well as teaching certificates in English and social studies. Since 1994, I have taught history, literature, and writing. I also taught ESL for 24 years as a classroom teacher in the US and abroad. I worked in 6 different countries. Loved every minute. I retired, but still want to teach, so I have been working online for about 5 years. I frequently...
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...Design and now am working on completing my master's in Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. I understand how stressful it can be when struggling academically. I like to meet my students where they are and celebrate their progress every step of the way. I teach part-time in grades kindergarten to high school. I speak Spanish and Portuguese. I look forward to meeting you and working on a plan to help you reach your...
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...you have taken the initiative to get extra help with your learning goals. Regardless of your academic level or academic goals, I know that I can help you. Every learner is different and that is why I cater my teaching methods to suite your style of learning. I am an effective and results-driven communicator and I strive to make your strengths even stronger while also making your weaknesses, well, weaker! Let me know how I...
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...New Brunswick, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. After graduation, I moved to Albany, New York to work as a Java developer for CommerceHub. At CommerceHub, I became familiar with the industry standard for software development. After half a year on the job, I was placed in charge of the education phase for a company-wide migration from Mercurial to Git (two different version control platforms). I was tasked with educating over...
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...providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. Managing student behavior by setting clear expectations, providing positive reinforcement for good behavior, and addressing negative behavior in a constructive and respectful manner. I've gotten my education from a wide range of sources beginning from the time that I was a kid, would be from the knowledge and wisdom from my parents in their educational background that they instill in me in...
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Recent ACCUPLACER ESL Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I finished up the math portion of the practice exam after briefly discussing the essay conclusion that I had her revise for homework after our last session. After finishing the math section, we made a list of math test-taking strategies, such as skipping and returning to more complicated problems, eliminating or using answer choices, categorizing problems according to concept in order to find the proper approach to solving, etc. We then began looking over some additional math practice I assigned her, in order to strengthen her skills with problems involving percents, averages, and proportions. I asked her to finish a second essay she had started and to look over some of the math problems she'd had trouble with for homework.
We reviewed linking and action verbs. We discussed adverbs and prepositional phrases and then the student practiced problems with these. We went through tips on taking the math portion of the exam. The student did 10 arithmetic problems using the tips discussed. The student went through seven word problems.
As the student has a history test coming up soon, we spent a great deal of time reviewing the content that would be covered on his exam. He explained that the vocabulary from the various chapters is a big part of the test, so I quizzed him on the vocabulary words as well as important facts from the readings. I also created a vocabulary test for him to fill out that resembles the way the test is formatted. We spent the remainder of the session reviewing his science material.
We spent this session reviewing the practice problems I created for the student two weeks previously. Now we are focusing on the breadth of his knowledge, so he will be prepared to answer a variety of possible questions.
We read 2 passages and a poem, and responded to comprehension questions as well as open-ended responses. The student is doing great at turning the questions into a statement. He needs extra practice with grammar and spelling within his responses.
We spent this session going over an online edition of the teaching exam. In particular, we focused on reading comprehension passages and question sets. In a previous session we explicitly focused on enhancing our internal dialogue, including frequent comprehension checks and section summarizing. This session, we worked on breaking down question prompts and answer choices. Question types covered included those that required making distinctions between main ideas and supporting details and between facts and opinions. We planned for the student to complete the remainder of the exam on his own before our next session, so we can target our attention on the most challenging aspects of that practice exam at our next meeting.
