...the need arose. In my experience working one-on-one with students, talking through essay topics and sparking conversation about a work of literature is especially helpful in cultivating a strong, cohesive essay. I believe that sharpening written verbal communication skills is a crucial part of one's education, and is something I hope to help each of...
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...a master's degree in education while teaching in an under-resourced school in Dallas, Texas. There I taught the skills of effective writing, speaking, and listening to students in grades 6 through 8 in grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing classes. I would like to continue helping students realize their full potential by tutoring them in what...
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...believed to be impossible. I have taught or tutored all ages and enjoy connecting with people. I enjoy discussing literature and building confidence in students. When I'm not involved with teaching, I love to paint. Watercolor is my favorite medium. I also teach and practice yoga. Finally, I enjoy walking and playing with my dog,...
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...12 years. The majority of my experience has been in reading and math intervention. I also hold certification in English/Language Arts and Special Education. It is my educational philosophy that all students are capable of learning, but they all learn differently. As an educator, it is my responsibility to meet students where they are to...
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...Tennessee, I was the social media chair. I posted on Instagram and Twitter twice a week to connect to UT students and other IATG chapters. Reaching out to my peers everyday and knowing that my social media posts uplifted them gave me the sense of purpose that I had been searching for throughout college. I...
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...Writing. Passionate about the written word, I aspire toward a career in education, particularly English and Literature. I'm an enthusiastic and patient coach sincerely invested in your scholastic success. I also believe in the power of failure--so take big chances! In my spare time, I ride my bike through Seattle, bake bread, and dance.
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...school and whatever their future may bring. My style of teaching can be defined as that I am in fact, "...not a teacher, but an awakener", as said by Robert Frost. I believe in locating each student's personal strengths, learning style, and interests to help them see that they can be successful past our tutoring...
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...power of critical thinking, my goal is to help students feel engaged and excited about materials they are working with. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond and I'm currently pursing an MA at Boston University in the School of Communication. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and backgrounds.
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...reading, writing, and communication skills. I believe in creating a supportive and adaptable learning environment that meets students where they are and guides them toward those rewarding "aha" moments of understanding. My goal is to inspire confidence and foster a love for learning by highlighting the fascinating connections between language and history. Outside of tutoring,...
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...enjoy helping others work toward their full potential by helping them grow in knowledge, confidence, and productivity. I am fun-loving, outgoing, and am always seeking ways to improve the quality of my life. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy speaking Spanish, traveling, spending time with loved ones, eating out, dancing, photography, and spending time outdoors.
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...many papers and edited those of my peers. I believe the best teachers help students use their own intuitions and reasoning to discover knowledge or arrive at conclusions. I have broad knowledge in the humanities, including two master's degrees in music (composition and performance) from the Guildhall School of Music in London and the New...
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...Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. I'm currently attending Emerson College to obtain a Masters degree in Publishing and Writing. I recently moved across the country and enjoy reading, writing, anything outdoor-related, music and playing the piano. I specialize in tutoring for writing and editing purposes, but I am also qualified to...
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...teaching through working with a local Brownie Pack, something I have done since I was 15. This made me realize I enjoyed working with children and that I get so much personal satisfaction from helping others succeed. My formal university experience confirmed my suspected passion as a career choice and four years later I had...
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I am so excited to work with you and/or your student! I love the English language and literature of all kinds, and look forward to assisting you in any way I am able!
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...which he attended virtual school. I assisted him in his day-to-day schoolwork and helped provide outside resources to ensure information retention. I am excited to share a positive learning experience with other students, and inspire a love of learning. I recently graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University's Psychology program, with a minor in...
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...essays, and I write novels for fun. I have tutored English and essay writing to troops in Japan, teens in Korea, and adults in the USA and Latin America. I take a results-based approach to tutoring to make the most of the student's time and money. I am always happy to share my knowledge and...
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I am studying Biology and Psychology with a minor in Philosophy at Stony Brook University. I have also received an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Bard College. My other interests include dance and programming.
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...topics, coupled with my ability to connect with young people, allows me to help them meet their goals. I strongly believe in finding relevant materials that also challenge students to achieve highly. In this way, students are actively connected and engaged in their learning. Outside of education, I have many interests including playing recreational sports...
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...while tutoring is to have the student explain to me, in their own words, what I taught them. This lets me gauge the student's understanding of the material, and see the areas, if any, where they still need help. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy traveling to new places, learning about different cultures, reading, and...
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...also crush it in trivia ;) My approach to teaching is very personalized to each student. I like to find out what their passions are outside of school and use that to connect to subjects they are struggling in or dislike. Having a degree in Music and Theatre, I often use the arts to teach...
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Recent American Literature Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I edited an essay that she had started to write. The essay is an opinion piece on genomes that she based off of several articles provided in class. We re-worked the copy to better organize her writing and convey the argument that she was making. The student understood how to finish the essay. I'm certain that she will receive a good grade on the essay, and I hope that she feels more confident in her writing skills as we continue to work together.
Today, the student and I continued our work on a homework packet covering clauses, complex or compound sentences, and punctuation. The student continues to grasp new English concepts easily, and in our hour and a half, we finished nearly the entire packet. As part of the assignment was to supply proper punctuation for some of the sentences, we also took this opportunity to discuss the proper use of punctuation when separating independent clauses, including semi-colons, hyphens, and comma/conjunctions.
The student and I worked on his reading comprehension with story and poem worksheets. We also talked about his previous math test and the struggles he faced with the problems. I discovered that he struggles with some of the word problems of his math units and deciding where to start. We will try to begin working on how to conquer math problems and what steps to make first, no matter what the questions are asking.
During this session we focused on studying the student's vocabulary words. My goal was to teach him different ways to study his words. We talked about the words and their definitions, we made stories up to put the words into context. I also made him use the words in different forms, such as nouns, adverbs, etc. We also came up with a detailed study plan for the week.
We worked on an assignment due on 11/14: writing a paragraph answering questions about Flannery O'Connor's short story "The Life You Save May Be Your Own." The student said they read the story in class. We read it together and I asked her questions about the plot, characters, imagery and symbolism. She started working on her assignment just before the end of our session.
We discussed on revisions to the student's first draft of a persuasive essay. Points of focus included citation conventions and sentence-level editing. She developed and practiced strategies for MLA formatting of citations, identifying and repairing run-on sentences and establishing pronoun agreement.
