I am a recent J.D. graduate from Duke University School of Law. I scored 174 on the LSAT prior to admission. I also have a B.A. from the University of Virginia in Foreign Affairs and Spanish, and am a fluent Spanish speaker. I have experience tutoring students at many different levels of education.
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...College (ACCC). I primarily taught World Religions and Introduction to Philosophy. In addition I taught Western Civilization, US History, and Government classes. Many times I have seen the students writing improve as they have worked with me through the term. Even non English speakers have made great strides with my tutoring. Recently I have tutored graduate students taking online courses. Beginning the Fall 2013 I have been employed as an adjunct instructor in philosophy at...
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I am current Middle School U.S. History Teacher, and am very passionate about education. I love to teach Social Studies, English and ESL. I have worked with students at all levels from pre-K to adult, and have no preference for age or experience. I will work to find the learning style that works best for you, and tailor my lessons towards your particular interests.
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...exploration are key elements in my approach to instilling confidence and a growth mindset in my students. My teaching philosophy is centered around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to take ownership of their education. I believe in adapting my tutoring style to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student, utilizing a variety of strategies to help them reach their full potential. I strive to build strong...
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All students can learn. Sometimes we just need to provide a different direction, perspective or tone to the instruction to help them achieve their goals.
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Doctor of Law, writer, independent thinker, communicator, philosophy lover, & advocate. I chose to go to law school to become a voice for those without one. I excelled in research, writing, advocacy/ oral skills, communication skills, negotiation, and more.
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...thinking, curiosity, and confidence by tailoring my approach to each student's individual interests and abilities. Patience and adaptability are cornerstones of my sessions, and I strive to create an engaging learning environment that empowers students to become independent, motivated learners. I believe in building meaningful connections with my students and providing them with unwavering support. My ultimate goal is their success whether that means helping them master a challenging concept or connecting them with another...
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...in seeing them reach their full potential. I have taught students for over 30 years in a variety of subjects ranging from history, government, psychology and even English. Establishing a positive relationship and seeing my students grow in confidence and capability is truly the gold of the profession. I have a history degree from the University of Maryland, a Masters in Secondary Education from Marymount University and a Doctorate in Higher Education/History from George Mason...
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Hello! My name is Kristen, and I am currently a seventh grade Social Studies teacher and I am a private music teacher as well. I am available to tutor any Social Studies course as well as any History, Government/Civics, and Religion course. I also am able to tutor piano, music theory, AP Music Theory, guitar, and beginner violin.
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It is my firmest belief that if one does not and understand history, we are doomed to make the same mistakes. Truth in any history, means exploring every avenue to make sure the truth is known.... Chat and find out why this subject is a problem for them. Explain how and what we will learn as tutoring continues, until they have a great understanding of the material.... A student can become an independent learner if the...
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...passionate about helping students succeed and reach their full potential. With experience in the classroom through internships, substitute teaching, and even working as a preschool teacher, I have developed a deep understanding of diverse learning styles and the importance of personalized instruction. My tutoring approach is centered on the individual. I take the time to assess each student's unique needs, strengths, and challenges. By tailoring lessons to suit their learning styles, I aim to foster...
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...B.S. in Biology (with a music minor) from the University of Texas at Dallas as part of the National Merit Scholars Program, and am currently pursuing a Master's of Music with an orchestral conducting concentration. My interests outside of school are eclectic - ranging from opera to chemistry to computers - but I believe that having a wide variety of interests helps me approach problems with a unique prospective. I believe that learning can be...
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...terms of understanding and specifically the learning unit your class is on. This way, I also get the chance to go over and review some of my favorite topics at my leisure off the clock. By doing this, I can provide you with clear and concrete examples as necessary, be able to nudge you past points you may be stuck with insightful hints, and teach you the material via your preferred method, so that it...
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I am currently a high school special education teacher who works with all grade levels. I have experience with teaching grades 9-12th in English and History courses, Biology and Personal Finance classes. I also have experience with teaching 7th and 8th grade math and language arts. I am passionate about students feeling confident in every aspect of their educational journey and I cannot wait to work with your student!
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...to enhance their learning, and thereby, their confidence. I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and a law degree from Indiana University-Bloomington, and am currently finishing up my PhD in Law & Public Policy. As you can see, I am a life-long learner and I love to help students learn new things and understand difficult concepts in a new way! As a former high school English teacher, turned lawyer and college professor, there...
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...desire to learn. After earning my Bachelor and Masters degrees I served as a classroom teacher for 1st, 2nd grades and Middle-Schoolers. Over the forty years of my career I have also taught adults in classroom and virtual settings. Regardless of their age, I enjoy helping students grow in confidence. Confidence is the strong foundation we need to challenge ourselves to greater goals and bigger dreams. I am here to help my students turn struggle...
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...worked extensively with students in various capacities over 6-years, from a Volunteer Tutor at United for Literacy for disadvantaged youth, an Academic Coach at Woodsworth College for incoming and first year students, to a Private Tutor with Varsity Tutors for over a year, as well as the owner of a consulting start-up for academic and career coaching. I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that guidance and support can have on a student's academic journey...
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...and refugees. I understand that teaching is about much more than relaying information. It's about non-judgement. It's about overcoming all possible barriers to success. It's about instilling confidence, independence, and resilience. It's about engaging the individual, and finding passion, excitement, and real motivation. If you are looking for more than somebody to simply relay information, if you are looking to truly enhance your learning journey, let's work together! (key words so you find me more...
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...to understand subjects and understand others is through learning together. I graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Political Science, International Studies and Gender and Women Studies. During my time in college, I worked in my university's Writing Center as an Academic Writing Tutor. To be a tutor here, you had to take a semester-long course building your peer-tutoring pedagogy while volunteering in the writing center. Here, I worked with students...
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...and innate intellectual curiosity. I do this by focusing on what my students know before turning to what they do not know. I take the time to understand and mentor my student’s particular gifts, using their individual strengths to conquer their individual academic challenges and become confident, creative, lifetime learners. By encouraging questions and providing hands-on interactive lessons which consist of substantial modeling (“see one”), guided practice (“do one”), and checking for understanding (“teach one”),...
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The student and I looked up terms and finished four essay questions in preparation for her AP exam. We then briefly went over the normal bell curve and the percentages that fall within each standard deviation.
Because the student is preparing for the psychology test, she asked for help while going over the concepts of behaviorism. She felt that her teacher was unclear in class and wanted clarification on concepts ranging over two chapters. The student and I went over each concept slowly and I explained them in both theoretical ways and then again using examples from either experimental literature (mostly animal studies that I had read) or from the "real world." After I was done explaining the concepts, I asked the student to explain them back to me, to relate them to each other, and to provide her own examples of the concepts.
The student and I finished revising the first sections of the clinical competency for her doctoral dissertation by outlining the ways in which her clinical practice is pastoral in nature. After that, we talked briefly about which sections could be kept from the original draft, and then we discussed our plan moving forward.
The student still hasn't gotten her first exam back. She reports that it was easier to focus during lecture and absorb material after reading first, so we had another reading day. We finished Chapter 3 from (Neuroscience & Behavior) and moved on to Chapter 6 (Learning) since it's up next on the syllabus.
Today the student and I went over the chapters she will be tested on tomorrow. We went through how to best approach the material not only to understand it, but to sift through all of the dense information for main ideas. By using strategies common in the study of psychology (and many subjects in general) such as revisiting the information several times, writing your own test and quiz questions, relating the chapter to previously learned materials, and finding examples in your own life, I think she will have a better grasp of the chapter and be able to perform better on her quizzes. During the session we picked out the chapter focus questions and skimmed the chapter itself to make notes on these questions. Towards the end of the session I also went over a writing assignment that she recently handed in. I gave her some formatting ideas and how she could expand her arguments.
