Teaching is about more than the content. It is about building better people. I look forward to working with you and all that I ask is that you come in with an open mind to what we are going to discuss.... Everyone learns in a little bit different way, and we all learn at different speeds. As a teacher, my job is to help coach you to find those individual ways to succeed and learn from...
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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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...law, I now look to instill my knowledge and experiences in adults and student by becoming a college level educator. It is my sincere desire to make a lasting impact on the young and more mature (older individuals), lol., that will not only transcend through the students that are entrusted to me but will also build a strong foundation that will last throughout their careers. I have tutored, mentored, and employed various law students for...
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...to helping students reach their academic potential. With a background in law, political science, coding, and humanities, I bring a diverse skill set that allows me to tailor my teaching approach to meet individual student needs. Whether it's simplifying complex historical eras, explaining complex grammar principles, or guiding students through Python programming, I believe in creating an encouraging and productive learning environment. My goal is to not only help students excel academically but also to...
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...traveled extensively and I love food, so I took some cooking classes, taught myself and learned a lot from my Mom growing up. Then I moved to Taos, New Mexico, where I met and fell in love with my Wife, raised two kids and completed everything except for clinicals in my Associate in Arts degree in Holistic Healing where my focus was Massage Therapy. Then I also got a Certificate in IT, because I love...
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My personal statement and teaching philosophy are a quote by Albert Einstein "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."
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I have four college degrees and two law licenses. I was an educator for many years before I became an attorney. I still love to tutor, teach, and facilitate learning.
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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...And it's SO important to understand it's all about what they want. So, I focus on structuring your essays in a way that you're hitting all the points and minimizing the risk that you miss subtle issues. I also try to help you understand and handle what they mean by the most annoying thing everyone says about the MEE which is "if you don't know the rule just make one up." I think there's a...
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I became interested in tutoring during college. I started tutoring biology, chemistry and writing. By my senior year, I was running the tutoring center and writing lab. Following undergraduate, I became a teacher's aid and substitute teacher in the public school system. A year later I attended graduate school, where I received my PhD in neuroscience. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring math, science, SAT prep, and sciences (including biology and life sciences).
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...clear communication, and strong leadership. But my story isn't a straight path. Like many, I've faced challengesboth personally and professionally. These experiences have fueled my commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. I'm driven by a vision: to create a world where people not only succeed in their current goals, but also find purpose. I seek to help other take ownership of their journey and every individual has the tools to unlock...
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By sharing my journey, experiences, and what drives me, I can connect with students on a deeper level. It's a chance to show them not just what I can teach, but how I can inspire and support them in their own paths. This connection is vitalit helps students see the value I bring and envision their success with me by their side
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...and school as a whole. I enjoy helping people, young and old, to understand math and its interworkings. I understand most people don't like or enjoy math, however, I try to make it as enjoyable as possible so you feel comfortable in learning the material. In understanding the foundations of math, I am able to teach it in various ways that resonate with others, because not everyone learns the same way or at the same...
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...(LL.B.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.). I am very passionate about North American politics, political issues, and government operations and institutions. I have a long history of teaching high school level, university level students, as well as continuing legal education and legal seminars to professionals and the general public. I am very serious about teaching and work, although I encourage a collaborative and light hearted approach to education to make everyone achieve their goals.
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Hello! My name is David and I love teaching! It's a passion of mine and I look forward to making a difference in the lives of anyone that steps into my classroom.
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...educational journey has honed my ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and break down complex concepts into understandable terms, skills that are essential for effective tutoring. Tutoring, to me, is more than just helping someone pass a class. It's about building confidence, developing critical thinking skills, and fostering a genuine interest in learning. I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and ultimately, growing. I look...
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I'm a Virginia-licensed and experienced trial attorney; skilled in mediation, training, negotiations, legal research, legal writing, and organizational management.
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Civil Procedure Tutoring FAQ
Civil procedure is a practical and logical part of law school curriculum. It's the course that teaches new law students how courts run and the rules and procedures that must be followed. Civil procedure teaches about who can sue, when they can sue, and what deadlines must be followed. It can be a dense and difficult course to master, but private instruction can clarify your studies immensely. Civil procedure tutoring can assist students who are struggling to understand how complaints and answers work. For example, a defendant who is served has twenty days to file an answer, but a defendant who waives service gets more time. What does waiver of service entail? For that matter, what makes a proper complaint? It is in civil procedure coursework where most students learn that a complaint states who the parties to the lawsuit are, why the venue is proper, what events led up to the suit, and what the plaintiff is asking for the court to do.
Civil procedure tutoring can help students understand the differences between various discovery tools, such as subpoenas, requests for production, oral and written depositions, and interrogatories. Each of these options can serve a different purpose and may be used differently in a case. Think of law classes as practice time. Each of these options also has different rules - for example, the limits on the number of questions, or the time to respond - and it can be difficult for a student to remember them all. Nobody wants to be presenting in court and be unsure as to how to proceed. Law school is intensive and provides the experience needed to enable a student to think on their feet before they ever set foot in a courtroom. There are lots of facts to know, but it's also about developing the mental acuity required of an effective lawyer.
Oftentimes, the most complicated part of a civil procedure course is not learning the rules in the abstract, but putting everything together. Fact patterns will frequently look at whether the defendant was properly served to begin the suit and whether the case is before the proper court. These fact patterns will require students to piece everything together in order to properly understand the situation and answer the questions professors are asking. Lessons are set up to imitate real cases. Students are presented with the facts and must work with them based on what they've learned. Good classroom performance can therefore equate to ultimately becoming a good lawyer. It can help to think of every lesson as an actual case. How would you handle it? What is the most desirable outcome? Which is the best course of action to follow that will maximize the chances of achieving that result?
Civil procedure is usually one of the first classes a student will take in law school, and as such, it has its own challenges. Whatever a student doesn't know, they'll begin to apply right away. Varsity Tutors has the ability to connect you with tutors who have expertise in this complex and often misunderstood discipline. It's important to connect with skilled tutors who can help you understand how civil procedure works and how to dissect law school fact patterns. Civil procedure tutoring can help new students understand this important area of law and acclimate to the new way of handling exams. By helping newer students prepare outlines and study guides, experienced law students and practicing lawyers can provide guidance, advice, and assistance with some of the most confusing fact patterns that a first-year student will face.
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Recent Civil Procedure Tutoring Session Notes
Today we worked on trigonometry and solving for angle and side lengths with tangents, sine and cosine. The student has a good understanding on how to use the equations especially after we went over the inverse of them. She should do well on her test on Thursday.
I worked with the students on sample OLSAT questions. Both students did well. Even when they missed an answer, they were able to explain the correct answer after prompting. I also worked on literary response/connections using a picture book and the O.W.L.S. connection strategy.
I went over the student's math homework with her. We worked on fractions and mixed numbers, reviewing what she had learned in class, and applying it to her work. She worked very well and was very engaged, and seemed to be more comfortable with the material the more we practiced.
With the second student I reviewed algebra inequalities for her test tomorrow. We went over what inequalities are, how to graph them on a number line, and how to solve them using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We also did several practice word problems and talked about some strategies for her test, especially taking her time and showing her work. She was also very engaged and worked hard the entire time. Overall, both girls were great students and the session went very well.
Today the student and I went over some concepts in single variable inequalities as well as two variable inequalities. He did well with the concepts, and should do well with his homework and the rest of the week. I introduced the concept of inequalities in two variable with two equations, and he seemed to grasp this quite well. The lesson on Wednesday should solidify his understanding of the idea further. He is beginning to correct his own mistakes, as he looks over the problem he just did. It is nice to see his growth in Math.
The student reworked two of her three essays before we met this evening, and the structure and organization did a 180 (in a positive direction) from yesterday. As a result, this evening, we were able to focus on grammar, word choice, and sentence structure. She came away with two great essays and the knowledge for structuring / organizing a solid third essay.
In this session, the student and I reviewed some of her questions from chapter 8 homework and covered chapter 9: inequalities and absolute value. This included roster versus set-builder notation, unions and intersections of sets of numbers, graphing linear inequalities, and graphing systems of linear inequalities. We graphed conjunctions and disjunctions on a number line and determined whether an ordered pair was a solution for a certain inequality. The last topic we covered was how to find the solution of a system of linear inequalities and that is by graphing both and finding the intersection. We did this on graph paper and the student did a great job. After assigning homework, we covered a few grammar questions she had about subject-verb agreement for collective nouns. We also discussed the schedule for our last sessions before the placement test. Keep up the good work!
