I'm a teacher, writer and trained lawyer. I am a retired attorney and an author of books. I practiced law for 30 years, dabbling in almost every area of the legal profession. I had great success in "acing" the bar exam, as well as various other standardized tests. So far I have written a guidebook on going through the process of divorce, a biographical one, a novel and a child's book.
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...their analytical writing and communication. Writing is not only a technical craft but a way of thinking clearly and expressing oneself persuasively, skills I find deeply rewarding to teach. My tutoring style is encouraging, adaptive, and centered on the student's goals. I believe in fostering a space where students feel heard, supported, and challenged to think independently. I strive to make difficult material not only understandable, but engaging and empowering. Outside of academics, I enjoy...
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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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I have always enjoyed the process of learning and sharing knowledge I have with others. I believe that every student should have the opportunity to have a customized study plan. People learn in different ways and I believe that lessons can be tailored to meet the needs of each student.
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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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...subject matter. I am excited to help others gain understanding of concepts that are often viewed as too dense or uninteresting when they are full of opportunities for discussion and growth. I have learned through my life experiences to be patient and understanding of each person's individual learning style and method and attempt to tweak my approach to best fit that learning style. I have a passion for learning new things and exploring existing ideas...
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...and writing, real estate law, legal ethics, criminal law and procedure, political science, and tort law. I passed the Ohio Bar Exam and began practicing. I worked in the private sector, conducting eviction hearings and assisting in contract disputes. I later became an Assistant Prosecutor. I began in Child Support and my tasks included: establishing paternity, determining child support, presenting cases to the grand jury, and arguing before the court. I later became involved in...
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...I've learned to be a revolutionary educator through practicing outside the box teaching strategies that have been proven to be effective. My journey includes speaking at conferences across North America, where I've shared insights and strategies with educators on various levels from teachers to superintendents. Coordinating a K-12 mentoring program has allowed me to make a tangible impact on students' lives. Believing that teaching should be enjoyable, I infuse fun into learning through innovative methods....
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...Community College. I have been tutoring and mentoring other students since I was in kindergarten. I excel at tutoring in writing, English, and language arts, as well as grammar and composition. I approach learning not thru a standardized lesson plan but thru customized lesson plans written for the specific student I am tutoring. I meet the student where they are at and work from there. If you like a holistic approach to learning, I'm your...
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...my students with the tools they need 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...
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As a former lawyer, and current teacher and tutor, I take pride in cultivating critical and analytical reasoning skills to achieve academic success. It is not just about memorizing and regurgitating information. When a student learns how to approach problems logically, they do not just improve academically, but also learn how to solve problems in the real word with these skills.
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...about helping students unlock their full potential and achieve their academic goals. With expertise in academic writing, programming, and GIS software, I offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and...
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...subject matter that I am very passionate about. I do not believe that any subject is superior to another, and that together they form the basis of a well-rounded, informed individual. With regard to my particular areas of expertise, History, Social and Political Sciences, I feel that these areas all interact, and react, to each other and form an essential part of our human story; the story of us if you will.... I make the subject...
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I am Jonathan Starbuck. I am currenting going into my third year of law school and I have a Bachelor's in Government. I am passionate about educating people because I view education and learning as a continuous progress in life and as a form of self-improvement. As such, I want to help others progress in life to achieve their goals and to hopefully gain a life-long affinity to academics.
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...litigation. I recently moved over to the City Solicitor's Office, Civil Right's Division to get some trial experience. I scored in the 92nd percentile on the LSAT and believe my test prep skills and practical experience would make me an excellent tutor for anyone looking for help with the LSAT and/or law school classes! Apart from being a lawyer, I love running, tennis, painting, IPAs/red wines, and have even dabbled in improv comedy (though I...
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...to become more than they were before they entered. Teaching is about the future. Each student with whom I work gets a learning program specifically geared to his or her needs and goals. As we work together, those goals and needs may change and the student and I will adjust accordingly. The way a student learns best is as unique as their fingerprint and that is the way my instruction is developed for each student.
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...in some things than they are in others. I too understand my limitations. However, I have tried to help others in any way possible. Most recently, I have tutored students that sat for the Pennsylvania Bar Exam. However, I have also assisted students in elementary school, high school and college. I love learning new things and so for me school was always about exploring areas that I knew nothing about. I recognize that not everyone...
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...inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. I earned an American Bar Associationapproved Certificate in Paralegal/Legal Studies from the College of Lake County, and I am a CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, as well as an Illinois Accredited Paralegal (ILAP) through the Illinois Paralegal Association. I am also a commissioned Notary Public in Illinois. With several years of experience as a tutor, professional paralegal, legal researcher, and former licensed substitute teacher,...
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...in organic compounds in meteorites (to determine if these compounds came from interstellar space or were synthesized "locally.") Late in life, however, I was blessed with the birth of twins, James and Margaret, and I decided to leave the University to raise my children. In sum, I would say that I love to teach people what I know, and I do so after having synthesized my knowledge and associated it with other things I have...
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...The degree in Fabric Science required participation in English Literature. Art History, Physics, Chemistry and Calculus. I found that I absolutely loved and excelled in both reading and analyzing English Literature. My grades were such that I qualified to serve as an English and Physics tutor at the collegiate level. I successfully tutored several students in these subjects. Over the course of one semester, their grades improved from C's and C minuses to B's and...
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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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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!
