...for over 10 years in the beautiful state of VA. I have taught several grades from 2nd to 8th grade. I love to teach and I think the best part is sharing my knowledge over a variety of subjects and making connections to previous experiences or existing background knowledge. I tutor in all subjects: math, history, science, and language arts - in grades K-8th. I believe that teaching includes building interest and engagement with students....
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...test scores in my home tutoring projects (GED, GRE, CPhT, SAT/ACT, etc.). I have also received positive feedback from parents, and fellow educators alike for my abilities in helping students excel. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students and maximizing individual student performance. The accomplishment I am most proud of in my tutoring career is excellence at building mutually respectful relationships while being an excellent problem-solver. I feel...
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...teaching experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for education to every tutoring session. My commitment to nurturing a love for learning in students, combined with my expertise in various subjects, ensures that I can provide effective support tailored to each student's unique needs. I believe in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. Let's embark on this educational journey together!
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...am licensed as a K-6th general education teacher. I have been an elementary teacher for three years. In my training program and time as a teacher I worked closely with students that have extensive academic goals in IEPs and ILPs. Additionally, I have a plethora of knowledge in standardized test prep, kindergarten readiness standards, and phonics instruction. I also have strong instructional skills in writing and can assist in narrowing topics for college application essays....
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...for 15 years at all grade levels. I have a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership K-12 (Curriculum and Instruction). I believe in teaching students over content, meaning I get to know my students as individuals in order to help them learn in the way that is best for them. I create learning experiences that are fun and engaging so that learning happens in a way that is comfortable for students, pushing them just enough...
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...Oakland City University in Indiana and Trevecca University in Nashville, Tennessee. I have a passion for teaching English as a Second Language to immigrants of all ages. I also have taught all the subjects in elementary school and enjoy working with students at that level. I believe that every student can learn and make progress. Learning can be fun and definitely should not be boring. I taught in the Little Kids Rock guitar program for...
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...close to eight years in education and over three years as a classroom teacher in New York City. I love teaching math and helping others work through difficult problems. I specialize in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus. The best part of teaching is breaking down complex topics into smaller, more understandable pieces. My strongest held belief as an educator is that every student can learn if they have the right tools.
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As an experienced tutor, my passion lies in helping students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, I strive to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. Through personalized instruction, I aim to instill confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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...and I graduated from East Carolina University with a Biology degree. While I was at University, I volunteered with the boys and girls club, and I discovered that I loved working with students. I enjoy sharing my passion for math and science with students and helping them learn and understand science and math content. I would love to work with you to help you grow academically so that you have to opportunity to achieve whatever...
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Can also tutor:ACT, GED, SAT and 29 more subjects.
...being able to break down a subject into a series of small, easy-to-understand steps so my students can more easily conceptualize the topic and therefore apply that understanding to more difficult questions. To ensure the student understands the concept, Ill frequently have them teach a problem back to me. In the last year, I have been working more with students on homework help and subject matter rather than strictly test prep. This has given me...
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Can also tutor:MAP, ISEE, SSAT and 32 more subjects.
...a desire to contribute meaningfully to the field of Special Education and Applied Behavioral Analysis. I am committed to conducting research that not only advances academic understanding but also translates into practical strategies for educators and support systems. Through this, I aim to enhance the quality of assistance available to students facing diverse learning challenges. In essence, my journey from a student in need of tutoring to a doctoral candidate in a specialized field has...
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...a Specialist in Education from Mercer University, I am passionate about nurturing students' potential through tailored instruction in elementary and middle school English and reading. With over 5 years of experience in tutoring and classroom teaching, I thrive on creating engaging, student-centered learning environments that inspire critical thinking and foster independence. My teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of encouragement and challenge, allowing students to build confidence while developing their unique voices in writing. I find...
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...in helping students become confident with math - especially those that have struggled for a long time. With years of experience teaching students of all ages and abilities, I am able to adjust to each student's particular needs. I work with each student to assess their current level of understanding and build on that knowledge to achieve their learning goals. I am extremely patient, understanding, encouraging and am able to make math easy - even...
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...development opportunities, earning certifications in differentiated instruction and educational technology. These experiences have honed my skills and equipped me with the tools necessary to meet the ever-evolving needs of 21st-century learners. My aspiration as an educator is to cultivate a classroom environment that fosters a love for learning, nurtures creativity, and instills a sense of curiosity that extends beyond the classroom walls. I am dedicated to inspiring students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and...
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...I currently have my graduate degree in Social Sciences with a background in healthcare, data science, data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can...
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St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. John's University - Master of Arts, Psychology
...who tutors and writes and who has had decades of success motivating and preparing people for a range of tests and tasks. I also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching...
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...because I view it as an extension of teaching. I have practiced law for over 10 years, but prior to entering law school, I taught study skills to junior high school students. Upon returning to the classroom last year, I asked myself how could I have waited so long. I absolutely adore it. I have always had a passion for working with people with disabilities, and teaching children with autism has allowed me to do...
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...it is a true passion that drives me to continually seek new ways to inspire and engage my students. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of students, each with their unique challenges and strengths. This experience has not only honed my ability to adapt my teaching methods to meet the needs of each individual but has also deepened my understanding of the various learning styles and developmental...
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Cardiff CogAT Tutoring FAQ
The Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT, is an aptitude test used widely throughout the U.S. to determine a child's eligibility to enter gifted and talented programs. First used in 1968, this multiple-choice test is made up of three sections: the verbal battery, the quantitative battery, and the nonverbal battery. Depending on the school, these batteries may be administered to students all at once or separately. The focus of the exam is specific reasoning skills that have been shown to strongly correlate to academic success. Specifically, the CogAT measures the ability to learn new tasks, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. One strength of the CogAT exam is that it is largely nonverbal, so it can be useful for assessing students whose first language isn't English.
The CogAT is offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If your child is preparing for the CogAT, it may be of great benefit to have him or her work with an experienced tutor who knows the ins and outs of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with just the right tutor for your child.
Although it varies from school to school, the CogAT generally allows students 30 to 45 minutes per battery. The total exam consists of 118 to 176 questions, depending on the level. Within the verbal battery, your child will be asked questions on sentence completion, picture or verbal (depending on grade level) analogies, and picture or verbal classification. The quantitative section tests your child on number puzzles, number analogies, and number series. Finally, the nonverbal section tests your child on figure classification, figure matrices, and paper folding.
A private tutor can help your child prepare for the CogAT exam by working through similar questions and shoring up his or her strengths. At the same time, the tutor can help define your child's challenging areas, and focus on improving them. When you have a gifted child, you know that it's important to be able to provide the resources necessary to develop his or her natural abilities, and passing the CogAT with a high score is a great way to secure future gifted learning opportunities.
Your child's CogAT tutor can work at his or her own pace, without hurrying through skills that need a little extra work, while moving on when a concept is mastered. This provides for efficient study time focused specifically on your child's abilities. The one-on-one attention gives your child the opportunity to ask questions when they arise, and to get answers immediately. Sometimes children freeze up during an exam situation, so working with a tutor to gain confidence using materials that resemble the CogAT can be a great advantage.
Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who can work with your child based on your schedule. Using the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, your child even has the option of meeting with his or her tutor online. If your daughter or son is preparing for the CogAT, get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent Cardiff CogAT Tutoring Session Notes
We used a study book of questions and went through the equation building, number series, and quantitative relations. She did well on most and I only had to walk her through a couple of questions that she couldn't figure out. Next session we will review the paper folding and shape series questions.
I tested the student on the various sections of the placement exam to figure out his strengths and weaknesses. I was able to conclude that his weakest section is the verbal battery, specifically the verbal analogies subsection. I will come up with extra practice questions for our next session so that he can have additional work between our sessions. I am not concerned at all. He is very bright and learns very quickly.
The student and I covered practice items in his workbook to expose him to the different types of questions on the test. We also did some specific work with numerical sequences and equation building. The student was focused and eager to learn and no concerns were noted.
The student and I worked on a few story problems, and then selected a book about dogs from the library to practice her reading skills. She seems to prefer those things to math analogies. I will work on incorporating more math into future sessions to help her become more comfortable with it.
The student and I completed practice questions to prepare for the exam. Specifically, we worked on vocabulary and analogies. I worked with her on test-taking skills (eliminating answer choices, using clue words, looking for parts of speech, suffix/prefix, etc.). She is very bright and eager to learn. She is a joy to work with!
All the concepts that we have worked on in the previous sessions so far, I tried to review all of them. The student is taking the test tomorrow, so I tried to cover all the basic concepts that cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry and probability. Also reviewed some test-taking strategies like the elimination process and using substitution to find the answer.
