I believe there is nothing we cannot be, do, or have so long as we prepare for it. It is my goal to assist my students in learning the skills needed to succeed.
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...with honors and am an Honor Society member. I have studied courses in psychology, such as Intro to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Adjustments, and Research Methods for Behavioral Health majors. I am proficient in many mathematical subjects. I have taken college math courses up to applied statistics. Other courses that I have enjoyed are Principles of Accounting I, Intro to Sociology, World Literature I, and Descriptive Chemistry I and II. Completing coursework has equipped...
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...term retention is vital for integration of the material--even if it is just studying for an exam or becoming more confident in reading, writing or speaking. Supporting Social-Emotional well-being can enhance not only knowledge and understanding, but Well-Being, Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem, building a strong Long Term Memory knowledge integration & positive learning experiences now and in the future. If this approach sounds helpful for you, there is a good chance that we would be a...
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Aiding in the development of knowledge is of the utmost importance to me. As a tutor, I strive to ensure that my students always feel comfortable and supported as they learn. By determining how students are best able to absorb material, I cater lessons to each student to facilitate the acquisition of as much knowledge as possible.
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I am a graduate of The university of Alberta. I received my Bachelor of Science Computer Science. I am a certified ESL instructor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and STEM and helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests like SAT's. I also love writing and reviewing college essays. I like working with students of all age groups and helping them feel more confident about themselves. Help...
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Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
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...to teach struggling readers, I have associate-level certificates including Classroom Educator and Beyond the Basics instruction with Orton-Gillingham. Other certifications that I have acquired during my career include special education and gifted endorsements. I will help you with any area of language learning that you need. I can combine listening, speaking, reading, writing with direct and explicit instruction when needed. Whether you are a high school student, a child with dyslexia, or you need assistance...
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...feel the connection with the teacher and material that is important for strong and consistent improvement. I love math but find that I am very successful teaching foundational reading and English to my online student. Science and STEM opportunities are also important to me as I am able to bring the understanding for these critical thinking skills needed to advance. My tutoring style is built on engaging and interactive lessons. I use realia, demonstrations, games,...
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I have been a private tutor for the last 10 years. Before that, I taught high school for 25 years. I have a great deal of experience with communicating complicated concepts in a clear and concise manner. I am experienced in a wide variety of subjects and look forward to the opportunity to help you.
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I am licensed and certified professional teacher in the United States of America and a holder of Level Three-A Instructional Leader K-8 Elementary License and Level Three-A Instructional Leader Pre K-12 Special Education License issued by the New Mexico Department of Education. Also, I am a TESOL, Reading and Language Arts endorsed. I can handle both the regular education and special education classes.
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I am a graduate of Centralia College, where I received my Associate Degree in Technical Arts in Accounting & Tax. Helping people to learn and grow has been a huge part of my life. I love to see a person truly come to understand a subject and put what they learn into practice, whether that means in the classroom or in their everyday life. Accounting is my passion, and therefore I love to talk about...
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...in tutoring started a few years ago, when I was a private English as a second language instructor. I realized then that I enjoyed sharing information with other people, but, more importantly, people enjoyed learning from me. The reason I was a successful ESL teacher is that, despite most of my students being older than I was, I never made assumptions about them. They already knew the world, and my job was to help them...
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...even creating new ones) so that you get the most out of our one-on-one sessions! I specialize in ACT prep, but I enjoy working with students in other subjects as well, especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as well as with below-average, typical, and high-achieving students. I love working with students to realize their full potential in subjects that may have previously been considered...
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...over 10 years of experience, five degrees (yes, really!), and a Ph.D.because I genuinely love learning. I've taught everywhere from sunny Miami classrooms to whiteboards across Asia, working with early readers, multilingual learners, teens and adults tackling the SAT, ACT, IB, IELTS and TOEFL. My lessons are designed to be fun, empowering, and tailored to each student's needsespecially those with unique learning styles or challenges. I've built teacher training programs, co-created a literacy app, revamped...
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...1986 and have spent the last 30 years as a free-lance writer, newspaper reporter and teacher. I have published many articles in print and online magazines, as well as thousands of blog posts and articles for commercial clients. I am currently employed teaching remedial English, Freshman composition and research writing. My personal philosophy about anything is that we learn the most from our mistakes, and if you let fear keep you from attempting something, you...
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...passionate of teaching French, my native language, because I like to see students learning new language. Beside that, Accounting is a subject that I am always inspired to teach. Helping students and creating in them the inspiration to solve learning issues make me happy! I like to use many examples to demonstrate the courses for a good understanding of the subjects. During my free time, I enjoy reading books to improve myself, playing with my...
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The two highest levels of Blooms Taxonomy are evaluation and creation-- the two skills most necessary for writing well. To put it bluntly, writing is hard. It's my hope to help you improve your writing, regardless of your skill level. I truly believe that anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with...
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...my students strengths, interests, and talents in my teaching methods to maintain full engagement throughout the lesson. I believe discipline and connections to the subject, beyond the classroom, are keys to increase productivity and achieve results. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, hitting the gym, and attending various cultural events with internationally minded expats. I am still a learner myself, with a graduate degree and unto my second. My undergraduate degree focused on international...
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...a dedicated educator, I am passionate about creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every student can excel. My commitment to education is focused on helping students reach their full academic and personal potential. I hold an Associate in General Education from Durham Tech Community College, along with coursework in Teacher Preparation. In addition to, my position as a Elementary Instructional Assistant. This educational background has given me a strong foundation in educational theories...
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The ACT Compass Writing Skills test is an evaluation used by colleges to place their incoming students in writing classes appropriate for their skill levels. This test can be used in tandem with the ACT Compass Writing Essay test, or on its own. The Writing Skills test is a multiple-choice exam focused on evaluating your mastery of English grammar, rhetoric, and style. On the exam, you are asked to identify and correct sentence errors and to find more effective ways of stating ideas. If you are preparing to take the this exam, consider contacting Varsity Tutors for help connecting with ACT Compass Writing Skills tutors.
ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring can focus on any areas of English grammar, style, mechanics, or rhetoric that you need to have clarified. Did you learn about , placement in the ninth grade, but have forgotten the rules about it since? Your tutor can help you identify and address any grammatical, stylistic, or structural weaknesses in your understanding of the English language. By developing teaching plans customized to fit your specific needs, goals, and learning style, a private tutor can help you obtain placement in the collegiate English class that best reflects your talents and abilities. Beyond helping you review and sharpen your English skills, ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring can help you acquire valuable test-taking strategies that can be useful on test day.
You may consider yourself a proficient writer, and score well on writing assessments. The format of this important writing skills test can nonetheless throw you off, and the confusion can inadvertently cause you to answer questions incorrectly. Regardless of your skill level, it is therefore important to adequately prepare for the exam. Plus, your ACT Compass Writing Skills tutor can pinpoint any areas of weakness that could impede your performance on test day. They'll focus on these areas to fill in any gaps, ensuring you will be as prepared as you possibly can be.
The computerized test consists of essays that have numerous errors. You'll have a chance to highlight a phrase that has grammatical errors, and to choose the correctly structured phrase from a list of answers. One helpful feature of the test is that once you select an answer, the selected phrase will change in the text, so you can go back and proofread. There may be just one long essay, or as many as six passages, for you to read and analyze.
Don't be placed in a class below your skill level simply because you haven't cultivated the ability to answer multiple-choice questions skillfully and accurately. Your tutor can introduce you to various test-taking strategies and techniques that can help you simplify questions and deduce the correct answer, even if you weren't sure of the answer upon your first reading of the question. Combining these test-taking skills with a review of the content that the ACT Compass Writing Skills test covers can help you maximize your chances of achieving a high score. This will also ensure that you will be adequately challenged in your English writing course. Varsity Tutors understands that you are busy, so we make every effort to help you connect with ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring that is convenient and low-stress. Tutors set their own schedules and can work to accommodate your preferred meeting time and place. You can meet in the comfort of your own home, if that suits you best. You can even request face-to-face online sessions using our live learning platform. If you would like some extra help as you prepare for the ACT Compass Writing Skills test, contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with a private tutor today!
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We continued our discussion of the assessment test, specifically, we reviewed the student's first practice test and examined the strategy of the writing section to adapt her skill set to the test.
We covered some grammar from the Writing section, and were able to work through 3 sections of a full length exam. The student showed improvement for his grammar questions and felt more comfortable when he could read the sentences aloud, so I suggested that he continue to practice reading aloud.
Timed the student in the math and English sections; her pace was good. We then transitioned into science, which she is least familiar with from her SAT studies. I helped her detect trends in data and extrapolate beyond the provided information.
Today the student and I spent some time reviewing grammar concepts and talked about strategy for identifying sentence errors and improving paragraphs. We worked together through the problems of these types that she had missed on her diagnostic exam to make sure that she understood the concepts. We finished our time by doing some work on her pacing and time management for the reading portion of the exam.
We started today by working on the math section. She has no problems with the content, but needs to be more confident. We discussed testing strategies and methods to increase confidence in her abilities. We also worked on the science section. We focused on interpreting graphs.
