History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.
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Being the first in my family to go to college and medical school was not easy. Through many long years of hard work and with the help of my mentors, I was able to accomplish something I truly thought was impossible. I only hope I can also help others come one step closer to their dreams by helping them through their education.
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Hi! My name is Megana Kasavaraju. I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and I will be attending VCU School of Medicine. I am an aspiring pediatrician because I enjoy both working with children as well as medicine. I have been tutoring elementary and middle school math, science, social studies, and English for the past 4 years. I also have experience with working with students who have learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. As...
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...can find a way to help most any student succeed. I earned a Bachelor's in General Studies from Emporia State University which was a self-programmed public relations degree. Over the years I have found myself conducting classes for preschoolers, corporate executives, and every skill level in between. But I have found the tutoring model of one-to-one instruction brings quicker results. I enjoy helping students achieve those "ah ha" moments when a concept clicks. Often that...
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I received my MBA from Amberton University, my BA from University of Hawaii-West Oahu, and a Teaching & Learning Graduate Certificate in Business Education from Kansas State University. I am Praxis certified in Business, Technology, and Marketing Education and also Secondary English Language Arts. I have 20+ experience in a variety of industries, including insurance, business ownership, business management, retail, operations, coding, billing, law clerkship, and the education industry. I believe that all students can...
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I am so excited to be a part of this excellent learning community. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2000 with a BS Ed in Secondary Social Sciences. I am a certified teacher in North Carolina and I also have National Board Certification. I am not only an experienced Social Studies Educator, but I am also a Highly Motivated Individual with a lot of ideas and energy. I have 16 years experience entertaining my...
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My MA in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition, together with my MA in Adult Education and Continuing Education, qualified me to have a stellar forty-three-year career as a full-time college professor predominately in the University System of Georgia. I have successfully instructed multiples of thousands of students with varying degrees of academic abilities, beginning with at-risk to advanced learners. A substantial amount of my career was spent preparing these learners to pass...
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...to each individual. This cannot always be done in a classroom setting, and that is why we have tutors. I may not be the right tutor for everyone, but I'll do my best with everyone and hopefully change a few lives. In the end, this is not just about teaching them a specific subject, it's helping them evolve how they think in order to allow them to attack any subject now and in the future...
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...student. If someone I am tutoring needs me to repeat the same problem 20 times, I am happy to ensure that they fully understand what they are meant to learn. I fully support any student who may struggle; they are just as intelligent as students who may understand the material quicker. There is no "smarter" or "better," simply "learning." Again, I am writing a full novel that I plan to self-publish within the next year....
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...opportunity to work with students from various backgrounds achieve their educational goals. I have 14 years of experience working with students ranging from middle and high school age to adults working to complete graduate degrees. I began working in education in 2006 and am employed full-time in higher education administration. I have a strong desire to help others obtain their educational goals and experience the benefits that education can have on the lives of individuals...
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I consider teaching to be one of the most important professions in the world. It is one in which I have the opportunity to touch and shape the future each and every day that I work with students. Given the magnitude of this responsibility, I am committed to working diligently to ensure that each of my students has the tools necessary to achieve the success they desire.
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...each semester culminated in exuberant performances of rhumba, swing or merengue. I laughed with and learned from my students every day. As a private tutor, I have helped dozens of students improve standardized test scores, fine-tune college entrance essays, and succeed in tough classes. Perhaps more importantly, I have helped them eliminate some of the anxiety that has become prevalent in traditional education. I hope I have given them a desire to learn and a...
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Friendly Tutor Ready To Bring You Success. I am currently a graduate student at Edgewood College going for a Master's in Accounting. My hobbies involve writing fantasy and I have published a book in a series. I love teaching all grades Accounting, English, Math and Literature. As a student of mine you can expect personalized attention and an end goal to make you succeed academically and in life.
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I have built my life around teaching and mentoring in large part because of the incredible teachers and mentors I have had over the years. Thanks to them, I have devoted my life to literature and art, and my specialties as a teacher and tutor are paper writing, application essays, reading comprehension, and test preparation. I currently teach creative writing and literature at the University of Iowa where I attended the Iowa Writer's Workshop.
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...and leading a family have led me back to understanding that the gifts that are natural to me, whether techy and tacky or kicking and bricking, are there to be used with and for young people, allowing them to succeed in the adult world and be accepted by adults whom they respect. Relating these gifts to young people puts technological and mathematical understanding back into the place where my heart and the hopes of others...
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My academic background is in educational policy, human development and ethnic studies. I am well versed at a multitude of written communication approaches, including, research and academic writing, memo and brief production, personal statements, cover letters, and resumes. My professional background is in policy analysis, case management, mentorship, public speaking, and recruitment. These equip me with the skills necessary to effectively tutor through holistic support and teachings.
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I love teaching and helping others learn. I believe that everyone has their own unique learning style. As a tutor, it is my goal to help you succeed. I love animals and volunteering at the humane society.
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"As a software engineer with over 6 years of experience, I am passionate about sharing knowledge and simplifying complex coding concepts. My expertise in languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL, combined with my experience in mentoring and technical writing, positions me to effectively teach and inspire students. I am dedicated to helping learners not only understand the fundamentals but also apply them in real-world scenarios, ensuring they develop the skills needed for success in the...
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...from Yale University in 2016 with a B.A. in Theatre History. Storytelling has always been my passion and I have pursued that passion both through theater and through writing and teaching. I have worked as a substitute teacher and after school instructor at Saint Ann's School, as well as performing all over the country! I absolutely love teaching and inspiring kids and young adults to enjoy learning. My approach to teaching is highly individualized based...
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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.
