...bachelor's degree in Special Education and my master's degree is in Literacy. I am certified as a special educator and a reading specialist. I have a thorough understanding of the reading process from beginning readers to adult learners. I also have experience teaching math to K-8 students. I try to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to each tutoring session every day. I believe that I owe it to my students, as...
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...success. With a strong background in subjects like Math, Science, and English, I specialize in breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable explanations. My tutoring approach is tailored to each student's unique learning style, ensuring they gain both confidence and mastery in their studies. Beyond academics, I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas. Whether it's preparing for exams, tackling challenging assignments, or...
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I have been an educator for 16 years. My degrees are in English and Creative Writing, and I am a published poet. I love to read and write, and I bring that excitement to my students. When it comes to being a tutor, I am patient, efficient, and understanding. ... I have been an educator for 16 years, and my teaching philosophy has always been and will always be: students come first, writers are made, not...
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...the Year award for excellence in research, writing, and presentation of the capstone thesis project. I have a history of working in accessibility and research in the arts and am interested in creating dialogues on the ways in which the arts—and the ways our businesses and government support the arts—are an essential component of our everyday lives. To quote Jane Chu, “Although many may not realize it, the arts actively intersect with areas such as...
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...oncologist. I want to be a physician because I want to be a scientist, clinician, support system, and advocate for patients. I am drawn to the lifelong learning environment a physician explores, both from pursuing research questions and from connecting with patients. I am currently a Clinical Research Associate at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where I lead patient management for a number of groundbreaking clinical trials in the Multiple Myeloma service. I also recently studied for...
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...long-term career aspirations. With a deep passion for education and a commitment to excellence, I strive to create detailed, tailored, and comprehensive learning materials that foster growth, critical thinking, and confidence. I understand that each student is unique, and I believe in providing a personalized approach that integrates their academic goals with the skills and knowledge required for future success in their chosen careers. Whether it's preparing for rigorous exams, mastering core subjects, or cultivating...
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...students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students...
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...real-life perspectives that produce a dynamic and challenging tutoring experience for my students. I am patient yet persistent, kind but firm, encouraging yet challenging with my students. My 25+ years of experience in teaching, tutoring, coaching, and lifelong learning for myself, has developed in me a passion for helping others achieve their learning goals. I'm also a professional editor and writer, which has given me a unique perspective to offer students interested in improving their...
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Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...
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Hello! My name is Frederick. I graduated from St. John's College last year, where I studied the great books. Since then, I have worked for two publishers, and I'm currently taking another year off before going into studying English Literature at UVA.
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Hello! My name is Umer. I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal of moving to Cairo, Egypt to teach.
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...endeavor is the opportunity for tremendous success. That's why it's important to me that every student grasps the bigger picture. Education has the opportunity to enrich your life unlike any other endeavor. If you're anything like me, you've experienced academic failure. But as a soon-to-be practicing attorney, I can assure you that failure is not fatal. If we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will reach our goals.
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...to academically support students of all ages. I have four degrees which include a BA from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and a PhD from Drew University in Madison NJ. It is awesome to work with students who are committed to success but I also like to assist with students who might have veered off path and are working to better themselves academically. Let's get some work done. It would be a pleasure to...
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...independent exercises, I can assess what we further need to work on. When I'm not teaching, I love to explore places in Austin I've never been, including restaurants and hiking trails. I have two dogs and a cat who are my life, and I always have my nose in a book and am listening to another one in my car. I love spending time with my friends and am a sucker for a good movie....
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...beginning my bachelors degree there as well. I worked as a reading tutor in the past year also tutored my cousins. Some of the subjects i tutor are, reading, writing, and many more. My favorite subject i like to tutor would be reading because reading is my favorite subject and i believe every student can and are able to read. I believe every student needs the help of someone else in order to succeed. My...
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...the AP exams, and I love to help students achieve the best possible scores on these exams. Reading and writing are my passions when it comes to learning, and regardless of the subject, I am dedicated to helping my students develop expertise in these areas. Indeed, when I work with learners, my goal is to understand their individual learning styles and develop strategies to help them accomplish their goals. Every student is different, and every...
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...Pennsylvania, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jersey and both Critical Thinking and Junior Seminar at Mercy College in Westchester. I am the self-published author of more than a dozen scifi and horror novels, available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. My tutoring is focused on the test specifically and has worked for...
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I grew up homeschooled by my mother with a Masters degree in Deaf Education, so I have always tutored my two younger siblings in Math. I took up tutoring outside of my family when I started College back in 2014. I am now a well known name in the community for my friendly demeanor and excellent results!
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When you are laughing and having fun, you are learning. Even the most difficult subject can have humor. Most importantly, learning occurs when you make connections from previous experiences.
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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.
