...I believe in personalized education that focuses on teaching students how to think, rather than memorize facts to forget them after the test. I believe that the best way to engage students is by harnessing their own interests, and teaching them how to drive their own education by encouraging experimentation, exploration, and doing. I work...
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...to rise but you will also see a improvement in behavior and their social environment. I want students to not only be successful in their subject, test, but and more importantly gain their own ability to be successful in life. I believe in open communication and feedback from parents and caregivers. I see every new...
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...believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and...
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...by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck which posits that challenge as an opportunity for growth. This means helping students shift their thinking from "I can't do it" to "I can't do it YET." This small grammatical change can be a powerful tool that means the difference between giving up and persevering, between making a grade...
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...to homeschool my children and teach. I teach and tutor a variety of topics, including math, creative writing, design, drafting, drawing and art history, and marine biology. I wish to instill a love of learning into students I help. The world is full of wonder and facts, but curiosity is the key to success. I...
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...degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College and am certified in the areas of: Elementary Education K-6, ESL K-12, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8, and Family and Consumer Sciences 6-12. I look forward to continuing to help students but under a different capacity as a tutor. Education is about training the mind to think critically and...
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...voice, and my goal is to guide them in discovering and developing it. I am motivated by the joy of seeing students grow in confidence and skill, and I strive to make each session engaging and tailored to their individual needs. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring various art mediums and visiting galleries, which continually...
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Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...
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...InDesign, Clip Studio Paint, and Procreate. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering creativity and helping students better understand digital art programs. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore their ideas and develop their skills. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy creating digital art and engaging in creative projects that...
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...sense, money, time, and story problem strategies. In ELA, I am skilled in supporting all areas of reading and writing, including phonemic awareness, decoding and encoding strategies, grammar, vocabulary growth, sentence formation, and organizing ideas effectively for different writing purposes. I believe that every student can thrive with the right encouragement and personalized support. My...
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...skills. As someone who has issues with both dyslexia and dyscalculia as well as ADHD I'm fond of helping other students find their own love of learning with appropriate accommodations. When tutoring I do my best to encourage critical thinking and understanding of how one learns. Learning is not simply something that happens it is...
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...writers as Website Director of the BU Fashion & Retail Association, where I balance editorial oversight with creating a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth. I tutor a range of subjects, including Writing, English, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and World History. My favorite areas are writing and Mandarin subjects, where I've witnessed transformative breakthroughs....
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...genuinely care about helping each student find their own design voice, and I make it a point to adapt to their unique learning style. Whether you're struggling with conceptual development, translating ideas into drawings, or just looking for guidance on how to strengthen a project, I'm here to meet you where you are and help...
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...have experience teaching at the Elementary school level and High school level through Cornell University Sustainable Design in art and english and am excited to be expanding the range of subjects I teach on this platform. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sketching, taking fine art photographs, and working on my project team to design a...
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...teaching kids of all ages, and I also teach non-academic subjects such as art, music, and creative writing. In my tutoring, I enjoy employing interactive teaching methods that encourage curiosity and critical thinking, and I'm dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment! My interests include: drawing, writing, hiking, playing the piano/flute, and reading!
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...in my students the importance of learning as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than secluding in the proverbial ivory tower, students should be empowered to be the rising tide that lifts all boats with them. I specialize in teaching English literature, ESL, world and US history, drawing and painting,...
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...in our introductory session to get to know you. It's important to know not only which subject areas need improvement, but who you are. What is your attitude toward learning, what do you enjoy, which learning style works best for you? This will help me tailor my approach to working with you. Finally, I am...
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...in NJ charter schools to assist in filling the workforce with more educators who are enthused and will sustain this noble profession. All of these experiences have shaped my lifelong love for helping others to succeed. Feel free to contact me to ask questions or schedule a tutoring session. I look forward to working with...
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...build students' artistic confidence and guide them through focused skill development. I also offer portfolio guidance based on my professional experience. I believe artistic growth thrives on experimentation. My education at VCU Arts and current teaching in an afterschool program inform my approach to sharing techniques, from gouache to pencil, and celebrating those 'aha!' moments.
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My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.
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Art tutoring can offer many benefits to an individual, whether they are a child, teenager, adult, or professional. You may want to explore your creative side, but aren't sure of where to even begin. Maybe you need to learn the fundamentals of drawing in order to prepare for a career in architecture, design, or drafting. If you're a parent, you may be interested in fostering your child's interest in art on an individualized basis, rather than through a one-size-fits-all school setting. Regardless of your choice, personalized drawing tutoring can be a great way to get involved in creativity without feeling dampened by a traditional setting. It is common for students in an art class at school to feel as though they can't develop their own creativity, typically due to the variety of mediums that art classes delve into during the semester- or year-long course. A personal tutor can focus on the art you want to create, while teaching you the fundamentals that you should know as you begin your artistic journey.
Varsity Tutors can help you to connect with a personal drawing tutor that can teach to your learning style while focusing on the techniques and strategies that you need to know to accomplish your goals. The educational directors will help you create a personal student profile that allows tutors in your area, as well as all over the world, to offer their assistance. They can view your learning style, goals, any course you may be taking, upcoming projects, and other details. These allow them to create a basis for a personalized tutoring plan that can keep you focused and on track. Your personal tutor can provide instant feedback on your techniques to ensure that you don't pick up any bad habits.
A drawing tutor can help you pick up skills and develop proper technique, whether you're enjoying retirement or pursuing a career in graphic design. While drawing comes more naturally to some, it's a skill anyone can master with the right direction and proper exercises. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a drawing tutor who can catch you up on the history of drawing and its techniques, as well as provide exercises to expand your skill and practice key aspects of drawing. A talented tutor can walk you through each aspect of drawing, from sketching and developing light and shadow, to more complex techniques like perspective, foreshortening, and proportion. Drawing is as technical as it is artistic, and a tutor can help you master both aspects on paper.
Success in drawing, whether in a class or as a hobby, requires knowledge of various materials, from charcoal and graphite to ink brush and colored pencil. Some materials are more forgiving than others, but all have learning curves. A personal instructor can expose you to the world of materials and demonstrate how each can be used expressively and technically. In addition, different mediums require various papers, from the transparent to the rough, which equally demand proper technique. If you find yourself frustrated with materials, or having to throw away expensive papers, you might benefit greatly from a tutor's help.
Even if your end goal isn't drawing itself, and you're more interested in painting, architecture, or design, developing drafting skills is essential. Even in the digital age, it's important to develop your ideas through sketching and drawing, whether it's with a pencil and paper or a digital tablet or mouse. Tutoring can help you brainstorm ideas, slowly and methodically develop concepts, and refine your shape and line until you can produce something you're truly happy with.
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Recent Drawing Tutoring Session Notes
Today we continued with math, but worked instead with quantitative mathematics. The student took a few quizzes by herself and then we together looked over what she got wrong and why. We also reviewed every section of mathematics that she proved to not be as efficient in and went over tips to do when writing a good essay. She is going to look over the English part of the test (synonyms section) tonight. We decided tomorrow it would be best if she took the first half of the exam as if it were the real thing and then went over what she got wrong.
Great session though; we both felt like a lot was accomplished!
The student and I primarily worked on his reading comprehension and Spanish. He stated that his math class was manageable currently, and that he was all caught up with his homework.
I walked through the plot and characters of the first three chapters of "Of Mice and Men" with him. He understood a good amount of the plot. I asked him questions about the personalities of the primary characters, their relationships, and the plotline. He obviously has read the book and is retaining a good deal.
For Spanish, I reviewed question words with him from last week, and then continued to build on introductions, saying where you are from, and some basic grammar. He is picking up on it well, and after more repetition, he'll have a good foundation upon which to build.
We continued covering Organic Chemistry from the prep book. Today, we went over reactions involving esters, carboxylic acids, anhydrides, ketones, and aldehydes. Furthermore, we started going over practice passages from practice tests. This seems to be beneficial for the student so we will begin working together on passages from now.
Reviewed previous lessons at first, and then went over several different problems that involved the basic dosage calculation of (dosage ordered/supply dosage)(supply on hand)=Dosage amount (# of tablets, or mL delivered via IV, etc.).
The student and I met for the first tutoring session. We talked about her school and her class subjects, and she would like some help with math as well as studying for her other subject exams. We reviewed her math problems in preparation for her test this week (percent changes), and we talked about study methods for her history exam.
We went over SAT Vocabulary and worked on the Spanish preterite tense, Spanish technology vocabulary, affirmative and negative expressions, and a review again of -ar, -er/-ir verbs and their conjugations.
