...development and medicine health & society, with a minor in Russian from Vanderbilt University and a teaching license from the Ohio Department of Education. As a college student, Lydia volunteered in educational settings and worked in a psychology research lab. She has been working in education as a teacher and tutor since 2017 and is currently pursuing an MEd in education with a focus in TESOL and special education from Cleveland State University. Lydia is...
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I believe every student has unique strengths and learning styles, and I strive to create a supportive environment where they can thrive. I am eager to share my knowledge, foster a love for learning, and guiding my students toward their academic goals. I embrace Universal Design for Learning by focusing on each student's interests and strengths, while making necessary modifications to align with state standards.
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...alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because I love Writing and Literature, but I also have a love...
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...minors in women's studies and psychology, and a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language. When I wasn't working on academics, I wrote for the newspaper, served as a new student mentor with transfer students, and worked at a toy store in a nearby mall. Currently, I'm working toward my MA in early childhood education from Concordia University. I also take Spanish classes. After tutoring middle and high school students in math, social studies,...
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...young learners. My specialty lies in Elementary School English, Reading, and Writing, where I focus on creating engaging, supportive learning environments. I believe that every student has unique strengths, and my approach emphasizes understanding their individual needs to foster a love for learning. Currently certified to teach in Georgia, I strive to inspire my students through interactive lessons that enhance their skills in grammar, syntax, and phonics. Beyond the classroom, I enjoy reading and exploring...
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I am a provider of subject information, an encourager, a provider of examples, one who nudges you for your questions and then responds with a reply that will encourage you to dig deeper into the topic. My goal is to provide access to as much information as possible and light your desire to know more for you to achieve the level of success required by the subject at hand.... The role of teacher is best defined...
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...educational experience and learn new ways to aid all learners in growing and developing their academic goals. My philosophy of education is centered around all students being learners! Teaching ELAR advanced, and test prep courses are my passions. Hearing the excitement in a student's voice or the smile on one's face after understanding a new or challenging concept drives me to continue to support students in their academic achievements. Let's learn together!
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"The Pen is mightier than the Sword." I believe this well-known proverb is true. Good writing can persuade, motivate, inspire, and please thousands. Writing is a large part of many important careers, and the ability to write well opens doors to jobs, promotions, and countless other possibilities. Similarly, the ability to read challenging texts with comprehension and discernment is also a large part of...
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I am undergraduate student at the University of Miami pursuing a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in English with minors in Chemistry, Psychology, and Microbiology & Immunology. As a tutor, my main goal is to help students build confidence in themselves in a way that makes them believe in themselves and truly want to strive for success.
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...dynamic, collaborative and highly organized person, with 15 years of experience working with youth and sharing knowledge. I am an effective communicator with high-level conflict resolution skills, a community organizer with a commitment to Popular Education and to other grassroots efforts that foster people's agency and leadership. I have been a community journalist, activist, multimedia producer and educator, always dedicated to bringing change through storytelling. I am focused on building resilient communities that are empowered...
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...earning my Bachelor's with High Honors and Phi Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College and my Master's with perfect grades from Brown University. Since leaving formal education, I continue to pursue learning opportunities through independent reading and professional development. I often tell my students that learning is my addiction, as many make fun of my choices for "fun" reading. As a teacher, I am certified to teach Social Studies grades 7-12 and currently teach high school...
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...with students for over 10 years, both nationally and internationally. I support all homework from K-12, college-level, and Adult Learners. My favorite subjects are Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Writing, Spanish, and Languages, although I tutor Math, Science, and STEM subjects as well. I have experience with Social Studes, Spanish, ESL/ELL, and College coursework for Adult Learners. I also support tech Literacy and Fluency across applications, such as, Canva, Powerpoint Word, G-Suite, & Microsoft Office. I am...
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...and discover their inner voice. Engaged teaching is a team effort with each member creating a nurturing, yet challenging atmosphere. I will stimulate the artist-student to broaden their scope and I am particularly interested in opening new horizons for those with whom I will engage. I use my education in poetry to develop critical insight into the creative writing process. My goal is to empower. I emphasize critical thinking, creativity of thought, collaboration, and communication....
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...Master's degree in English and Bachelor's in Science and Maths. With 4 years of teaching experience (from middle school students to college-level undergraduates) and a career in content writing, I have the functional tools to help you succeed in your subject of choice. When paired with you, my priority would be to listen to you: what do you need? Where are the pain points? What can we do to reach from this point to where...
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...helped start and was the founding tutor in Shepherd University's Writing Center and worked as a research assistant for a professor on her book. I have taught English/Language Arts in both middle and high school. I am very passionate about both reading and writing. I have taught theatre, ELA, career investigations, and journalism and helped develop a student led news program. I have also taught Classical Education which included intense studies in Shakespeare, Latin, and...
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...working in Seoul as an English teacher for the past 5 years. I've taught in middle school, high school, and university positions but have most recently been working in a gifted school for English-fluent students looking to study advanced language arts concepts. I obtained my bachelor's in English literature and my master's in secondary English education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I have recently relocated to the United States and am anxious to...
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...out that natural ability. Thus, students shouldn't feel discouraged about learning, and I strive to help them keep positive, no matter how tough the subject/topic seems--you can do this! So far, I have been lucky to work with students ranging from college freshmen through graduate students, and I also served briefly as a K-12 para-educator in NJ. I earned my Ph.D. in Communication from Drexel U., and my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English and...
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...school, so I am very familiar working one-on-one. I also have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, so I adore working with children. I am a great communicator and I love making things fun and easier to understand. English/Writing is my favorite subject! I have previously traveled to Cambodia and Thailand to teach English and Music. I also secretly have a love for math, especially pre-algebra. In my spare time, I am usually...
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...touch at least one student's life in a positive way and leave a lasting influence on their lives. I have developed strong analytical skills during my academic studies at Paine College and during my matriculation at Cambridge College where I completed my Master's degree in Special Education Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and completed my Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. My skills will provide you with a self-motivated, helpful and flexible tutor. I am...
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...attended University abroad in the UK where the degrees are much more compressed, therefore all my classes were solely based in my degree. I took many different writing and literature classes that have made me a confident writer of both creative fiction, as well as professional writing. Along with writing I help students with SAT preparation. I feel passionate about helping students find what works best for them and their writing style. I believe that...
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Being able to effectively write an expository essay is necessary for nearly every educational pursuit. Unlike persuasive or creative writing, expository writing seeks to inform an audience on a specific subject that was previously unknown to that audience. Expository writing may include such elements as analysis, analogy, cause and effect, and comparison. You may take a focused course in expository writing or you may be assigned expository essays for another class. If you find yourself wanting extra support as you write an expository essay for a specific class, or if you want help cultivating the skills necessary for expository writing in general, consider private tutoring.
Expository writing includes many forms of prose, all aimed at informing the reader. Your tutor can walk you through these formats and help you decide which one or combination is right for your project and topic. Expository writing focuses on building a strong essay or composition around the information you want to present. Tutors can help you find a style of writing that best presents your topic, guiding you from the beginning to the end of your writing process with helpful, objective eyes that can strengthen your presentation. Expository writing tutoring also focuses on the grammar and mechanics of writing, so not only do you get your information across to your audience, but your information is presented in a cohesive way that is approachable for your audience. Your tutor can help you edit your work, correcting any structural issues or erroneous formatting while explaining to you why one structure is more accurate or sounds better than another.
Tutors want you to learn during tutoring sessions. They explain the how and why behind editing, so that you have a good grasp on how the mechanical and rhetorical sides of your writing collaborate to produce a strong expository essay. Expository writing tutoring should be a low-stress, informational part of your life. Because tutors set their own schedules, they are often flexible in the times and places they can meet, meaning that you are able to choose a time and place that works best for you. You can choose to work in the comfort of your own home or at a local coffee shop, your college campus, or anywhere else around your area. If you are unable to make a learning session, or you don't enjoy studying in-person, you can choose to meet your tutor over the internet as well.
Regardless of your goals or proficiency level, an expository writing tutor can help you reach the success that you're looking for. Whether you have a classroom assignment or an upcoming work-related project, your tutor can guide you along the way. Unlike classroom-based learning, where the instructor has between 20 to 30 students to manage, your private instructor is dedicated to ensuring that your goals are being met. They are able to fully customize your learning plan, ensuring that you strengthen your weaker areas in an efficient manner.
Becoming an excellent expository writer can open a lot of doors professionally. It is a skill that is valuable in science as well as advertising, and can make you a valuable asset in the professional world. By working with a private tutor, you can sharpen this skill and improve your chances of being promoted or landing your dream job.
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Recent Expository Writing Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I worked on her English assignment this week which was a very unique assignment, something I have never even done but love the concept. Her assignment was to construct a "found" poem from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. We had to read a chapter and pick out Dickens' words, phrases and make up our own poem.
Today the student and I continued to focus on 10th grade English, by completing quizzes and tests. We then began a compare and contrast essay that he was assigned by his teacher! We plan on finishing it tomorrow.
The student felt that she had done well on the in-class timed writing assignment on Deadly Choices that her teacher held this past week. We spent most of our time reviewing and discussing her notes for Jane Eyre. I felt that her thoroughness and analysis were well done. Since her class does not spend class time discussing the book, we had a lengthy discussion about the aspects that her teacher instructed her class to focus on (characterization, mood, 'art of the writer', and themes). We ended by reviewing denotations and connotations, and practicing on a few of the words that she was assigned for homework.
During the session today, we started by going through his math section of homework. We covered story problems as well as 2-digit subtraction. We then went on to cover reading comprehension with a reading passage and questions to follow. We also covered geography and rhyming words. The student did really well on all of the worksheets and seems to have mastered the subject matter.
During my session with student 2, we focused on the math section of her homework, particularly on finding the area and perimeter of an object. We then went on to cover vocabulary and she was very comfortable with the definitions, synonyms, and examples of the word list toward the end of the session.
Practiced identifying parts of speech in complex sentences. Used knowledge of prepositional phrases to place commas in appropriate places in complex sentences. Reviewed the basics of binomial factoring.
The student and I reviewed his homework and focused on a short story that he was assigned in class. I helped him rework his response and explained why it was necessary to make changes. I assigned the student another homework assignment (to practice with last week's essay but format it differently) so that he can practice forming paragraphs.
