...go back to school, and finish my degree. I was in my English class (Honors Short Story) on September 11, waiting for the class to start, when the television came on to news reports of an attack and we watched in horror coverage of the first tower engulfed in flames, and the second tower collapse. I remember being anxious about writing my first college essay in some ten years. It was a paper on Edgar...
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...from Columbia College and Bachelors from The University of Maryland and several certificates including Just Banking from M.I.T. I've traveled extensively, and lived overseas in several countries including UK, France, Hong Kong and Thailand. In recent years, I've done tutoring for private clients in the fields of macro and micro market trends, stock market analysis, geopolitics, history, cinema production, screenwriting, short story development creative writing and critical thinking. In my experience helping others learn is...
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...into the intricacies of English Language Arts or unraveling the mysteries of Math, I find immense joy in guiding students toward their full potential. As a tutor, I offer more than just academic supportI provide a nurturing and empowering environment where you can feel confident to explore, ask questions, and grow. Together, we'll tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and embark on a journey of discovery. If you're ready to unlock your potential and embark on a...
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...high school English in NYC public schools. Now I freelance as a tutor, book editor, and musician; I love the increased opportunities to work with people individually! In addition to working as a classroom English teacher, I have worked with music students of all ages in classrooms, in ensembles, and individually. My favorite part about teaching and tutoring is helping students get excited about a new idea or creative process. In my tutoring sessions, I...
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I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!
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...and sarcasm. When AP classes got hard and late nights got longer, teaching my peers and hosting study groups through my local National Honor Society Chapter helped me learn and help those around me. I taught and tutored HOSA test subjects and the PLTW biomedical science curriculum through high school. Now I am a Public Health student at A&M on the pre-med track. I will make awkward acronyms that are way too cheesy but get...
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...a broad range of subjects, I'm extremely passionate about English, Writing, Reading, Math, American History, and Politics. I have two children with one on the way. Life as a father has been a blessing and has taught me to embrace patience, reasoning, and understanding. I'm an avid reader, a dedicated writer, and an everlasting student of life. I also enjoy spending time with my children and watching NBA basketball. I believe continued education is a...
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...with my own son who struggled for years with reading and writing. I was able to work with him regularly and got him to the point where he could read and write above grade level. I then went on to work in the school district where he attended, tutoring students of all grade and skill levels in the areas of reading, writing, and English phonics. I went on from there to attend college at SDSU...
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...Support Specialist at a local high school where I oversee all academic support programming, design academic support plans for students' unique needs, and teach a study support class that includes executive functioning skill support and study strategies. I have over 10 years of experience working with learners of all ages, but my expertise is in working with high school and college students. I specialize in working with first-generation college students, lgbtq+ students, and students needing...
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...in Taiwan where I learned to speak Mandarin and my master in Brooklyn, New York, where I practiced to speak English fluently. It is amazing to hear people speaking in different languages. I also learned Japanese and German in the university. I owned my first computer the last year of my undergrad. Since then I love to use it very much including playing games on it. When I studied in Brooklyn college I picked some...
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...teacher who has worked for orange county public schools for about 5 years and has worked with students in Kindergarten to 8th grade. I am very passionate about helping students and schools achieve the learning goals they have for students and helping students develop strategies that can help them succeed both academically and mentally. I am proficient in tutoring every subjects but the main ones that I am passionate about are ELA, Reading, History, and...
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...year university student. For my first one and a half years of university, I went to the University at Buffalo where I played Division 1 soccer and majored in Communication. I am transferring to the University of Toronto Mississauga now, where I'll start in the fall, majoring in CCIT (Communication, Culture, Information & Technology). I'm very passionate about both sports and communication! I also love to tutor, and work with youth in general. I tutor...
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...University of Pittsburgh, where I earned a BA in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society with minors in Creative Writing and Sociology. As a Teaching Assistant for an English Composition class at Pitt, I worked towards developing students' writing and analytical skills. Through the years, I gained writing experience in a variety of craft types. From poetry and creative non-fiction to policy issue briefs and argumentative essays, this wide range of styles has given me an...
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...and I would love to be your tutor! I've spent the past year teaching high school technology and business classes and will begin graduate school at Columbia University in the fall. I am available for tons of subjects including college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially...
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...I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (through interactive lesson plans) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm advocate for education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an individual to successfully get through the struggles of life. I have the...
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With a bachelor's degree in English and a certification to teach 8-12 ELA, I served as an educator for 5 years. In those last 3 years, I ran the AP English III sections as well as led the English III team at my school. I have a special interest in rhetoric and persuasion, writing, and literature. I have experience teaching grades 8, 10, 11, and AP, and I have tutored at all levels.
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...physics and finishing up ph.d. in math so I am good in both subjects. Back when I was learning those subjects, I was puzzled for a long time about various things that the books didn't seem to explain and I was really excited when I finally answered my own questions. It has been a daydream of mine to write my own textbook where all the material is presented differently and all those questions are answered...
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...manager at various health clubs, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience to my instructional approach. Additionally, I've had the privilege of teaching in continuing education at a local community college. A graduate of Methodist University with a BS in Sports Management and a minor in business, I furthered my education with a Master of Arts in Religion and a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. Currently serving...
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...student at Wofford College pursuing a major in biology with a minor in business. In addition, I am a nationally certified and state certified Emergency Medical Technician and work sporadically throughout the year. I have three years of experience tutoring students in a wide array of subject areas. I have a true passion for learning and I am extremely excited to share that passion with the students I have the privilege to help succeed.
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...time a graduate student who was studying American government. Both of these experiences taught me that the relationship between a teacher and student is one in which both learn from each other, and together they can achieve the goals that may be difficult for the student alone. Since then, I have tutored individual students, taught in group settings to people of all ages and worked as an editor and writer while raising my own children....
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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.
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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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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.
