I am a graduate of Coastal Carolina University and have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I have been tutoring remotely for the last 8 years. I find working with students to be rewarding. I especially love finding ways to personalize a subject for a student so that they can understand the information more thoroughly.
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...a master's in education leadership. Over the past 10+ years, I have taught a wide range of subjects to students of all ages, from 5-65. My specialties are in English, math, Spanish, and ESL. However, I love science, history, and social studies as well - I'm a self-proclaimed nerd! I am also fluent in Spanish, so I can help students learn the language or offer support to Spanish speakers. My goal is to make learning...
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I am a long-time college English Composition instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching students from all around the world. I also have a background in journalism and public relations and am an active freelance writer and editor. I believe there is a path to success for everyone and it is up to the teacher, working with the student, to find that way together!
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My experience includes IT consulting with Accenture, course development with Simon and Schuster's Pimsleur and Defense Language Institute, and tutoring pre-K to PhD students in a variety of subjects/courses/majors. I am a down-to-earth tutor who enjoys and excels at tutoring many subjects from elementary to graduate school. I start by asking you what topics you find most confusing, difficult, or traumatizing and do everything to help you quickly catch up on these things.
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...at writing my first short-story. Since then, I have gained a lot of experience in this realm, all while mentoring my peers throughout junior high all the way up through college, in a workplace setting. I am an out-of-the-box thinker with a B.A. from the University of Iowa in Communication Studies. Because written/oral communication and critical reading and analysis were at the center of my studies, these are the areas that I can best tutor....
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...from University on Missouri-St. Louis. I am certified to teach by the state of Missouri. Since graduating from UMSL in 2011, I have worked for St. Louis County Special School District as an ABA therapist and teacher's aide. My experience with student teaching and subsequent career as an ABA and aide have allowed me the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students of various ages, from elementary through post-high school. My philosophy of...
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...(Covid related learning loss) Grant. Virtual and co-teaching of K-5 Students in SBISD; Houston, Texas. September 2022-February 2023. *During Covid shutdowns, I taught a kindergartner from home with his virtual class in SBISD; 2020-2021. ****************************************************** CERTIFIED ELAR/ESL TEACHER since 2002; K-12. Experience with teaching SPED students too. My tutoring career started way back in 1989, when my mother and I started a small typing business for students and professionals who didn't know how to use...
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I am a veteran of public education with a background in administrative leadership, curriculum, reading/writing/literacy skills professional development, equity, and budgeting.
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...I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I was a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at the high school level. As an experienced educator, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my expertise and passion with educators and students while providing authentic and meaningful learning experiences
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...experienced and committed educator who believes in the success of all students at all levels. My experiences have been diverse, including teaching struggling learners to decode words and read, while using intervention strategies guided by assessments. In addition, I have taught advanced readers to achieve higher standards in comprehension and writing. My professional tutoring background has been at the middle, high school and collegiate level for proofreading and editing papers. I am focused on delivering...
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...Methodology of Education. Since completion, I have met various students online, tutoring Spanish students from ACLAMO, an organization helping lessen community suffering; middle/high schoolers in algebra, geometry, precalculus, and more; Cignition which tutors students in math, which I tutored, and ELA; and adults/children on PalFish, (an ESL company). I also grew up with Russian before moving to the USA at a young age. I most appreciate math and English. My philosophy for helping students academically...
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...I specialize in subjects ranging from Algebra and Geometry to Reading Comprehension and Writing for Daily Needs, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each student. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel confident to explore and ask questions. I am dedicated to helping learners achieve their academic goals and develop essential skills, such as effective study habits and critical thinking. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading...
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...become an English teacher. It has allowed me incorporate my love for the arts with my love for English. It has become a rewarding career for me because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15 + years, I still get...
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Doctor of Law, writer, independent thinker, communicator, philosophy lover, & advocate. I chose to go to law school to become a voice for those without one. I excelled in research, writing, advocacy/ oral skills, communication skills, negotiation, and more.
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For the past twelve years, I have had the pleasure of helping students struggle and successfully pass their courses in order to succeed academically. Seeing students achieve their ah ha moments has been such a pleasure, that I cannot help but continue to facilitate their learning!
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...the nuts and bolts of word choices and sentence structure to the underlying philosophy behind good writing. In the years since, I have put my knowledge of writing to use in both a journalistic and marketing capacity, writing everything from news blurbs to product copy to editorials. I am an avid reader and have spent the better part of two decades absorbing new ideas about the craft of writing and refining my understanding of it....
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...English and history at both public schools and colleges. My extensive tutoring experience, which exceeds two years, has allowed me to focus on College English, Creative Writing, and American and World History, emphasizing the development of students' reading, writing, and communication skills. I believe in creating a supportive and adaptable learning environment that meets students where they are and guides them toward those rewarding "aha" moments of understanding. My goal is to inspire confidence and...
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...writing for television. Growing up, my favorite time was spent leading school clubs and I mostly enjoyed mathematics, history and literature. I believe that learning is about learning how you best interpret ideas. My goal is to help you find a nonchalant relationship with your passion and talent so that you can take on any subject. I was admitted to 10/11 elite colleges to which I applied and have worked with U.S. presidents, celebrities and...
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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.
