Hello! My name is Carole and I graduated with an English literature major and chemistry minor from Swarthmore College in 2021. I primarily focus on teaching English and writing. I have experience with a broad range of literary prompts including literary analyses, personal statements, research papers, and even text for organizations' social medias. I believe the art of writing takes patience, but is an insightful, reflective, and fulfilling process.
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As a 17-year veteran teacher at a private college preparatory, I take education seriously. I have a BA in Literature and a nearly finished MA in English. I enjoy teaching, l, and interacting with students; I enjoy learning from them, and I get excited when I have helped someone achieve their goals!
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...levels, specializing in English, Literature, and Writing. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a supportive environment that empowers students to articulate their thoughts and refine their writing abilities. I find immense joy in witnessing their progress, as I believe every student has the potential to become a confident writer. My approach is tailored to meet individual needs, particularly for multilingual and ESL learners. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, learning new languages, experimenting with recipes,...
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...tutoring career at both the high school and college level, I bring a varied and deep background to support a student. Currently, I am a Professor at two colleges, teaching Marketing, Management, Leadership, Communications to young adults, and mentoring MBA thesis candidates. I tutor technical high school subjects like Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, as well as Writing and English. My tutoring philosophy is simple: work my way out of a job as quickly as possible. Give...
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...inquiry and student voice and choice, which increase confidence both inside and outside of the classroom. I earned my B.A. of English from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) with minors in Psychology and Performance Studies, and went on to earn my M.A. from New York University. I am currently a 10th and 11th grade English teacher, but I have taught every grade 9-12, including both AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature. I tutor...
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...study and travel. Since then, I have gone on to become an instructor and tutor for first-year undergraduates and older adult students at my local community college, where I have helped to coach students on ways to improve their writing and research strategies for their schoolwork and other projects. While my field of study focuses primarily on English Literature, I am eager to learn more about History, Philosophy, and the many areas of science. I...
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...about helping and encouraging students grow in their reading, writing, and math skills. I have experience tutoring ages 5 through 58 years old. I have taught in the classroom, and I have taught one-on-one. I have either tutored or taught Language Arts, Intensive Reading, Math, and English Language Acquisition. Seeing students grow gives me joy, and I love working hard to help students become successful in academics. I am determined. I am thorough. I care...
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...I want to help students from all backgrounds get a quality education and not feel judged. In my public school education, I struggled myself with vision issues, which caused my education to dwindle, but it took one amazing teacher to ensure I found my way again. I hope to be the same for students. I received my bachelor's of arts from the University of Central Florida in English with Creative Writing. This degree qualifies me...
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...supposed to cause extreme boredom or irritation. One simple need find a teacher or tutor that works for them. That is where I come in! I love teaching both children and adults, and have worked in kindergarten classrooms, as well as provided one-on-one instruction to high school students and adults. I teach piano lessons as well, and will occasionally sing my instructions out of habit, which is always entertaining. I can teach in English or...
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...Media with a completed German minor a few credits short of a double major. I am also interning as Editor-in-Chief with the Center of Hispanic Marketing Communication at FSU. I spend my free time playing board games and video games, reading and writing, spending time with the people I love and listening to music! I hope to be able to convey my love for literature and writing onto other students and teach them something they...
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...of Art and Design in Los Angeles, I moved here to be near family. As a fiction writer, I'm meticilous and determined to produce a polished product. Combining that discipline with my passion to develop quality relationships, students that I work with will be heard and cared for. I enjoy tutoring because my education and experience are a testament to the incredible tutors and mentors I had growing up. I hope to follow their lead.
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...I earned my Bachelor of English degree while in the service. I developed and operated a successful mobile academic learning center for deployed members who wanted to continue their education. After successfully completing my military obligation, I worked as an elementary school teacher and college instructor. I attended night school to earn my Masters in Education and Doctor of Education degrees. With these accomplishments in higher learning, I held positions at the college level as...
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...met the requirements for a history certification for the state of Texas in addition to my history degree, and I will also receive a broadcast certificate with my journalism degree upon graduation. I have worked as a mentor/tutor for 6 years, mainly with elementary-aged children who struggle with both academic and social issues in school. I am extremely passionate about my areas of expertise, and I pride myself in the ability to make "dry" information...
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...I have taught 3rd grade, 7th grade communications, college writing and literature. While working on my MEd, I studied under Dorothea Watson for two years (she continued to mentor me for many years after my completed degrees). Dr. Watson developed Miscue Analysis. Miscue analysis involves a running record that is used to identify difficulties faced by students when they read. I have successfully applied Miscue Analysis to elementary, middle school,and high school students' reading From...
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I believe with sincere EFFORT from myself and my future students, we will make gains that will surprise us both. I enjoy working with children and watching them make real world connections to Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. When a child makes connections, they have better retention of their subjects. Learning takes hard work and should be fun, and I'll do my best to make sure that no time will be wasted.
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...started as a copy editor and then held a variety of editing, proofreading, story production and leadership roles with Cox Media Group. I currently instruct students and working professionals on the key aspects of journalism, leadership, writing and reporting and digital media. For example, I teach a course to professional journalists as part of leadership training at Poynter, a nonprofit media institute that provides media literacy and training. I also helped the Arizona PBS station...
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...ELA, test taking skills/strategies, and many other exciting areas! I have been an educator for over 20 years, and I absolutely love working with students of all age levels and abilities. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education at UW-Green Bay, and I earned my Master's Degree in Reading at Concordia University of Wisconsin. I am a certified Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist, and I truly enjoy working with all students to meet and exceed...
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I am a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. I have over 20 years experience in public speaking ranging from multi-media presentations, fund raising, and running conference lectures. I also am a former Middle School teacher and am dedicated to helping students get the edge they need to succeed.
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I am passionate about helping students to become confident in their skills and fostering understanding of concepts through different styles of teaching.
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...to medical school, however, I enjoy teaching and working with students. I am proficient in general chemistry, biology, and algebra/calculus, as well as writing strong essays and research reports. Overall, I have been known to be approachable and easygoing, and as a student who has struggled in school, I understand the necessity of being patient and understanding. Furthermore, I am welcome to share tips and tricks that I created on my own that have helped...
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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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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.
