...tutoring is that "we" get to decide what personal practices will create the greatest learning experience for you. Of course, the final product of any assignment that you are given needs to be exactly as your school teacher wants it. But the roads, the turns, and the pace that we take to complete that finished product is entirely up to you! If your assignment was to create a painting, I will bring the paint and...
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I obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University, a master's degree, in Criminology, from Florida Atlantic University and a bachelor's degree, in Criminal Justice, from Florida International University. I am currently an attorney in Florida. Prior to becoming an attorney I was a Florida State Trooper. In my law enforcement career I was assigned to Road Patrol and transitioned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence. I am also bilingual and fluent...
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As a former teacher and a father of three children, I understand what is needed to get children and students to engage. It's the thrill of seeing a child "buy in" to learning that drives me and makes me stand apart from others. My goal is to help others find a way to achieve their goals. I have a rich background in education as well as 10 years experience working in corporate legal, specifically involved...
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I am a passionate public advocate with extensive experience teaching students of diverse backgrounds. The decision to become a tutor is rooted in my commitment to fostering a positive and impactful learning experience for students, aiming to inspire and empower them to reach their full potential. One of the key motivations behind my desire to tutor is the profound impact that education has had on my own life. Having experienced the transformative influence of dedicated...
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Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working across multiple industries, including the legal, business, government, education, intergovernmental organizations, and nonprofit industries. An astute multilingual professional with vast experience and leadership in solving complex legal business problems, and holds separate degrees in Political Science, Global Affairs and Human Security, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, and Law from different prominent universities. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved...
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...have the knowledge, I think we should share it with as many people as we can. I used to teach Cello part-time to fellow students when I was in high school, and that was great fun for everyone. I've traveled extensively and have had some great experiences with education in other countries, like the UK, Sweden, and even Cuba. I take pride in helping my students understand what they are trying to learn, as well as...
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I just passed the 2022 D.C. Bar Exam and would love the opportunity to help you pass as well. I know how stressful this exam can be, but rest assured with the proper foundation and right the mindset you can ace the bar exam! Beyond tutoring for the bar exam, I am also comfortable tutoring Evidence, Trusts & Estates, Corporations, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Antitrust Law, Administrative Law, Employment Law, and Labor Law.
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I am a graduate of The University of Cincinnati with academic honors and Howard University graduate school. I have over ten years of teaching and tutoring experience from grades k-university students. I love to find creative ways to make learning fun and creative. I enjoy working with a wide variety of subjects including Social Studies, American History, World History, Writing, ACT, SAT prep, LSAT prep, reading for lower grades, studying, problem solving, sociology, political science,...
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Recent successful New York Bar Exam candidate. Pending admission to the New York State Bar. Recent Juris Doctor graduate, summa cum laude, of Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Former Editor-in-Chief of the Touro Law Moot Court Honors Board, former Notes Editor of the Touro Law Review, President Emeritus & former Communications Director and Marketing Director of the Student Bar Association, former Contracts I & II Teaching Assistant, former contributing writer of the Suffolk...
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...of Houston, graduated, passed the Texas bar with a decent score of 83, and practiced law for a long time. I quit practicing law when I moved to a small town in Central Texas. I began tutoring about a few years ago and discovered that I truly enjoy the intellectual challenge of tutoring and the opportunity to interact with a lot of bright, hard-working students. I had never tutored or taught before, so I read...
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I love learning, teaching and interacting with people about the subject matter that I am very passionate about. I do not believe that any subject is superior to another, and that together they form the basis of a well-rounded, informed individual. With regard to my particular areas of expertise, History, Social and Political Sciences, I feel that these areas all interact, and react, to each other and form an essential part of our human story;...
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As a passionate lifelong learner with a Doctorate in Law from Roger Williams University School of Law, I have over 12 years of tutoring experience, primarily in AP US History, Contract Law, and Public Speaking. My approach centers on understanding each student's unique learning style and fostering a genuine enthusiasm for the subjects we explore together. I believe that when students connect emotionally with the material, they are empowered to overcome challenges and achieve their...
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...providing them with practical tools and encouragement to excel. I earned my Juris Doctor and LL.M in Entertainment, Art, and Sports Law from the University of Miami School of Law, and my Bachelor's degree in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I specialize in English, History, and Law, and I particularly enjoy helping students sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills. My teaching philosophy is rooted in...
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...a homework tutor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of students, tutoring for college entrance tests (SAT, ACT, Subject tests, etc.), as well as high school, middle school, and elementary school academic classes. I have also worked...
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I am a hardworking individual who loves to be challenged. I am extremely determined and have earned degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Law. Since a child, I have always had a love for reading which continues to this day. In my down time I enjoy traveling, fashion, and food. ... Anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
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I have always loved knowledge and the pursuit of the same. During my 33+ years of practicing law, I taught paralegal studies at Killian College in Sioux Falls, SD. Killian closed its doors a number of years ago. I have also taught a large number of seminars to other lawyers throughout the years. Throughout my own school years, I would tutor students from time to time. I enjoy working with student of all ages. I...
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...her family is here and it made a lot of sense for us, especially as we were both looking for warmer weather. I have prior experience working with students when I was in high school, including providing classroom support to a teacher and working with students one-on-one. I tutor American history and AP US history, as well as any intro-level law school courses. My tutoring style depends upon the student's learning style and needs. I...
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Family Law Tutoring FAQ
Family law is one of the most commonly taken elective courses in law school. Since it is not a required course, students generally take it in their second or third year of law school. Family law is not tested by the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), but is typically found on the unique essay portions of state bar exams. Family law largely focuses on legal issues surrounding marriage and children. When family law is avoided by law students, it is frequently because the class has a negative reputation as an unsavory divorce law course. While the dissolution of marriage is an important aspect of family law, the class is much more diverse and complex than many law students give it credit for.
Family law includes elements of both contract law and constitutional law; in particular, the Fourteenth Amendment. Much of the analysis focuses on when state laws that circumscribe individuals' ability to marry or raise their children are permissible. The constitutional issues that are presented in family law classes tend to give many law students great difficulty. This is because constitutional law is one of the more complex classes in law school. Additionally, the Fourteenth Amendment is usually the focus of its own, more advanced class, and not all students choose to study it. Thus, family law students often have only had limited exposure to the most difficult materials in the class. This can make the analyses that are used by the Supreme Court difficult to follow. What is a fundamental right? Do people have a fundamental right to marry and to raise their children? Where are the limits to those rights? What is a compelling state interest? Should the court apply strict scrutiny to a law? If not, which test should the court use?
On a more basic level, you'll learn the legal ins and outs of dispute resolution and mediation. The professional ideals of counseling, representation, and delinquency are covered, and the intricacies of the justice system are explained so that you will gain a working understanding of how these fit into the big picture. Every concept you will learn affects every member of the family. Appreciating the diversity and complexity of the course will help to maximize your knowledge to make you more suited for family law cases you may encounter down the road. The more a family law professional knows, the more help they can be to husbands, wives, children, and siblings in distress. For the time being, it's important to focus on the big questions, which concentrate on basic human rights and the laws that impact them.
A family law tutor can help you understand all of these complex issues. These tutors are skilled at crafting and editing law class outlines, and can help you construct a thorough and concise study guide as well. Your tutor can even help you with essay writing, helping you craft and support an argument with the relevant case law. This will help you write more comprehensive, organized, and persuasive essays and exam answers. Your tutor's goal is to help you understand all the relevant concepts and principles, and also to help you become proficient at communicating your knowledge. With so much information being communicated in a family law course, a little extra help can go a long way in boosting your chances for success. Your tutoring sessions will offer one-on-one, individualized instruction, which allows for you and your family law tutor to focus on the specific concepts in which you most need help. Tutors are available to meet at your home or at another location of your choosing, such as the law library at your university, or face-to-face online. Contact a Varsity Tutors educational director today to get connected with an exceptional family law tutor near you!
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Recent Family Law Tutoring Session Notes
We went over a lot of material. The student seems to know the material much better than before and is very well prepared for his exam. As long as he keeps variables straight and keeps his work neat he will do great! The session was long today but there was focus the entire time and we worked well on all of the problems.
We covered a more complex pedigree problem. The student was able to think through how to solve the pedigree problem. We covered the different types of inheritance. We also covered a way of memorizing the animals included in different phyla. He said he felt prepared for his final.
Worked with the student on math again. We went over the worksheets I gave her. Once she was comfortable with the formulas she could complete the problems easily. She is doing reading practice on her own at the moment. I will continue to work with her on reading, math, and science as our sessions progress.
We covered the materials that were going to be on the student's online exam later that day. This included Gestalt Principles, Muller-Lyer Illusions, ambiguous pictures, and the various experiments done with babies. I suggested that from now on we should listen to the online lectures together during our session and take notes together, which would improve his note taking skills and better prepare him for the exam.
Today our focus was on vocabulary review for his upcoming quiz. We reviewed the definitions of each word, discussed the common word roots and cognates, and I quizzed him on definitions until he could consistently get each one right. Then I created a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary quiz with all fifteen words and he completed as much as we had time for in class.
The student and I reviewed math topics. We went over geometry problems and the different formulae that go along with the 2D and 3D shapes. We will spend the rest of the sessions refreshing her in math as much as possible, while also concentrating on the reading and writing sections.
