I teach what I love and love what I teach. I support responsible global citizenship and understand the pluralism inherent in human experience through enhanced appreciation of cultural heritage and respect of local resources.
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I am always looking to help all students reach beyond their potential. I have taught everything fronm sixth grade language arts to AP Literature and Composition and I have been an adjunct English professor for over 20 years. I have dedicated my life to learning and helping, motivating and ensuring that students reach their potential and beyond. There is nothing I am more passionate about than seeing the lightbulb come on for students and then...
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...of Arts from Regent University in Government with a focus on American Government and International Politics. I believe in the power of an American populace that is familiar with how our government works. In addition to my two degrees I have a Certificate from Regent University in Terrorism and Homeland Defense and a Virginia Department of Education teaching certification. As you can see I am passionate about learning and even now I am trying to...
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...and English allows me to connect with diverse learners, and my personal experience navigating education helps me empathize with students' struggles. I look forward to guiding my students toward their academic goals. I hold both French and American citizenship, which has given me a strong cultural foundation in both countries. I speak French with a native French-sounding accent and English with a native American accent, allowing me to communicate naturally and effectively in both languages...
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...for career advancement, my focus is on guiding students to not only excel in their studies but also develop a clear roadmap for their professional journey. Through clear, engaging, and interactive resources, I work with students to identify their strengths, address their challenges, and set achievable, meaningful goals. My approach is data-driven, ensuring that the educational materials and strategies I provide are not only aligned with current academic standards but are also tailored to each...
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I have spent my entire career as a librarian providing the best reference and research to the federal judiciary. It is this desire to continue to help others better themselves that motivates me to want to tutor. I would like to help them succeed for themselves and their future.
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...also work in general homework help, test prep, and organization skills. I like to tutor history and English especially, because being able to have a conversation about a subject really helps me learn. When I begin working with a student, I like to start out by getting to know them and their interests, and trying to pinpoint exactly where they are having trouble in a subject. By finding these leverage points, I can help them...
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...vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and special academic writing strategies for “A” papers. As a private tutor, my focus is always on helping students make real gains in their achievement level. I will show you what to do to achieve high scores on tests and exams as well as what instructors are looking for in “A” papers and essays. I look forward to working together to give you the skills, the confidence, and the “A” grades...
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...French. I also love working with students on their writing and preparing for standardized tests. I take time to evaluate my students' individual learning styles and goals, and I craft my approach around their needs. There is nothing more rewarding to me than when a student's hard work is rewarded with a huge improvement or when they get the A on that essay we spent days perfecting. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling,...
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I graduated from Rider University with a degree in History and Secondary Education. Throughout my time at Rider I learned how to not only teach history within a traditional classroom setting, but how to motivate people to achieve their goals and guide them through the process. Teaching, to me, is much more than just explaining material and ensuring students understand concepts; teaching is about enabling the student to think critically and go beyond what...
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...charts. If you are more of an auditory learner or oral learner, then we will talk it out together until you are an expert. My dream was to be the first person in my family to earn their bachelors degree. In the Spring of 2018 I will have that dream fulfilled. Now that I am reaching the point where my dreams are coming true, I want to give back to society and help students in...
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...to the students as something they will also find beautiful. Because of this, my primary interest in life has been literature and philosophy, and I am myself a dedicated writer. But there is profound significance in every avenue of human thought; it is the teacher's responsibility to make that significance apparent to the student. This is not to say, of course, that grade point averages or standardized test scores are unimportant. They are very important,...
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...material. Encouragement is essential in building up confidence. Lack of confidence is one of the most overlooked mind blocks that prevent students from understanding the material and reaching his or her true potential. Often students know much more than they think, but need a tutor to guide them in the right direction. I like to look at the big picture and help my students search for common themes. In my spare time I am an...
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Hello! My name is Kaelyn and I am a junior in college studying Chemical Engineering. I have been tutoring since middle school, and I am so excited to help you to reach learning goals and meet you wherever you are in you or your child's education!
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...and high school Social Studies teacher, AP Human Geography, TEFL, and have a MA in Teaching from the University of the Cumberlands. I have been tutoring adults and children since 2009 professionally and as a volunteer. I can help with anything under the social studies umbrella as well as general education through the college level. I prefer to tutor in History, Geography and Politics as those areas are of greatest interest and experience for me....
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...Music, Band, Choir, Geography, U.S. History and Music Theory. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to express their ideas. I am passionate about helping students connect with the material, and to meet their goals. Currently certified to teach in Mississippi, I strive to inspire a love for learning, ensuring that my students not only succeed academically but also develop a lifelong appreciation for knowledge....
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...as individuals before and after school to help them understand and grasps concepts being taught in class. Furthermore, I tutored privately as well, which allowed me the opportunity to work with children I would not have normally worked with. Since I have a vast amount of experience and a good foundational knowledge of subjects up to 8th grade, I feel comfortable tutoring in all subjects with the main focuses being on Mathematics, Geography, Science, and Reading/writing....
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...strong background in literature and writing. With a firm command of the English language and a nuanced understanding of grammar, I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper preparation, all students are capable of fine-tuning their craft...
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I am a teacher and tutor with over 16 years of experience in education. I have taught AP American Government, AP World History, AP Macro Economics, and most secondary Social Studies courses with great success. It is my pleasure to use my wealth of knowledge, patience and holistic teaching styles to help my students reach their highest potential. I look forward to exceeding all your tutoring needs and helping increase achievement in the areas you...
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...teaching and getting to know my students' diverse needs and adapting the curriculum to them. I had to retire early from teaching in a brick-and-mortar school to homeschool my son, who has an immune deficiency disorder. This gave me an opportunity to gain experience teaching someone who was truly struggling. It also taught me to be very adaptive in my teaching. My son is currently a second-year student in college studying Biochemistry with a pre-med...
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Can you explain the difference between an inland sea and a large freshwater lake? Can you identify Tanzania, Croatia, and Brunei on a globe, and name the principal crops of Burkina Faso? Geography is far more than the ability to locate cities, countries, and landmarks on a map. The field deals with the movement and precipitation of ideas, goods, and cultures throughout different geographic regions.
Developing a mastery of geography necessitates an understanding not only of the various countries and regions of the world, but of their cultures, economies, linguistics, and numerous other social identities. Even students who have traditionally succeeded in their social studies courses may find themselves struggling in geography. Geography is often grouped together with other social sciences, such as history, political science, and civics, but it actually tests a very different set of skills.
The nature of geography requires students to integrate the concepts of each of these individual, fundamental social studies topics into a fuller tapestry of sociocultural overview. Those who become familiar with geographical concepts from elementary coursework may view this field simply as the memorization and identification of land features and international borders, but once you bypass this cursory introduction, the world of geography can quickly become complex.
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Recent Geography Tutoring Session Notes
Discussed photosynthesis including light dependent and light independent reactions. Covered photosystems II and I. Also discussed note taking strategies, diagram drawing, and how to read text books and identify most important information. The student is doing great. She is an enthusiastic learner and is a pleasure to work with.
We discussed finding the area and perimeter of various shapes (Triangle, Rectangle), as well as solving for the unknown angles in a triangle. This involved an introduction of a bit of algebra which the student picked up very well. Over all, quite a bit of progress was made.
We practiced his European geography using a website given to him by his teacher. At the start of our session, he was not very familiar with European countries and capitals, and he has a tendency to be impulsive when he doesn't know an answer. However, we were able to practice both capitals and countries many times each, and by the end of our session he was doing much better, although he could still benefit from more practice.
The student must complete a project about Mexico for class. We worked on his part and he will completing the rest with his partner when they make their board. In doing this, we practiced correct grammar and capitalization. Finally, I checked his current events assignment and math homework. He will need to practice conversions and reading division problems correctly, but his arithmetic has no issues.
The student and I went over the basics of world geography, including the continents and the oceans. Then we focused on learning the location of a few major countries on different continents. Afterwards, we began an introduction to American Government.
Today the student and I worked on the geography of Africa. I demonstrated how to use a map key, legend, and scale. We discussed the equator. We also talked about the difference between landlocked, enclaved, and coastal countries. Finally we talked briefly about the history of African trading empires.
