Education is like a key. The more quality education you have, the more keys your obtain. The more keys you obtains, the more doors you can open. ... I like to remind students that they are responsible for their future. People will help them along the way, but eventually they are going to be on their own. Stay motivated now to make life easier in the long run.... I would ask a student to reflect on...
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I am a Juris Doctor. I have been tutoring for more than 10 years. I have worked with children of all ages (K-12) and tutored junior high and high school students in various subjects including math, history, social studies, English, and science. I can also help students prepare for tests such as the SAT and the LSAT. ... During the first session, instead of jumping into the tutoring, I would learn about the student by asking...
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...about History. I am graduated from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. I am a certified Secondary Social Studies teacher in the state of North Carolina. I like to use a variety of strategies to help my students understand the concepts they are being taught because I know that everyone learns in their own way. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I love spending time with my family. I...
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...teaching into alternative education, curriculum design, career coaching, youth leadership development, and behavioral health. From leading two-week-long summer programs touring colleges on board the schooner Amistad, to helping students identify personal strengths to take into job interviews as a career coach at Portland YouthBuilders, to creating multimedia curricula bringing historical activists to life, I've always held critical thinking as the cornerstone of my educational practice. I've had tremendous success with students by helping them identify...
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Current student at New York University pursuing a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics on a Pre-Medical track. Experience as a math and science tutor in high school. Graduated from Clear Springs High School. Looking to go to medical school following undergrad.
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"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."
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I appreciate the opportunity to share what I've learned with others, to help them succeed. I am a retired civil service employee with extensive experience in defense planning and budget. My interests and hobbies include investments, and strategy games.
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I have been a tutor for the past eight years tutoring students ranging from elementary to university level. It is my goal and passion to share my knowledge and test strategies with my students.
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I am a freshman at Columbia University, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. In high school, I was a member of Mu Alpha Theta where I taught students geometry and algebra for two years. I tutor Computer Science, Math subjects up to Calculus III, Physics, and ACT Prep. In my tutoring experiences, I find that learning and adapting to your interests and areas of expertise helps you understand the material on a much deeper...
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...the United States of America. I have worked as a Coordinator for Federal and State Grants from the Department of Education. These experiences, at all levels of the educational system, have permitted me to have a wide scope of instructional and administrative tools. My favorite subjects are Social Sciences such as History, Philosophy and Politics. I also enjoy essay writing, Public Speaking and Debate. I believe that every student has the power to make a...
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...more inclusive subjects like College Algebra and Calculus. I enjoy working with high school and college students, especially in regards to test preparation for standardized exams. I specialize in tutoring for the GRE, and I am a firm believer that a person can always do better than they previously thought possible. For me, the first step in achieving your educational goals is to re-orient yourself in regards to education. I find it important to know...
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...have also taught math during summer school and have found that I am a very adept at helping students who struggle in math. When I am not working, I enjoy running and biking, cooking, and exploring the great city that I am lucky enough to live next door to. I have coached the girls track team and played co-ed recreational softball. I love pets and volunteer with the local animal welfare league when I have...
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...them to keep moving forward, but it gives the tutor a sense of accomplishment. It is really a win/win situation. I believe in a variety of tutoring methods. No two people are the exact same. One person might learn best from explaining things in writing; another student might succeed in a verbal approach. Developing a relationship helps as well. This helps the student to be comfortable and to see that there is a real interest...
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...an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and am in the process of applying to medical school. I first started tutoring fellow students in high school. In college I helped fifth graders at the local public school after school with their homework. I have experience with a broad age range and I enjoy the differences in approach that each student demands. I believe that a tutor must have patience. This allows students to work at their own...
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...years old to those in college. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Geography, Math, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests in Virginia. I am a firm proponent of increasing one's education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to any students I teach/tutor. I have competed in the National History Day...
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I have a BA in Writing. I have taken many courses in ELA and psychology. I have tutoring experience with elementary, high school, and college students. My aim is to help students with English Language Arts, History, and Psychology.
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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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I am a student at a top research university, the University of Illinois at Chicago. I would like to pursue a career in medicine as a pediatrician. I have experience tutoring and teaching young students from ages 5-16 years old in math, reading, and various other activities. I believe it is important to understand how academia can be applied to the real world and the application of math, reading and science can play a role...
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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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Instructors can focus on financial geography or human geography with college students, or basic land-based geography with elementary students. Varsity Tutors can help you select the experienced tutor best suited to your unique needs. Once you have selected an instructor, your lessons can proceed at the pace and level of depth best suited to your coursework and field of study. Each geography student struggles with different aspects of the subject in different ways. Instructors are versed in numerous teaching methods and styles, allowing them to present geographical information in the ways most intuitive to you as a student.
Geography tutoring sessions can focus on memorization techniques, compositional elements for essay synthesis, or methods for identifying the international relationships and interdependence in geography. No matter your specific needs, the customized nature of geography tutoring can cater to the exact demands of your class. The customizability of tutoring sessions allows them to be both extremely effective and extremely efficient. A private tutor is able to focus on your unique strengths and weaknesses in a way that your geography teacher likely can't. They can also adapt the way they teach to fit your exact learning style and give you as much time as you need to master a topic, which represents a significant advantage over learning geography in a traditional classroom setting.
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Recent Bath 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.
