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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...my belief, the single most important thing we can impart to the younger generation. I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more 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...
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...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 their skills and challenges, make personal, individualized, and achievable goals, and develop their own voices. I have experience working with a wide variety of subjects but particularly enjoy teaching History, Social Studies, and Writing. I work hard to...
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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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...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 level. In my free time, I typically...
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...overseas and in the United States of America. I have worked as a College and University Advisor for higher education institutions in Colombia and in 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...
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...Throughout college I worked as a freelance tutor, tutoring students in a variety of different subjects, from business classes such as Accounting and Finance, to 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...
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I am a middle school social studies teacher in the DC metro area. I have been living and teaching here for five years. Originally from Pennsylvania, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and Political Science...... I believe that students need to "buy into what you are trying to sell." To accomplish this, you must relate to the student and draw connections from the content you are trying to teach and real world...
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...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 on my side to invest in them. I will do my very best to help you excel in your area of weakness. You deserve to succeed and I want to help you see that happen!... Communication is essential. You...
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...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 pace as they find the approach that works for them. In my free time I love reading historical fiction novels, watching TV (especially baseball), taking my dog to the dog...
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...University I received my Bachelor of Arts in Geography with a minor in GIS. Since graduating high school, I have tutored/taught students ranging from six 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...
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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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...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 they thought was their limits.
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...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 in our everyday lives.
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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.
