Hi, I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...
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...I have taught 5th grade and Learning Support in both high school and elementary school. My background working with children and adolescents extends back to six years ago, as I have been working at camps, completing field work in college, and now teaching. I have taught all subjects from kindergarten to sixth grade, as well as Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and History up to eighth grade. I will be spending this summer in Allston,...
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...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 the brushes - but you will paint the masterpiece with your own ideas. I promise to do my very best to help you...
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...great success if they are motivated and organized in their study approach. I have been tutoring for four years, in areas from the sciences to test prep to language arts. As a tutor, I prefer to individually tailor study plans to a student's needs, and am adaptable in both the pace and approach we take to learning the material. My goal is to eventually prepare each student to a level at which they can succeed...
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...I want every student to understand that he or she also has the capacity to overcome the personal and academic challenges he or she faces. Through student teaching, field experiences, and work positions, I have grown in my passion for education and my desire to help students learn. I approach each day with energy and will consistently work hard towards the success of my students. I believe that each student can improve and learn, and...
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...Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA. Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences and diverse global perspectives to each field wherein I teach. My honors include two teacher of the year awards, award-winning author, 2023 Archaeologist of the Year for East...
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...adult literacy teacher, and as a result, I've become very enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring, and tutoring. Apart from literature, my favorite subject has always been history, and particularly U.S. and European history. Real understanding of history is about connections between and among individuals and events, and I strive to illustrate these connections using historical anecdotes and first hand accounts. This helps to bring history to life for my students, and enhances their absorption of names,...
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...graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in History and Government, as well as earning my teaching certificate. I am eager to once again help students to learn and love Social Studies, especially after all of my travels in Europe and experiences with new cultures over the past two and a half years. I look forward to meeting you and your student! *Photo is of me standing in a WWI trench on the...
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...college can be very stressful, and as a future professor, I think it is important that I help walk students through that process, sharing advice and critique and making sure that everyone has the chance to represent themselves well when those dream schools are on the line (IWU was mine!). In my free time, I am a creative writer, a singer, an amateur artist, and an aspiring vegetarian chef. I love reading anything that broadens...
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...tutored Math, Spanish, and test prep. My teaching style is very easy-going! I want to make a personal connection with my students to understand what they like and how they think. I try to tie these all together with content to teach concepts and connect them to the real world, which is the point of education. In my opinion, education is needed to understand and make sense of our surroundings. I think my job as...
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...most. Whenever possible I try to incorporate some of these topics into our sessions to make the experience more fun and interesting for them. My objective is to leave my students with a desire to expand their horizons long after our program has been completed. I have a wide variety of hobbies and interests including astronomy, current events, travel, geography, photography, dogs, and professional sports. I am also very involved with physical fitness activities including...
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...multiple years interning in the literary world and working at my university's fashion magazine; I have both a diverse range of experiences and an eye for detail. I don't believe in giving anything less than 110% of my time and effort, especially when understanding the needs of my students. I coincidentally also happen to adore alliteration, fancy fairytales, and constantly consume coffee. I'm currently available full-time as a tutor in a wide range of subjects,...
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...teaching a combined 3rd and 4th grade classroom. I was a classroom teacher for four years and in that time, I taught multiple grade levels and subject areas. I now work for Arizona Science Center focusing on STEM education. I firmly believe that all students can learn and that all students can be successful! Everyone learns in their own unique way and the job of a tutor is to scaffold content, so that the content best...
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...a difficult subject. I enjoy tackling hard problems and pushing students to grow and succeed academically. Whether it is simply tailoring an essay to get it to its best possible form, or understanding the processes that will make the writing process easier the next time around. Whether it is delving into a new field to excel in a class or getting ahead for the next year. Whatever your goals, whatever your age or level of...
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...in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture. I started tutoring in high school and did so in college as well. In graduate school I assisted students with academic papers. Most recently I have been a high school Biology and Environmental Science teacher in an urban public school. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. I am most passionate about cultivating a love for the natural world and enjoy teaching the life sciences. I believe that the...
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...lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms...
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...coursework for a master's degree in international affairs at Tufts University. Finally, I recently finished all academic requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Maryland. I am a current substitute teacher in the DC public school system, with experience at the elementary, middle school and high school level. In addition to general education and small group intervention, I have performed multiple, long-term special education assignments working one on one with students....
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...presented with resources and how to use them so they can then use those resources to take charge of their learning. Once students have begun to understand a concept, I encourage practice to build confidence and step back unless they need instructional assistance on a specific problem or topic. The ability to assist students successfully master a topic and become confident in their newfound skills is what I am most interested in as a tutor....
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I graduated Summa Cum Laude graduate from Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a Writer and Editor with over fifteen years of experience. I can help my students to improve their essay writing skills, sharpen editing skills, or become better at writing in general. I can also help with Social Studies subjects across all grade levels.
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...Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths, adapting my methods and explanations to...
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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.
