I believe every student can learn and do all in my power to help each student achieve success. I have more than 30 years of teaching experience at grade levels from 6th through graduate school.
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...BA in Liberal Arts, I feel very equipped to aid in reading, writing, GRE verbal test prep, as well as literature courses. I have taught and tutored a wide range of ages, from middle school to adult learners. I also am very capable at helping to craft a thoughtful and passionate admission essay for high school juniors or seniors who are applying for colleges. I particularly enjoy this challenge because it is such a pleasure...
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I love learning, how your mind grows when you learn new things and are able to see life in different ways. One of my purposes in life is to help others and if I can help someone see the world with new eyes and feel better about themselves, I am very happy.
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...topics including critical reading skills, logic, psychology, calculus, biochemistry, and general chemistry throughout my own schooling. I have also taken an authoritative role in forming study groups and am very efficient at building concept maps, flashcards, venn diagrams, and other organized study tools for others. For the MCAT, I have encountered the new 2016 version as a student myself and therefore am able to better understand the struggles students like me may face as they...
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...a graduate student in Computer Science at Texas Tech University. I believe learning and teaching are fun and should be interesting. I also believe that skills are built on a foundation of knowledge and understanding. Doing the motions without understanding is boring, difficult, and easily forgettable. Understanding and doing can be fascinating and exciting. A good student seeks a deep enough understanding of the material to feel comfortable explaining it, understand its workings, and know...
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...always eager to expand my knowledge in various fields. Outside of learning, I enjoy immersing myself in audiobooks, taking long walks with my dog, playing an instrument or two really well, playing a few more instruments pretty decently, and hanging out with the people I love most. By incorporating my love for learning and staying intellectually curious into my tutoring approach, I strive to create an engaging and enriching experience that ignites your own love...
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...I am fortunate that math and physics are some of my personal interests. I know from the classmates whom I helped that an attentive and engaged instructor can change not only a student's performance, but also their confidence in the class. My favorite subjects to tutor are Calculus 1-3 and calculus based physics. These classes changed how I viewed math at its core, and its power to describe the world around us, and I enjoy...
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...Psychology, English, and basic Chinese Mandarin, as well as their respective standardized tests. I'm a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook and St. John's University, and am currently a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology. Prior to my doctoral studies, I was an adjunct teaching Psychology in Tucson, AZ, as well as a Chinese linguist. I believe learning can and should be fun, especially in subjects as embedded into our daily lives as Psychology and language!
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...the University of Connecticut with years of experience tutoring and teaching math and science from elementary through college. I primarily tutor high school math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of physics and higher mathematics including Calculus and Linear Algebra. Not only do I have experience as a tutor, I was also an instructional assistant in college and a camp counselor. I like to use real world examples to help students...
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First let me say, I love education. It is a marvelous gift and I am excited to have the opportunity to share in your learning experience. No matter the challenge, together, we will find a way.
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...assistant for various business courses. I love to learn and try to help others enjoy the learn(ing) as well! In between my academic stints, I served over a dozen years as a U.S Army Officer with over 5 years overseas time between Korea and Iraq. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects, but am most up-to-date with Statistics, Organizational Management, and legal studies/bar exam prep. I look forward to working with you (or...
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I am a entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have an Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring new restaurants and traveling the world. ... I believe that calm and courteous explanation of concepts with gentle repetition is very effective.... I would get to know what type of learner...
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...to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them. The way that I teach generally falls in line with the way that I learn best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a student leaves much to be desired. I aim...
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...will be examined. I understand that these important tests can be stressful experiences for many people, so I also work with students to develop strategies to overcome any anxiety that might get in the way of a student not demonstrating his or her full potential. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but I find it especially rewarding to guide students in taking ownership over their writing as they find greater self-expression and explore complex...
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...test prep for the past fourteen years. I have also worked as a tutor, book editor, author (on test prep), game-based-learning instructor, and standardized test designer and scorer during these years. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Writing, and Test Prep. While I do not have formal training in teaching either non-traditional or alternative learners, I have been successful in helping students of all backgrounds achieve academic...
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...taught a wide range of subjects, from Algebra to AP Calculus, and I've carried that same versatility into my tutoring work. My goal is always to break down difficult concepts into clear, understandable lessons while keeping students engaged, confident, and never overwhelmed. Beyond teaching content, I focus on building strong connections with my students. I believe that when a student feels comfortable asking questions and isn't afraid to say, "I don't understand," real learning happens....
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...am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern California, I earned my B.A. with Departmental Honors along with the Discovery Scholar’s award for excellence in independent research. I have been tutoring...
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...doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five years, I have served as a Mentor to youth and college students. I believe that encouragement and mentoring are essential components of a successful tutoring relationship. While teaching students the skills they need to succeed, I help...
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...3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized learning plan for a student and finding a variety of resources and lesson plan strategies that fit their learning styles to help them succeed. Given my experience, I'm also very comfortable working with students who are behind or overage for...
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...tutored 1000s of students over the years and often work with both talented and gifted students and students with learning differences including ADHD and those on the Autism spectrum. My approach is to engender trust and confidence and adjust my approach to the unique learning style and needs of each student. I'm big on active listening and asking lots of questions to determine if the student understands the material and is focused on the material...
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Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information or news. It is vitally important in all fields and in all series of studies, from high school writing through graduate-level doctoral examinations and dissertation composition. While you have long worked on the skills needed for expressing yourself and your arguments in writing, it is helpful to review the most fundamental aspects of presenting arguments succinctly and directly. When applying to graduate school, it is likely that you will have to take a test of written expression as a part of your application package. While this will provide an important metric for your evaluators, do not overlook the importance of the GRE's Analytical Writing section. Analytical Writing is commonly required in academic writing to show relationships between pieces of information. It is used to compare and contrast, assess, and evaluate.
Having evolved from the older logical examination section of the GRE, the Analytical Writing section provides you with the opportunity to show how readily you can present your thoughts. You will also be asked to present your logical arguments, number of approaches, theories, methodologies, and conclusions in a timed environment. This means you are required to focus your critical thinking skills with laser-like precision in a short period of time. These skills are, of course, necessary for any good paper and general statement that you might provide with your graduate school applications. However, this does not examine your logical reasoning skills with the rigor and time limitations as provided by the GRE's Analytical Writing section. Therefore, this section provides an important metric for those who are considering your academic and intellectual abilities for potential graduate school admissions.
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For example, for the argument essay, your tutor can teach you how to spot logical errors in the prompt and to critique them in a convincing manner. For the issue essay, he or she can teach you the skills needed to establish a response position that succinctly and effectively presents an argument for or against the proposed topic. Given the time limits of these sections, it is necessary to be ready to hit the ground running when you are presented with a prompt. GRE Analytical Writing tutoring can help you develop such abilities, giving you the tools needed to succeed on this important section of the GRE. No time is better than the present to begin preparing for test day. Contact Varsity Tutors to discuss the advantages of GRE Analytical Writing tutoring and let our educational directors connect you with a tutor today!
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Recent GRE Analytical Writing Tutoring Session Notes
Today the student and I focused on the analytical writing portion of the test. We went over strategies for both the issue and argument sections, and formulated plans to approach the questions when she encounters them on the test. For Thursday, she is going to bring in two writing samples (one issue analysis, one argument analysis) so that we can go over them together and see how the approach is working and how she can improve.
Today, we covered an argument writing task as well as a basic introduction to the kinds of questions that might appear on the multiple choice section. The student is going to look into English courses through her school and she is going to continue practicing English with her friends that speak it. She is going to work on writing emails in English to her family. She had no trouble learning how to pick apart a flawed argument. Today, I taught her how to FOIL, which is a basic algebra skill.
For this session we mostly focused on the "Analyze an Issue" task of the GRE Writing section. We practiced quickly identifying reasons for our argument within the first 5 minutes of the section. I also suggested to make it clear in the first paragraph which opinion you side with. This would make it easier on the reader to follow an argument.
Today the student and I went over in detail the analytical writing portion of the test. I also had him outline several essay prompts for each type. For homework I asked him to time himself to complete four full essays.
Last section covered before the student's test on Tuesday.
We went through strategies for writing the analytic writing section, both analyzing an issue and argument. She seemed to understand the material.
We also covered more math problems that she will be going over.
The student and I looked even more in-depth at the Writing section today, examining the two essay prompts and reading through some sample responses together to help her understand what the graders will be looking for. We also began looking at the Verbal section with some extra time at the end of the session.
