...my alma mater as a chemistry and physics lecturer. During the summer of 2016, I enrolled at Johns Hopkins University, and I graduated a year later with my M.S. in biotechnology. Currently, I work in a lab at the National Institutes of Health as a research fellow. My long-term goal is to go to medical school, and become a clinician, researcher and educator. It is my passion for teaching that has led me to this...
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...always come naturally to me, though to many it can be a challenging topic. I believe that my natural aptitude for it comes from a deep and genuine interest in the subject. I recognize the grave importance of instilling scientific knowledge in our future generations, so it is my goal to help students overcome any struggles or intimidation of the subject. I aim to do this by encouraging the same interest and curiosity in the...
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...Science, where I led engaging, hands-on lessons designed to make science accessible and exciting for students of all ages. I aim to bring that same energy and creativity to every tutoring session. My academic interests lie in educational psychology, and I'm currently completing an honours thesis focused on how students can learn best, and how teachers can teach best. When I graduate I'm looking forward to researching how teachers can best teach, and how students...
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...a full time financial professional working for The Vanguard Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the problem areas are, or where a student may be struggling, and use that information to in turn teach and educate the student. Every student learns differently and...
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I have a Bachelor's of Science in Biomedocal Engineering from Texas A and M. I am currently working towards a PhD. I enjoy helping others meet their learning goals.
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I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in Marine Science. I have taken courses in a variety of subjects, and worked as a Teaching Assistant for several science classes. Academics can be challenging, but I believe you can achieve success through persistence, patience, and the right help.
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...communicate, ranging from public speaking to formal writing to mixed media like video conference and PowerPoint. I have been developing my Spanish fluency since High School and enjoy interacting with native speakers and those looking to explore the language. Independent travel has taken me all over the Spanish speaking world from Barcelona to San Juan to Los Angeles. I have been playing guitar for over 10 years and love encouraging people how to play. Whether...
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Hello! I am teaching English as a second language in NYC public schools. I like to work with children with autism and spectrum to help with particular needs. Seeing people cut down trees to produce paper littering the city saddens me. All activities will be engaged in through interactive worksheets on the smartboard online. Video books can serve as successful alternative media instead of print books.
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I'm 21 years old, and I have an A.S. from North Idaho College. I'm an experienced tutor, and I want to help you succeed in your academic endeavors!
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Every student is unique and learns in their own way. My goal is to help them figure out how they learn and how I can help them capture and retain the knowledge they need to succeed.
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...State University as a teacher assistant. I am dedicated to help and teach my students to excel in their academics. I had a lot of achievements when I was a tutor. I helped this young middle school student, who was struggling in algebra, to obtain the highest test grades in his class with a 96. I also helped a few biology students who were also struggling to improve in their academic performance. My strategy in...
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...Brigham Young University with my Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Minor in Statistics. Beyond my comfort in teaching Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics from my college experience, I love making connections with the students so they can dive into these important subjects. Being pre-law I also took the LSAT, in which I scored a 165 and became very familiar with the test structure and different strategies to score the best score possible. Halfway through...
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...read and write poetry. Currently, I am working as a music blogger for Envert Entertainment, and have articles published regularly on the site. If you would like to read some of my writing for reference you can click here. I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. I am passionate about the power of literature to help shape young readers' lives, and I bring this passion to my hands-on tutoring style. I will be...
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...for all my students. I used my love for music and art to create songs and crafts that helped the students connect with the material. My goal was to get my students excited coming to class and leave with a mind full of new knowledge. Being a kindergarten teacher led me to become a tutor at my high school, where I tutored math and chemistry of various levels. I'm able to interact with students of...
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...a multitude of rock songs. Since high school I have been in many bands ranging from blues to metal to pop, but find the most satisfaction in my solo work fusing acoustic blues and jazz styles with undertones of punk rock. I have lead a variety of bands including heavy metal, pop, and reggae. I currently am a professional cook and intend on studying music and political science! Outside of music I enjoy skateboarding, bicycling,...
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...I have accumulated over 10 years working with youth. From classroom support, to running an after-school program, I've done a little bit of everything. I enjoy building relationships with the various students I have instructed and learning what fuels them. It's important to the work that we learn to connect with one another. I do things a little differently, and that's okay! Over time, I have learned that my brain functions in a way that's...
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...of agency and motivate students to take independent action over their own lives. Student responsibility, equity, and inclusion are all fundamental elements apart of my teaching process and philosophy. I received my Master's degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida in 2010. During graduate school, I developed a strong passion for the political science discipline and thoroughly enjoy imparting this passion for politics and world events into teaching my classes. Bringing connection...
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...Spring of 2021, I worked as a learning assistant for PSYCH 101, answering students' questions and leading them through review webinars before each major exam. I am most passionate about Psychology and Data Analysis. In my experience, finding a way to preent a problem to a student, that best clicks with them individually, and watching their eyes light up as they understand a concept for the first time, is the most rewarding part of tutoring....
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Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
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Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
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