...extremely passionate about learning to work the convoluted system that makes up college applications and teaching others what I've learned. I love learning and school and I hope I can help you feel the same way. I will motivate you to push yourself to reach your goals and be there to encourage you in all areas. I'm open to tutor all middle school and high school standardized tests as well as essay editing and math...
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...throughout my high school years and found that none of them were truly effective for me. It is my belief that the reason for this was a lack of understanding my personal learning style. My Philosophy is that adaptability is the key to teaching anyone a new concept. I've been in Real Estate for over 15 years and am also pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. I am highly proficient in the following areas: 1....
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...otherwise not actively participate in the writing process or who might not clearly understand how an English education can benefit their own life. In my free time, I practice computer programming for emerging technologies (wearable devices such as Google Glass) and continue my career as a writer. I study technology extensively and love engaging my own interest in technology with that of my students. By connecting with students in this way, I am able to...
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Here are a few facts about me: * Education is my number one priority * I love to learn and to teach * I am very approachable * I am devoted to helping others *I will go above and beyond to ensure that students fully grasp the material *I will make lessons fun and engaging... My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that every student has the potential to achieve their goals if they are equipped...
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...- certified educator, education specialist, and executive function coach with more than 20 years of experience serving K-12 students unlock their potential. I specialize in supporting students with reading challenges, ADHD, and executive functioning deficits who need more than just traditional tutoring - they need a trusted guide who understands how they learn best. Throughout my career, I've served as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader and interventionist across public, charter and private schools. I...
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...working towards a bachelor of arts in classics and comparative literature at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. I've been tutoring in one form or another for four years, and I'm passionate about sparking joy in students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant...
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...Appalachian State University with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science, and am starting my Masters degree in Public Administration:International Management in the Fall. I am able to tutor in Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Basic Math, AP Government and Politics, European and American History, Social Studies, English, Public Speaking, and can tutor over the Summer. I have taken courses throughout my college career to supplement every one of these subjects, so I am well versed in all...
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...degree in business administration at Cal State Long Beach, developing and applying math as fundamental as arithmetic in finance, as well as the complex derivatives used in economics. I am currently working on getting my teaching credential in Fundamental Math at Sacramento State. I do have a background in teaching, tutoring, subbing, and coaching. I am experienced in test prep, homework help, arithmetic, conversions, elementary and advanced English, but my favorite subjects to tutor are...
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...it's my job to be curious. Asking questions and finding the answers allow me to tell great stories and (hopefully) increase the level of knowledge among the public. As a recent student myself, I understand how the pressures of school can sometimes work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course to help you maximize your success in school and standardized tests. But it's also (again, hopefully) to make room for...
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...student studying neuroscience at the University of Michigan. I have a lot of experience with tutoring elementary-aged children with various special needs, but my skills are not limited to this demographic. I love grammar, so if this is something you struggle with, particularly on the ACT, I would be a great fit. I also really enjoy math classes, and have excelled through calculus 1. My skill set goes beyond these two subjects, so look through...
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I am a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. I received by Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. I have mostly tutored privately on my own time in one on one sessions. I mostly enjoy helping others with math and science related problems. Education is necessary to improve life and I want others to realize this. In my spare time I enjoy thought provoking literature.... Teaching is not trying to cram information in a student's head....
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...to ace their German classes in a way that provides each student with shades of meaning, a working knowledge of synonyms/antonyms and the ability to produce spontaneous speech, rather than a focus on one-to-one translations that don't always make sense. I help my students learn to understand, speak and produce texts in context, while using hands-on activities with music, literature and film to explore grammatical concepts and get a strong understanding of German culture. During...
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...students with history, government, and English as well. As a teacher I strive to develop in my students, free thinking, and analytical skills. These goals are primarily achieved through a Socratic method of instruction and questioning technique. In addition to the aforementioned technique I also take creative and differentiated approaches to the material so that my students can relate to it from their own experiences, and have a broad understanding. In my spare time I...
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...math, music, and LSAT tutor with diverse professional and academic experience. Professionally, I was admitted to Harvard Law School after receiving a 175 on the LSAT (putting me in the top 0.5% of test takers), and went on to graduate magna cum laude (top 10%). After completing two prestigious federal clerkships, I went on to work at top-tier litigation firms. Beyond that, I also graduated with honors from Harvard College, where I studied government, played...
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...an Undergraduate student in the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University studying on academic scholarship. A recent transfer from the Pre-Medicine program, Miss Couch is now a candidate for her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a primary concentration in Economics and a secondary concentration in Healthcare Management. Miss Couch is interested in pharmaceutical and prosthetic sales as well as commercial banking, preferably in the healthcare sector. As a current Sophomore, Miss Couch...
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...countries thus far! Traveling always teaches me more about the world and the people in it, and gives me heightened perspectives on how and why different people think. I am an easy-going person, who not only enjoys teaching but also learning from my students! I am highly organized and prepared, but remain flexible in teaching when needed. Aside from teaching, I also enjoy yoga, reading non-fiction, traveling, jogging, bike riding, painting, tasting new foods, and...
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...a job; it is a calling. For my 36-year career as a public school teacher, I prided myself in making a difference in the lives of my students by being not just a teacher but also a mentor. Although retirement has afforded me ample opportunity to enjoy my photography, gardening, and crafting hobbies, because I missed working with young people, I now also tutor. I earned my BA at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and...
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...University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Biology and English. Since then I have worked in various capacities in education, both on the curriculum development side and in formal classroom teaching. I worked as a lab instructor for Genetics and Evolution courses in Duke University's Department of Biology, and developed and taught science programs for the Duke University Center for Science Education. I also spent a year and a half teaching...
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...to be learned with patience and a positive attitude. Today I attend Grand Canyon University majoring in Psychology, I have been on the Deans list for a year and will be graduating at the end of this year. I believe that parents, adolescents, and tutors should align themselves with what educational goal each person has for the student and to remember that it takes more than just the students in order to be successful. I...
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...first year at Columbia University where I'm studying English (or maybe political science, philosophy, or whatever else catches my attention in the coming year). I've been tutoring for years, first as a high school student helping my peers as a member of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the...
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High school English may not always be the most interesting class on a student's schedule, but it is among the most important. If you or your child seem to be falling behind your peers in this area, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a quality high school English tutor who can work on your schedule.
Here are some of the most important topics commonly studied during high school English tutoring sessions:
Reading Comprehension
Literary Analysis
Writing skills
English grammar
You may think that reading comprehension and literary analysis are effectively the same thing, but they're not. Reading comprehension is the ability to understand what you read and recall it later. This is the skill you need when trying to retain information from an assigned reading, and it may be reinforced by jotting down a few notes as you go along. In contrast, literary analysis is going beyond what is literally printed on the page to answer outside questions. Why did the author write this? What techniques are they using to get their point across? This is what your teacher is generally looking for when discussing a novel in class.
High school English tutoring can teach analysis in several ways. If you are a visual learner, your tutor may create flashcards detailing literary techniques such as alliteration and allegory to make them easier to study. Alternatively, an auditory learner could learn the same information by listening to podcasts discussing several popular books.
A high school English tutor can also help improve your composition skills. Structure is an underrated part of writing an essay, so working off of a well-structured outline can improve your work considerably. If your essay is about literary analysis, having all of the information you need in front of you also makes it less likely that you'll forget something you originally meant to include.
Furthermore, high school English tutoring can help you prepare for several standardized exams. Both the SAT and ACT include vocabulary and reading comprehension questions, making English skills a substantial portion of your grade. Likewise, national Common Core standards require students to pass a test on Literature and Composition to graduate high school. Your tutor may administer practice tests to give you a feel for exactly what you need to know as well as a sense for how much time you'll have to demonstrate it.
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