...of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how to develop applications. I believe in making learning relatable and fun; rather than lecture my students, I design engaging and entertaining lessons, exercises, and even games for them. Understanding of material comes from active participation.
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...with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tutored Regents-level biology and chemistry. Most recently, I tutored for Kaplan, teaching an MCAT preparatory course and working one-on-one with students. When not studying, I like to ride my bike, train Taekwondo, play blues guitar (or bass, or piano, or saxophone, or drums), and read a good book. My tutoring philosophy is one of individualized attention and goal setting, where the tutor...
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...as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in beautiful Seattle, I knew that I wanted to continue to pursue my teaching career as well as my scholarly research. Through my experiences as a Teaching Assistant, ESL Teacher,...
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I'm passionate about teaching students in the areas of reading comprehension, grammar, and English literature. For two semesters I served as instructional associate for a course in introductory grammar at Syracuse University's prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had as a graduate student. I loved seeing my students make progress and begin enjoying a course that they had been struggling with.
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My name is Eric Ensign and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a personal level.
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...have four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between us.
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...so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics. This forces me to adopt an engaging style to ensure they do not tune me out. I have three very bright children of my own that...
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I am a passionate EFL Teacher with hands on international experience in facilitating English language acquisition and designing EFL curriculum. I am looking for students who are eager to excel and pursue their goals.... To foster constructive learning.
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...like the LSAT, philosophy, and logic. I think these subjects are a unique challenge to teach because students only develop the necessary skill if they are able critically think through the problems at hand. I thus do my best to guide my students thinking processes, rather than tell them the answers. I spend most of my free time playing and listening to music. I love most genres, but am particularly keen on the blues.
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...Scottsdale, Arizona. I received my law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in History and Economics as well. I enjoy teaching high school math, and all levels of standardized test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AIMS, LSAT and GRE. I have taught Algebra at the high school and community college level. I have also tutored students for the ACT, SAT, and GRE tests, as well as a...
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...Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, "one of sixteen public, residential high schools in the country specializing in the education of gifted and talented students who have an interest and aptitude for mathematics and science." For the past two years, I've served as an Honors Mentor and Resident Assistant. Additionally, I've served over 400 hours of community service in that time; I've taught English in Nicaragua and Ecuador, worked with bilingual students at the Hurley K-8...
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I recently returned from Paris where I attended law school and worked in a large law firm. My work has involved extensive French translation, and I have tutored many people learning English as a second language. I also used to be a French tutor at the high school level. Currently, I work as an independent consultant in international development, which gives me a fairly open and flexible schedule.
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I graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in History and Studio Art. I am passionate about learning; I especially love to read, write and paint. I have experience working with kids from two summers living in a cabin with thirty fourteen year olds at a sleep away camp in Maine. I believe learning can and should be fun, and it is my goal to adjust my teaching style to the needs of each child.
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...I wanted a more hands on approach. Now I work at a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for...
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...foreign language. When I wasn't working on academics, I wrote for the newspaper, served as a new student mentor with transfer students, and worked at a toy store in a nearby mall. Currently, I'm working toward my MA in early childhood education from Concordia University. I also take Spanish classes. After tutoring middle and high school students in math, social studies, literature, writing, and Spanish during my undergrad, I completed a year of service with...
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...philosophy, and writing. I have a master's degree in history and a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique and thus arrives with his or her own set of challenges and strengths; I strive to encounter the student where they are at. I hope to set realistic goals with students and build a strong working relationship that fosters confidence and...
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...the educational process for my entire life, making me a great student and an even better teacher. My professional experience includes 5 years of substitute teaching, two summers as a camp counselor, and a year of teaching English at a high school in South Korea. Tutoring, to me, is much more than simply teaching subjects. It's about the process of learning. I aim to help my clients find the skills within themselves to grasp current...
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...beginning French. I received two teacher scholarships in my career and I lived and studied in Jalapa, Mexico and Granada,Spain. I offer not only specialized tutoring, but cultural insight as well. My work with diverse populations has honed my ability to recognize the needs of my students. My clients have ranged from middle and high school to adults wanting to learn Spanish for their own personal use. In addition to teaching, I tutored at school...
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...then moved on to tutoring college students of all ages and ethnicities at St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC). While there, my main focus was mathematics (basic math, algebra, some statistics), though I also helped students with business, logic, and a number of science-related questions. I graduated from SCTCC with an Associates in Art as well as an Associates degree in Business Management. I am currently attending St. Cloud State University, and hope to...
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...emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able...
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Private High School English Tutoring in Birmingham
Receive personally tailored High School English lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Birmingham High School English Tutoring FAQ
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.
If you've reached this page through an internet search for something such as "high school English tutoring near me," you have stumbled across a valuable resource. Varsity Tutors employs Educational Consultants who specialize in matching students with private tutors who meet all of their needs. Our Live Learning Platform also allows students to meet their tutor online, taking the hassle out of the tutoring process. Contact us with all of your high school English tutoring needs!
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