...Later, I went to the University of Akron and obtained my J.D. and M.P.A. While in school, I worked with indigent defendants in the local jail to provide them with legal information, wrote appellate briefs, conducted legal research, and assisted small businesses and non-profits with various start-up issues. I also worked for the Themis Bar Review Program and was referenced in one of the Ohio lectures. I was later recruited by one of my former...
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...language and literature, Latin language and literature, writing and test prep. I enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals which will help them achieve the future they envision. I am a lifetime graduate student by choice because I have many areas of interest. I have three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in English, Latin, and Education. I also have a specialist degree in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University....
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...tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students to a thoroughly self-sufficient status in their academic endeavors, an aim which pursue by...
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...Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Minor in Spanish. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar...
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...I have spent several years in the classroom as a middle school English teacher, most recently working with students who need to complete school outside the classroom for disciplinary or medical reasons. I absolutely love teaching writing, literature and reading comprehension, and try to make everything easy to relate to and fun because I believe that this leads to better comprehension and understanding, while at the same time enabling my students to learn as much...
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...and application. I was also introduced to client specification product development. At McNeese State University, I have acquired skills in various process simulators such as HYSYS, AutoCAD Plant 3D and Aspen One. I also have a great understanding for different types of heat exchangers and how to monitor their performance. Currently I am working towards my Bachelor's in Engineer and will proceed to Graduate School in the Fall, working as a Teaching Assistant at McNeese...
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...and scholarships that acknowledged my achievement and dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student faces, and then helping them build a set of tools that will empower them to learn in any environment, whether...
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...your educational goals. I have a variety of experience, teaching multiple topics on multiple platforms and in person. I have taught online for four years and in person for almost 10 years. I have also been a private tutor for five years. My degrees are from the University of Georgia in Microbiology and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology. I have a teaching certificate to teach any science grade 6 through 12. Therefore, I have also taken and passed...
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...am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and must learn at their own pace. Although, sometimes giving them too much...
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...Science and Social Studies; and Special Education General Curriculum in P-12. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Brenau University in Georgia. I also earned a Masters and Specialist Degree in Elementary Education and Instruction, respectively, from Piedmont College in Georgia. I completed my Doctorate in Instructional Leadership, with a minor in Conflict Resolution, from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. I also am TESOL certified by International Open Academy. I began my...
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...it down (colors are great for this), I can adapt quickly to a students situation to help them reach their goals. I am very cognizant of the extra support young students need with focusing and a structured learning environment, and have the confidence I can assist them to succeed with their work. Though I am well versed in all subjects, I favor the Language Arts and Reading subjects as an individual who finds joy in...
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...an English tutor very seriously. My goal is to not only help a student acquire the necessary skills needed to succeed, but to enjoy doing so. This is also why I tutor children of all ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests are a formidable challenge to many people, but I believe that they can be fun if a student feels prepared and confident. In my mind, a test is an opportunity to display...
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...learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that...
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...care not only about what we learn, but also how we do so. I value scientifically proven methods of low stakes quizzing and interleaving of topics in my teaching. I find that students who realize how to learn become much more engaged in their material, regardless of what it is they are learning. My degree in classical studies has given me a command of language of which I am proud, and this, coupled with my...
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...I strive to include diverse lesson plans, many hands-on activities, give useful resources, valuable information, and have a zeal to help students learn something new and then be able to watch them expand upon it. I love to see when a student realizes that they finally "get it", or "just realize that they have just learned(something new), and become more confident in themselves". Affirmation and praise and ensuring all students come to understand and believe...
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...love connecting with students! I love to tutor in English and reading, since those are my favorite subjects, and I have a Bachelor's degree in English from Governors State University. Since I also have a degree in library science, I can help you research and work on speeches, debate topics, and current events. I tutor anything reading, writing, and research related. Grammar? Yes. How to proofread and edit your paper? Yes. How to find information...
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...and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, discovery, and teaching, which is why I am pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high to collegiate level and would love to use my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and skills. I would characterize my tutoring style as positive and persistent, but...
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...gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am well aware of that, and...
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...fostering a supportive and engaging environment where each student feels valued and inspired to excel. I tailor my approach to meet individual learning needs, helping students build confidence and mastery in their skills. In addition to my commitment to education, I enjoy exploring historical literature, which deepens my connection to the curriculum and enhances my teaching. I am dedicated to helping all students succeed and instilling a lifelong love for language and literature.
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...and generally feel that starting from a point of competency is most profitable. It's exciting to help people find ways to use their strengths to compensate for any weak points they may have. My education at Wheaton College in IL was a vital part of my personal and intellectual growth. Over the last three years I have been privileged to help children from Asia learn English online. This has increased my understanding of online education...
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Recent Leeds HSPT Language Skills Tutoring Session Notes
We reviewed the essay rewrite (much improved) and math problems I assigned for homework. The student and I worked through math for most of the session and then I had her try synonyms that we'll review next time.
We did an overview of all the sections of the ACT, including the writing section, and a plan for their next month and a half studying before the test. There are still some struggles occasionally with the reading and science, but I think it will just be important that they get good rest and really concentrate and pace themselves when it comes to the real thing.
The student and I focused on reading and science during our session. He did really well with reading but less so with science. These were just the intro chapters though, so he has a lot of time and practice ahead of him to improve his confidence and skills.
This was my first meeting with the student , so we looked at her score report, discussed her future plans and her score goal for re-taking the test. We worked through a reading section together, and reviewed some basic strategies for each type of reading question.
We used a new book today to go over some unfamiliar math concepts such as geometry and trig. The student will need to brush up on some of this because he misses the most in this section which significantly lowers his math score. The new book seems to be really helpful.
