...them towards their goals, and helping them overcome challenges with resilience and determination. Together, we can navigate the complexities of learning, celebrate achievements, and embark on a transformative educational experience. With my background as a mother, a nomad, and a passionate educator, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. I am excited to embark on this journey with you, empowering you to reach new heights...
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...a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing. I also have a Master degree in Library Science. I have many years of teaching and one-on-one instruction. I enjoy working with students of all ages. I particularly enjoy working with elementary through high school students. As a librarian and teacher I can help you and encourage improvement in literacy, ESL studies as well as academic and professional development.
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...from Western Michigan University in Communications. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. I am finishing up a Masters Degree in Business administration for December of 2024. I am an experienced tutor of 12 years. I teach a variety of subjects because of my work experience and also due to my experience in tutoring. My favorite subjects are English, communications, business, economics, art, film/video/media, and more! I have a tremendous amount of experience in...
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...graduate of Drew University with a double major in History and Theater. I was awarded Outstanding Student of History and am a member of the History Honors Society. I am also about to have one of my papers published in the Edinburgh History of Reading. I primarily have experience tutoring in the humanities (English, writing and history). I believe in finding ways to make work educational, fun, and giving tools that can be used outside...
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...empowerment for all no matter who they are or where they come from or where they are on life's journey. My call as a critical justice diversity educator and researcher is to make sure that what happens in the schools, in the workplace, in the policy manuals, and the courtrooms reflects a student-centered methodological stance that engenders inclusivity and reaches all learners where they are. Creativity and innovation drive me, kindness guides me, love empowers...
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...My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay off significantly. Feel free to contact me at any time! I'm...
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As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.
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...Boys JV Basketball team. I left teaching in 2021 after completing a Graduate Certificate in Brewing Science from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, in pursuit of starting a family business with my cousin. I have worked as a professional brewer and laboratory technician for the past 3 years, however my heart has always been in teaching and I am still very passionate about education and being a lifelong learner myself. I am excited...
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...diverse background as both an academic and as an educator, having garnered numerous awards including: a Dean's Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence, a Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, and the Governor General's Gold Medal for possessing the highest G.P.A. across all undergraduate programs at Brandon University. Over the course of my 6 years as an independent tutor, I've boosted the G.P.A. of over 20 students (e.g., fifth graders, high schoolers taking AP literature, and university...
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...this field. I have knowledge of the PSAT and SAT as I took both as part of my college application process. Furthermore, I followed the SAT prep tests online but also took personalized courses to prepare further for the exams. While in college, my love for teaching and assisting other students did not stop. I became a Peer Writing and Language Tutor and mainly worked with students on French grammar, pronunciation, spelling and paper structure....
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...and inspire enthusiasm and success. My passion is rooted in though not exclusive to languages, literature, and writing. I tutor all levels of English and German, with a preference for literary and creative genres. One-on-one tutoring presents my ideal teaching scenario: it allows me to provide my undivided attention, to tailor my approach to the student's needs, and to become a supportive and compassionate mentor all around. I strive to engage my student through a...
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...as Director of a Chicago Learning Center overseeing GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs. I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my church, with pre-school children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French, International Studies, Politics, History, English, and Literature. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (of course) and am a visual artist working in oils, pastels and charcoals. I studied studio art at the School...
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...a data analyst for the Data Recognition Corporation: reading, assessing and scoring standardized tests in a variety of subjects for grades K-12. I worked on WIDA projects where I evaluated and scored English proficiency tests (verbal and written) for multilingual learners. As a WIDA analyst, I gained insight into the national system of standardized testing. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am especially interested in Literature, Language, History and Philosophy. I...
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...licensed elementary teacher with years of experience teaching all ages and subjects. More than four years of experience working in ABA with special needs students as a behavioral therapist, along with years working at various daycares, preschools, afterschool programs, and tutoring programs. Have worked with students who have a multitude of different learning disabilities or challenges, as well as students learning English as a second language. Eager to help some scholars further their education and...
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...innovation, building relationships with students and their parents, and making learning fun. Students enjoy my class (my student approval rating is 94%, and I always rate well on Ratemyteachers.com) because I love to laugh and be ridiculous. Plus, I'm skilled at making quick connections to movies, music, jokes, etc. that kids can relate to and enjoy. Most importantly is my ability to zero in on what issues prevent kids from understanding and have effective techniques...
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...Comprehension, American Literature, British Literature, Literary Analysis, Poetry (reading and writing), Creative Writing, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Listening Skills, Literacy, and Test Preparation (SAT, KET, PET, FCE, IGCSE, and IELTS). I also teach Art History, Mythology, Folklore, American History, World History, Science, and Journalism. I help students discover new knowledge, unlock their abilities, practice critical thinking, and explore their ideas. Education is the key to future opportunities, and any student can achieve any dream. I...
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...to the best success in the short term and long run. In blending structure with relaxation, I make learning more enjoyable and stress-free. My approach has led to dramatic improvements in grades and writing confidence. I have had the pleasure of teaching countless students who went from struggling to write to winning writing contests, publishing books, developing post graduate thesis papers and most importantly their independence. Whether you need assistance with K-12, standardized testing, getting...
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...and my second was in Theatre Arts, with a concentration in Directing and a minor in Applied Performance. I spent a ton of my time reading and analyzing works of fiction, poetry, and plays. I have tutored students of all ages, from pre-school all the way to students preparing their Doctoral dissertations. While I have tutored most often in English and writing-related subjects, I also enjoy tutoring the social sciences, including sociology and psychology. I...
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The International Baccalaureate program's literature courses require students to develop strong skills in critical thinking and literary analysis; however, this does not mean that a course cannot focus on the genres of literature that most closely align with the student%u2019s personal interests. The IB Literature and Performance course presents students who possess a passion for theater and performance, with a special opportunity to take a literature class devoted to their interests. The course and its exam assess the same critical literacy skills that are the foundation of any IB literature class, but stress reading plays and understanding how the unique nature of performance and dramatic interpretation can impact a text's meaning.
As a result, dramatic texts, poems, and performance pieces are favored over novels and nonfiction literary works in this course. Despite its specific focus, the course%u2019s requirements are no less rigorous than other IB literature courses. While only offered at the IBs standard level, the Literature and Performance course still requires students to read a variety of texts and think critically about how those texts are structured. Additionally, the IB Literature and Performance exam requires students to perform both oral and written literary analyses. While the course can act as a great springboard for the study of drama in college, it also represents a significant challenge. Even for students with histories of success in literature and drama courses, succeeding both in an IB Literature and Performance course and on its exam might require a little bit of expert help.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with tutors who can provide custom-tailored IB Literature and Performance tutoring. Tutors are experienced educators, and many hold degrees in literature, theater, and performance studies from some of the most impressive colleges and universities in the nation. Their knowledge and experience can work to your advantage as you strive to master the material covered in your particular course and to prepare for your exams. Tutoring sessions take place in one-on-one settings, which allows you to receive immediate feedback on your work and have questions answered as soon as they occur to you. In addition, your tutor can design your lesson plans around your particular skills, strengths, weaknesses, and concerns. This customized approach can be particularly helpful in helping you master the dual performative and literary aspects of IB Literature and Performance.
If you are a natural performer, but struggle with understanding the literary analysis required throughout the course, your tutor can focus on helping you learn to pick out the aspects and details of texts most crucial from a technical viewpoint, and to explicate the meaning you derive from them. On the other hand, if you are a literature buff just beginning to study drama, your tutor can work with you on performance skills and help familiarize you with the features unique to dramatic texts. In addition, tutors work to make your IB Literature and Performance tutoring experience not only efficient, but also convenient.
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Recent IB Literature and Performance Tutoring Session Notes
Today we still did the separate sessions for all three students. It took one hour, and we still reviewed the content from last few classes. I am glad to see that the first student's pronunciation became increasingly good and she can apply the linguistic devices like the conjunction in different context. The second student always learned pretty fast and demonstrated great language skills. The third student was really smart and still remembers the things that are learned a long time ago. Next class, I will introduce more simple sentences and maybe conduct a story-telling activity.
The student had a great session today. He was focused and we had a lot of fun working on his workbook pages. His Chinese teacher had been out for the past week and will continue to be out this week, so he didn't have homework, but we completed four pages of his workbook so he could get ahead. He was very motivated to copy characters when we raced, with the rule that messy characters had to be erased and rewritten. He enjoyed correcting my characters and having a chance to be the teacher. He wrote his sentences in record time when I had him race against the clock, again with the rule that messy characters would have to be erased and rewritten. I was very impressed that he independently looked up words he didn't know rather than trying to ask me to do it for him.
We studied the vocabulary from the student's assignment by using his flashcards and doing the quiz on the laptop. Then, we practiced character recognition, pronunciations and meanings using physical flashcards and made sentences among them. Overall, he was doing good for this time's vocabulary revision.
Like our previous classes, we always review what we learned from last class. Today we did a long review. After it, we drew and cut out three big circles from a blank paper. We colored them in red, green and yellow. They were our traffic lights signs for the following game. The phrases we learned were "red light, green light, and yellow light". In this game, the student not only mastered the phrases but also a new tongue twister.
The student and I reviewed and drilled grammar concepts from Lesson 1 such as "also," the question format, and negation. We then went through the two lesson 2 dialogues about family and practiced questions using the "both" construction. We also modified the dialogues to fit personal facts so that he could talk about himself.
We continued to learn vocabulary and form sentences related to celebrating Spring Festival. She drew illustrations about the traditions and customs of the celebration, and we practiced writing the Chinese characters related to the lesson.
