...I have been teaching various elementary grade levels. I love the students. My greatest joy is watching the lightbulb go off, and the excitement of understanding. I believe all can learn, and I try every day to impart my love of lifelong learning and adventure on my students. In my spare time I spend time with my husband and two children (and pets), practice yoga, travel, and I am an avid reader.
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...in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Along with the age groups and subjects, I've worked with students with special...
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Ashley is a patient, engaging, and experienced test preparation tutor. She has taught ISEE, SAT, ACT, and AP Biology for 4 years at a professional test preparation company in Houston, TX. She is currently a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. She is very patient with her students and she believes it is so important for young developing students to continue getting education especially during these times. She loves being helpful to her students!
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...I can tutor are Reading from K-12, Math K-6, Science K-6, and Social Studies K-6. I also have experience in agriculture. My style of tutoring is working together with the student and meeting them where they are at. I like to break things down and find new approaches to help the learn the skill. It is my belief that all students can learn, some just learn differently than others. Outside of Teaching, I enjoy spending...
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...science, I find Physics to be the most enjoyable subject to teach. I see Physics as the science that allows all the other sciences to occur, and I find it helpful to use Physics demonstrations when studying the subject. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning, so my students will be doing the leg work when it comes to their learning. I believe that every...
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...children. My belief about teaching/tutoring is that establishing a trusting, respectful relationship with the student and parents is the foundation of success. I am experienced and good at that. I also believe learning can and should be fun! I like to celebrate baby steps. I believe errors are opportunities and correction should be presented positively. I also know that thoroughly understanding a student's challenges is necessary to successfully planning a strategy for success. I prefer...
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...memoir), Literature, English, and Introductory Biology subjects, as well as ISEE preparation. I have a always had a passion for writing, with a particular interest in creative non-fiction and memoir, but I enjoy tutoring all aspects of the subject With any of these Writing/English subjects, I like to ask the student lots of questions about his or her work. I want to know the ideas that are driving their argument or thesis, whether or not...
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...however, understand and advocate the importance of writing skills. In working with students, I strive to make the content accessible and work with the student's interests to help them relate to the literature: I incorporate pop culture, modern day films, and television references to help build a solid foundation to tackle the harder literature they might find difficult. These strategies make the material more interesting and relatable to students.. I'm also a graduate student, earning...
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...with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's own capacity to understand and excel in a given field, which begins with respect. I am currently pursuing a graduate...
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Retired, energetic Special Education teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy and numeracy strategies. I have a Master's degree in Education and many years of success in the classroom. I am looking to bring further success to scholars by positively engaging them both in groups and individually. I am certified in dyslexia intervention with success with students from early childhood to adult. It is my absolute joy to positively impact students...
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...for the ability to do so! I believe in multiple-sensory education and using many routes toward the same goal. I use a process which relies on questioning and independent learning methods so my students reach the 'answer' in a way that is easily memorable and something they can take ownership of and be proud of! Given the opportunity I would gladly dive in to any subject and hope to teach a love for learning above...
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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and Master's Degree in School Administration. I have twelve years in Education. I have taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade. I have also tutored in an after school program for years (grades K-5). I am currently a 3rd grade teacher and I enjoy helping children to be successful. I look forward to working with you and your child.
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I have over 25 years of teaching experience working with children ages five through eighteen. I also have extensive experience with children who have special needs. I love helping children be successful and watching them smile when they learn something new. I am a very patient, kind and understanding person
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...students. My favorite level of students to teach is middle school and elementary students. In my spare time I enjoy traveling. I also enjoy studying languages. I am currently working on improving my French and Arabic. I love trying new foods and going to Modern Art museums. I believe a successful teacher is one who is patient, creative and enthusiastic. I embody all these qualities and I look forward to working with you!
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...I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning styles. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I especially love English, Literature, and Shakespeare because those subjects allow me to engage students in discussions where I learn just as much from their perspectives as they do from mine! Even though I enjoy these areas, I find that I can easily carry that passion into all areas...
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...and University of Pennsylvania, respectively. I began tutoring high school students in the SAT and STEM subjects in 2005, furthering a lifelong interest in education. I've also worked with students in the language arts, private school entrance exams, and, most recently, college application essays. My teaching style is personalized and dynamic. During sessions, students typically solve problems and practice skills. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy activities with my dog Nova, pastry making, and design....
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...My favorite subject is Math- and I have tutored struggling middle and high school students and helped them meet standards that they were previously failing. I am also interested in helping students enjoy reading and discussing what they have read. I believe that the key to learning is making the material accessible and real to a student, so I do my best to explain at the student's level and relate the subject to the student's...
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I enjoy helping students learn through hands on engaging activities.... I believe that all students learn in different ways, and learning needs to be tailored to the specific need of the student. I do try to use as much hands-on learning as possible.... I would do a "get to know you" activity so I could get a feel for their learning style and how to best meet their needs during our time together.... The best way...
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...a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information in a fun, memorable, and effective way. I love having the ability to help shape the future...one student at a...
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...comes on and the connection is made! I have more than 20+ years worth of experience tutoring one-on-one in multiple subjects and the two most important lessons that I have learnt is "always make it fun" and "always engage the student." I have undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computer Engineering and an MBA too. If you are struggling with a particular concept or idea - my end goal is to provide clarity. Tutoring times are...
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ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is an accurate and widely accepted assessment available in Lower, Middle, and Upper levels. All forms of the exam include multiple-choice questions and a writing assignment. The number of questions and the amount of time a child has to finish the test varies by level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an experienced tutor who can help your child with all areas of the ISEE Lower Level exam.
The ISEE Lower Level is for students who are entering fifth or sixth grade. Your child will have two hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam. The test itself is made up of five different sections, including Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning portion of the exam is broken down into two types of questions: sentence completion and synonyms. Both are designed to test your child's vocabulary knowledge and ability to reason. There are 34 questions in this section of the test, and students have 20 minutes to complete it. Your child's ISEE Lower Level tutor can work with your child to determine if his or her verbal reasoning skills are at or above grade level. If they are not, your child's tutor may use flashcards or word games to improve his or her ability in this area.
The Quantitative Reasoning portion of the exam has 38 questions that students must answer in 35 minutes. The specific mathematical concepts that are tested are designed to determine your child's understanding of math and problem-solving. It does not assess the amount of math he or she has learned, but instead how well he or she is able to think in a mathematical context. To help improve your child's score in this area, your tutor will help him or her with test-taking strategies such as reading questions carefully and identifying exactly what information is being asked for, along with crossing out information that is irrelevant.
The Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement portions of the exam measure your child's ability to correctly answer grade-level appropriate curriculum-based concepts. The Reading Comprehension section has 25 questions, and students are given 25 minutes to answer them. The Mathematics Achievement section has 30 questions, which students have 30 minutes to answer. Your child's tutor can work with him or her to develop reading strategies and proficiency in mathematical operations in preparation for the test.
The final portion of the test is an essay question. Your child will be given a writing prompt that is appropriate for his or her grade level. ISEE does not score this portion of the test; it is sent to the designated school(s) along with the scores for the rest of the exam. Your child's personal tutor can work with him or her to develop writing strategies and the ability to quickly and concisely write responses.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform enables you to schedule your child's private ISEE Lower Level tutoring session at a time and place that's most convenient for your schedule. Sessions can be held in a virtual environment or in person. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an expert ISEE Lower Level tutor who is able to work with your child. To get started, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring Session Notes
Today we continued where we left off after skipping our session last week. The student's score on the practice test was great. His only real avenue for improvement is the vocab and essay sections of the test. Today we primarily worked on the essay portion. I decided to work on some prompts together in session. I want to get him to a point where he feels utterly comfortable and actually has fun with the essay. For homework I assigned one essay.
The student has shown how bright he is, so we are working on the best strategies for him to avoid making simple mistakes and how to go from "educated guess" to undoubtedly correct answers. Each section is very solid right now so it is just a case of building on a solid foundation and having him be prepared for anything that might get thrown his way.
Today we worked on sentence completions, synonyms and reading comprehension. The student is doing well practicing these sections of the test and we are continuing to work on learning new vocab words. We also started working on finding percentages of numbers and he is doing very well with this concept.
The student and I spent our time going over some concepts from the quantitative section of the test. He was very strong in his recollection of simplifying fractions. We built on this to go over ratios and proportions, which he picked up very quickly. We also discussed measures of central tendency. He needed a reminder about the formula for mean, but after this, he had no trouble finding mean, median, mode, or range. We finished by looking at some simple algebra problems and went over ways to solve these by substitution or estimation on the actual test. Next time we meet, we'll go into more detail about algebraic word problems and will reintroduce the verbal section.
This was my first session with this student, and I thought it went very well and ended up being even more productive than I had hoped for. Initially, my plan was to simply introduce him to the concepts, format and overall structure of the test so as to open his mind up to what sort of things he was going to be dealing with. After explaining the five sections and essay portion of the test, and what will be expected for each of them, I decided I could go ahead and go through some sample questions from each section with him. It gave him a clear snapshot of what the exam questions will look like, and he was very receptive to the information and took it in very well. We went through each question and I explained the answer and the reasoning behind it in detail so that he could see why the test material is the way that it is, in a sense.
I also had the student write a paragraph or two -- just about what his favorite thing he did over the summer was -- to gauge how he writes and see some of the areas he may need more attention with. I also spent some time asking him what are his strengths and what are his weaknesses to see what he said with regards to that. We discussed how to proceed best and what he would need support in with respect to any subject/ curriculum/ test-taking areas. I look forward to subsequent sessions with this student. He takes in information very well, so next week I feel I can begin assigning more practice work and doing more practice tests.
We went over basic math and algebraic concepts. We went through fractions, decimals, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. I look forward to our next lesson. We will review any homework given and move on to the next portion to assess his skills in the next category.
