I am a fully certified k-8 teacher in Arizona. I have endorsements in English as a second language, middle school science and middle school history. I love to tutor in anything from beginning phonics skills to pre algebra.
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...bachelors of arts from New York University with a degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. Even though I have a background in writing, all my past professional work experience has been in data and marketing analytics and coding programs in Python and SQL. I tutor creative writing, coding, mathematics, and Spanish. My tutoring mantra is to first develop a foundation with the student in order to ultimately achieve their academic goals.
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...student's needs. I am passionate about teaching, particularly in subjects like English and history, as I believe that personalized attention and enthusiasm can significantly enhance a student's understanding and confidence. My approach emphasizes hands-on learning and interactive discussions, which I find resonate well with older students. I also speak Urdu and Hindi, allowing me to connect with a diverse range of learners. My goal is to inspire students to not only succeed academically but to...
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...received highest honors for my undergraduate thesis, where I conducted original research on the cultural idioms of distress of Iraqi refugees. I am currently in Chestnut Hill College's Doctorate of Clinical Psychology program working towards my PsyD with a concentration in psychological assessment. I have experience tutoring students in a broad range of subjects, including Statistics, Biology, Psychology, English, Literature, and History. I am most passionate about helping students become great writers and I truly...
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...BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading,...
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...a freelance capacity. Over the past year, I have worked with dozens of students on the following platforms: Tutor.com, TutorMe and Smarthinking. I helped clients with brainstorming writing ideas, providing sources, improving writing quality, and developing argumentation skills. I firmly believe that learning should be fun. Nothing motivates learners as much as fun does because it comes from genuine interest from within instead of pressure from others. Students are much more likely to invest extra time...
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...how to find joy (or at least comfort) in reading and writing. I believe that these skills open the entire universe to a person, whether it be in a fictional realm or in the boardroom. I received my BS in English Education at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, earned National Board Certification, and have recently completed a MS in Technical Communication through North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. I have spent my career...
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...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 inspire my students to surpass their goals and exceed their expectations. I use multiple different teaching methods when presenting new materials and concepts, in order to...
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...continue to help others succeed in academic and artistic endeavors for the rest of my life. As a dedicated tutor, I am committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. With a passion for education and a belief in the potential of every individual, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. It is my privilege to guide and support students on...
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...to many! Everyone is capable of learning new material to accomplish their goals. I love to help students discover their strengths and potential to accomplish academic success. I had worked with elementary student for about 14 years. Some students were monolingual others bilingual. The completion of my bachelor's degree in bilingual education happened in 2010 at the University of Texas Pan-American, and my MBA degree was completed in 2022 at the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.
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...enrollment. I have served as an AP English Language and AP English Literature grader. I enjoy helping to prepare students for rigorous courses such as Advanced Placement and standardized tests, such as the SAT. My goal is to provide the tools and environment needed by each student to reach their full potential. Every student comes to a subject or a challenge with strengths, as an educator it is my calling and responsibility to help the...
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...BHSEC's Writing Center, and it ignited a passion for helping students articulate their thoughts with confidence that has only grown over the past six years. During my BA, I worked both at my college and independently as a general writing tutor, primarily focusing on helping students with academic essays covering a wide range of topics, but specializing in Literary Analysis. I got my fix of creative writing tutoring as a TA for Advanced Poetry during...
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...Newspaper, The Gibbsonian, 2004-2005, Sponsorship of the Largo High School Academic team 2006-2010, sponsorship of the Largo High School Literary magazine, the Kaleidoscope, 2007 to 2016, the Packer Press School Newspaper 2010 to 2016. I feel strongly that all can learn but what makes the learning a challenge is when the questions are not answered. Guidance from the tutor or teacher will assist the learner in discovering the content when the questions arise.... I believe that...
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...to more advanced skill sets for test preparation and academic writing. I like using quizzes, games, videos and worksheets, along with freestyle writing to help students increase their abilities in English. With each student, I discover their learning style, whether it's visual, auditory or kinesthetic to help them learn naturally. Also, my experience as a reader/evaluator for an educational assessment company applies well to test prep when tutoring. Besides tutoring, I enjoy cooking, baking, listening...
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...of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas...
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...was the editor of our college newspaper and the theatre e-newsletter, and I also tutored students in Spanish for a couple years. I've explored many aspects of journalism through professional TV, newspaper, and documentary internships and enhanced my Spanish-speaking skills by studying abroad in Costa Rica for a month. While tutoring, I believe it's important to be flexible and try a variety of approaches to a subject to find what works best for each student....
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...learning styles of each individual. I believe it is important for students to have a voice in their education experience. I encourage a strong level of communication and participation on the path to your understood success. Keeping an open heart and an open mind is a must, understanding that the only way to fail at a task is to do so with glorious ownership, for these moments become a strong layer of our education that...
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...eight years in high school and in college. I was also a TA my final two years in high school and all four years in college making a grand total of fourteen years in education. I enjoy teaching, influencing, and helping others. Education is very important to me and I can't stress that enough. It is because of my education that I have gotten this far and continue to go the the distance. I teach...
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...I have experience working as a teaching assistant and Counselor in the arts program for the North Carolina Governor's School. Additionally, I have taught art and music internationally and I love working with students of all ages! I believe that knowledge is our most powerful tool in reshaping the world for the better, and it all starts with students. I am adaptable and will work with your schedule as much as possible.
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Perhaps you do not have such time available to you. Perhaps you are merely completing a general education requirement at your college. A journalism tutor can provide you with a valuable edge over your peers by imparting practical strategies that have proven to be successful. Many tutors are professionals and may complete freelance journalism work on the side, giving you the opportunity to get inside tips and strategies that have paid off in the past. Do you have a question about journalism ethics? Do you find yourself puzzled by multimedia reporting? Why not ask knowledgeable tutors with real-life experience?
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Recent Journalism Tutoring Session Notes
Yesterday, the student and I took a brief hiatus from essay planning in order to prepare for her (more imminent) examination on "Of Mice and Men." The teacher stated that test would be comprised of four types of questions: multiple choice, quotation ID's, short answer, and cause and effect. We discussed strategies for how to approach each type of question, and we decided how she could best divide her time when it came to the actual test taking. We took several online practice tests together in preparation for the multiple choice, after which I selected passages (at random) from the book, asking her to identify speaker, context, and overall significance. We spoke at length about how to incorporate larger themes of isolation and loneliness (which she is writing her essay on) into the open-response format questions.
The student had begun working on essay ideas with regards to how the student approached them in his thesis. He then selected two chapters from which he felt he could draw the most evidence of that thesis. We also constructed an outline with three main points, which he was then able to flesh out with evidence from his selected chapters. These measures provided a space for the students non-linear thinking to operate before beginning the linear process of writing his essay.
We studied for the student's upcoming test on Jane Eyre. On her last English test (on Emma), she had the most trouble with questions about minor characters and details, so we focused on understanding the role that each minor character played in the book and connecting them to the book's themes. In order to understand some of them, I drew a family tree to clarify Jane's relations with the aunts, uncles and cousins. We ended by reviewing the minor settings in the book.
The student is applying to a summer creative writing workshop so we researched their website and chose a writing sample for him to include with the application. He will also have to write a personal essay, but will not know the writing prompt until this week, so we plan to work on the essay at the next meeting. We also discussed theme, characterization, and finding specific supporting details in The Giver, which he is reading in class.
Today's session was productive with the student. We reviewed his homework assignments to clear up any questions he may have had. He's improving a lot, which is great for me to see. I will be giving him more English worksheet practices. Our next session will also be a quiz day for his vocabulary words.
The student and I worked on her thesis statement, authorial context, and audience commentary for her in class essay on Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Her teacher is very specific regarding how she would like the essay to be composed and will allow the class to bring in a sheet of notes. We selected solid quotes and provided in depth analysis so she will be very prepared. She earned a 92 on the last paper and I am very proud of her :)
