I am a graduate from Northern Arizona University. I got my degree in Special and Elementary Education. This is my 6th year of teaching. I am a first and second grade special education teacher. I tutored students prior to teaching in grades kindergarten-8th in math and reading. I love to travel in my free time.
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...Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, IDT - Design and Development, and IDT- K-12 Educational Technology. I will graduate with my Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology this July. I taught Special Education for 11 years, and now I teach Criminal Justice courses to college students. I also develop online courses. In addition, I tutor and have tutored a variety of students over the years. My educational philosophy is that all children can learn; however, some children...
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I have been a educator for 5 years now, with a Masters degree in science education. I have experience working with students of all ages and many different learning styles. I specialize in differentiating instruction for students with ADHD and autism. I love teaching everyone about the beauty of nature!
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...much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each student that I have worked with always seems to teach me something novel that I try to pay forward to future students. I try to blend my background, knowledge, and experience and create a positive learning experience for all...
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Hi, my name is Chandler! I am a certified special education teacher and have been teaching for around 5 years. I have a masters degree in special education and am currently pursuing my doctoral degree in education. The subjects I can instruct in is both elementary and middle school math, reading, writing, special education, and study skills.
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...a few. I also worked as a camp counselor for one of the summer programs SLU offered for potential prospects for the Engineering and Aviation program. My senior year, I was the project facilitator for a device, of my own design, for wheelchairs that creates a custom kicking motion based off the settings chosen by the user. Summer of 2020, I completed my Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University where I graduated...
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...effective teaching methodologies, I strive to make Math accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for all my students. Throughout my tutoring experience, I have successfully worked with a variety of students, each with their unique learning levels and challenges. This has equipped me with the ability to customize my teaching approaches, ensuring that every student receives the individual support they need to thrive. I believe that every student has the potential to excel in Math, and my...
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...reach the highest level of success. I hold a teaching certificate in the state of Florida and my area of expertise is science, particularly biology. I have experience teaching biology, physical science, environmental science, and comprehensive middle school science grade 6-8 ( which is a combination of earth, space, life, physical, and environmental sciences). I have taught these subject in public school for the past 7 years. I currently teach Biology at my local high...
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I love to learn and I love helping people learn. I have been tutoring since I was a child and honing my craft for years. I believe that everyone can learn, you just have to figure out what works for that person. I am willing to go all out for my students to make sure they get the results that they desire. ... By teaching them the skills they need for good study habits.... By showing...
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...graduate credits in mathematics education and bilingual education. I have worked as a certified school teacher in Texas, Utah, and Nevada in the subjects of Spanish (K-12), mathematics (through pre-algebra), and ESL (for ages 10-12 at a refugee facility). I have also privately tutored students from 1st through 10th grade in Spanish, mathematics, English, and SAT prep. I most enjoy teaching math and Spanish because of the quick gains students experience and their satisfaction at...
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...Institute of Technology, the Air Command and Staff College, and the Naval War College. I have taught a variety of subjects (math, leadership, customer service, national security studies, emergency management, and more) at a number of different universities. I truly enjoy helping students (young and old) gain an understanding of the subjects, which I teach. I am always available to my students (past and current) to provide advice and assistance. I have been certified by...
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...very different, especially when it concerns academics. Two of my children struggled in math, spelling and reading so I spent a lot of time developing various techniques to help them learn through the rough patches. It is this same drive and creativity that I bring when I'm teaching. Patience, understanding, and a deep understanding of the content is why my students are successful. I am confident that my way of teaching with pictures and various...
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...complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students with areas they struggle in. I love to assist and encourage students to comprehend subjects that they need extra help in. I am originally from Wisconsin; home of the Packers...
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...international stage and love tracking the relationships between major players. Throughout my life I have excelled at mathematics; I was a member of our competition math team in middle school and high school, and have carried a passion for math into my current profession. I also love to travel; I did two home stays in France for four weeks in high school, and did a semester abroad in China where I studied Asian culture at...
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...a Writing Specialist for the Graduate School at ISU, where I tutored graduate students on ways that they could improve their writing for both their classes and for their thesis and dissertations. I also hold a teaching license for grades 9-12 in both Wisconsin and Illinois. After attaining my bachelor's degree, I worked as a high school English teacher in the US for a year and a half. I also worked as a primary and...
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...diversity and enjoy having international students in my class. I am passionate about Science, Psychology, and Graduate Education. I have worked in both public and private schools and universities. My online teaching is so much fun and I love to meet new people from all over the world. Using different strategies while helping students has been a proven success. Proofreading and editing are also among my strengths. I believe that education opens many doors for...
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...a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, with a degree in biology. I currently work in clinical research at UPenn and plan to apply to medical school soon. I am passionate about medicine, science, English, reading, resume building, organizational skills, and academic coaching. I believe a strong foundation starts at a young age, but it's never too late to catch up. I would love to work with students from elementary school age to college age.
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...I have always enjoyed the academic experience. I look forward to the opportunity to transfer some of my own enthusiasm to the younger generations, particularly in middle school. I have always been an avid reader and enjoyed the language arts and literature. I believe that reading and a fundamental understanding of the written languages is the most essential tool any student can have. Without a full and in depth comprehension of languages, all other subjects...
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...life in the Pacific Northwest. I was born in Hawaii but moved when I was around 2 years of age (I have been back 4 times, since 2003). I went to elementary school in the Mead School district and two other school in CA and VA. My middle school years were spent in VA Beach and when my dad retired we moved back to Spokane Valley where I went to Bowdish and Horizon Jr. High....
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We spent the majority of the time on Spanish. I brought along a book of Spanish verbs for her to copy out her current verbs. (She is a visual learner, and her textbook doesn't show full conjugation of all the required verbs.) We spent time working on exercises to review vocabulary and verb conjugation. We also began the worksheet homework for the next week (verbs with o -> ue). Current vocabulary focuses on food, movies, and outings. We reviewed the Middle East map for History and the moon cycle chart for Science. Both quizzes are scheduled for Thursday.
Today was our first session. We discussed ways to study, specifically doing math online extra homework, typing up notes for history and science, making up her own pretests, and organization in handing in materials. We also went over Math homework which included inequality problems and review of fractions.
Today, I mainly worked with Student 1 who was studying for his Religion test tomorrow. The test will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. To study for this, we read through the chapter and I emphasized major points and relevant pieces of information. After we had read a particular section a few times, I quizzed him on what we had read, asking him questions about the definitions and terms that we had encountered. He has a very good memory; he catches on very quickly and is able to retain detailed information about what has been read. At the end of the session, we completed the study questions for the chapter and I asked him more questions in order to further reinforce what he was learning in that chapter. I also looked over Student 2's math homework which he had already completed. He had to use a distance/time equation to find a variable, fill out a table, and plot a graph. All this he had done correctly and neatly.
Today the student and I went over her major assignments this week. We planned out which nights she would study for specific tests. She had a few assignments to complete for each class, so we went through them together. I asked her to explain to me how she would revisit the information before the quizzes or tests this week. She did well remembering how to study for math and English, but did not remember the best way to study for French. I reminded her of important study techniques for foreign languages - like flashcards and re-writing sentences or conjugations. Her grades are up this semester, and I think she has a lot more discipline and dedication to her studies.
Brief Review of 5 paragraph essays. Review of this week's reading assignment; the student is current on reading. We still need to review. Spanish - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Language Arts - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Flash Cards - reviewed 20 SAT vocabulary flashcards and gave to the student for daily homework; treat on Monday if she knows all by heart by next week. The student's homework: memorize all Amendments to the Constitution, memorize Statue of Liberty poem, know 20 SAT vocabulary cards by next Monday, and write an essay.
Tonight, we talked about and studied language arts. Specifically, we discussed cause and effect in writing, as well as recognizing purpose and genre in a work (entertainment, informative, persuasive, etc.).
