Learning is a challenge that is fun and rewarding, but can also be difficult at times. During those difficult times it is acceptable to ask for help, as we all need help from time to time!
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...where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students in pilot programs that center around blended and asynchronous learning. I am entering my 6th year as an elementary/middle school teacher. I have worked with students in grades 2-8th and bridge programs for students 9-11. My...
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...in the classroom setting, teaching a variety of subjects for over ten years. As the Director of Education at a museum, I build curriculum, and created programs to bring local history to schools in my area as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with students one on one,...
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...group instruction by providing differentiated materials and instruction. This past year, I obtained my Reading Endorsement in order to teach Intensive Reading students. I am also ESOL certified, and currently hold a valid teaching certification through the state of Florida. My experience with online teaching was through VipKid, for about a year and half, which is also where I obtained my TESOL certification. I am very passionate about reading and writing. I love when I...
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...has their own strong suit in academics, they just need the time and assistance to realize it. Many students think they are not proficient in subjects, when they just needed it to be explained the best way for them, and that is my goal as a tutor. I have tutored different math courses while in high school, including algebra 1 and 2, geometry, calculus, and pre-calculus. I also served as a tutor for the National...
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...grow. I am a current programming teacher and am especially skilled in Scratch and Python. I believe all students can be successful and achieve their goals. I have over 17 years classroom teaching experience and over 10 of those years have been teaching computer science. I have two masters degrees with one in Educational Technology, and the other in K-12 Online Teaching. I am compassionate to learners of all kinds and believe that together we...
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...hobbies over the years. I love teaching as it is my way to help share knowledge (as I strongly believe learning and teaching are the best ways to continue exercising the brain). I began tutoring in high school, and I continued to tutor in undergrad when I was at Georgia Institute of Technology. My approach to teaching is very student based, as I like to understand what motivates my students and teach them as per...
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I help learners develop the cognitive, language, physical, and social skills required to be successful. I help inspire learners to develop the self-confidence required to succeed in school and in life. I make learning fun! I support, encourage, engage, and cultivate creative minds. As an educator I offer experiences working with students, and adults. I strive to support all learners, and their diverse academic development and needs.
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I have taught Special Education for 10 years. I love helping students succeed. Most students who struggle in school just think in a different way than the majority of their peers. However, these are also the very people who invent the most amazing things that change the world.
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...exposure to challenging coursework and real-world work experiences has equipped me with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which I use to support and mentor others. In addition to taking place in a classroom, education, in my opinion, should promote curiosity, teamwork, and personal growth. I'm eager to connect with students who share my desire to learn and make a difference in order to create an inclusive environment where we can succeed together on our academic...
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...earned my Masters of Education in Adult Education and Training in 2013 from the University of Phoenix. I am highly qualified to teach grades K-6 in elementary general subject areas. I am certified in special education K-12. I am currently employed as a reading intervention and special education teacher at an alternative school in Alabama. I am also employed as an Adult Education Instructor at a local community college. My past experience in education includes...
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Teaching 'HOW TO LEARN' is as valuable as teaching 'WHAT TO LEARN'. Professional and dedicated to both students success and education. Over 20 years of teaching, training and speaking with a variety of diverse populations.
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I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature. I am also currently in the Master's program for the same major. Creativity is the most important thing to me. I mean, what is fun without a little imagination? I strive not only to make each and every one of my students succeed, but to do so without losing their creative spirit.
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...of themselves, and a bit of support along the way is always welcome! From mentoring students in Debate and Model United Nations for 5 years, to tutoring them in math, it has been lovely to get to know people, and share their progress and successes with them. Working with children at my dance therapy sessions has been one of my favorite experiences, and I hope to create an equally welcoming and motivating environment for you...
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My name is Duncan, and I eagerly look forward to working with students to help them achieve greater results in academics. My goal is to help students not only get better results in school but come to enjoy what they are learning about and make it their own.
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...studies (elementary through college, American, English and World History). I have many years experience working with students both one on one and in the classroom. I customize tutoring sessions to meet the needs of individual students. I am a regular columnist and curriculum reviewer for Mary Pride's Practical Homeschooling magazine, hold a current teacher certification from Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and earned a BA in Church and Family Ministries with a Cognate in...
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...in middle and high school. I also homeschooled my three children for seven years. Two of my children have dyslexia, so I learned what works best with them. I love working with kids of all ages and try to help them in any way I can. I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, read novels, and entertain my dog and two cats. I am looking forward to having grandchildren. My hobbies are...
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...and Spanish (reading, writing, grammar, etc). To able to tutor is a gift to me, as this profession couples two of my favorite passionsworking with students and exploring the humanities. I have about a year and a half of teaching experience. I did a two full semesters of student teaching (adding up to one year) and I have worked for a year at an elementary school being a permanent substitute. Thus, I have experience working...
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...the world with touring theater shows. I have taught Latin and Theater at the Middle and High school levels. I am passionate about teaching and about education, in general, but I am most passionate about student-centered, engaging, and inclusive education for all students of all ages. While I am qualified to tutor a variety of subjects, I am most excited to tutor Latin and Classics, Writing and English Composition, as well as pre-service teacher education....
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...Technology and an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership. I also have a social studies endorsement. I have been in education since 2005, working as a substitute teacher and in after-school programs. I started teaching in the virtual setting in 2010. I have taught 3rd-5th grades self-contained, K-8 technology and currently teach 7th and 8th-grade social studies at an urban school. Lastly, I teach part-time for a virtual school, teaching coding courses. I am passionate about...
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Middle school, which traditionally consists of grades six through eight in the United States, is an important transitional time in the American education system. It is also a tumultuous period, as students grow increasingly self-aware and test societal boundaries. It is a time marked by academic, emotional, and social change, and many students may struggle with schoolwork as a result. Varsity Tutors recognizes that there are unique needs when it comes to middle school students, and we can help you connect with a middle school tutor suited to the specific needs of your pre-teen.
Navigating middle school can be difficult for students and parents alike. Tutors can serve as mentors for students and as a support system for parents. From the first day of sixth grade to the crowning moment of eighth-grade graduation, a private tutor can guide your child each step of the way. Students must learn to organize their personal belongings as they move from subject to subject and teacher to teacher. Tutors can help your student develop methods to remember his or her assignments, books, and notes for his or her numerous classes in a schedule that can, at times, seem overwhelming. Is time management an issue for your child? Middle school tutoring can address this crucial skill and assist your child in developing key approaches to prioritizing school work in the most efficient ways. Students must also learn to examine texts critically and integrate information from multiple sources into bigger assignments, such as research projects. In short, they need to begin thinking in a way they will be required to in high school.
A private tutor can also be helpful in teaching your child how to study. Many students have no idea how to study, and this becomes a major issue in high school and college. If your child learns how to study effectively while still in middle school, they will be way ahead of their peers once they get to high school and begin taking more difficult courses.
Middle schoolers are also exposed to algebra, geometry, and probability for the first time. Whether your child is flourishing or struggling, one-on-one tutoring can help him or her remain engaged with the coursework at hand. A successful tutoring system rests upon the belief that the student-tutor relationship should reflect your child's specific goals, learning style, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. Middle school students learn best when content is clearly relevant to their own lives and the world in which they live. A tutor who is personally familiar with your child can provide educational support that is personal and tied to his or her interests. While the typical classroom teacher may not have time to equate a topic like percentages to baseball concepts like batting averages, a private instructor certainly can. Once your child becomes more interested in a topic, they are much more likely to want to spend more time studying it, which will in turn help them perform better in that particular subject.
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Recent Middle School Tutoring Session Notes
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.).
