I am currently a first year student at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. I am pursuing a degree in drama, with a concentration in directing. I have been a natural leader since I was young and I enjoy teaching and guiding others very much. I was an instructor at Kumon Learning Center throughout my junior and senior year of high school as well as a tutor for the National Honor Society. I received outstanding...
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I am a current first-year honors student at Northeastern University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History, Culture, and Law. I am a youth activist and have experience working for campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years with students in Elementary, Middle, and High School in a variety of school subjects...
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...My name is Kellyn Traenkenschuh and I would love to be your tutor. I graduated from the University of Washington in Drama: Performance and Education. After college, I became certified to teach English as a Second Language. This last year I lived in Costa Rica and taught English to students of varying ages and levels. My classes are always fun, dynamic and personalized. Never a boring lecture! Whether you need help studying for the SAT,...
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I will be attending Brown University in the fall, where I will be studying public health. Having recently graduated from high school, I am very familiar with both the information and strategies required to succeed in standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT, and AP Exams. By self-study only, I made perfect scores on my first try on 8 AP Exams, SAT, and 2 SAT Subject Tests, as well as a...
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I am a rising sophomore at Colby College and pride myself on my exceptional academic work. I would love to help students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as first year college students. If you need help with Math, Science, History, or English please contact me! I am also a fluent Russian speaker, and would love to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I...
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...or assignment with assurance. I hold my Master's Degree in English Curriculum and Instruction for grades 5-12, and I am well-versed in different teaching methods to ensure that a student who works with me has every chance of success. I think that students learn best when they are interested in a topic; my job as a tutor is to stimulate that interest in any way possible. I will motivate and inspire you to be the...
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I am a recent college graduate who loves teaching and helping students learn. I have experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding,...
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I was born and raised in Washington State, and have spent significant amounts of time in the South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses...
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I am a current junior at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Cinema Studies. I enjoy tutoring because I understand firsthand the difficulties of preparing for college and the rigorousness of high school coursework, and as such am committed to helping young people overcome these obstacles to be the best students they can be. I have prior tutoring experience through the volunteer organizations National Honor Society and Key Club....
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Hello Everyone! My background includes a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education with endorsements in reading and ESOL. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in school counseling. I am a very organized and detailed tutor but I feel it is important and vital to get to know the student individually. I feel it is best to learn what works for the student so learning can be best facilitated and supported. Thank you...
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I am currently enrolled in UT, at Dallas as a Computer Engineer major. I've spent tons of time tutoring friends, and I'm very much looking forward to tutoring new students. I love teaching physics more than anything because it's very conceptual, and finding new ways to make it make sense to others like it does to me is always fun. Seeing a concept click for someone is incredibly enjoyable to me, especially when someone describes...
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I am a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry as well as MCD (Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental) Biology while minoring in Chemistry in 2015. I love exploring all of the cool things that this world has to offer. By dabbling in a little of everything I can set my sights on what really holds my attention. My primary interests lie in the sciences, where learning...
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I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Secondary English Education. I am pursuing my MFA at New York University in Musical Theatre Writing. As an educator in the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at least a small part of that support system as well as a...
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I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I am majoring in International Relations with a French minor and an International Business Certificate. I love world languages, reading, and writing! I also enjoy running, traveling, and playing piano. I have previous experience being a private tutor in Spanish and also have volunteered as a tutor for reading programs. I would love to help improve your understanding of reading, writing, French, and Spanish.
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Hi! I'm a Boston College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in English. I look forward to helping students improve their reading and writing skills as well as prepare for standardized tests.
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Throughout my tenure as an undergraduate student at Coppin State University, I have learned to appreciate the importance of both education and balance. In a society with an increasing demand for leadership, knowledge, computer skills, etc. I have taken it upon myself to help others rise to meet the demand. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. I also minored in Chemistry and Psychology. With this knowledge, I plan to pursue a...
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...name is Max and I'm currently an M.D. candidate at Columbia University. I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I...
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...my teaching style and tutoring philosophy, I see myself as the coach and mentor. I'm there to help each student be the best he or she can be -- to work out that brain muscle! I'm there to challenge, motivate, and engage each student. Subjects I tutor include elementary and middle school science; elementary through high school math (through algebra, trigonometry, and geometry); elementary through high school history and social studies; and elementary through high...
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...paper first. In addition to working on academic papers, I have helped many friends from home with their college essays. I worked through seventeen drafts of my own when applying, and have compiled the pieces of advice given from those who helped me write mine to formulate the best approach to college essay writing. Social Studies has always been my favorite subject, and that translates into my work as a tutor. I have taught CIVICS...
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Incorporating literary techniques and rhetorical devices to make writing more effective
That can be a lot to remember for middle school students, but they can learn it all with the right assistance. Your child's middle school writing tutor might begin by teaching their pupil how to outline their thoughts before they start writing anything. Not only does this simple step make it more likely that the final product has a coherent structure but it's also a great way to make sure that you do not forget anything you wanted to include.
Students can also review literary techniques during their middle school writing tutoring sessions. A tutor may make flashcards illustrating several of the most popular techniques for a visual learner, including examples to make it easier to visualize using the technique in question. Alternatively, a recording that an auditory learner can listen to whenever they need may help them learn the information efficiently.
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