My name is Samantha, and I am a graduate of Kenyon College with a BA in English Literature and Psychology. I have experience tutoring across grade levels and academic disciplines. In college, I worked as a tutor in my college's Writing Center where I provided academic support on written assignments in a variety of subjects. Additionally, I have taught English at the elementary school and high school level. As a tutor, I work with students...
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I am a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. I got my Bachelor's in English and Spanish, along with a minor in Italian, and in a year I'll be applying to various Comparative Literature PhD programs. In the meantime, I've been working as both a research assistant for a Spanish sociolinguistics project and as a tutor under Teach for America. In college I was involved in two projects that were meant to help...
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Through my experiences tutoring and as a children's librarian, I have learned that inside each of us is a different kind of learner waiting to be nurtured in his or her own specific way. Although my degrees are in History, I have a passion for learning in all subjects (I changed my major 4 times throughout my college career!). I am most comfortable teaching English and Grammar at all levels and K-10 Mathematics; however, I...
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I believe the key to learning is finding the commonalities between academic subjects and individual interests. I love to write, and hope to instill that joy in others. I would be an ideal tutor for those interested in research methods, research essays, grammar, persuasive essays, application essays, literature comprehension and analysis, American history, film history, study skills, organization, test prep, and more!
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...money from my writing. Throughout 30 years I've written: journalism pieces, essays, business proposals, speeches, public relations materials as well as short stories, poems, lyrics, and fiction. I bring a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom, emphasizing the origin of creation, using many sources of knowledge. Everyone has a story to tell from rapper or spray paint artist to parent or child. Each person has a unique voice to share with the world. I...
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I'm a graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Security, a minor in Cybersecurity, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. For eight years, I've helped elementary and middle school students succeed across a wide range of subjects by creating a supportive, tailored learning environment. I especially enjoy tutoring English and Literature, where I love helping students grow as readers and writers. I also offer Security+ and...
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...skills to improve ones life. I have worked with children and adults with various mental health diagnoses to include Autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD to name a few dx. I am in my element when teaching time management, coping skills, problem solving skills, meal planning, or even counseling a person to make it through a tough day. What it all comes down to is that it is all about teaching. Since I have a child...
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Hello Students, I am a lifelong techie, computer scientist, and very much so in the field of development (teaching & learning). Consider me if you're ready to truly learn something...
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My passion for helping young people stems from my upbringing by a mother who is a kindergarten teacher. She taught me the value of helping others in learning and in life. I have experience volunteering to serve youth groups in my community as well as serving as an individual mentor in the Hastings and Lincoln Public Schools for over 6 years. I just completed a double major at UNL in Finance and Business Administration. While...
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I'm an English professor who's been teaching for over 25 years. I've taught writing, composition, reading comprehension, literature, literary analysis, and all the other things English teachers teach :) I love connecting with students, meeting them where they are, and helping everyone I teach get to where they want to be!
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Maryann has a lifelong love of teaching. She has a Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught in public schools. For the past several years, she enjoyed teaching online English as a Second Language classes to some wonderful Chinese students. As a mother, she homeschooled 5 children with a 14 year age span for 35 years. She has the flexibility to teach to different learning styles. She looks forward to teaching you and your children!
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I am a recent graduate of Tufts University with experience tutoring primarily middle-school age students in English, science, math and history, and adult learners in politics. I am especially passionate about reading and writing, and increasing literacy with my students. Outside of tutoring, I currently work for a tech company in Somerville, and I enjoy exploring the city, playing the piano and guitar, and writing.
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I graduated from Malone University in Canton, Ohio in May of 2001 with a bachelor if arts in English. Then I moved to Florida where I substituted and eventually taught full time English for grades 6-12. I have coached football, basketball, softball and flag football both boys and girls. I moved back to Ohio about 10 years ago and completed an Alternative pathway to teacher certification here which allows me to teach English Language Arts...
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I have 15+ years of teaching experience with students ages 2-14 years old. I am passionate about early childhood education and building the foundation for life long learning. I believe in engaging and playful learning and will teach my classes with lots of interaction and opportunities for engagement. I am certified to teach K-8 Elementary, K-12 Special Education and Early Childhood Education. In addition, I have a certificate in Child Psychology from Penn Foster, a...
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I have just completed my 30th year in education and have my Master's in Reading and Literacy. I have taught from Kindergarten through College. I spent 15 years teaching 8th grade Language Arts, Creative Writing and Literature. I have had a love for teaching from as early as I can remember, mostly due to the fact that my mother was an educator and she read to us very early on, giving a love for reading,...
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I grew up in Hong Kong and attended an international school, which gave me a strong academic foundation and helped ease my transition to college in the United States. I have been a classroom teacher for the past four years and have tutored students on and off since I was in high school. I earned my Master's degree in Elementary Education from Relay Graduate School of Education and my undergraduate degree from New York University....
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My personal statement is simple. I am committed to helping students in there greatest areas of academic need. Everyone is different and that is actually a great thing. Some students are stronger academically in certain areas, while not so strong in a few areas. My aim as a tutor is to help them gain ground and get stronger where they are weak. In doing so, I will have been an instrumental part of building their...
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I am a graduate of multiple colleges with several degrees. From Georgia College & State University I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. I earned another Master degree from University of West Alabama in School Counseling. I am currently working on my Doctorate Degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment from Walden University. Since graduation, I have been in education teaching history, business education, and economics at the...
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...including mathematics, but the social sciences, hard sciences, and English are where I excelled the best. I hope to be a graduate student instructor in the future, and tutoring for Varsity Tutors will be an excellent opportunity to prepare! If you want to know more about how to apply to colleges and impress your dream schools best, I am more than happy to guide you! I understand how tough the application process can be these...
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While elementary school students generally focus on the mechanics of writing, middle school writing teaches students how to write with a purpose. If your child is struggling to expand their horizons beyond what they were taught in elementary school, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an experienced middle school writing tutor who can help the student in your life realize their academic potential.
Here are some of the skills that may be reviewed during middle school writing tutoring sessions:
How to structure written work in a logical way
Reviewing English grammar and word choice
Tailoring a piece to its intended audience
The differences between narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writing
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.
Middle school writing tutoring sessions are also a great place for a student to catch up on their reading. One of the best ways to learn writing is to look at how other people do it, so reading can demonstrate the value of techniques such as varying sentence structure to a novice. Reading is also a proven method of boosting a students vocabulary, giving them more choices when expressing themselves. Most importantly, analyzing who the intended audience was for a given work can help students choose the style that best fits the purpose of their next written assignment.
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