...goal has always been to grow and continue to become a better teacher, while providing positive support and mentoring to my students in their language development. I have worked as a college composition instructor, a middle and high school ESL teacher, writing center director, private tutor, writer, and conference presenter, mostly all at the same time. When not working, I enjoy watching European football, traveling, reading, riding horses, and swimming. I look forward to being...
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Hello! It's nice to meet you! My name is Averie Clifton and I'm so happy to have the opportunity to work with you! Teaching is something that I'm very passionate about, and I like to ensure that I teach in a way that makes the subject as interesting as possible
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I am a junior at Arizona State University double majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. I am also working toward a minor in Film Studies. Alongside my education, I am currently an English tutor during the active ASU academic semesters. I am very confident and comfortable in my English, writing, and literature skills.
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...Therapy for the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. For the past twelve years I maintained my DT credentials and received my licensure in Pediatric Developmental Therapy Evaluation for the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. Shortly after becoming a certified evaluator, I gave birth to my daughter. Several years ago, the needs of my three children required for me to have a more flexible schedule. I reduced my DT schedule and accepted a tutoring...
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...an exciting way to spend the summer, but all the students Ive worked with have not regretted the success they achieved from their hard work! When I engage with students, not only do I try to help them understand the concrete concepts of their given subject, but also I really emphasize the importance of developing effective study methods which are integral to future success in rigorous courses. Hopefully this provides some background on my tutoring...
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...as well as extracurriculars. I took part in marching band as well as cheerleading with leadership positions which helped me develop the skills I need as a tutor. I have extensive experience as a camp counselor, working with Pediatric Occupational Patients and tutoring privately. I have tutored every subject for K-8 and have extensive experience with ESOL students. In addition, I work daily with students who experience and struggle with a variety of learning disorders...
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...I write. I teach. I am a chronic adventure-seeker and a lifelong learner. My favorite aspect of the current landscape of education is the use and implementation of technology. It allows us to explore, connect and be free. With my current dissertation, I am hoping to prove that the modern student may actually learn more efficiently in an online environment. When I'm not teaching, my passion is spending time with my wife and my family...
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My name is Adriana Ferrentino and I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have a degree in Middle Level Education in Mathematics and English. I am a middle school teacher.
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I am a friendly, approachable educator and tutor, having taught English, filmmaking, choir, music theory, and piano in the classroom for the past four years at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, as well as improv and sketch comedy for 6-12th graders and adults. I am knowledgeable and experienced in many subjects. Work with me today and I'll help put the fun back in learning!
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...is Shanice Robinson, I am currently a 4th year medical student at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. I have had the pleasure of being an admissions committee student member during my second year of medical school. While in undergraduate at Spelman College, I was a Biology major with a pre-medicine concentration. I have 4 years of experience with tutoring and I have truly enjoyed it. I look forward to helping you achieve!
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Student learning should always be innovative and fun for the students. Students should feel welcomed into the learning environment. It is vital to always maintain consistent contact with parents or guardians throughout the student's learning process. Overall, learning should be taken from a whole-systems and pragmatic approach to ensure that learning is hands-on and covers all the basics and beyond for all students.
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...growth in a way I had never seen it before, and as a result a fiery passion for teaching was birthed inside me. I'm the type of individual who thrives on grit. So in my world of teaching, there is no such thing as "giving up" we will try and try and try again until we improve; and then continue to move forward. My mission is to serve my students, and you will see that...
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...a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. I then taught High School Social Studies, English, and Math (Algebra I & II & Geometry). Although most of my teaching experience has been in Social Studies (and my favorite class to teach was AP Government), I am most passionate about tutoring Math. I love building a student's confidence to the point where he or she no longer needs a tutor. In my spare...
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...helped me to be more creative and set myself apart in many of my applications to college, so I am passionate about helping students of any age to become stronger writers. I am also passionate about enhancing students' skills in critical thinking, especially through STEM topics, which can set students up for success in any difficult course or standardized test. I hope to instill a strong appreciation for education and learning within each of my...
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...more opportunities to learn. I am inspired to tutor because I value education as one of the greatest opportunities a person can be given, and I love seeing the ideas and ambitions of language students. My favorite subject to tutor is French, as the language is incredibly dear to my heart. The French language has so much history and rich culture, and it is easy to be inspired by its beauty. In my spare hours...
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...with students in a freshman writing-intensive English class aimed to bring everyone up to the same collegiate writing level. As a writing tutor, I held general weekly office hours that were open to any student seeking a tutoring session for any stage of their writing process across all subjects. In addition to these tutoring positions, I also worked on Colby's student newspaper The Colby Echo as the head copy editor. What I enjoy the most...
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...Currently, I am working on a Master's of Arts in English for Language Arts Teachers at Valdosta State University and a Master's of Art in Reading at St. Thomas University. The goal is to meet you where you are and bring you up from there. I'm reaching out my hand. Grab it, and let's climb to new heights, together. I care about your success and I'll do whatever it takes to assist you in achieve...
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...an aspiring dental professional with a love for trying new things, meeting new people, and constantly learning new things. I am currently in dental school and to get here I had to take a variety of biology, chemistry, and physics courses. To supplement those courses, I took Interdisciplinary Health Science and art classes. I'm passionate about science and want to bring that passion to students new to loving the subjects too. I want to take...
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...a responsive and talented educator offering tutoring to middle school, high school, and undergraduate students in the Humanities. I am a certified teacher with nearly 15 years of classroom teaching and tutoring experience and a Master's in Secondary Education. My favorite subjects to tutor are World History, U.S. History, Reading, Writing, Literature, and Spanish I. I always make learning relevant to my students' lives and approach each lesson as a shared learning experience for us...
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Teaching is my greatest passion! I live for that moment when I can connect with a student to help them overcome something they with which they struggle. I believe that all students are able to succeed, and academic success can bring a greater level of peace and happiness to the families I serve.
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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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