...classrooms in New Hampshire, and mentored students with special needs. While I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, I am especially excited about helping students improve their writing and reading skills. I have an extensive background in English literature and plan to pursue a career in writing. I also enjoy teaching Visual Art and Art History. I find that students learn best when they truly believe that they can be successful, so I try...
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...have been tutoring for 15 years in all topic areas including mathematics and advanced sciences. -I am a professor of Rhet/Comp, Literature, Study Skills, History, and Life Skills -I am an academically published author in everything from Sports to Literature to Physics -Taught math, English, ESL, sciences -Have taken and tutored most standardized testing- including SAT/ACT, ASVAB, LSAT, GRE, etc. -Ranked 1st lieutenant as I have taught for one of the U.S.'s premiere military installations....
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...middle, and high school English classes, and tutored adults in the evenings. Since my return to Boston, I've been working in the travel industry coordinating tours in Europe and contributing to our travel blog. Tutoring has always been a huge part of my life and I'm excited to continue helping others with English. Whether it be homework assistance, ESL learning, or business writing, I'm very much looking forward to meeting you :)
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...and underclassmen with their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me to help break down the challenges students face with challenging topics, meet...
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...also support tech Literacy and Fluency across applications, such as, Canva, Powerpoint Word, G-Suite, & Microsoft Office. I am also an Executive Function coach (Organization and Study Skills) who enjoys teaching the best test-taking, organizing, and deadline strategies for optimal success. Whether for short-term test tutoring needs (AP, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, HSPT), or long-term support, I will leave you more empowered and knowledgeable on your learning journey. As a tutor, I pride myself on being...
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...can be approached and solved. Encouraging my students to think creatively and explore different methods is a key aspect of my teaching philosophy. I strive to create an environment where students feel empowered to go as wild as possible with their approaches, and I take great pleasure in guiding and refining their problem-solving techniques. Understanding each student's unique level of knowledge is crucial to effective teaching. I begin by asking questions to gauge their current...
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I am a senior Psychology, Spanish, and Religion major, and I have been tutoring for over ten years. I love working with students of all ages, and I have five years of experience working with students with learning differences! I specialize in English literature, writing, learning differences, and Spanish.
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...nonfiction articles, SAT and TOEFL exam preparation booklets, and various websites which allow me to teach reading, comprehension, writing, and speaking better to my students. I also taught elementary school, all subjects, overseas for four years in the Middle East and Germany. I currently tutor several Chinese students online in English speaking, reading, and writing and also adults in conversational English at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. I hope to work with you soon!...
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...are seeking to become specialized in their chosen field of Otolaryngology at the University of Nevada as Program Coordinator. My drive, determination, perseverance has helped me attain these career opportunities and have solidified my passion for working in higher education. Having the opportunity to work with students from different backgrounds and academic concentrations allowed me to become an individual with strong leadership and problem-solving skills paired with a prowess for professional and academic excellence.
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...I became a teacher because my undergraduate advanced composition professor told me unequivocally that I should teach writing. This conversation was a turning point because someone else believed that I could help others learn to write. That day, this same professor (who served as my division chairperson) walked me down to the writing lab and introduced me as a new writing tutor to the center director. From the time that I tutored my first client...
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...a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence...
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No matter the learning topic or subject material at hand, my mission is to provide key advisement services "tips and tricks" for mentees/students of any background. My most critical goals as a tutor include improving learning processes, increasing measurable outcomes, and innovating performance approaches. I strive to present everyone with relevant, simple, and implementable strategies ensuring that anyone under my instruction is ultimately empowered and equipped for success.
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...not only taught by the right instructor, but the materials at hand must be presented in a manner in which the student is learning. Furthermore, the lessons presented must be engaging, interactive, and tailored to suit each student. My ideal session is in which my students are not just using new learning tools, but their continued successes are noteworthy of praise for a continued life of exposure to a plethora of pedagogy and rigor matched...
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...range of subjects: science (biology, physics, and chemistry), math (from algebra through college calculus), AP test-prep (math and science), and entrance exams (HSPT, ACT, and SAT, MCAT). I work with all levels of students, ranging from middle schoolers through college students. My goal as a tutor is to understand each student's unique learning style and goals, and tailor lessons to best fit those strengths. I take pride in clearly breaking down concepts and building students,...
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...after a mistake is made. I also think that due to the nature of learning over time, focusing too long on one mistake, especially in grammar at least, is not as conducive as saying, good practice, we will keep working on this, and going to the next point. In lots of events, the thing that confuses them may become clearer through more examples of it, or from a different concept allowing the difficult to manage...
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The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...
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...tutoring was really widespread in S. Korea. (just like in the move "Parasite"!) My tutoring continued after I moved to Kentucky to study B.A.in psychology and PharmD. I worked as a reporter at the Korea Times in Los Angeles, so you know my Korean language is very standard and grammatically correct! My teaching methods are as below: For beginners, I start from "Hangul". According to my experience, it is possible to master this scientific Korean...
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...focus on ACS Certified Chemistry and Biology and my Pharm.D. from D'Youville College School of Pharmacy. During my time at CSU-Pueblo I taught general chemistry laboratory. I also tutored students in any of the chemistry courses offered at the school. I am most passionate about subjects pertaining to medicine and medications given my Pharm.D. background. However, I genuinely love all the sciences. I believe education is necessary for a full and well-rounded life. It is...
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...future success in their chosen careers. Whether it's preparing for rigorous exams, mastering core subjects, or cultivating specific skills for career advancement, my focus is on guiding students to not only excel in their studies but also develop a clear roadmap for their professional journey. Through clear, engaging, and interactive resources, I work with students to identify their strengths, address their challenges, and set achievable, meaningful goals. My approach is data-driven, ensuring that the educational...
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Recent PCAT Writing Tutoring Session Notes
This was our first session. I had assigned him sections from the practice test. We discussed the essays, one of which he had prepared, the other of which he was a bit hesitant about. Then, we worked through a number of the verbal problems, discussing general strategies as well as addressing particular issues. With regards to math, we began working through the section I assigned. We discussed the plan for homework and assigned the appropriate problems from the prep book as an introduction both to mechanics and to basic math review: chapters 7 (arithmetic), 8 (algebra), and 11 (fractions and decimals). Likewise, I assigned the first 30 problems in each of the chapters for sentence completion and sentence equivalence.
The student and I met for one of our final session of GRE tutoring. In this session we first practiced the verbal portion. We then practiced probability as well as permutations and combinations. He seemed to understand the procedure if not the underlying concepts. We will see if this knowledge sticks.
The student and I went looked at several math sections. For each question, she told me how she would approach the question and I offered suggestions on question she had trouble with. I also emphasized question types and topics which commonly appeared on the exam. We also went over the homework she had completed.
We had an introductory session where we talked about goals for the test, went over testing basics, and practiced some verbal and quantitative question types. The student will be practicing vocabulary and taking a practice test before the next session to get an idea of her strengths and weaknesses moving forward so that we can better focus our sessions.
Covered all the verbal sections. Gave her a checklist that I use when completing SE and TC questions. For RC advised her to read slower and use an outline. The outline should help her see how one paragraph leads to another.
We worked on the essay portions and math of the student's practice test. In the essay portion, she needs to focus on tying each point to the question asked in the prompt.
In math, remember that any question involving an equation with x^2 will probably require a quadratic equation solution.
