...personal philosophy centers on inclusivity, empathy, and the belief that every student possesses untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. As I continue on this journey, my aim is simple yet profound: to ignite the flames of curiosity, to cultivate critical thinking, and to instill a love of learning that transcends boundaries and transforms lives. Thank you for allowing me to share a piece of my story with you. I'm excited for the adventures that lie...
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...and I am passionate about teaching learners of all ages. I studied Spanish Literature and Elementary Education at University and taught in a Montessori school for one year before deciding to follow my dreams of becoming a professional photographer. I went back to school, started my own business, and spent the last four years traveling the world, taking on numerous photography projects. My clients have ranged from nuns to brides, to motorcycle tour agencies. The...
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...is my duty to help students enhance their skill sets to the best potential they could possibly be. As a forever student myself, I appreciate taking in information and learning more about the world as often as possible, which has given me an eclectic background of knowledge. I started my college years in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Augsburg University. There I obtained a studio art degree, film production degree, and a minor in liberation theology. After...
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Learning is a lifetime journey - and you're never too old to embark on a new chapter. Take up painting for fun, a martial art, read a book in a subject you never thought you might be interested. Above all, remember to keep yourself exploring new and different latitudes.
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...are able to learn, they just need to be 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...
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I believe art and design should be a flexible and rewarding experience. Each student has different passions and skills and one size does not fit all. I feel when the techniques and methodology of creating art is acquired, many people can be artists.
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By training I am a mechanical and biomedical engineer and have most recently worked as a management consultant for the healthcare industry. I have proficiency in the maths and sciences at a Masters of Science in Engineering Level. I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of the math/sciences with others. I volunteer and lead an Adult Literacy class in the inner city. I also volunteered as a science educator at the Franklin Institute Science Center.
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...Communication, an MFA in fine arts and photography, a CELTA (University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), and a very well lived and thriving life, I can effectively teach a variety of subjects to a broad variety of individuals. I also have great experience working with a variety of ages. I have taught a Homeschool collective of adolescents; been a Visiting Professor of Industrial Design at the University of Washington & Lee;...
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...With over fifty years of professional background in the visual and performing arts, I bring to my students a wealth of practical experience - as well as two decades of teaching at all levels in traditional and online college classes and informal community venues. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Video production from Indiana University in 1968 and embarked on a broad-ranging career - working in a variety of media, including painting,...
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...for over ten years. The most enjoyable part of tutoring is helping the students. It is amazing to see the progress students make during sessions, over several sessions, or when students report success in their targeted classes. I am always ecstatic at the excitement students have once the necessary or new information clicks and they are able to move forward in their studies. I am a great tutor because I am sensitive to students' needs...
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...current, effective strategies to my students. I teach a wide array of programming languages, database management systems, and mathematical concepts, but my favourite subject to tutor is programming. I love breaking down complex algorithms into smaller, manageable pieces and helping students understand how the logic behind each line of code works. Watching students go from feeling overwhelmed by a new programming language to confidently building their own applications is incredibly rewarding. Additionally, I find that...
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I want to tutor you! As a New Yorker and an aspiring English teacher, I want to pay close attention to your idiosyncratic means of learning to tailor an approach that is right for you. The teacher's organization is the key to both the student and teacher's success.
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...in Engineering (undeclared until sophomore year) at Carnegie Mellon University, pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Engineering. I have been tutoring a wide range of students for several years, starting in the COVID-19 academic year under the organization "Connect With Gwinnett", during which I went to several elementary schools in my county to tutor elementary and middle school students. In high school, as a member of the National Honor Society and President of the National...
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...am super excited to add Varsity Tutors to my educational resume so thank you for checking out my courses. I hope you find one or more classes that pique your creative interests. I am a graduate of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL where I majored in Visual Art with an emphasis on ceramics and photography. I hold a Professional Educator's Certificate in Visual Art K-12 and have worked in public, private and healthcare settings...
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...security Systems security Application security Cyber threat intelligence Cryptography, theoretical and applied SIEM (security information and event management system like Splunk, Qradar, and Sentinel) Web application development including server side programming and databases Computer programming with Python and other languages Project management and frameworks Privacy I have nearly two decades as a practicing lawyer and law firm partner in New York State in all levels of state courts and the US Second Circuit. In the...
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...Art is My Life! Art isn't just what I doit's who I am. It's a passion that fuels my everyday life, and I'm excited to share that enthusiasm with you. Whether you're just beginning your creative journey or looking to elevate your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. With years of experience in various art programs starting back in high school, I've had the privilege of teaching and inspiring students...
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...in both digital and film photography. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills with a camera, I can help you understand the fundamentals, develop your creative eye, and guide you through editing techniques. I offer a hands-on, supportive approach tailored to your goalswhether you're learning how to shoot on film, get the most out of your digital camera, or edit your photos with confidence. Let's explore photography together!
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...because it gives me the opportunity to teach in a one-on-one situation. I enjoy building a student's self-esteem and confidence, in sharing the joy that comes with assisting the students improve their grades. With us working together on class work and preparing for them for various exams. I know I can give your child the right kind of guidance and structure that one, might need in a subject that they're struggling with to achieve his...
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...person with more than six years in education. I love finding new and different techniques to make learning as fun and effective as possible. I try to provide the most comfortable atmosphere for all my students. I taught abroad and I am looking forward to tutoring ESL to anyone who needs improvement. I also have experience in Broadcasting, Film Production, and Photography. In my spare time, I love going outside and taking pictures of anything...
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...students achieve their goals because I love seeing their confidence grow as they accomplish things they never thought possible. During my time with City Year, I worked with middle school students in math and science, helping them achieve the highest standardized test score improvements in their cohort. Whether it's building foundational skills or tackling advanced concepts, I enjoy adapting my lessons to meet the unique needs of every learner. My diverse teaching experience includes working...
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Modern technology, like the ubiquitous smartphone, has made photography an important aspect of the modern world, but just because someone owns a camera does not mean that he or she knows how to use its functions in ways that will produce the most artistically pleasing results. Introduction to Photography courses aim to help students learn exactly what cameras can do, as well as teach them to give thought to the choices they make when deciding to photograph an object according to artistic principles, like the rule of thirds. These classes can thus present a variety of challenges to students wishing to master the basics of this craft, challenges that help them to gain the mixture of practical and theoretical knowledge that can allow them to achieve their best possible work.
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Tonight we worked on another Precis. The topic was the Thomas Nast cartoon. She already had a thesis statement, which she had worked on in class. It was really good, and she liked it, so that's what we worked with. Her teacher had established a basic structure for what she needed to talk about, which made it a little easier to get started. But the student is starting to see/hear what sounds awkward as far as wording and transitions go. So she is not being complacent when it comes to her writing. That is definitely a change from the first time we worked together on a writing assignment way back in the fall. She is also now aware of what might be a run-on, and she is self-correcting/editing as she writes.
Today, we met and continued attacking the test strategies. We decided that the student will not be taking the essay because in doing the math and calculating her potential score, this risk is not worth the potential gain of changing her writing score. The writing score is scaled by the essay and right now her writing score is so high that she would have to match that with a near perfect essay. Thus, there is no real gain to taking the essay.
We did work on Math and Science, going over many practice problems and talking about timing.
For next time, the student will need to:
1) Practice Reading and Science (especially timing)
2) Learn the trigonometry functions
Properties of right triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, corresponding, alternate interior, and same side interior angles, and problem solving using logic. Student seems to be much more confident in geometry than other math areas, but is having some issues with logical thinking on word problems.
We worked on some physics; the second moment of inertia problems were causing some confusion so we spent some time working through the formulas and developing an intuition for what was happening. In the end I think he knows in his mind what inertia, momentum and fore are and how they relate to each other; now we just have to work on applying them to a problem. In differential equations he is coming up against systems of differential equations so matrix algebra is on the table. We worked with matrix multiplication, determinants, inverses and Cramer's rule. Those topics seemed to sink in well.
We went over the student's practice tests, and techniques for writing the essay. We focused on math topics that he had learned in school but forgotten (and might need for the exam), and did some reading comprehension "slow" drills so that he could see how working through the questions more slowly could help him get the right answer.
We focused on the math section. The student's overall score was the same as her initial test. She struggled with identifying how to begin many problems, but once they were explained to her, she found them easy in relation to concepts. She needs to focus on practicing so that she will gain confidence; she has the understanding of basic concepts.
