Hello! My name is Dan. I am a junior student at the University of Rochester majoring in psychology. I am encouraging, task-focused and I am always approachable as a tutor or a friend. I will try my best to solve your problems and share with you tips about college.
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...soon-to-be graduate from Seattle University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, I have a strong passion for academics. I find joy in helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is...
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...experience extends from teaching elementary and middle school to a role as a Senior Learning Development Specialist in a technology company, where I apply my educational expertise to adult and corporate training. This journey, especially through the challenges of virtual education during the COVID pandemic, has honed my skills in creating adaptable, engaging learning environments. My teaching philosophy is centered on the belief that education should be a personalized, engaging, and life-long journey. Through interactive,...
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...as much, if not more so, as my own. Most importantly, I will provide guidance and constructive feedback to the students so that they can better identify and use their current strengths to their advantage throughout the year through the employment of communication methods tailored to the needs of each individual student. Each student is different, which means each student learns and grows differently. Therefore, I hope to develop more personal relationships with each one...
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...passionate tutor with a love for Conversational Spanish, Art, and Algebra 1! Over the years, I've worked with a wide variety of students, helping them gain confidence and develop a deep understanding of the subjects they're working on. What I love most about tutoring is making learning feel fun and accessible. I'm all about tailoring lessons to each student's learning style, whether that means adding a little creativity to a math problem or finding unique ways...
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...community centers and installing libraries there and creating documentaries about the Holocaust which I toured to local schools. While at college, I worked at a local Tallahassee tutoring company, Solution Skills, where I continued to tutor in English and History, as well as test prep. I interned for the Holocaust Education Resource Council of the Big Bend where I helped to train teachers to adequately teach their own students about the Holocaust, and I also...
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...a graduate of Oregon State University, where I obtained a Batchelor of Science in Animal Science, with a focus on reproductive physiology and animal husbandry. I duel minored in Rangeland Science and Chemistry. I am passionate about the life sciences, and enjoy helping students learn about topics in a way that will make sense to them and help them remember. I also work as a freelance photographer and artist on top of running my own...
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...not a one-size-fits-all discipline, each of us learn in different ways. Once we have met for our first and second session I can tailor a learning plan to meet your needs. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and will help you reach your educational goals. For our Varsity Tutor sessions I will maintain consistency, compassion and awareness of the needs for each client. Success for you will be accomplished by being committed, organized and...
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...first steps. I look forward to working with you. I graduated Princeton University with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Art and Architecture; Columbia University with a master's in clinical social work. Although quite young at heart, I have had a variety of work experiences and can provide guidance in several areas. I have been a.... Real Estate Broker and Residential Home builder Producer- TV commercials in NYC - Enjoyed hiring talent,...
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...passion and learning is my favorite pastime. The combination of the two lead me to my field of studyconvergence journalism with an emphasis in humanitarian journalism. I earned my degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2014. Upon graduating, I've applied my skills to different jobs in varying industries. These roles include reporting, marketing, research, technology and teaching. My goal when working with students is to help them understand the "why" behind...
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...passionate visual storyteller with a BA in Illustration and Graphic Design, I bring both technical skill and creative insight to tutoring Adobe Illustrator. I've used Illustrator extensively in my academic and professional work from designing logos, building brand identities, and creating vector illustrations for print and digital platforms. My experience as a Mac Lab Monitor in college allowed me to guide students one-on-one through Illustrator's tools and processes, helping them gain confidence and independence in...
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...importance of a rigorous study and examination of textbooks and outside readings to improve the classroom experience and therefore, a student's overall education. The modern approach to education, with a blend of technology-based learning and in-class didactic learning lends itself well to the particular was in which I would like to teach. Particular use of these examples in my class lectures emphasizes the relevance of continual self-improvement (education) to modern management and leadership. Whenever possible,...
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...lead to a better learning. Second, the ability to transfer learned information to the real world gives relevance to what is learned at school. If the teacher can connect the knowledge that students acquire in the classroom, and shows them how useful this knowledge is outside the classroom; undoubtedly, students would be more curious and more stimulated to pay attention in class. Third, motivation is a key part of to become successful students. To achieve...
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...can be seen on military bases, book covers, business logos, an array of products such as clothing and home goods, and displayed in homes throughout the country. I'm from the east coast and have traveled the world during my service with the Air Force, where I also instructed aircrew students on checklist discipline and the responsibilities of being an aerial refueling specialist, as well as passenger handling and operational cargo movements around the globe. I'm...
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...a licensed SLP-A. I graduated from the University of South Florida and received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on learning and brain development. Since graduation, I have began working in a middle school, facilitating speech therapy sessions. I work with an SLP to assist students with their reading comprehension, articulation, and overall language skills. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Arts, Literature, and Science....
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...engage in mathematics as much as I do. I know a teacher can make or break for a student, even if you are gifted in a subject. So I believe in really getting to work with a student and finding the right strategy that works. I also believe in trying to encourage students as much as possible and never shaming them for a mistake. Learning is very vulnerable and scary, so trying to create a...
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I'm a recent graduate of Indiana University. I double-majored in Journalism and French. I absolutely love the French language and French culture, and would love to be able to share my passion and knowledge of the language with you!
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...a graduate of the University of Houston and The Houston Graduate School of Theology. I receive my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and my Master of Arts in Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Since graduation, I have worked as a Middle School and Elementary School Teacher, working with a wide diversity of students. I am available to tutor several subjects, and highly enjoy working with Math, Science, and Psychology. My goal...
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...the best way possible and hopefully have fun doing it. I enjoy tutoring students in French, History, and study techniques the most. I love teaching French and history because I hope that by learning these subjects my students will want to learn more about the world by seeing it for themselves. I also enjoy teaching studying techniques because I like helping people organize and find better ways to help themselves learn based on the learning...
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Puzzle lover, chicken salad enthusiast, graphic designer, and photographer. In that order. I am excited for the opportunity to teach subjects I am passionate about online! Can't wait to get started!
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Recent Photography Tutoring Session Notes
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.
