...delivering informal science education to people of all ages from children as young as five to adults. While studying for my degree I taught science camp at a museum in my hometown. I was responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans and interactive activities. I taught students the fundamentals of ecology, biology, physics and chemistry through a variety of informal hands-on activities and projects. I tutor a wide range of subjects but especially love tutoring...
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...group, and with me during teacher-led discussions. My gumption also allows me to remain persistent, patient, and willing to help my students in many ways. I use visuals, manipulatives, and hands-on activities to increase engagement at all times. I look forward to working with you and your child so we together can enhance strengths, increase reading levels, fluency, vocabulary knowledge, and reading comprehension scores. I am ready to dive in and soar with your child....
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...and I am especially interested and experienced working with students who have special needs. Along with teaching, I am also a freelance editor and consultant, primarily for people working in higher education. I collaborate with educators on their academic writing; most often academic texts and research books and articles. This work allows me to utilize my talent and passion for language and literature, as well as my passion for education. As an editor, I help...
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...experience-based, independence encouraged and play-based approach to teaching. I have student taught/taught stateside (USA), internationally (in Germany and South Korea) and online/virtually. I have also worked with many students from China, South Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Sweden, Germany, Canada, India etc. My classroom experience includes student teaching and teaching in 6-8 Science, assisting with 6-8 Math, 6th Math, 6-8 Math Summer School, 6th Science, 7-8th Science, PreK-1st, then while home-schooling PreK-8th+ level materials. I also have...
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...and want to learn or others that just want their homework to be completed. I try to relate to my students' interests to help them find learning more enjoyable and improve upon poor study habits. I have learned a lot of math over the years and enjoy helping others meet there goals. In my free time I like to play or watch sports I play tennis, basketball and ski and will watch most sports either...
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...I hold a Master's degree in Education from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from Purdue University, I'm well-equipped to support a diverse range of subjects and learning styles. As a licensed teacher with four years of experience at Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, I've honed my skills in creating engaging, effective learning environments that cater to each student's unique needs. I am dedicated, personable, and...
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I'm a Maryland native who loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.
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...plan to start teaching in the fall. I have a rich background in a rigorous liberal arts education that would enable me to tutor in a diverse range of subjects, as well as guide students to think more critically, read more closely, and write more crisply and powerfully. My legal education and experience have further enhanced these skills. Most importantly, I love learning and have come realize that it is my vocation to share and...
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...of the GPPA Medical Scholars program! In my free time, I love to play violin, read, play badminton, and go on bike rides! In the past, I have tutored students in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I was also part of my school's Lit Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and...
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...have lived all over the country, which has been a great experience. I attended undergrad at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Then, I completed an AmeriCorps program working in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. I then attended graduate school at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. While in graduate school, I was a TA and helped several undergrads in biology. I have found that several students have the potential to do well in school....
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...with Distinction in All Subjects, 4.05 GPA. After, I became a tutor, with English reading and writing and philosophy as some of my subjects. I believe that the sharing and communication of knowledge is an important aspect of human life. I enjoy working with a variety of learning approaches and am glad to assist students and learners attain their potential. My personal areas of interest are the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, and in particular,...
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...for learning that I have! I have worked as an educator for over seven years, three of those working directly with Middle School and High School math students, and all seven working with students who struggle with learning disabilities. I have tutored in grade 1-12 for anything from math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry), reading (phonics, comprehension, reading in content areas), writing (essays, research papers, novels), humanities (US and World History, Geography), and test prep (ACT, SAT,...
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...English as a Foreign Language to 10th and 11th grade students at a large, rural, public high school. I returned to the states in October 2014 and moved to New York City a month later. I’ve taught a wide array of subjects ranging from workshops on Creative Writing and Gender Identity at the Exploration High School Summer Program at Yale to Theatre classes with elementary school students in Madrid, Spain all the way to EFL...
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...Mathematics with a concentration in Mathematical Computation, and I minored in Philosophy. The bulk of my university courses were focused on space and time complexity algorithms. I have a strong background in both Mathematical and computer science proof techniques and experience in programming. As a veteran of the AP program and the SATs, I have the insight and experience to help students understand what is important to succeed on their tests. My non-academic interests are...
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...middle school level. After 3 years of teaching in Spanish-English bilingual schools, I pursued my dream of teaching overseas. My adventures brought me to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where I taught ELL for one year. While there, I enjoyed traveling, trying new food, and trying to speak the language! This is also where I began my tutoring career. I tutored students from grades kindergarten through 6th grade. As an ELL tutor, I used the...
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I am a working artist and educator based in West Philadelphia. I attended Wesleyan University, where I completed an interdisciplinary humanities major, specializing in Latin American literature.
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...triple minor in education, philosophy and psychology. I became interested in tutoring when I began to help fellow students in class. Upon graduating, I decided to make tutoring/mentoring my profession. In addition to tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I am a mentor for highly gifted students for Lincoln Nebraska Public Schools. Tutoring/mentoring to me is more than just a job. I find deep satisfaction in helping students unlock hidden potential, develop a zeal for learning and...
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...student at The George Washington University. I am studying Political Science. I have been a good student my entire academic career. I have significant tutoring experience. In high school, I used to tutor students on my track and field team who were struggling. I also have helped students the past few years prepare for the SAT and ACT tests. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, watching sports, and reading about history.
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...is Cy - and I've been working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects. I look forward to working with you and helping...
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...Columbia University in 2014. Overseas, I spent a year at the Sorbonne-Paris. I'm a passionate, patient tutor of both English and French with four years of experience. In both languages, I focus on grammar skills, essay writing, and standardized test preparation, especially the SAT and SAT II. I most often tutor high school and college students, but have found that young children are also some of my favorite to teach! I have additional experience with...
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Taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) can open up numerous opportunities for a student's future. Students who earn exceptional scores are able to begin the process of being named National Merit Scholars. This prestigious honor can bolster college applications and is often accompanied by offers of significant merit-based financial aid. National Merit Scholarship qualification aside, any student who takes the PSAT gains the experience of sitting for an exam modeled after the SAT. This experience can give a student an edge when it comes to studying for the SAT itself, as the PSAT score report can help identify one's weakest academic areas and pinpoint any testing anxieties or difficulties which will need to be addressed before taking the actual SAT.
Students who find themselves struggling with content tested in the PSAT Critical Reading section will need to review this material in a structured and focused way. This can present quite a challenge, as most high school English classes typically don't spend a significant portion of time on preparing students for the PSAT because it is seen as an optional exam. Knowing exactly what material to focus on while studying can be overwhelming. Students may have mastered sentence completion problems, but may find passage-based questions difficult. What is the best way to focus one's studies on improving these specific areas? Varsity Tutors can help students connect with personal PSAT Critical Reading tutoring to prepare for test day.
Experienced tutors take the time to really get to know their students. This involves evaluating the student for specific academic strengths and weaknesses so they are able to create custom lesson plans to address the aspects of the PSAT Critical Reading section which are most challenging for the student. A personal PSAT tutor will also take into account the personal learning style of the student. This ensures the subject material will be covered in a way that is easy for the student to understand. This helps students reach their academic goals as quickly as possible, while minimizing frustration and burnout.
PSAT Critical Reading tutors have achieved superb scores on this part of the exam. They know exactly what kind of knowledge and skills the section tests, and they also have the teaching experience and communication skills to help students learn what they need to know. An experienced tutor can also help make sure students are working at a pace that will allow them to carefully answer each problem on the Critical Reading section, without spending too much time on each question or passage. Individual tutoring sessions ensure students have their instructor's full attention, making it simple to receive advice and feedback about individual concerns as they arise.
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Today we worked on more PSAT-type Critical Reading practice. We reviewed the passage from last week and worked on two more (rather lengthy) passages that I had assigned as homework. The student did quite well with the passages, and we had a few incorrect answers to work through. His conceptual understanding seems to be pretty good, especially for a rising 9th grader! He knows some of the Critical Reading passage tips and tricks. We talked about how to deal with passages whose questions end with "except"; those questions can have some rather irritating logical consequences that require some sort of "backwards" thinking, so we'll continue working on those. I left him with some SAT grammar practice, and soon we'll begin discussing (and writing about) "1984" to encourage both grammar and critical thinking practice. Great session!
The student and I worked through a PSAT Reading section together. He seems to be improving, especially in vocabulary. He seems to be finding it easier to understand the questions.
The student and I started by working with the critical reading section of the assessment and then moved on to Writing. We worked on techniques to move through questions efficiently and tackle unfamiliar vocabulary words. On the writing section, we worked on finding red flags in grammar questions.
Reviewed vocabulary words covered by previous tutor; created flashcards for additional vocabulary words; took 25-minute critical reading practice test. The student seems to have a pretty strong grasp of the vocabulary we covered.
We covered the assessment reading test. Reviewed overall strategies for the other assessment test, seven tips for organizing and categorizing questions, critical reading strategies, and he got some practice. I assigned homework of an hour a day and required that he start taking practice simulated tests.
In my first session with the student today, we first discussed the breakdown of the PSAT vs. SAT, what PSAT scores mean, why he wants to do well/why it isn't as important for colleges in comparison to the SAT, and what kind of questions/format he can expect to see. The student was quiet, but started talking more once we started doing practice questions together. He should fit some type of vocabulary studying (on a phone app, website game, flashcards etc.) with his other studying. We will also need to spend at least a session reviewing Grammar and the types of questions in the Writing section.
