I enjoyed working with students for 27 years and witnessing their academic growth. I look forward to helping more students achieve their goals.
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...hope to utilize when tutoring students I work with. I have also had experience tutoring high school students one-on-one in a variety of subjects. Through this, I was able to come up with unique ways of teaching students complex subjects. I have taken intensive coursework and volunteered throughout college whether at the local hospital or campus event. If you need any help with Calculus AB, Calculus 3+4, any level of Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Biochemistry, or...
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...a teacher is to collaborate with a student to overcome a challenge. Do you want to write a term paper? Great! Do you want to learn how to use a semi-colon? Let's do it! I'm on your side. With every lesson, I meet students where they are and together we tailor our lessons to fit their skills, interests, and needs. By approaching lessons collaboratively, we create an environment that emphasizes progress over perfection and uses...
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I believe that teaching is about engaging the mind. It is about introducing students to conceptual frameworks with which they can, in profound way, understand, master, and incorporate educational concepts and strategies in productive ways. In short, for me, teaching is about challenging and inspiring students to think critically.
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My name is Anya, and I'm really looking forward to working with you. I'm eager to help you succeed in whatever you're looking to learn. I am a firm believer in discussion and activity-based learning, and have experience working with students of all ages. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'm excited to start working with you!
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...I attended as a National Merit and Flinn Scholar. After graduating, I served for a term in AmeriCorps. SPECIALTIES: I tutor in many subjects: most HS subjects, test prep, and college general education, as well as high-level coursework in social sciences, history, philosophy, and other humanities. I can serve as a single, long-term tutor for students that need support in several subjects. I consider myself an "expert generalist," which is a rare specialty at the...
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...essential study skills, I will provide guidance and mentorship to help my students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. I strongly value effective communication and collaboration. I encourage open dialogue with both students and parents, as it is essential for establishing clear goals and expectations. I am always open to feedback and believe that ongoing communication is key to creating a positive and successful tutoring experience. Beyond academics, I strive to instill important life...
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...side. Go Blue! My 11th grade physics teacher taught me an important lesson (aside from the physics, of course!) how to effectively communicate information to someone else. The day after a lesson or homework assignment, he'd ask someone to come to the whiteboard and quickly re-teach the content or go step-by-step through a problem. Each time, it really helped me understand the concept and all its nuances, and I believe that being able to teach...
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...be successful at whatever they set their minds to. I graduated in 2001 from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. I have been a homeschooling teacher for 14 years and have successfully educated 6 children in all areas of schooling from Pre-K through Junior year of high school. I enjoy working with all learning types and believe that each student deserves the opportunity to...
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...English, and Spanish. I ran a private tutoring service in the past to help students in my community with math topics and provided guidance for their homework assignments. I also helped build a website and led in-person sessions that educates students of all ages about STEM concepts ranging from computer programming languages (Java, Python, C/C++, MATLAB to name a few), web development, game design, CAD, and more. I can teach all math topics from basic...
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...any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way, eventually you won't believe that...
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...and faculty development. At the University level, I have taught graduate students and undergraduate students in subject matters of Education, Teacher Preparation, and Global Learning. I have extensive experience preparing students to pass their state teacher certification/ PRAXIS exams. Check out my reviews, with nearly 100% success ! I earned my PhD in Education at the Universiy of Rhode Island and worked at the senior leadership and curriculum levels. My undergraduate degree is in Accounting...
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...my Bachelor's degree in 2011. I am currently studying French Literary Translation at NYU and looking forward to visiting those sweet pastry shops of Paris again. I have tutored for about five years now and I enjoy it very much. I took quite a few AP classes in high school, so I understand how fast-paced some classes are and how overwhelming that can be for the student. I believe in spending the extra time to...
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...a management consultant and a 2017 graduate of NYU Stern, Magna Cum Laude. I have spent 200+ hours tutoring for the SAT I (all three sections and the essay) and am happy to help anyone improve their score. I'm also happy to help with the SAT II for Math I and II, as well as college admissions essay editing and advice. In my free time, I love to explore New York City and listen to...
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...I was in the sixth grade, and I now work with students from grades six through college. I also teach SAT and ACT preparation courses. While my favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, my Math and English students have gone on to great success as well. I know that every student has a unique learning style and success is often a matter of finding the right motivation. When I'm not teaching, my favorite thing...
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I believe we should never stop learning. As someone who is curious about all subjectsfrom English to symbolic logic to current eventsI seek to constantly be more informed. I am especially passionate about reading, writing, and foreign languages. I hope to share my passion for knowledge with those around me.
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I am a high school graduate currently taking a gap year before entering college at Stanford University. I am extremely passionate about strengthening students' writing skills. I believe that being able to articulate oneself in writing is critical no matter what path a student chooses. As a lifelong learner, I strive to inspire that same passion for education in my students and find what subjects excite them!
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...help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition to helping them achieve their college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through...
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...involved in the Hamilton Central School Tutoring Program, through which I was responsible for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I...
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...Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Montclair State University. Since graduating from Rutgers, I have taught virtually every academic subject (with the exception of foreign languages) to students ranging in age from 10 to 19. I also have extensive experience with all aspects of SAT and ACT preparation. I have the most experience tutoring math, and I try to teach my students that math doesn't have to be intimidating and can in fact be...
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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.
Scheduling a personal PSAT Critical Reading tutoring session is far more convenient than many students believe. It is possible to schedule weekly sessions in the location that best fits with the student's schedule. This may be the student's home, school campus, coffee shop, or local library. Tutoring sessions can even be held face-to-face online using our live learning platform. Tutors are available for day, evening, and weekend sessions to make sure even the most hectic schedule can be accommodated.
The skills one learns through private PSAT Critical Reading tutoring can help them succeed on the PSAT. Beyond that, improved reading comprehension abilities can form a strong foundation for success on other standardized tests. Great reading comprehension skills benefit students in almost all future academic endeavors. Varsity Tutors is skilled at connecting students with the tutors that best fit their academic needs. Call us today to find out how to connect with a private PSAT Critical Reading tutor.
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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.
