...the SAT and PSAT, as well as AP and SAT tests in the fields of History or English. Additionally, I am happy to assist with college application essays, or help college students interested in applying to law school. Having previously worked as a T.A. in philosophy, I am aware that tutoring can involve complex ideas. I therefore place a premium upon clarity and precision: difficult ideas are best understood when put in simple terms. In...
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I am a recent MA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm an effective communicator who thrives in both one-on-one and group settings, and as a teaching assistant, I have consistently been rated above both departmental and college-wide averages in every evaluation metric.
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...research project and study as a Clements Center Undergraduate Fellow. For my senior thesis, I am researching post-Cold War security and foreign relations with Russia and East Europe. I tutor a range of subjects within liberal arts, but I specialize in Latin tutoring, since I have studied the language outside of my normal areas of study for four years. As a student who was home-schooled for the entirety of my grade school education, I value...
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...Studies and Comparative Religions. His functional expertise is teaching professional exams for licensure in clinical psychology. Most notably, he teaches the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) and the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Above all, Dr. Robertson edits research papers, whether a collegiate essay, a masters-level thesis, or a doctoral dissertation. His book, available on Amazon, is entitled "Emergency Room Chaplain: Crisis Response and Clinical Care for First Responders and Combat Veterans." His book advocates empirically...
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...them to adjust to a new environment, while simultaneously adapting to the public school curriculum. I am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and have experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons. Working in different environments, with a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning;...
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...I have extensive experience helping students succeed. I have had the privilege of teaching at the Russian School of Mathematics, where I worked with students on advanced calculus, and math competitions I've volunteered as a teacher for the Diksha Foundation in India, where I helped students in a variety of subjects, mainly including Math and English. This experience has given me the ability to tailor my teaching to each student's individual needs, whether they're preparing...
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Hi! I have roughly three years of experience tutoring students in test prep, history, literature, essay writing, and more. I'm also a recent graduate of The New School, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies. Ready to make that next test less painful for you or your child!
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...identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and break down the challenging parts of the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT, both in mathematics. I am available to tutor Latin, physics,...
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I have been a teacher for the past seven years and whether it be in front of a classroom or face to face, I strive to give my students a superior college preparatory education.
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...unaccented English, fluent Portuguese, and Kreyol. I also studied Latin, Russian and French, allowing me to read most Romance languages. I spend much of my time working with non-profits that benefit children, including a 6-year stint running the Information Technology Department and Media Center at a private school as well as the building of a Literacy Center/Library at a church. The current non-profits I work with include one offering health training and a wellness center...
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...others succeed, and I like helping people to learn. I find the most joy in seeing a students eyes light up when what I have been teaching them clicks in their heads. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one since I have found that engaging a student directly in the learning process helps him/her to understand (and remember) the topic more fully, rather than letting them get by on just rote memorization that is forgotten once the test...
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...the French Enlightenment. At Yale, I not only learned strategies for critical and creative thinking that informed my own studies, but also experienced the value of sharing these habits with others as a volunteer teaching assistant in local schools. Since graduating, I have helped countless students enjoy more healthy and productive academic lives as a private tutor. As a former camp counselor, I appreciate the need for education to inform and enrich the broad elements...
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...Chinese provinces including Tianjin, Shanxi, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shandong, and live with a host family. In this experience, I tutored Chinese migrant workers in English. After graduating high school, I took a gap year before starting my undergraduate degree. I returned to Beijing and worked in a Chinese office. In my free time, I traveled with my roommate across China, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Additionally, I tutored a Chinese high school student in English. I...
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...doctorate in early modern history, I went through the teacher training program at Lewis and Clark College and earned an MA in teaching. I am passionate about teaching the humanities, especially history, psychology and literature. I am equally passionate about teaching the skills each of these disciplines requires for mastery: critical thinking; reading and comprehension strategies; academic writing and effective research methods. My areas of expertise include American and European history (as well as historiography)....
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...helping the world, it was not surprising that I tutored my own students frequently, developed ways to help them through state and standardized tests in my classroom, and always loved it. For adolescents, I find that reclaiming their academic experiences through reflection was just as important on drilling them in the facts when it came to ACT, SAT, and AP preparation. A few opportunities to help the parents of my students reinvigorated me as I...
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...almost 140 classes in Composition. I have achieved my PhD and have professional reading fluency in Greek and Latin. I finished a Masters in Latin from the University of Florida in the summer of 2018. I have six undergraduate Latin classes from Patrick Henry College with a 3.8 GPA. I have 3 years experience teaching overseas second language learners, including 1 year at an institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 2 years at an American...
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...Greek and Latin languages and literature. In High School I tutored students in a number of subjects, including Latin and English. In college, as head of the Blues Department at the radio station, I taught seminars on the history of blues music to other undergraduates. I am most interested in tutoring students in Latin or in English literature. I can also teach elementary Ancient Greek to any interested students. My strengths include language, writing, and...
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...and even had fun doing it! With that score I was able to attend Columbia University where I received two BAs: one in Archaeology and the other in Classics with a focus on Latin. In each step of my educational journey, I have been interested in accessibility and have been passionate about spreading information as widely as I can. I am now pursuing an MA at Columbia's Teacher's College in Anthropology and Education, specializing in...
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The SAT Subject Test in Latin comprehensively examines the content you have covered over your past years of Latin studies. From reading comprehension questions to ones regarding the various conjugations and declensions that you have learned, as well as Latin-to-English translations, the exam requires a ready and firm grasp of all that you have accomplished over the years of your study. Even the best students need to take time to review all of these topics before the exam day, and personal tutoring may be the best option for helping you do so. By providing a personalized approach to your preparation, your tutor can focus on your weaker areas of understanding. Building on the knowledge that you do have, he or she can help you gain proficiency in those topics that need direct attention. Such targeted help can save you much time and frustration, allowing you to prepare for your exam efficiently.
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Recent SAT Subject Test in Latin Tutoring Session Notes
For today's session we went through an ISEE practice exam that is directly from the makers of the test. The student seemed much more confident with the material in this test and did exceptionally well in the mathematics achievement and reading sections. She has gotten better about working through problems. We also went over an example of a well-written essay and talked about the pros and cons. She had very good points about the writing and I think will do very well on the essay portion as well.
The student and I switched to talking about the ACT English section today, and her initial test result was a 26. Once the specific applications of the first-pass/second-pass system to the English section were explained to her, she seemed much more confident in her responses, and I expect the test she'll take for homework will be consistent with her 30s in other areas.
She scored a 31 on her most recent Math exam, making it 3 out of 3 subject tests we've covered so far that she has exceeded 30 on.
The student and I reviewed her work on two SAT essay worksheets. She finds them helpful for structuring her responses. We spent some time brainstorming examples and discussing the kinds of sources to use. She then wrote an essay. She is improving in terms of structuring her thoughts. I have asked her to bring written paragraphs for 3 examples she can use for future essays.
We generally covered math and a few math sections. She completed a full ACT practice test and she is well prepared for the test. We'll ramp up the test taking endurance as time goes by so that when she goes for the test she'll be fully prepped.
Today the student and I started by going over the end of the math section we were reviewing last session. He had questions on a few of the problems, but for the most part was able to correct his work on his own. This finished up the end of the work in the ACT prep book, so we've moved on to the tests available from the ACT website. I had him do a full science section. One of the passages in particular was challenging for him, but after looking at it again and with some help he was able to grasp the concepts. After reviewing that section, we had about 20 minutes left so I had him do the Natural Science passage of the reading section. He did pretty well on it. For homework he will complete the other 3 reading passages.
We worked CR/Sentence Completion today. We also developed a calendar to plot our study plan for the next few weeks. I informed the student that's she's doing a good job.