I want to help students learn the material while also learning how to approach different problems so that they can eventually continue learning without the help of a tutor! I think learning how to learn and study is a very important skill and would like to help students learn how to do so!
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...English Language Arts including 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th grades. I currently work at an IB high school, teaching 9th grade students as they grow into stronger readers, writers, and thinkers. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Teaching, along with an intern 7-12 English Language Arts certification. I love breaking down tough concepts, helping students connect with stories on a deeper level, and making learning feel fun and approachable....
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Hi! I am a retired teacher who taught Business and Information Technology for 23 years. I currently live in beautiful Wilmington, NC and am excited about being a Varsity Tutor!
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...the stamina throughout their lifetime. After graduating with honors from Texas Tech with a bachelors degree early childhood education, I was reassured that working with children is exactly what I want to do. I have taught for 10 years in two exemplary schools that grew from two commendable school districts, Katy I.S.D and Humble I.S.D. These schools have shaped me into the teacher that I have always aspired to become. I am wanting to fulfill...
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...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 impart that love of learning in others. As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in...
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Can also tutor:ACT, SAT, STAAR and 151 more subjects.
...my tiny blackboard after a long afternoon and went on to know way more math than me as an adult. (He likes to remind me of this fact often.) While earning my degrees (I have a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature), I worked in my university's Writing Center helping students with their writing in all subject areas at the college level. I also taught Composition 101 to college freshmen. After I graduated, I taught...
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My name is Weston Breaux. I am a 5th year educator born and raised in the city of Houston Texas. I obtain a bachelors and Masters degree in education and have had the opportunity to work with students with several learning backgrounds ands academic strengths and weaknesses. I wish to continue growing and equipping students with learning needs they need to be successful in school. I am a strong elementary K-3 tutor and teacher.
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...certified in middle school mathematics but very comfortable in higher level math content. When I teach, I believe that it is essential for the student and the teacher to be comfortable with each other. When I start tutoring sessions, I make sure that I get to know my students first. That way we are able to build a strong relationship before we start into the academics. Another of my teaching beliefs is that everyone can...
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...certification program, "Teachers of Tomorrow." I believe that learning is a continuous process, and I am always eager to expand my understanding while helping others discover their potential to change a world that needs thoughtful guidance. For me, teaching transcends being just a profession. In my view, teaching unlocks the door to endless possibilities, where knowledge and individual empowerment can thrive in a world that often presents challenges in finding one's place. Teaching is not...
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...I have been a full time teacher in Texas for eight years. I have taught students with a variety of learning styles; including students with visual impairment, Autism,Cerebral palsy, ESL students and students with specific learning disabilities. I understand the importance of making learning engaging and effective. I specialize in working with students with learning differences, specifically in Reading and Writing. I have taught summer school reading and writing (STAAR testing 6-12 grade). Good...
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...and it is a top priority in my life right now, along with being a parent to my daughter. My pursuit of academic excellence has to do with my dedication to improving myself every day. I am inspired by the vast and endless knowledge that is readily available to anyone who wants to acquire it. Learning makes me feel empowered and that I can prosper in any environment. By utilizing my character, beliefs, and integrity,...
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...junior at Baruch College.I have A's on every Japanese language class in Baruch. When I immigrated to the US, I became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the...
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...I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky, where I was privileged to be a student-athlete. I also have a Master's of Science in Family Studies. I am also a trainer and coach and help girls develop their basketball skills. I have lived abroad in Spain, where I was able to study Spanish. I discovered my passion is to learn new things, meet new people, and help others to reach their...
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...I enjoy the most. I believe that to become an excellent tutor one must have a desire to assist students in the learning process, and this is one quality which I feel I definitely possess. I have been tutoring students ages from 10-24 and SAT for 5+ years. I know how to get a student well prepared for any standardized test. I am well familiar with all the techniques to achieve a higher score. I...
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Can also tutor:SAT, SSAT, GED and 75 more subjects.
...have fiction editorial experience with the online literary journal, "Lunch Ticket," which highlighted talented Young Adult (High School level) writers, and have published an article there on Neurodiversity. I have also published poetry and produced a film that debuted at a film festival last year. I am always impressed by the imagination that young people bring to the field of writing and believe that a combination of determination and learning can lead to confidence in...
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Can also tutor:CogAT, ISEE, ACT and 80 more subjects.
...led a team of 8 first-year corps members through their service at a k-8 academy and serve as a liaison between school administration and community partners. I maintained an extensive database of corps members and student data tracking over 80 students' attendance, behavior, and coursework performance. Additionally to monitoring progress, I attended weekly meetings with staff to discuss school climate, academic interventions, whole school programming and strategic ways to meet our district goals. In light...
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...fifteen years of educational experience and absolutely love teaching. I have experience teaching and or tutoring from students in kindergarten to college-level students. I have a passion for literacy and enjoy teaching reading, English-language arts, and writing. I am a fairly laid back person with a personality that is welcoming to most individuals. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, binge watching television shows, and attending musical concerts. In my spare time, I enjoy writing...
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...a child and their families to gain the most educational value from their studies and day to day activities by using them to relate and help make the comprehension process much easier. My goal is to get students to the point where they can teach someone else what they have learned therefore showing that they have a mastered a topic. Above all, with my ensuing patience, I provide an environment for them and their families...
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...have gone through many AP credit classes and have taken standardized testing like AP, PSAT, SAT, and ACT as recently as a year ago. I am currently honing my tutoring skills by volunteering my time to tutor juniors SAT prep 6 hours a week. On this platform, I am open to tutoring students in AP subject areas like World History, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, and Latin, but I am most interested in tutoring...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ACT, STAAR and 68 more subjects.
I am a special education teacher, and have several years of experience working with students with special needs, behavioral and academic deficits, and providing support in various academic areas and test prep. I have tutored and taught students of all ages and have also written curriculum for preschool and elementary school students.
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STAAR EOC Tutoring FAQ
Are you taking STAAR End of Course (EOC) tests in high school? These tests can be stressful, as they play a large role in determining your graduation date, and can help evaluate whether you are on track for college courses. One-on-one STAAR EOC tutoring can make a huge difference in your preparations for these intensive exams, particularly if you are having trouble structuring your review to cover the appropriate material and strategies for the STAAR format. Varsity Tutors can help you get connected with a private STAAR EOC tutor in your area.
An experienced tutor can evaluate your ability in each of the subjects tested, from English and math to science and social studies, and can create a learning plan dedicated to reviewing and strengthening the areas that trouble you most. If you struggle with English, a STAAR EOC tutor can help you review literary and informational prose, and can teach you strategies for approaching questions about everything from fiction and poetry to newspaper articles and persuasive writing. Oftentimes, questions on these exams will test your ability to make inferences from the text or understand complex vocabulary. A tutor can help you learn to decode the most complicated of passages and to use context clues to help define unfamiliar words that you may encounter.
With private tutoring, you can focus on the topics with which you struggle most while also receiving test-specific strategies for those topics you already understand. In many ways, STAAR EOC tests assess your comprehension of subject fundamentals and your ability to apply this knowledge, rather than whether you can simply recall the details of each subject. This is especially evident on the STAAR EOC Math tests, which test your understanding of algebra I and II and geometry. With a private tutor, you can review the fundamentals and pick up any stray applications you might have forgotten over the course of your class. The STAAR EOC Math tests challenge students with tricky questions that may be missing key information or have important hidden details. A talented tutor can walk you through difficult problems and teach you strategies to decode complex questions and avoid being tricked. You can often get closer to the right answer by drawing missing figures, estimating quantities, and looking to the answer choices for clues. Your tutor can expose you to the complex exam formats in advance, helping to reduce surprises on test day.
For many students, the Science STAAR EOC tests are the most difficult. These exams measure your knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics. You may find that you are unable to work your way through science problems in the same way that you approach other, more stepwise coursework. A STAAR EOC tutor can help you review the necessary vocabulary with mnemonics or flash cards, and review concepts with which you struggle in each of these sciences. With a private tutor, you will be able to ask as many questions as you need to in order to make sure that you fully comprehend the subject at hand. A talented tutor can also help you prepare for the STAAR Social Studies examination by assessing your knowledge of history and geography, and reviewing the topics you specifically need to focus on in preparing for the test. No matter which assessments cause you apprehension, private tutoring can provide you with focused, one-on-one attention tailored to address the concepts that you most need to learn and review.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform allows you to meet with a private tutor either in person, whether in a coffee shop, library, or your own home, or face-to-face online. This gives you the flexibility to meet with your tutor at the time and location of your choice. Contact the directors at Varsity Tutors today to learn more about getting connected with the STAAR EOC tutoring options near you, or to start reviewing with an experienced tutor!
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Recent STAAR EOC Tutoring Session Notes
For today's session we went over a reading assignment that was given to her prior to our session. It covered plot structure and required her to pull other additional elements in order to answer the questions. We also went over another selection that covered indirect and direct characterization. At the conclusion of our session I went over her essay and short answer prompts for Monday. We discussed how to brainstorm, construct a thesis statement, and use supporting details. We also talked about using the essay prompt and background info provided to help make your essay better.
During this session, we worked on homework from her other tutoring. She had a question packet and two essays to finish and turn in the next day. She said she was having trouble understanding the concepts in the questions, but it turned out she was just overwhelmed. We went over the concepts - drawing conclusions, cause and effect, making inferences, etc. - and she was able to define them all with little prompting. We made notes on the pages so she could remember them for later and moved on to the essays. I helped her plan for both the expository and persuasive essays she was assigned. She had some vocabulary trouble with the prompts, but once she figured out what the prompt was asking, she planned both essays fairly well. I left her well prepared to write the essays later.
This was our first session. We discussed strategies that could help the student overcome her comprehension struggles. We also looked at how she approaches terms she doesn't know. We walked away with three goals
1. Test the term
2. Test the answer
3. Score of 2245
We covered the state assessment Writing section, emphasizing theme, tone, and perspective. She struggled most with perspective and comparison questions. She seemed more confident as the tutoring session progressed. I gave her three additional state assessment practice sections to work on for our next session.
The student and I went into an articulate discussion of quadratic functions and equation forms. We talked about what a parent quadratic function is and what it describes and is used for. We briefly reviewed slope-intercept form to assure she has mastery in this area, and she does. We discussed what a domain and range means and how it is represented in quadratic systems. The last 25 minutes of the session we did prep work for the biology assessment exam, the primary focus being cell anatomy. She needs to review cellular organelles and their functions for our next session. She is progressing well and seems to be building confidence.
The student and I worked together on a portion of a practice placement test. I gave her test taking strategies. She is a much better reader than I had anticipated. She is a hard worker who wants to face her challenges head on.
