...working in education began when I started volunteering as a tutor and mentor in high school. Throughout my life, I have fueled my passion for helping students succeed through a variety of careers, including serving as an AmeriCorps member for City Year, supervising elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School...
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...career that would allow me to continue pursuing my passion for criminal justice and allow me to make a difference in the lives of others. After a few months of research, the plan to become an attorney targeting juvenile clients began to unfold. This plan has brought me on a long, winding yet interesting journey. The necessity to continue working full time created a detour in the plan by a few years. Initiating the plan...
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I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved working with them! See y'all in class!
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I believe that everyone can learn just in different ways. It is the extra mile that counts when it comes to teaching. It is important as a teacher to understand that every person learns in a different way and that it is important to adapt and modify instruction to best fit each individual
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Can also tutor:GED, AIMS, TOPS and 159 more subjects.
Education
Texas AM Corpus Christi - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
Hi! I'm Melanie and I am a former 10th and 12th grade English teacher who specializes in essay writing, test taking (English for standardized exams, American and British literature). I am currently a freelance copywriter and author.
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...the tools they need to become independent learners. I encourage my students to approach problems with curiosity and resilience, fostering a growth mindset that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Tutoring has also taught me invaluable lessons in patience, empathy, and adaptability. Every student presents a unique set of challenges and learning preferences, and it is my responsibility to adapt my methods to meet those needs. Through continuous reflection and feedback, I strive to...
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...Curriculum and Instruction. With over seven years of teaching experience in grades K-8, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of learners, developing personalized strategies to support their growth. My love for teaching stems from the joy of watching students make breakthroughs, whether it's mastering foundational skills or building confidence in their abilities. I specialize in tutoring subjects such as reading, writing, math, and phonics, and I have a special passion for...
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...graduation, I have worked in various classroom settings across the Houston and Spring Area. Through these opportunities, I have worked with students to enhance their knowledge and skills according to the state standards. In order to achieve this goal, I implemented many strategies such as small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, and engaging activities. I am very passionate about the process of reading and writing. I believe that today's youth struggle with comprehending what they read...
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My name is Madison. I graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in May of 2017 with a certification in ESL and CORE EC-6. I am currently working on my masters in curriculum and instruction. I love teaching and cannot wait to start tutoring you. I enjoy playing guitar/ukulele, reading, learning, and foreign languages.
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...Russia to get my certificate to Teach English as a Second language and also to teach adults, teenagers and small children where I was also able to teach a Spanish class. I spent the summer in a summer camp in Turkey where I help teenagers and kids with their everyday life and activities in English. While I love Physics and Math, I am tutoring several Math topics, such as, Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and also...
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Can also tutor:CLEP, ISEE, GED and 136 more subjects.
I have been a certified AVID tutor for two years teaching high school students of all ages. I have taught/tutored students in all forms of high school math, calculus, writing, biology, and most importantly, SAT. I have an associate's degree of liberal arts from SAC and I currently attend Johns Hopkins University. My favorite subject to teach is calculus and SAT Math. I believe everyone can be improved through the power of education.
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...World Literature and was included in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" in 1994; at the collegiate level, freshman writing. I hold a California Community College Instructor Credential (Valid for Life) in Language Arts/Literature and Philosophy/Religion. My academic background includes two Master's Degrees, with an emphasis in religion, literature, and humanities, followed by completing all university post-graduate courses in literature required to advance to a Ph.D. dissertation phase of study. In those academic endeavors, my GPA...
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...certified teacher for 15 years. After 10 years as a full time teacher and getting my Masters Degree in Education Administration, I embarked on a new journey and became an instructional coach. This is the position I have held for the last 5 years. I work with my fellow teachers on improving the quality of instruction and increasing student achievement. I firmly believe that all students can be successful and it is our job as...
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...strategies, and examples; then, together, we move into students applying strategies with guidance until they are ready to work more independently. When students don't need me anymore, I have succeeded. Generally, at this point, they pass their standardized tests and move on with their lives. I'm sad to see them go, but couldn't be prouder. My interests outside of academia center on publishing my own novels, short stories, memoir, and poetry. I also have a...
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...students who want to get some place. Motivated students can rest assured I will work as hard as need be to get you in a position to be successful and achieve academic success. I have been teaching for eleven years and I can help students of all levels achieve success. I have experience in multiple social studies classes and I am high energy personality. I graduated from St. Cloud State University (MN) and my college...
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...Master of Education in Reading and extensive experience instructing reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. I truly enjoy reading challenging literature in my spare time. My love of reading allows me to be passionate about teaching students to appreciate books and develop a lifelong love of learning through reading. I also have experience as a Kindergarten and ESL teacher in teaching phonics and early reading skills. I currently teach Family and Consumer Science as well as...
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...gets exactly what he/she needs, whether that's test prep, help with a writing/editing a graduate research paper, learning to read, subject enrichment and everything above, beyond and in between. I have a very open and flexible schedule, and, personally, I think I am awesome to work with! (a little joke of course) Bottom line (finally, I know)... As previously mentioned, college was where I realized I was actually a little bit smarter than I had...
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Can also tutor:GED, STAAR, ASPIRE and 135 more subjects.
...Antonio, TX. During my studies as an undergraduate, I worked as a teachers aid at St. Martins Hall Catholic School for a multi-age/grade classroom with a mix of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. The following year I was a teachers aid for the Special Ed. resource classroom where I did one-on-one instruction with students. After graduating with my B.A. in English I was a substitute teacher for Northside Independent School District for two years honing...
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...to the table. During my high school years, I excelled academically, earning multiple AP and dual enrollment credits. I was also actively involved in a club called Educators Rising, where I had the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experienced teachers. This experience allowed me to observe their classes and lesson plans, equipping me with valuable skills and insights into effective teaching methods. In high school, I pursued teacher certifications and became passionate...
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Can also tutor:GED, ECAA , CogAT and 194 more subjects.
...share this enthusiasm with others by offering tutoring services. I believe that education should be an empowering journey, not just a destination. Through patient guidance, I aim to inspire a love for biology, foster critical thinking, and help students navigate the fascinating realm of life sciences. Whether it's breaking down complex concepts or providing study strategies, I am committed to nurturing a deeper understanding of biology and fostering the intellectual growth of those I have...
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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.
