...T-chart, partial products, area model, etc.) and concrete math manipulative (i.e. fraction strips, base 10 blocks, cuisenaire rods, pan balance, etc.) in teaching math. I prefer working with individual students, because I can accomplish more with the student. I do this by getting to know each student individually and use their personality preferences (i.e likes and dislikes) and interests to find relevant and interesting analogies and explanations to help them comprehend and reinforce difficult concepts....
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If you need homework help, test prep, or tips on getting ahead, contact me today! I am an experienced teacher, certified to teach elementary general education and 4-8th grade math. I've always loved reading and math and greatly enjoy sharing that passion with students. I am comfortable working with students from kindergarten to college age. I look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed!
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...a Pennsylvania-based educator who specializes in using modern pedagogical methods to reach diverse groups of children. I focus on ensuring that each of my students connects with individualized lessons and prepared material in order to maximize his or her potential. I believes in student empowerment and work diligently to ensure that each student has ownership of his or her learning. I hold an endorsement in Instructional Technology and use my passion for technology to identify...
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...understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive edge. The fuel students should use is intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and the thrill of delving into a topic they can use to expand their horizons or perspective on life...
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Hi, I'm Heidi! I'm a substitute teacher (and former teacher) who enjoys working with students to build on their foundations they learn at school as well as prepare for tests including STAAR, SAT, ACT, and others. Please view my profile to see if I would be a good match for your tutoring needs - I would love to work with you!
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Since as long ago as I can remember I have always been fascinated by the natural world. That childish fascination has not left me but deepened over the years. This interest has led me to my love of biology, ecology, animal behavior and evolution.
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...is Susan Pham and I graduated OSU-Stillwater with three degrees: Biochemistry and molecular biology, mathematics, and chemistry. I will be available to teach math, biology, and chemical classes up to the senior undergraduate levels. During high-school, I have made a 29 on my ACT (30+ on math, reading, and science portions) and 4's on my AP English and AP calculus standardized testings, so I can also tutor that. I have also made an A on...
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I am a high school social studies teacher here in Texas (going into year 5), and I assure you that I am highly qualified. I am also enrolled in a masters program for sociology.
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I love working with students, particularly tutoring because it allows me to watch them blossom over time. I am a personable, easy-going tutor who wants students to feel comfortable working with me. I'm starting a PhD program in the fall and looking for a few tutoring opportunities to supplement my fellowship.
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...in working with each student individually and not stopping until the student understands. I believe that the best way to learn is to break down each topic to its core concepts so that the student understands each concept. Every question has a pattern that uses the same core concepts over and over again. If I am able to teach these core concepts once, the student will be able to do any sort of question in...
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...a recent graduate from Pepperdine University and have had a passion for academics since a young age. Now that I've graduated, I want to give others a chance to receive help with school while also keeping them encouraged and entertained. I graduated with my degree in Theatre so I have a knack for communication skills that I hope to apply when working with individuals to meet a common goal. My interests and hobbies are: Acting,...
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...a proud mother of my 13-year-old daughter. While the sayings "education is key" and "knowledge is power" sound cliche, I believe firmly in both statements. My education and the doors they have opened for me are the evidence. As a result, I enjoy sharing my joy and enthusiasm for education with my students of all ages, allowing them to enjoy the adventure of realizing the key they hold and the power they possess! Join me...
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...because I love to watch students learn and grow! I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's in Civil Engineering. I have tutored many students in math-intensive engineering undergraduate classes. I have scored in the top 2-3% of all sections (including writing) of the PSAT, SAT, and GRE. This also includes perfect math scores on all three. I achieved high scores on numerous AP tests. I am best at...
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...did provide academic support for some of my students in science and social studies. I also operated my own tutoring business for four years, but recently moved, so I have lost my client base. This August begins my third year homeschooling my 10-year-old son and I absolutely love it! I get to combine my love of teaching with my love for being around my family! Math is by far my favorite subject, but reading and...
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I'm a certified teacher with a M.A. in History from American University and a B. A. in History from George Washington University. I have multiple years of teaching and tutoring experience. I am especially strong in tutoring for test prep (SAT and ACT), History, and English. I will do my best for you and will help you get where you need to be.
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...a biology major with a chemistry minor. I graduated from an early college high school, with an associates degree in arts at the age of 18. I was exposed to college level courses since the age of 15, including AP courses. I enjoy working with students and watching how they progress and get better in their weaknesses. I look forward to helping you gain the skills to be prepared for your desired field of study....
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...is the diversity in the subject. I want to teach mathematics in a tangible way by providing various learning styles and incorporating technology. I believe it is important to teach mathematics in a very concrete, tactile way where students are able to use manipulatives to first understand the concept, then move to more abstract mathematics where students use their critical thinking skills to find a result. I want to create a safe learning environment where...
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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.
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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.
