...a student at the University of California at Berkeley. I have worked children of all ages, from kindergarten to high school. During my senior year in high school, I tutored fellow students in SAT and ACT prep, as well as various math and science courses. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects, but my favorites are math and English. I enjoy getting to know each student and design my curriculums based on each student???s needs....
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I am a professor at a small university in Abilene, TX. I believe that all students can learn and it is up to the teacher to be creative in reaching the students.
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...plan must be put together to get the student from where they are currently at to where they want to go. The fact of the matter is unless a student has always struggled in mathematics since kindergarten, they can achieve a perfect or near perfect score on the SAT/ACT mathematics section. The only traits that are required are a high level of expectations as well as the desire and effort to achieve those expectations. When...
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...leadership. I also have a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, a bachelor's degree in business administration and human resources, an associate's degree in mechanical technology, an associate's degree in criminal justice, and an associate's degree in business administration. Could you elaborate on the subjects you specialize in tutoring and provide details about your expertise in each subject? I tutor math, language arts, social studies, and science. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and language arts...
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As an educator, I strive to make sure my students feel a sense of belonging, comfort and care. I do this by creating a learning experiences that cater to the needs of all types of learners. By having a diverse classroom, each student can bring their unique perspective to the classroom and together we can create new ways of problem solving and thinking.
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...passion for teaching and I am currently finishing up my undergraduate degree in Sociology graduating with honors from DePaul University and have been accepted into a M.Ed. in Special Education program starting this June. I have years of experience tutoring in all subjects for elementary through middle school age groups. I want to provide your child with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in whatever subject they need help with. Though I 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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...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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...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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...and one on one settings as an instructor. I teach Life Science and beginning violinists. I believe that quality education enriches a society by uplifting its individuals. I've had a passion for learning and teaching for as long as I can remember, and I'm very happy to engage in education now as a profession. My method is to teach and develop learning as a skill alongside content mastery. Students who work with me can expect...
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...tutoring for 20+ years to students that are in public, private and homeschooled. All subjects, levels and grades taught including test preps and beyond college. I will find different techniques and methods to help students learn their work, as not all students learn the same. I am available most days and times and also tend to assist students on days they do not have a session scheduled if they are struggling with homework etc. My...
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...served as an ARI, reading specialist, in a public-school kindergarten classroom while working towards a Mississippi Educator license. Since I prefer to focus on reading and writing, I found being a teacher tutor most rewarding. Most recently, I spent three years tutoring Kindergarten and first grade at an afterschool program. Literacy opens so many opportunities to children and adults alike, I wish to further pursue a mission to teach the English language to anyone wanting...
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...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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...Ms. Craft. Let's feel the Wrath of Craft's Math! With 13 years of experience teaching math, I have been proving to students from 5th grade to 10th grade and even some students preparing for college that math should NOT be their least favorite subject. It's all a puzzle and riddle. Using technology let's knock into the era of today and find the easy, fun, and cool way to make math possibly your favorite subject!
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ASVAB, ACT and 33 more subjects.
...know exactly what is expected, both at the high school and collegiate levels. I have experience teaching argumentative writing, persuasive writing, expository writing, research writing, critical analysis, rhetorical analysis, grammar, and critical thinking. Some additional areas in which I am more than comfortable tutoring include GRE/SAT (particularly the verbal section), philosophy, and psychology. In the past, I have worked as a tutor for similar standardized assessments, and know that this type of tutoring differs drastically...
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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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...like puzzles, and I love brain teasers. And reading, well it's so fun when you know how to interact with the text and have self-conversations as you read. I know, I'm a nerd! Outside of academia, I enjoy playing with my dogs (We have 7!) and taking care of my family. I spend a good amount of time doing small chores around our ranch and trying to keep the property looking nice. It's the best...
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...muscles in creative expression and meaningful learning. I earned a B.S. in elementary education and M.Ed. in reading education and literacy specialization from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I've worked with children since my freshman year of college in a variety of ways; as a camp counselor, day camp counselor, swimming instructor, early childhood literacy administrator, and a substitute teacher as I worked and studied for my degrees. I taught middle school reading education and...
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...all students are able to learn, they just need to be not only taught by the right instructor, but the materials at hand must be presented in a manner in which the student is learning. Furthermore, the lessons presented must be engaging, interactive, and tailored to suit each student. My ideal session is in which my students are not just using new learning tools, but their continued successes are noteworthy of praise for a continued...
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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.
