I am an English teacher with fourteen years of experience. I love to work with students who are motivated to achieve. I am successful in helping students reach their full potential.... When students are not successful with my strategies, I ask them what strategies are more successful in helping them learn.
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...obtained my Master's of Education in Business Education. During my career, I have added the areas of Special Education and English as a Second Language to my skills in order to serve ALL students! I have successfully worked with students in the following areas: ACT and SAT Prep CogAt Exam Prep TACHS Exam Prep HSPT Exam Prep ISEE Exam Prep SHSAT Exam Prep Elementary Grades 2-5 ELA & Math Middle Grades 6-8 ELA & Math...
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...a variety of subjects, and my specialty is elementary subjects. Additionally, since I have educational and work experience in writing, I am equipped to tutor all levels of writing. I am passionate about education and believe in the power of learning. I firmly believe that each student is capable of success, and I am eager to guide them on their path to achievement. In my free time, I enjoy figure skating, watching football and baseball,...
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...others feel the same way. In high school and college I found every opportunity to help others in the areas I felt strong in. I truly love teaching others. In areas some find especially difficult, such as math, I do everything I can to help others understand. By using real world examples and applications for math problems, and simply explaining things in new ways I feel I can impact a students view on math and...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ACT, CLEP and 48 more subjects.
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Trinity University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
...for over five years for both teenagers and adults. My primary focus areas are: writing (academic, nonfiction and fiction), literacy, study skills/organization and academic/career planning I also specialize in the college application process, having helped hundreds of students through college essays and SAT prep. In 2021, I completed my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in storytelling, marketing/branding, research, and communications planning. Prior to that, I've worked...
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Can also tutor:ASVAB, SSAT, ISEE and 208 more subjects.
...bachelor's degree in mathematics and a masters degree in education. I also have 17 years of experience working with students from ages 4-75 in states all across the country! I have taught a wide variety of subjects spanning from elementary math, middle school math, high school math, high school science, ACT/SAT prep, business math, and Microsoft office. I enjoy finding new ways of helping students learn concepts and ideas that they have previously struggled with....
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...have several years of teaching and tutorial experience primarily in mathematics, science and engineering at the high school and college level. I have tutored for the ACT and SAT extensively. My degrees are in mathematics, aviation, and education. I'm looking forward to helping you reach your academic goals. I am very laid back and ready to help you excel in your subject area and reach your goals. Very Respectfully, Stephen "Success is not owned, it...
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...ways that they can add value to their families, schools, and communities. Core subjects like language development and mathematics are elemental in our every day lives and my expertise is in breaking down problems in order to challenge students to think outside the box with considerable ingenuity. As a former Division 1 College basketball athlete and former Tunisian National Team member, I still shoot baskets for fun and practice archery on my spare time all...
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...Biology from Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX). I enjoy tutoring biology and other life sciences, as well as elementary and middle school math and reading. My interests include running, camping, hiking, and exploring the natural world. Instead of trying to teach students everything we think they should know, I believe in showing students how to think about things. Hands-on practices, thinking outside the box, and consistent feedback are part of my teaching style. As a...
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...History and English. My goal is to create an environment where my students feel safe to ask questions and are excited to learn! I also have over a year tutoring college students and at risk athletes in various subjects, so I am well qualified with students who have a passion for learning and for those who don't! I personalize my tutoring style to best fit the goals and needs of my student.
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...pursuing a Minor in Business Foundations and following a Pre-Medicine course track. I have always had a passion for teaching others ever since I was a child and have had previous tutoring experience in high school. This past Summer, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Italy to study different teaching methods and compare the differences between Italian approaches and American approaches to education. These experiences had led to me believe that teaching styles...
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...much I loved tutoring, and went on to tutor in many subjects like organic chemistry, molecular cell biology, physics, and other core subjects. In addition, I taught other extra curricular activities such as piano, guitar, soccer, and swimming for children of all ages. I then became a substitute teacher for a school district where I taught elementary all the way to high school. I took on various long term positions, involving me taking care of...
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...by way of teaching and making movies. Back in high school, I volunteered at the local library as a free tutor for low-income students. I find that genuine human interaction is one of the best ways to learn and achieve a shared understanding. In addition to tutoring, I am currently editing two feature-length documentaries; one about the Shakespeare at Winedale program, and the other about the science and experience of reading books. I also write...
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Can also tutor:STAAR, SAT, PSAT and 70 more subjects.
...to help you learn and grow academically! I have been a teacher for five years and love being able to help students learn or understand concepts. I have taught both third and fourth grade. In third grade I taught Eureka math and enjoyed using it to teach common core. I did my student teaching in first and fifth grade classrooms so I know a variety of grade levels. I hope I can help you be...
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...opening up a whole new world and and erasing cross-cultural barriers. I believe that knowing more than one language is an absolute necessity for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, riding my bike, hiking, painting and knitting. I believe that personal encouragement and motivation is very important, to children and adults alike. I love my students and...
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...We are getting ready for our unit end puppet show. Math is fun when we do our fraction unit! Cutting pizza and candy bars into halves/thirds or whatever and then getting to eat it! My favorite subject to teach is writing! When I am not teaching, I am the day camp director for a country club in our area. We spend our days golfing, swimming, having martial arts, and my personal favorite, Iron Chef. I...
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Can also tutor:SSAT, ISEE, PARCC and 19 more subjects.
...throughout my academic career. I'm an industry-trained computer scientist with experience at Microsoft and the National Institute of Health. I have tutored students in all sections of the MCAT (CARS is my area of expertise), math, computer science, biology, and chemistry. I'm passionate about teaching others from a wide range of backgrounds and love passing on my knowledge to others! In my free time, I enjoy playing classical guitar, singing in my local choir, and...
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Is your student taking the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, also known as the STAAR tests? No matter whether your student is preparing for his or her first exam in third grade or is an experienced test taker in eighth grade, these standardized tests can be stressful, since they decide whether or not a student is on track for entry into the next year of academic advancement. The material on the STAAR evolves as your student progresses to higher level concepts, with tests on writing, science, and social studies added to certain grade levels. A talented tutor can make a huge difference in how your student performs on the test and how he or she manages his or her anxiety on test day.
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The STAAR tests are made of at least two main components: math and reading. If your student struggles with aspects of math, a talented tutor can provide focused review for the basic math concepts covered on the test. The math sections of the STAAR tests measure how well students understand the fundamentals rather than their ability to recall math facts or solve equations; often, there will be multiple paths to a correct answer. A STAAR tutor, can work through sample questions with your student and demonstrate methods for attacking the questions, eliminating wrong answers, and breaking down story problems.
The reading components of the STAAR tests evaluate whether or not students can read and understand passages, by asking them to demonstrate their understanding by answering questions. These questions don't just concern information that is specifically in the text, but also ask students to make inferences, summarize, and analyze the intentions and biases of authors based on clues found in the passages. With STAAR tutoring, your student can master these questions with the guidance of a talented pedagogue. Personal tutors can offer strategies for approaching the text in an efficient and careful manner, and can also help your student to better understand point of view, figurative language, and other literary concepts and devices.
At certain grade levels, your student's STAAR tests will incorporate writing, science, and social studies sections. The writing component may involve a written composition, but also includes questions about revising and editing text passages. A tutor can help your student brainstorm ideas for the composition section and develop strategies for approaching the grammar and editing questions. Science and social studies appear on the tests for later grades, and a STAAR tutor can help your student master each topic tested in his or her grade level to help prepare for test day.
STAAR tests may be the source of some anxiety for your student, but with the help of an expert guide, your student can approach the test with confidence in his or her knowledge and abilities. STAAR tutors have flexible schedules and are available to meet with your student in person, or in online, face-to-face tutoring sessions through a live learning platform. Contact the educational directors at Varsity Tutors today to learn more about getting connected with skilled STAAR tutors.
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