...to iterate responses more naturally. Logical Reasoning (LR) [From -6 to -2/-1] With my background in philosophy and logic, I felt comfortable with many of the questions themselves, and my issues stemmed from being able to rule out answer choices quickly and consistently enough to be able to finish the section and stop doubting my answers. Improving on this section involved figuring out how to rule out answers effectively. Reading Comprehension (RC) [From -5 to...
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...what college professors expect because I've been one for many years. I'm not just an Ivy League grad, but an Ivy League professor too. Early retirement gives me the opportunity to use my experience to continue to help students improve. Reduce the frustrations and anxiety you feel about tests and writing with an experienced person like me to guide you. Learning should be enjoyable and I am good at patiently building on your strengths while...
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...currently working on a graduate degree in Chinese history from the University of British Columbia. Prior to this, I have worked as a test prep instructor in Korea and China with The Princeton Review and as an ESL teacher at New Mexico State University. As a test prep instructor, I taught SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, and GRE. Test Prep, as I have come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is...
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...myself a lifelong learner. Intrinsic motivation is critical to learning; I help my students get excited about developing mastery over key concepts that will help them be successful in a variety of contexts. Formal Education and Training: I have a PhD in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. I was trained and educated at the Yale School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Case Western Reserve University, and Hampshire College. My bachelor's degree is in liberal arts, specifically, Spanish language...
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...Interested in Korea and its culture? Want to watch Squid Game without subtitles? Learn everything about Korean from a Korean. Are you a beginner? No worries. Being a linguistics major and a fluent English speaker, I can guide you through the complex path of learning a new language. I can also teach TOEFL reading if you need a TOEFL score. TOEFL reading can be tiresome and hard with boring passages and long questions. With multiple...
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...ambition in life is to empower people through education. Being a teacher is not just a job to me. Teaching English over the years in various countries has shown me how many opportunities these English skills give to those who are willing to study and work hard. I love being a part of that and my students see this passion for their empowerment immediately. Allow me to be part of your journey and equip you...
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...my experience, I have found that practical, everyday lessons are more likely to be retained and fully understood by students, as they are likely to use this information frequently in their day-to-day activities. The practical nature of these lessons provides an immediate benefit to the students by better preparing them to cope with the various issues that they may face in life, and therefore reinforcing their classroom learning experiences. I am willing to put in...
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...of Education. I also studied at The Royal School of Music (UK). I am widely traveled and have lived and worked in several countries. As well as many years in the classroom, I have extensive experience in education administration and in the corporate arena. For several years, I was vice-president of an educational corporation in New York City. I have taught all aspects of English from primary school level to post-graduate level and have extensive...
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If you are really interested in something and work hard enough you can reach any target you set yourself. To live by while teaching, one of my favorite quotes comes from French moralist Joseph Joubert, who said To teach is to learn twice. I enjoy teaching because every time I teach a concept I learn something new from my students as well!
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...is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. As a young child, I have always wanted to help others in any way that I can. This is why I knew teaching would Be the right profession for me. I find myself always looking online and doing additional research to help better my students. During my lessons, I try my best to relate to what they are going through and hope to...
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Seasoned full-stack web developer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Strong engineering professional, skilled in WordPress, Editing, Public Speaking, Management, and HTML.
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I graduated with my Master's Degree in Public Health last year, and then backpacked around 18 countries in Asia and Europe and am now reconnecting with family and enjoying life. I'm passionate about learning, exploring and teaching, and would love to tutor you. :) ... Anyone can learn and excel if taught in a proper and passionate way, with an understanding of the student's learning style
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I am a recent graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. The areas I excel most at are Reading and Writing. The way I feel that I can help students learn is by finding a study method they are comfortable with, making it work for them, and providing helpful encouragement.... I would review the information that the student has learned in class, in order to understand what they student knows, does not know, and how best to teach...
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...a personalized learning plan. I know no two students are the same so this approach allows us to customize my teaching to the students learning style while also maximizing our time together. In addition to tutoring French and anything writing & literature related, I also tutor MCAT biology and MCAT CARS. I am a 1x MCAT taker and I scored a 130 and 131 in these subjects respectively. I am also happy and willing to...
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...passionate about helping students because I believe that education is the key to a better future. I want to help students learn and grow, so that they can reach their full potential. I also believe that education can help students develop the skills they need to be successful in life, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. I am also passionate about helping students because I believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed....
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...a goals focused instructor, that works to connect the learning content to the students life and interests. I teach writing by modeling form and giving examples and practice. I utilize scaffolding to build upon prior knowledge and help students move to the next task. And I give added practice examples for areas where students are struggling i.e using evidence, analysis, organization I have a masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (especially adult ESL),...
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...is Robert "Clint" Proctor, and I have been teaching and providing administrative roles in a variety of educational settings. I first started out teaching abroad in the Korean University system (Donnguk University & Daegu Catholic University) for 7 years. After my son got close to kindergarten age, I moved back to the states where I became interested in special needs students. This fall I am completing a Masters of Science in Special Education Teaching and...
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Tusculum College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
...a mechanical engineer by profession with a passion to continuously improve my knowledge in engineering and understand how it applies to the world around us. I love to assist others in clearing their concepts and excelling in their education because with a good teacher makes a good student and with the best teacher students can go on and achieve anything they dream of in their lives. Imparting my knowledge and understanding of mathematics and physics...
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Typically taken by non-native English speakers, the TOEFL exam is a test of proficiency in the English language. For those whose first language is not English, there are a large number of institutions that require TOEFL score reports. Many colleges, universities, and employers may ask for your TOEFL scores as well when you apply for a job. Scoring your absolute highest on the exam can greatly improve your likelihood of being admitted to your top-rated program or being offered a position with your preferred employer.
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Recent TOEFL Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on the student's upcoming test which involves writing, reading, listening, and speaking. We did a brief review on each of these topics by doing practice. I gave him advice on how to approach and handle each of these sections appropriately to maximize his score.
Most of the time spent was getting the student set up on the computer to take practice tests and locating where he needed the most work. All of the sessions until this Saturday's test will be spent on his weak areas.
Since we went over writing and reading comprehension last time, we did some listening and speaking exercises. She did well and on the last listening exercise. I recommended she first do the easy questions/ones she could recall quickest and found that when she did that she built her confidence and got all the questions right. I think she will continue to improve.
Today was an introductory session with this student. We worked almost entirely out of her TOEFL textbook with reading comprehension exercises. We worked on vocabulary building (I had her write down the definitions of at least eight unfamiliar words) as part of that. I gave her some tips about TOEFL reading (i.e. inferring meaning of words from their context) and told her a bit about the speaking portion of the TOEFL. Her reading ability is fairly strong and she got most of the answers correct without hesitation. She doesn't have a lot of time to prepare of the test but I feel confident. To end the session I gave her a homework assignment of reading another TOEFL reading exercise from her book. By her next session I will have my own copy of the TOEFL book.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the student. We discussed our plan for her to excel and pass the exam. I assisted her in setting up a study calendar, to help her with organization and time management. The next tutor session we will work on reading/listening practice questions and discuss her study schedule.
Began work on TOEFL, using a study guide. Today was spent with an overview of the entire test and an in depth look at the reading section. The student finds TOEFL questions more manageable than similar SAT questions, mostly due to the vocabulary difficulty.
