...and poet currently also pursuing a degree in STEM. I am also an artist. Due to my wide range of interests, I like to share my curiosity with others and look forward to teaching. My specialty is teaching English to new learners. I prefer to use a highly interactive style, so that my students will be able to have short interactions in English from their first lesson. I believe it's very motivating to be able...
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...settings with homeschooling and in private homeschool groups of up to 100 children. I have also taught in adult small groups and church based schools for children. I have had a lot of first hand experience teaching children with autism and dyslexia. I understand the struggles that children can have with this and every small step, every gain is victory in my eyes! I like to celebrate, sing, clap and cheer on my students. I...
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...experience and have travelled extensively in more than 40 countries. For over two years, I lived in the Republic of Georgia, where I taught ESL to Georgian police officers, academy staff and cadets. I also tutored private students on the side, which included SAT and TOEFL preparation. I am a firm believer in the value of education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others, especially history, geography and the English language. I...
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...to tutor beginning and intermediate Spanish learners. As a tutor, I consider the student's prior knowledge of subject matter as well as his/her strengths, and difficulties when approaching a manner of instruction. Moving at a slow rate, I provide explanations and examples of the concepts at hand and then allow the student opportunities to test his/her knowledge. With appropriate motivation, encouragement and time, anybody can overcome his/her difficulties and learn something new and valuable.... For me,...
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...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 is important because I may be helping someone go on to make important scientific discoveries or saving many lives in the...
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...well as Post Audio production using Pro Tools on some "Property Brothers" & "Love it or List it Episodes". I have a self published book & recently finished a "XR Development in Unity" course at University of Toronto. Manage 7 properties and ~13 tenants here in Toronto. In 2015, i went to school for Digital Music Production at Metal Works Institute which has definitely helped on my journey. Drawing from my diverse experience, I'll help...
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...a Bachelors in Communications from Cleveland State University and I have a 200-hour TESOL/TEFL certification (includes Young Learners and Business English) giving me experience with both children and adults as well as conversational English. I have more than 4 years classroom experience and almost a decade of experience tutoring private lessons. My status as an Advanced Speaker with Toastmasters International helps me to build confidence in my students, especially in non-native English speakers.
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I am a graduate of Arizona State University where I earned my Masters in Emergency Management/Homeland Security and my Bachelors in Psychology. I love working with students and watching their passion grow for learning as they start to understand new concepts. I have experience in building individual lesson plans, as well as experience teaching in a classroom. I am excited to get to know you and help you on the road to academic success!
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...I also hold a Level 5 certification in TEFL. I am passionate about working with children and students of all ages to assist them in achieving their highest potential. My favorite subjects to teach are phonics, reading, science and math. My approach is to meet the students where they are at in their studies and make their learning experience fun, interactive, engaging and exciting. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling around the world, rowing, spending...
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...of being culturally sensitive to a student's heritage. Please, take a look at my resume to see more details on my academic background and teaching experience. On a personal level, I am a patient, caring, and social individual. I am originally from New York, and I am first-generation American. Having immigrant parents, and having been surrounded by the wonderful, diverse people of NYC is what helped me find my passion in teaching English. ESL education...
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I have been tutoring for over 12 years. I have worked with many different students in many different subjects. I've worked as a classroom teacher and instructional content creator, as well. My favorite part of tutoring is knowing that I am making a real difference for my students. I am looking forward to helping more students achieve their academic goals!
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Hi, My name is Darcy. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish for 6 years. I am certified to teach ENL and tutored English as a New Language and taught English Language Arts. I love to help students learn about languages!
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Hello! I recently graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. I have a strong understanding of a wide variety of subjects and would love to help anyone in STEM, English (Reading/Writing), and Test Prep (ACT, SAT) subjects. I have tutored people of all ages, whether it is elementary school kids or adults.
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...seventeen years, I have found what works best for me, and that is simply engaging in good conversation! Asking and answering questions comes naturally to me and allows for genuine communication and growth in the target language. I have a BA in Communication and an MA in TESOL. Recently, I have studied up on teaching Language Arts in a K-12 setting. I am eager to come alongside any student who wants to make progress in...
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...because it brings me joy and gratification seeing my students communicate with confidence in a new language and opening new opportunities. I am a big advocate of learning and not memorizing. My objective is to allow students to speak, write, and read Spanish without having to translate words in their minds. The goal is to acquire a natural flow of the language. This can be accomplished with practice and determination coming from the student and...
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...knowledge as an HR professional? Or get tutored on an HR/Business course? Look no further! With a bachelor's degree, years of Human Resources work experience, and recognition as a SHRM Certified Professional, I am excited to help you reach your goal. Human Resources is an amazing field, every day is different, you can help people, lead a team, improve an organization, and find a passion. I am here to help you on your journey into...
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...have loved English. I spend much of my free time reading books, ranging from high fantasy to classics. If I am not reading, I can be found writing short stories or working on a writing project. It's a passion, a passion that I would love to share with others, especially if it helps make their life easier. Learning, refining, and mastering the skills of English reading and writing are key to education and work. I...
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...the Writing Center all through college. I love working on all kinds of writing and reading, however, as an English major, I will always have a special love for literature and fiction! I am a firm believer that education is the great equalizer, and I hope that through education, every student may find passion and fulfillment. Other than tutoring, in my spare time I enjoy any kind of outdoor activities, Harry Potter Marathons with friends,...
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...a BA in History and in Philosophy from Spring Arbor University (MI), including studying abroad at Oxford University (UK). I hold an MA in Linguistics with a concentration on Language Teaching from Syracuse University (NY). I am working on a PhD from the Ohio State University (OH) in Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education. In particular, I teach and mentor writers, and am experienced with everything from test preparation to dissertations and publications. Much of...
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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.
The TOEFL exam asks test-takers to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as writing essays based on a given topic, reading excerpts of academic texts, listening to a recording in English, and stating an opinion on a particular matter using spoken English. Learning a new language can be difficult enough, and for many students, an exam such as the TOEFL presents multiple challenges, including attaining a sufficient command of the English language and developing a familiarity with the intricacies of the standardized exam format.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with affordable, one-on-one TOEFL tutoring to assist you with your test prep. An exceptional TOEFL tutor can help you succeed on exam day with personalized, private lessons that suit your goals and needs. Whatever your reasons for taking the test, your tutor can help you work toward them. With TOEFL tutoring, you can focus on the Reading; Listening; Speaking; or Writing section of the exam; a combination of these sections; or all of them. Your TOEFL tutoring can focus on a wide variety of components of the English language, such as pronunciation, spelling, grammar, morphology, or syntax, or a variety of these features.
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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.
