...from Webster University with my B.A. and certification in Elementary Education. I am also certified to teach Mild to Moderate Disability students Grades K 12. I currently work for the Pattonville School District teaching English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from K-12 and with students of different cultural backgrounds. I love helping students with Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math and anything else they would like help with! I find it valuable to take...
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...an IDELT certified ESL teacher with several years of experience teaching all aspects of the English language, with an emphasis on writing and grammar. In addition to teaching English abroad in Santiago, Chile, and in the US, I am an advanced Spanish speaker. I have taught Spanish 1 at the high school level and lower level Spanish to children ages 4-12. I have more than 15 years experience mentoring and working with children of all...
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...my Associate in Arts and Bachelor's and Master's degree in Educational Psychologist with a focus on learning and teaching techniques from Manhattan College and University of Salvador, respectively. Since my first graduation, I have founded my own corporate training company and traveled broadly around the world coaching and mentoring (in English and Spanish) people from different cultures, backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels; helping them to achieve their professional and personal goals. While more than 25 years...
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...Language Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and whether it's a short-term goal of passing a proficiency exam or a long-term ambition to master a language, I am excited to help you in your studies. I have been tutoring English for over two years and have been learning Japanese for six; knowing how vastly different these two languages are has given me a greater understanding on how to explain the grammar and cultural nuances between the...
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...a graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education for English. I worked mainly with eleventh grade students as a student teacher. After graduating, I lived and worked in Germany for five years. During that time, I worked with non-native English speakers of all ages, helping them to improve their English for reasons that ranged from work, to education, to travel. I believe that education should be collaborative, because...
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...work and academics. Upon returning to the USA, I got a job with a company that specializes in intensive English. That opportunity equipped me with a dense amount of experience in teaching all aspects of language to a spectrum of students in terms of proficiency and academic ability. Beyond work, I am a yogi, dancer, athlete, reader, and culinary explorer. I appreciate all forms of dance, especially tango, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. I...
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...my Bachelor’s degree in Art History at the University of Texas at Austin in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to...
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...high school students study and do homework for different subjects. I was doing that for several years until I graduated with a degree in Psychology back in the Philippines in 2010. Afterward, I worked as a preschool teacher and then shifted to a Customer Service career in 2012. I enjoyed making customers happy but my heart is pulling me back to teaching. Hence, I opted to teach ESL online from 2017 to 2020. I took...
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...decade of experience in the analytics domain, complemented by both engineering degrees (Bachelors in Mechanical, and Masters in Engineering Design) and an MBA in Business Analytics, I have dedicated my career to unraveling the complexities of data and transforming them into actionable insights. I have not only honed my skills in data analysis but have also developed a keen understanding of its real-world applications across various sectors. My journey has been rich with learning and...
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...been tutoring for over 4 years now, and I am currently enrolled in McGill University, working towards a BA in Political Science. I tutor SAT math, Japanese, English as a second language, and TOEFL. My teaching style really varies on each student, and I make it my goal to create a unique style for every individual student depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Outside of tutoring, I love art, watching comedy/crime shows, and watching Youtube....
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...was on cognitive neuroscience and, particularly, in using electroencephalography (EEG) to understand how visual distractors interfere with ongoing brain processes associated with cognitive performance. My current work at the Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Branch and Dynamic Imaging Core of the NIMH involves leveraging multiple brain imaging modalities (e.g., functional MRI (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)) and the power of Genome Wide Association analysis to investigate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that...
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...biologist turned teacher! I have spent many years studying fish eggs and larvae (babies! So cute!) at an environmental consulting firm. However, as much as science gets me really excited, I really missed teaching! I changed careers and have now been teaching. After a year and a half abroad in Japan teaching French and English, I am now focusing on my masters in middle school science education. As a native French and English speaker, I...
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...17 years teaching experience. I love teaching, whether it be with children or adults! It is my passion. I have experience teaching Reading, Writing, English, Elementary or Middle School Math and College Psychology and just about any grade or course in Special Education. I use an abundance of techniques from mnemonic strategies to games, tricks, reverse teaching, and so forth until I find what works for the student ! I believe everyone can learn if...
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Hi! My name is Ruben. I am dedicated to the education and academic enrichment of my students. I am very patient, personable, easy to work with, and committed to meeting and exceeding my students' goals. Currently, I'm a third-year Ph.D. student in history at Tulane University where I am teaching a "Modern Latin America" course. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.
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...name is Karima. I am a French native speaker. I was born and raised in Lyon. I graduated from the University Lumiere in Lyon. I have a masters degree in French Communication. I taught French in various schools and levels. I love to teach students learning the French language but also about the French Literature, culture and civilization. I like to teach French to students who might be challenged by certain aspects of the language...
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Innovative educator with over 20-year experience and a deeply-rooted passion for teaching and helping people achieve their goals. Specialized in Articulatory Phonetics and vast experience in pronunciation and conversational skills. Highly resourceful, innovative, and disruptive, turning the learning process into a unique learning experience, aiming at over 100% quality and satisfaction!
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...a caring and personable English Tutor with a passion for supporting non-native English speakers in language development and native speakers in improving their language skills. I am committed to understanding individual student needs and tailoring lessons to best suit them. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in TESOL and hold a bachelor's degree in Speech- Language Pathology and Speech Communication. I am currently employed as a special education aide for an educational agency and...
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...English as a Second Language at Columbia College in Maryland. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Government and Law from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii, a Ph.D. in Music (Ethnomusicology) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I have also worked as a museum educator at the Smithsonian. And...
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...an award-winning children's writer 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...
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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.
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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.
