Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...the improvement and learning from my students over the course of the year. My Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science are from the University of Maryland. Because of my passion for aerospace history, during my time at UMD I worked as a teaching assistant for a course on NASA's Apollo Program. With a broad range of interests, I'm available to tutor Reading/Writing components on standardized tests, general classroom writing, History (US/World/Music) and...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my hobbies are painting and drawing and playing music; I also...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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I am a high school biology teacher with a background in science and a Masters in cognitive psychology. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was in high school myself, and deeply enjoy the challenge of figuring out exactly how to help each of my students!
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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My name is Steve. I am a former social worker who is looking for some part-time work. I have spent a good number of years reading as a personal passion. I believe that I have great skills writing and understanding the written word. I am capable and ready to help with any work except more advanced mathematics. Thank you!... I'd ask the student what material he or she has been having difficulty with and begin...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...students succeed through a variety of careers, including serving as an AmeriCorps member for City Year, supervising elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I hope that as your tutor, I can show you ways to make learning relevant, fun, and interesting!... I believe that learning...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...pursuing my masters degree at Temple University in Actuarial Science. I tutor a broad range of subject areas mostly in the math and sciences. I believe that relating the material back to concepts that are relevant to our daily lives is the best way to learn. I have had extensive tutoring experience in the areas of calculus, statistics, SAT, ACT and SAT subject tests in chemistry, mathematics and literature, GRE quantitative and the MCAT. And...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...institution for my Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Society beginning in the Fall. I have done research in the fields of wrongful conviction, eyewitness misidentification, jury selection, and the CSI effect. I am well-versed in everything related to college admissions, from essay writing and editing to standardized testing. I am also proficient in English, and grammar is my specialty. Outside of academics, I enjoy creating digital art, listening to music, and caring for my houseplants.
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...and PhD in a subject I love and want to give back all the knowledge that I can because I know how frustrating learning can be! I've always enjoyed teaching throughout my career and try my best to approach each student differently and help them learn in a way that suits them best. I have been tutoring for over 8 years and have a flexible approach to accommodate a variety of different learning styles.
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...enjoy working with all levels of students. I tend not to focus on a lot of introductory or "test-prep" material. Instead, I use actual test questions to do hands-on work with students. I'm highly efficient and specialize in working with students who need to learn quickly. I use practice problems to introduce many different strategies and concepts, such that students have a wide skill-set at their disposal. I am young, engaged, and I try to...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...in Documentary Film from George Washington University. I have worked as a writer and journalist for the past five years, and my expertise lies in helping students better their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and essay writing skills. My teaching style is to work together with the student to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, which I find leads students to be far more likely to remember how to do the problem on...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...served as an instructor for an upper division undergraduate psychology research methods lab, and I consider the scope of such a course to be my favorite material to teach. I am very passionate about pedagogy and emphasize the development of critical thinking skills as opposed to the memorization of material. I am well versed and happy to help with any of the following: -Statistics -General psychology -Psychometrics -Research methodology in psychology -APA style manuscript writing...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...education in medicine to serve urban underserved communities, like the Southside of Chicago where I currently live. As someone who started their journey in STEM feeling like they were not smart enough to become a doctor, educators have had an incredible role in my life, showing me that hard work beats talent every day. I hope to pass this on to my students, showing them that academic success starts with a winning mindset. I will...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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I am a junior studying Information Systems and Management with a minor in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. I am originally from California and am part of Camp Kesem at CMU. This summer, I am interning at Concur as a software developer. I love working with all types of students and consider myself to be very patient and friendly.
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...making progress in each student's educational career. I believe that students learn best when part of a healthy and comfortable learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. I work with my students to discover their particular learning style and use that style to teach the material. Patience is key in teaching because I want each of my students to feel comfortable to ask whatever questions may arise with the material. It's also important for...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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I am a dynamic educator dedicated to fostering a love of learning and skill development that serves students both where they are and where they wish to be.
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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I am a recent graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a love for learning and educating. I have experience working in an academic context with children from ages 5-20. I also have two years of experience working with students with learning disabilities and Autism.
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...and science. I'm one of those unusual people who actually loves standardized tests. In addition, I believe one of the most important keys to success is being able to read and write well, so I emphasize those skills with my students whenever possible. I also have extensive experience with AP exams having taught AP Psychology and AP Human Geography at the high school level (with a very high student pass rate). In addition, I have...
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Certified GRE Analytical Writing Tutor in Waukegan, IL
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...years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure I'm on top of the classes...
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Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information or news. It is vitally important in all fields and in all series of studies, from high school writing through graduate-level doctoral examinations and dissertation composition. While you have long worked on the skills needed for expressing yourself and your arguments in writing, it is helpful to review the most fundamental aspects of presenting arguments succinctly and directly. When applying to graduate school, it is likely that you will have to take a test of written expression as a part of your application package. While this will provide an important metric for your evaluators, do not overlook the importance of the GRE's Analytical Writing section. Analytical Writing is commonly required in academic writing to show relationships between pieces of information. It is used to compare and contrast, assess, and evaluate.
Having evolved from the older logical examination section of the GRE, the Analytical Writing section provides you with the opportunity to show how readily you can present your thoughts. You will also be asked to present your logical arguments, number of approaches, theories, methodologies, and conclusions in a timed environment. This means you are required to focus your critical thinking skills with laser-like precision in a short period of time. These skills are, of course, necessary for any good paper and general statement that you might provide with your graduate school applications. However, this does not examine your logical reasoning skills with the rigor and time limitations as provided by the GRE's Analytical Writing section. Therefore, this section provides an important metric for those who are considering your academic and intellectual abilities for potential graduate school admissions.
Personal tutoring is a great way to sharpen these skills quickly and efficiently while you are preparing for test day. Are you afraid to learn in a group setting? Prefer to be one-on-one with a tutor? Have a busy schedule and need online instruction? The Varsity Tutors educational directors will help you to build a personal profile and help you to get connected with a personal tutor who has your ultimate goals in mind. He or she can help you gain the needed focus in your writing style, helping you to learn how to approach your essays with a keen eye and an ability to respond rapidly to the prompt in question. The tutors will also meet you where you are, figuratively and literally. If you need to study in the evening at a coffee shop, your tutor will meet you. If you desire an accommodation for your busy schedule, face-to-face online sessions conducted through our live learning platform are also available upon request. Your tutor, who is knowledgeable in this field, will also consider your current level of experience and prior completed course work.
For example, for the argument essay, your tutor can teach you how to spot logical errors in the prompt and to critique them in a convincing manner. For the issue essay, he or she can teach you the skills needed to establish a response position that succinctly and effectively presents an argument for or against the proposed topic. Given the time limits of these sections, it is necessary to be ready to hit the ground running when you are presented with a prompt. GRE Analytical Writing tutoring can help you develop such abilities, giving you the tools needed to succeed on this important section of the GRE. No time is better than the present to begin preparing for test day. Contact Varsity Tutors to discuss the advantages of GRE Analytical Writing tutoring and let our educational directors connect you with a tutor today!
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Recent Waukegan GRE Analytical Writing Tutoring Session Notes
Today the student and I focused on the analytical writing portion of the test. We went over strategies for both the issue and argument sections, and formulated plans to approach the questions when she encounters them on the test. For Thursday, she is going to bring in two writing samples (one issue analysis, one argument analysis) so that we can go over them together and see how the approach is working and how she can improve.
Today, we covered an argument writing task as well as a basic introduction to the kinds of questions that might appear on the multiple choice section. The student is going to look into English courses through her school and she is going to continue practicing English with her friends that speak it. She is going to work on writing emails in English to her family. She had no trouble learning how to pick apart a flawed argument. Today, I taught her how to FOIL, which is a basic algebra skill.
For this session we mostly focused on the "Analyze an Issue" task of the GRE Writing section. We practiced quickly identifying reasons for our argument within the first 5 minutes of the section. I also suggested to make it clear in the first paragraph which opinion you side with. This would make it easier on the reader to follow an argument.
Today the student and I went over in detail the analytical writing portion of the test. I also had him outline several essay prompts for each type. For homework I asked him to time himself to complete four full essays.
Last section covered before the student's test on Tuesday.
We went through strategies for writing the analytic writing section, both analyzing an issue and argument. She seemed to understand the material.
We also covered more math problems that she will be going over.
The student and I looked even more in-depth at the Writing section today, examining the two essay prompts and reading through some sample responses together to help her understand what the graders will be looking for. We also began looking at the Verbal section with some extra time at the end of the session.
