...is often his or her main gateway to success. As a result, I work hard to both develop that confidence and the skills required to perform well both in class and on standardized tests. I also have a dynamic teaching and tutoring style that keeps students engaged and understanding the material. I understand that for most students, school is sometimes boring; luckily, I've been trained in how to keep them interested through both connecting to...
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...at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they regain their confidence in...
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...and school ethics. I also have continued my work as a restorative justice advocate and facilitator, stemming from my work with Dr. Armor as a facilitator for the Institute for Restorative Justice, training district administrators all over Texas on the implementation of school-based restorative practice. From working critical incidents and crisis response, to identifying and facilitating professional development needs of faculty and administration, to analyzing academic, behavioral and sociocultural data and designing evidence-based intervention within...
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...on topics including prejudice, punishment, and minority leadership, to name a few. I love teaching and using my knowledge to help others. I have tutored individual college students (18-20) and middle schoolers (12-14) and also served as a Teaching Apprentice for a 150-person college-level psychology course. When I am not teaching or working on research, you will find me taking a walk in the woods or binge-watching "House M.D." or "A Bit of Fry and...
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...bachelors degree in Health Exercise Science from Syracuse University. I love everything math and science and I hope I can make those subjects easier and more enjoyable for you! I have been tutoring for 4 years now in various capacities. I want to help students reach their maximum potential. I know a lot about having to do well in a course while it may not be you favorite, so let me help you and we...
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...studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School in England; My study concentration is Finance, Economics, and Investments. I own two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Packaging Engineering, both from Wuhan University, Duke University's Chinese partner and a Top 10 university there. I wish my experience, knowledge, and expertise would assist you to achieve your academic goals!
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Hello! I'm a grad student in English Literature with a passion for creative writing and teaching. I have 3 years' experience, and I'm excited about helping new students improve in a wide range of subjects involving writing, reading, and English. I have experience with elementary through graduate students, so I'm open to working with all age ranges. In my spare time, I love hiking, playing with animals, and reading.
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...as well. My goal is to ensure every student learns in a way that helps them understand and retain the knowledge better. I believe you understood the material only when you can explain any person in lay-man terms. I try to understand every student's goals and expectations prior to the session, which helps me work with them efficiently. I like to form a trust-based relationship with the students, which could enhance their learning.
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...and high school students. In addition to teaching students how to excel inside and outside of a classroom setting, I am committed to the idea that learning should be enjoyed and not seen as a chore. That is why I always do my best to maintain a relaxed atmosphere when teaching. Finally, another goal in my teaching is to connect any subject matter (politics, research methods, statistics, history) to the interests of students.
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...in Psychology and B.S. in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Consequently, my favorite subjects to tutor are psychology and biology! I also love tutoring writing as I have had extensive experience with academic writing throughout my career. I have taught at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level and thoroughly enjoy working with students. I have always loved learning and I love sharing my love of learning with others!
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...and worked in a small village. I taught English to students in 3rd-11th grades and conducted summer camps and teacher trainings, too. I have also served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and coached youth sports (tennis, water polo, and swimming) throughout my life. My specialty areas are in English as a Second Language (ESL), reading, and writing (GRE/SAT/in general). Please feel free to reach out with questions.
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I'm a current Masters student at NYU working to become a professor and multimedia artist. I've been tutoring since I was seventeen, my specialties being Math, English and standardized test prep. My hobbies include basketball, graphic design, and web development. I'm jack of all trades and tutor of several!
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...degrees in religious studies, and am currently completing a PhD in Theology and Culture at Fuller Seminary. I am a self-confessed nerd (I once presented a paper at a conference on The Hobbit). I am a huge fan of fitness and ran a free CrossFit "garage gym" with over 20 members for several years. I play the guitar and attempt the piano. I enjoy traveling and recently hiked the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu. I...
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...a strong knowledge of grammar, and have an array of tried-and-true methods for breaking down reading exercises in order to be able to read complex documents in other languages. Grammar is one of the easiest ways to break down complex passages in standardized testing, and is an invaluable skill for any profession. The best learning comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find...
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...and the Japanese Weekend School of New Jersey. After completing two high school diplomas, I pursued a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology at New York University and worked in New York, NY for six years in private industry. I returned to higher education, moving to Boston where I conducted research, taught, and studied Clinical Psychology. After completing a Master of Liberal Arts in Clinical Psychology at Harvard University, I moved to Salt Lake City,...
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...tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm a Michigander at heart, having lived most of my life in mid-Michigan. I received my B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State University; I taught college composition at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University; and nothing makes me happier than strapping up my kayaks and exploring the state's rivers and lakes. I am confident in my ability to help students with any situation...
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I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.
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...or her strengths. I began taking standardized tests with the ITBS in kindergarten and took at least one per year through grade school including ten AP exams and the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers create so that they can better figure out how...
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I am a Ph.D. student at the University at Buffalo, studying English literature. My research is in nineteenth and twentieth-century, American literature, and my teaching experience is mostly in English composition and writing, in particular essay writing, making arguments, conducting humanities research, as well as providing solid instruction in writing mechanics and grammar. I have tutored and consulted writers for seven years, and I have taught writing for five.
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I am a First-Year Philosophy and Science Major Student. I've always enjoyed the language arts and sciences, as well as mathematics since my own adolescence while still eager to learn and acquire more going into young adult-hood, it'll be fun to share and each gain more than we came with.
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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.
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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 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.