...over 10 years of teaching experience in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my 10+ years as an educator, I've taught phonics to essay writing, number sense to logarithms. My success is not based on the curriculum knowledge but rather on the ability to: - Identify the root cause and need of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with algebra, when in fact...
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...regardless of what it is they are learning. My degree in classical studies has given me a command of language of which I am proud, and this, coupled with my training and work as an actor, has enabled me to communicate concepts to students with numerous, precise, and individualized explanations. Students are often shocked by how bearable their least favorite subjects become when they're not so painful or scary. I try to give them the...
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...face, regardless of the school they attend. I benefited from private tuition myself and would like to consider my story a successful one, therefore I hope to carry on the benefits of tutoring to my own students. I have 7 years experience private tutoring a diverse range of subjects in New York and London, and 6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University level. I've worked with a range of...
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...down complex problems into manageable steps, helping students build confidence and realize that they can excel in math. My teaching philosophy is centered around empathy, patience, and adaptability. I believe that every student has a unique learning style, and my job as a tutor is to identify and support that style. I strive to create a positive and encouraging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, knowing that it's all part...
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...it's preparing for the SAT/ACT or tackling advanced university-level coursework, I aim to make the subject both understandable and enjoyable. Each student receives a customized lesson plan, which we update together based on progress and goals. I also provide extra materials and explanations to reinforce learning outside of sessions. I genuinely welcome questions, feedback, and collaboration from both students and parents because when we work as a team, we achieve the best results. If you're...
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I love learning and all the wonders that accompany it. Through my years of experience, I have developed strategies to help students improve in areas of concern in order to attain their academic goals. My wish is for all of my students to love learning, too. Whether a student wants to prepare for the ACT, improve reading comprehension, or develop successful test taking strategies, I can help him or her develop the tools necessary for...
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...last winter abroad in Ecuador teaching high school students the English language. I have an extra close connection with middle and high school students as I have two brothers in those grades and through my other previous/current experiences. I volunteer with the Red Cross where I am a part of the PillowCase seminars where I go into middle school classes and stress the importance of fire safety. I also volunteer with Peer Health Exchange, an...
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...portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and must learn at their own pace. Although, sometimes giving them too much leeway may not always be the best solution, I am there to also provide encouragement and challenge to make the learning process enjoyable and beneficial. Apart from work, I do enjoy reading, jogging, exploring New York City, and playing the violin during my spare time.
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...students who have accommodations, 504 plans, and other special learning needs in the classroom/online platforms. I have tutored online students from Kinder to 8th grade. I am passionate about teaching students to their fullest potential. I utilize the gradual release of responsibility model in the classroom to teach. I also engage my class with Kahoot, Quizizz, and Blooket as interactive tools for student review and informal assessments. I can teach all the core subjects.
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I am a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve...
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...student is struggling with personal or stated in a way that makes it click. I went to the University of Central Florida and majored in Sociology focusing on youth. I started out volunteering with an organization called Youth for Christ and discovered that working with youth is what brings me the most joy. When an opportunity to volunteer teaching students who had been in trouble with the law came up I jumped on it. These...
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...over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in marketing, branding, research and communications planning. I graduated from UO with my B.A. in Journalism in 2016.
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...I offer additional support as a College Board trained Test Prep Tutor and College Common App Essay Technical Writer. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse learning populations. No matter your learning style, I can offer strategies and everyday practice resources. I hold both an Associate of Arts Degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English. Although I am certified to teach Secondary English, Grades 6-12, I have taught every grade ranging from 4th...
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...in living history every single day. It was an amazing experience, and certainly helped to solidify my interest in teaching social studies. My passion for teaching and working with young people, strong content knowledge, and hard work ethic are what drive me as an educator. I commit to providing excellent tutoring service and working with you to achieve the academic goals you aim to meet. Thank you and I hope to be in contact.
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...three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in English, Latin, and Education. I also have a specialist degree in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University. I completed doctoral coursework and exams in comparative literature at the University of Georgia and am working on a doctoral degree in college teaching at Valdosta State. I hope to be able to work with you and help you to achieve your academic goals because...
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I have been teaching Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this...
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...encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have...
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...youth to adults as well as professionals seeking to elevate their careers, I implore a philosophy rooted in a comprehensive, hands-on approach that not only fosters growth but also builds lasting confidence. Whether you're aiming to improve in Life Skills, Relationships, Wellness, Language Arts, Math, Social Sciences, Study and Organizational Skills, Test Prep, College Prep, Public Speaking, Leadership, Business Management, Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or another area, I am here to guide you every step...
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...learners need to progress at their own individual pace. I enjoy the specialized attention I am able to give my students in a tutoring setting. We accomplish goals much quicker when lessons can be personalized and interruptions are non existent. My career spans from the collegiate level as a certified Reading Specialist to experience as an elementary teacher for grades K- 8 . It is personally fulfilling to work with both college level and school...
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...intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt...
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The High School Placement Test's reading section contains 62 multiple-choice questions given over a short 25 minutes. The test provides passages that students must read before answering groups of questions related to each passage. These questions examine whether or not students have mastered a wide variety of academic skills and language arts concepts, from identifying the central theme of the passage and making inferences to picking up on key details, imagery, and aspects of authorial style. Because of the broad range of skills required for success on the HSPT reading section, some test-takers may have trouble demonstrating their full academic potential on this portion of the test. The vast amount of material that must be reviewed and question styles that must be practiced can leave students feeling lost and bewildered before ever entering the testing room, even if their grades have been high in academic coursework.
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HSPT reading tutoring can focus on much more than helping your child improve his or her academic skills for the test. It can also help introduce test-taking strategies that can benefit him or her on test day. Being able to read each question with a critical eye and to identify how the reading passage relates to the question is often a critical ' but frequently missed ' step in getting an answer right. For questions that are more difficult for your child, it can be helpful to have a battery of strategies when approaching these problems. Private tutoring can help your child practice and gain confidence with these testing techniques, acquiring a skill set that is specifically adapted to the HSPT reading section format and tested material. By combining a sharpened repertoire of academic talents with these unique test-taking skills, your child can maximize his or her performance on the HSPT reading section. Private tutoring offers your child the opportunity to ask questions when needed, ensuring that he or she understands each concept or skill before moving on to something new. This ability to ask questions and receive immediate feedback is often not available in traditional classroom environments. Working one-on-one with a private HSPT reading tutor will ensure that your child is learning in the best environment to master the HSPT reading section.
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Today we focused primarily on the writing section. We went over some ways to approach the essay, and worked through some writing exercises to help him with his sentence structure and descriptive language. We also did some exercises on the correcting sentences parts, reviewing grammar and punctuation rules along the way.
Student 1, 2, and I started studying the ACT Science section in greater detail today. We discussed the different types of passages and some similarities and differences between them, then ran part of a practice test while cleaving to the first-pass/second-pass system.
We spent 30 minutes reviewing vocabulary strategies; I gave the student a packet of SAT words to study and ideas for how to set up flash cards. We then spent 30 minutes on a second critical reading test, going over the 5-step method for the vocabulary fill in the blanks. We spent 30 additional minutes going over the student's practice essay with the idea that he will re-write it with the same prompt for next week, with a strong thesis, topic sentences, and focus on specifics rather than broad ideas. We had 30 minutes left after that so we returned to the reading practice and finished that section of the practice test.
The student practiced with some of the natural science reading passages, and did about average for her. We then utilized a few strategies, such as answering passage questions directly from memory, and these seemed to help her tremendously. We did some basic graph reading skill review and the student was scoring 100% on each science passage after this review. We will focus on reading skills as they relate to both the natural science reading passages and the dueling scientists science passage
Introduced the student to the SAT and worked on a few problems from verbal and math to get a baseline for his strengths and weaknesses. He is going to need a lot of practice with the critical reading passages. His math intuition is generally quite good, but he will need to practice SAT style questions so he gets accustomed to word problems and answering the question posed, rather than simply solving for "x." I will also help him review examples from history and literature to incorporate into the essay.
During this session, I reviewed the math and English passages I had assigned the student last week. We went over questions that she found difficult and I noted subjects I would review with her in the future. I then went over basic grammar rules on commas, independent and dependent clauses, and run on sentences. I assigned the student more sections to complete.
