...challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy and novels, writing, meditating, slacklining, and playing...
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...spent two years teaching German in grades 1 5 at the Munich International School. I'm familiar with the philosophies and demands of the IB program, from the students' as well as the teachers' perspective. In addition, I've taught English as a Second Language at an academic summer camp for teenagers in Germany. Currently, I organize and lead a creative writing group for adults with my husband at our home in Brooklyn. Over the course of...
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...from the University of Chicago. I am currently a high school English teacher, and would be happy to help you improve your reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills. As a native Spanish-speaker, who has continued studying the language and its formal use, I can help you with the formal and informal use of the Spanish language and differentiating between the two, at any level. Two of my goals as a tutor are: 1) Finding the...
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...their material in a way that will help them understand and remember it beyond the test! Prior to college, I attended an international school where I completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program and graduated at the top of my class. I am excited to tutor high school IB subjects and ACT test prep, as well as general academic subjects for younger children, teens, and college students! In my spare time I can be found running,...
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...how they can use their new language for self-expression and in everyday life. I have several philosophies I follow when working with students: I stress focusing on strengths instead of concentrating on weaknesses, rewarding the effort instead of the outcome, and sticking by my students by being their biggest cheerleader. I was very fortunate to graduate with an MA in French and a BS in Foreign Language Education from UW-Madison. During my graduate work I...
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...Loudonville, New York. I am hoping to get a PhD in Social Psychology. I have worked as a Statistics tutor with students at my college. I believe in patience and listening to the students needs when tutoring because they will only succeed if you work with them in the best way that they understand. Outside from tutoring, I am very involved with social activism on my campus and am constantly practicing my skills in public...
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...qualifications are broad yet applicable. My bachelor's is in humanities, with a formal minor in history and a professional writing certificate in English. My master's includes focused studies in writing pedagogy, course design, and teaching using digital technologies. My blend of digital expertise, honed by experience in digitizing materials for the WSU Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections, and enthusiasm for the teaching and learning of languages make me uniquely qualified to teach students preparing for...
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...Diploma. Before attending Middlebury College, I worked in an English primary and high school in Geneva, Switzerland in an international environment. During my time there, I taught French to beginners and Mathematics as a replacement teacher. Following this, I replaced a music teacher. My confidence grew through these experiences as I was challenged to discipline and teach classes of 20 students, some of whom were only a few years younger than myself. I won the...
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I am a recent graduate from Princeton University interested in using my diverse skills set to tutor middle and high school students. I have studied in both public and private institutions in New York state and I am familiar with Regents, AP, SAT and IB exams.
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...I am better able to make concrete suggestions on how the student may improve. Working with a tutor is just that - working with the student; the tutor is not a crutch. My job is to explain and clarify in a more effective manner the issues which are troubling the student. I am dedicated to assist in the learning process and to challenge the student to grow into a more confident learner and thinker. World...
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...AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and back-up activities in case a...
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...and a gift for teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Lewis and Clark College where I teach courses in the Core curriculum and Spanish....
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...eighteen years. Throughout this time period, I have had the opportunity to reach a variety of audiences, working collaboratively with a diverse group of educators and students in numerous educational settings. The common thread that runs through my career is my desire to positively impact the lives of others. I am dedicated to serving young people so that they can achieve their potential, discover their talents, and utilize the gifts they have been given.
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...whom they come to thank the following year for all the things they were able to remember as a result. I love bringing learning to life, helping students connect with the content, and inspiring them to have confidence. My teaching philosophy would be best described by the Chinese proverb (Spanish teacher adaptation) "Give a student a conjugated verb and he passes the quiz. Teach a student how to conjugate verbs and he becomes bilingual." I...
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...am a Substitute Teacher in the Portland area. I graduated college with a Bachelors in Science for Secondary Education in Social Studies, and a minor in Spanish. I tutored professionally for two years in Denver primarily in ACT/SAT test prep and Spanish. I also enjoy tutoring math subjects. With my tutoring and substituting experience, I am comfortable with a variety of subjects and grade levels. I strive to make tutoring not only beneficial, but also...
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...measure and was able to graduate Cum Laude with a Major in Latin American Studies and a Minor in Music. I also had the opportunity to pursue a bit of adventure during college, spending a full six months living in Latin America as a public health intern in Honduras and an exchange student in Mexico. All of these experiences have shaped who I am today and I am eternally grateful not only for the opportunities...
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...a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward to hearing from you soon!... My teaching...
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...internationally has allowed me to see a shift in teaching methodologies from a grammar-centered approach to a communication-centered approach. The qualities I try to instill in my students are to strive for personal excellence and overcome obstacles. I see myself as guide on my students route towards further knowledge. My teaching strategy is to rapidly identify the needs, weaknesses and strengths of my students so I can better adapt my teaching methodology to best suit...
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...provided with comprehensive activities that are interactive, culturally significant and meaningful to everyday life, they are more likely to be motivated and focused on applying what they know from various aspects such as cultural appropriateness, prior knowledge from life situations and other disciplines to assignments or cumulative projects, rather than when they are instructed to complete individual disconnected activities that tend to bring out their frustrations and flaws in an isolated context as they are...
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As a global educational endeavor, the International Baccalaureate Organization has placed an emphasis on learning a foreign language by making it a key component of its diploma program. While every student in an IB curriculum must take a foreign language course, students wishing to undertake the most rigorous instruction offered in a particular language may elect to take Higher Level IB Language B courses. Students in these courses are exposed to many more hours of instruction than those in Standard Level IB language classes, and as a result are expected to perform at a more advanced level on their exam papers. IB Language B HL courses ask students to become nearly fluent in the target language by developing a well-rounded set of linguistic skills. Students are tested on reading, speaking, and writing in a foreign language, and are asked to translate works from the target language into their native tongues. The multifaceted nature of the course will test their understanding of cultures that speak the target language, as well as require that students read two works of literature in the target language and conduct sophisticated analyses of the works' meanings. Students who succeed in this intense course of study will have developed superb language skills upon which they can rely in future academic and professional endeavors. As such, the course is a perfect springboard for those students who wish to study a language at the college level or even attend college in a country speaking their language of choice.
While it can be challenging to gain all of the skills and knowledge required to excel in an IB Language B HL class, the course can be unnecessarily difficult if approached in a way that doesn't make the best use of a student's time and energy. Private tutoring can help students approach their advanced language studies in a methodical and efficient manner. Varsity Tutors recognizes that each student approaches language-learning with a unique set of strengths, weaknesses, and concerns, so we help connect students with a tutor who has the skills to best help them. The tutor will work with the student to customize the lesson plan and tailor it to their particular concerns and educational background, allowing the review to be as effective as possible for their specific academic situation. Students collaborate with their tutor in designing a study plan that addresses weak skills, patches any gaps in knowledge, and avoids wasting time going over material that's already understood.
Each one-on-one IB Language B HL tutoring session is spent helping students improve their knowledge in the areas that can make the most difference on one's performance in class and exam papers. If a student needs to focus on making sense of literary works in their target language, the tutor can answer questions and help sort through literal and figurative meanings in the text. If a student wants to focus on bolstering his or her speaking skills, the tutor can act as an excellent conversation partner and provide feedback on verbal articulation. There is no general approach to learning a language, and the multifaceted nature of the IB Language B exam requires students to master many different aspects of their target language in order to succeed. Working with a personal tutor can allow students to develop their skills in a private setting that is custom-tailored to be most efficient. Contact Varsity Tutors' educational directors to learn more about the specific advantages of IB Language B HL tutoring. Students can choose to study through in-person tutoring sessions, or participate in face-to-face online sessions through our live learning platform. Whatever your preferences are, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor that's right for you.
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Recent IB Language B HL Tutoring Session Notes
Today, we reviewed the core vocabulary again. I gave the student a little practice today by asking him to translate some English phrases and sentences into Chinese. I'm glad that he did a great job. Last class, he even asked if he can participate in practice test level 2. He seems to become more and more confident toward test-taking. I enjoyed working with him and glad to see his progress.
Today we learned how to represent and add numbers on an abacus as a way of learning about Chinese culture. The student quickly learned how to represent numbers, and by the end of the session she could add numbers (without carrying) with a few reminders from me. She independently looked up "abacus" in the dictionary and we practiced making simple sentences in Chinese about the abacus.
The student and I went over a set of flashcards for the first hour. She did very well on these and recognized most of the cards without needing assistance. We spent a half hour going over the cards that she struggled with (most of these involved silverware and objects.) Then we reviewed some of the old children's stories like "Picnic," "Delicious," and "Disappear," and practiced conversing about dates, ages, times, and families.
Today we reviewed phrases the student learned from last month, e.g.. the numbers, the time and the shapes. After we played the game of "Yi, er, san, reng", we learned new shapes by drawing and coloring. The new shapes are "oval, octagon, diamond, heart, and star". The student seemed quite used to learning and drawing at the same time. We followed this tradition all along during our classes.
I decided to review the old lessons with the student. I was a little surprised because he forgot some of the things he has previously learned. However, he caught on to everything fast and it did not take him much time to learn everything again. One thing that really amazes me about the student is his ability to memorize and learn. He obviously has a good memory and is very smart.
Today's session was about learning to write characters that are related to family, as Mother's Day was yesterday. So students learned to write "love," "mother" and "father" in Chinese and in the end they were asked to write a short sentence saying "I love mother and father" in Chinese characters. We also reviewed some characters we learned last week.
