...my tutoring and teaching training to the table. In high school, I not only graduated with distinction from the International School of Geneva but I also obtained a Bilingual International Baccalaureate 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...
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...And, most importantly, we get hard work done! I believe I can provide tremendous assistance tutoring everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my...
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...creatively and analytically. When I introduce a new idea in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an activity, leaving space for questions throughout. Much of my previous teaching experience comes from a program I volunteered with throughout college, where I taught civic education to 5th graders across the Greater Boston area every week. This experience especially taught me the importance of...
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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...at UCSD. My favorite subject to teach is physics, as I'm fascinated by how the everyday things around us work. In addition to tutoring a variety of other subjects, including math and reading, I can help with college and graduate admissions and standardized test prep. Whether during my time as an engineer or working with students, I've always enjoyed teaching, training, and mentoring others. I get excited when they grow in their skills, understanding, and...
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...addition to having taught numerous United States, African American, Western, and World History courses, I have also taught College Composition and College Success. I also have previous tutoring experience, including adult literacy tutoring with Literacy Volunteers of America. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including History, English, Reading, standardized test prep, and Student Success, but probably my favorite tasks as a tutor are helping students in History, English, and other humanities fields work on...
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...passion for essay writing because it allows students to develop their critical thinking and communication skills. I believe that learning should be engaging and tailored to each student's unique needs, so I take a personalized approach that fosters both understanding and curiosity. Whether guiding students through challenging coursework or preparing them for standardized tests, I strive to create a supportive environment where they feel empowered to succeed. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading classic literature,...
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...me develop my teaching and communication skills to connect with students meaningfully. I don't just teach; I facilitate learning and am committed to making learning enjoyable and enriching. One thing that makes me unique is that I have a lot of experience with different cultures, having studied in Spain, France, Colorado, and Texas. This has given me a deep appreciation for diversity, and I am committed to creating inclusive environments where every student can feel...
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...with one stone! Later on in life, My positive aura for teaching allowed other students to open up and ask for study sessions, which I would joyfully oblige! I soon found that teaching is one of my profound passions in life. It's a wonderful feeling to have "Light Bulb Moment," when a concept finally "clicks" and makes sense. One of my clients calls it, "The Last Puzzle Piece Effect:" the triumph of unlocking untapped knowledge...
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...grades 7th through 11th, as well as adult literacy. Subjects I have taught include grade level English, Honors/AP English, creative writing, journalism, and I am also a certified dyslexia instructor. Additionally, I am a cheerleading coach, so I am known to "cheer" on my students when I am teaching. I have been passionate about reading and writing my entire life, so it is my goal to help students see the value and necessity in these...
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...years of experience teaching all ages and subjects. More than four years of experience working in ABA with special needs students as a behavioral therapist, along with years working at various daycares, preschools, afterschool programs, and tutoring programs. Have worked with students who have a multitude of different learning disabilities or challenges, as well as students learning English as a second language. Eager to help some scholars further their education and enjoy learning!
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I have been a tutor for 6 years now and I really enjoy it! I would like to continue tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am fun to work with, available evenings and weekends and also during the day 7 days a week. I look forward to helping students achieve academic success!... I teach according to how the student learns best. Some students are oral, some are aural, and some are visual learners. It is my duty...
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...teacher with Varsity Tutors. For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor students of any age. I look forward to working with...
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...a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. I am finishing up a Masters Degree in Business administration for December of 2024. I am an experienced tutor of 12 years. I teach a variety of subjects because of my work experience and also due to my experience in tutoring. My favorite subjects are English, communications, business, economics, art, film/video/media, and more! I have a tremendous amount of experience in these areas and even more areas!
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...education in my own life and want to pay it forward by helping others achieve their goals. Being able to make a positive difference in someone's life through education is incredibly rewarding and drives my passion for helping students. Throughout my career, I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, providing academic support, guidance, and mentorship. I have seen firsthand the growth and development that can occur when students are given the tools and...
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I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years and love working with students of all ages. Specialties include application essays, creative projects and enrichment, reading and writing support, academic writing, grammar and editing, and journalism.
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...in Literature and a J.D., and I bring 9 years of experience teaching writing to the table. My academic journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of language and an ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible manner. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of students, from high schoolers grappling with essay writing to college students preparing for exams. My experience has shown me the...
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I'm here to help those that need a better understanding in the topics that seem too difficult to tackle alone. Rest assured you will end our session with a clear understanding. And to the parents please feel free to message me with any concerns that involve your child's education. I'm here to help every student!
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...opportunity for creativity and are fun! Additionally, I have a strong focus in Theatre which includes acting, directing and playwriting with over 20 years experience in this area. With tutoring, my style is to determine your style...your learning style. I believe you are best helped and can succeed if I know whether you are an auditory or visual or hands-on learner (or any combination). I also enjoy giving an assessment based on your subject area(s)...
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...unlock their full academic potential by guiding them to achieve confidence in their own abilities. I have over 3 years of formal experience tutoring at the college level. But I've informally tutored to my friends and classmates over the years as well. Currently, I hold a bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I am also working towards a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. So as a student, I feel I can relate...
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The International Baccalaureate program's literature courses require students to develop strong skills in critical thinking and literary analysis; however, this does not mean that a course cannot focus on the genres of literature that most closely align with the student%u2019s personal interests. The IB Literature and Performance course presents students who possess a passion for theater and performance, with a special opportunity to take a literature class devoted to their interests. The course and its exam assess the same critical literacy skills that are the foundation of any IB literature class, but stress reading plays and understanding how the unique nature of performance and dramatic interpretation can impact a text's meaning.
As a result, dramatic texts, poems, and performance pieces are favored over novels and nonfiction literary works in this course. Despite its specific focus, the course%u2019s requirements are no less rigorous than other IB literature courses. While only offered at the IBs standard level, the Literature and Performance course still requires students to read a variety of texts and think critically about how those texts are structured. Additionally, the IB Literature and Performance exam requires students to perform both oral and written literary analyses. While the course can act as a great springboard for the study of drama in college, it also represents a significant challenge. Even for students with histories of success in literature and drama courses, succeeding both in an IB Literature and Performance course and on its exam might require a little bit of expert help.
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Recent IB Literature and Performance Tutoring Session Notes
Today we still did the separate sessions for all three students. It took one hour, and we still reviewed the content from last few classes. I am glad to see that the first student's pronunciation became increasingly good and she can apply the linguistic devices like the conjunction in different context. The second student always learned pretty fast and demonstrated great language skills. The third student was really smart and still remembers the things that are learned a long time ago. Next class, I will introduce more simple sentences and maybe conduct a story-telling activity.
The student had a great session today. He was focused and we had a lot of fun working on his workbook pages. His Chinese teacher had been out for the past week and will continue to be out this week, so he didn't have homework, but we completed four pages of his workbook so he could get ahead. He was very motivated to copy characters when we raced, with the rule that messy characters had to be erased and rewritten. He enjoyed correcting my characters and having a chance to be the teacher. He wrote his sentences in record time when I had him race against the clock, again with the rule that messy characters would have to be erased and rewritten. I was very impressed that he independently looked up words he didn't know rather than trying to ask me to do it for him.
We studied the vocabulary from the student's assignment by using his flashcards and doing the quiz on the laptop. Then, we practiced character recognition, pronunciations and meanings using physical flashcards and made sentences among them. Overall, he was doing good for this time's vocabulary revision.
Like our previous classes, we always review what we learned from last class. Today we did a long review. After it, we drew and cut out three big circles from a blank paper. We colored them in red, green and yellow. They were our traffic lights signs for the following game. The phrases we learned were "red light, green light, and yellow light". In this game, the student not only mastered the phrases but also a new tongue twister.
The student and I reviewed and drilled grammar concepts from Lesson 1 such as "also," the question format, and negation. We then went through the two lesson 2 dialogues about family and practiced questions using the "both" construction. We also modified the dialogues to fit personal facts so that he could talk about himself.
We continued to learn vocabulary and form sentences related to celebrating Spring Festival. She drew illustrations about the traditions and customs of the celebration, and we practiced writing the Chinese characters related to the lesson.
