...subject that involves reading and writing, particularly composing and editing essays and other written work. I believe that with perseverance and some capable guidance, a student can work to overcome any learning obstacles and be successful. My goal is to closely assess my students in order to form my instruction around their needs. I pride myself in being a patient, kind, and outgoing person. Outside of work and school, I love to snowboard, backpack, travel,...
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...thinker with lots of experience in the university classroom setting. I attended Swarthmore College and have received a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex...
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...with a reverence for education. I aim to help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent upon the particular student, and thus strive to accommodate a wide variety of personalities and learning styles. Through a comprehensive approach, I...
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...level. It can be very difficult working with students who have conceptual issues with addition and multiplication, but struggling with that kind of work has furthered my passion to teach mathematics. Mathematics far and away earns the title of "Scariest Subject" by students every year. It starts when you are 5 and just cumulates and cumulates and just doesn't stop, making any misunderstanding over the course of 13 years devastating. As a tutor, I back-track...
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...most passionate about teaching in the humanities, but find that working with students on any subject is fulfilling, including standardized test prep. Having lived abroad in Spain and Chile, I also know the importance of connecting classroom learning in Spanish to the actual experience of the language and am always excited to help Spanish come alive beyond conjugation worksheets. Regardless of subject, I strive to ensure that my students build the strategies and confidence they...
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...and 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!
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...Gwinnett, Dekalb and Carroll counties where I worked extensively with the Latino, Vietnamese, Bosnian, and Somali communities. I did a lot of volunteer work teaching ESL, an experience I enjoyed so much I decided to pursue a graduate degree, with the intention of becoming a teacher. I was accepted into the M.A. program in the History and Philosophy of Science at Florida State University; my concentration was in the history of biology and religion. While...
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Hi, my name is Naomi, and I am happy to tutor for Varsity Tutors. I study English literature and philosophy, so reading and writing are my strongest suits, but I am glad to help in any of my listed subjects. Please send me a message to let me know how I can be of assistance!... It depends on the subject, but I like to be creative and use all sorts of materials to draw/write/graph etc.... I...
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...about is writing. In college, I worked as a consultant at my school's Writing Resources Center, assisting students with their academic papers. In this position, I helped our clients improve the overall structure of their papers, strengthen their research, cite their sources, and correct their spelling and mechanics. I feel confident that I can address any paper problems you might have and make the writing process less intimidating. Aside from academic papers, I also write...
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...always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and I always bring enthusiasm to my tutoring work. Overall, I offer a combination of tutoring experience, strong social skills, enthusiasm, and the knowledge needed to set me apart as a tutor. I hope to share my passion for knowledge with you, and I look forward to...
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...an M.A. in Classics from the University of Arizona. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Classics at the University of California, Irvine. I have tutored a variety of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most...
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...I was a middle grades math teacher with the Savannah Chatham County Public Schools. I taught gifted 7th and 8th graders. Furthermore, I was also a math teacher for our school's after school programs Twilight and 21st Century. During my time as a math teacher (2009 to 2012), I was the department grade level chair, and I led my grade level on student performances for quarterly assessments and the CRCT. Moreover, I also have...
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...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 measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay...
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...Religious Studies. I also volunteered with Free Arts NYC, through which I, along with a group of tutors, taught small groups of elementary and middle school students about various famous artists and art techniques, and lead them in art projects. I have also taught swimming lessons as a Water Safety Instructor for several years; I taught children from age 4 to age 15 at Brookhaven Country Day Camp and at the Fresh Air Fund. These...
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...I have worked to help my pupils to refine their style, be more detailed and specific in their use of language, and to find their own voice to lend their writing a level of authenticity. Stemming from my background in dramatic arts, my classroom also incorporates role-play and theatre-based exercises, as I believe these are the ultimate test of both linguistic skill and attentiveness. Throughout my academic career and work experiences I have succeeded in...
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...them understand how the work they are doing now will help them in their future. From my experience as educator, I like to practice the "I do, we do and then you do" method. I believe it increases student's academic independence and helps them to internalize the skill set we are practicing. SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ELAR Certification 7-12 Tutoring- Eight years of experience providing academic support for Students K- College Curriculum Development- Six...
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...way, and I get excited about tutoring students who have a desire to learn. I am most passionate about teaching French, English, and writing. I was born in Paris and lived there until I was 8, and I love helping others learn my native language! I also obtained my IB Diploma while in high school, and I enjoy preparing students for their IB tests as well. In my spare time you can find me exploring...
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...Second Language. During this time, I discovered that I had a passion 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...
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...My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and desired result. My hobbies and interests include reading (literature), creative writing, calligraphy, and video games. I grew up in bilingual household, so I can also speak Mandarin in a near-native level and studied and travelled extensively in Europe and Asia. I...
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...Virginia with degrees in both Government and History. I attended Robinson Secondary School, a primarily IB school, and took as many IB classes as I could in addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work with students...
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Recent IB Philosophy HL Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I today began our discussion of the first text she is required to read for her abnormal psychology class. In the book, journalist Susan Sheehan followed a young woman with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia through multiple episodes and hospitalizations. Together, the student and I went over unfamiliar terms and concepts, listed major characters, places, and dates from the book, and made an outline of the events in the first third of the book.
Today, we worked exclusively on preparing the student for her upcoming psychology test. The process was fairly straightforward. We went through each chapter and reviewed the key points, and then I took questions. She seemed to understand the vast majority of the material, and I'm quite confident she will do very well on the test. Overall, the session went extremely well.
The student and I are preparing for her first psychology exam! We are meeting again on Saturday and Sunday this weekend in order to prepare for the exam on Tuesday. We reviewed the first few chapters today and will finish review on Saturday. She will also work on her take home essay that is due the day of the exam.
Saturday, the student and I went over the chapter on Memory in her book. We talked about the different components of memory as well as how it can fail. It was a pretty straight-forward and intuitive chapter that she understood well, so she should have no problem with the midterm on Wednesday!
We went over the syllabi and discussed plans for scheduling for the rest of the semester. We started work researching for a paper concerning the nature of love. We researched homosexuality and its similarity to heterosexuality in terms of classically quantified variables concerning the nature of love within the context of a relationship. I left the student with several articles we retrieved and formatted.
We spend the majority of this session reviewing a homework assignment that compared the differences between two personality assessments. The student had a good draft of the assignment prior to our work. We went through each of the questions asked on the assignment to ensure that the concepts and ideas that she was attempting to communicate were clearly stated. I reviewed the assignment for sentence structure errors and spelling mistakes as well. We spent some of our time trying to determine a good way to compare and contrast the results of these assessments.