...encouragement. I like to think outside of the box, and enjoy challenging my students to reach their full capabilities. I hold a B.A. in German and Classics from Samford University, and an M.A in German Literature from The University of Alabama. I have also completed graduate work in English literature and theology. I have taught both German and English Composition at the university level. I have extensive experience (20+ years) tutoring in English, Composition, Writing,...
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I have over 4 years of experience as a tutor and I genuinely hope to have my clients succeed in their studies. I care a lot by giving solid examples, working with developing and mastering complex concepts, as well as creating improvements in test scores.
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...own educational passions but also to help students discover their interests. I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in history, with plans to continue my education through graduate studies. My academic background has provided me with a strong foundation, and I am excited to expand my expertise as I work toward gaining more experience in working with students. I aim to create a welcoming,environment where students feel comfortable understanding knew information. I emphasize the importance...
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...essay help, reading comprehension, elementary/middle/high school math. I would prefer more basic math and science, can help with reading and writing in Spanish, and am up for anything. I am graduating summer 2017 from Rollins, have recently started a company that I am securing contracts with right now, I love my dog, and I enjoy hanging out with friends every weekend. Disney is SO FUN. I like to spend my weekends there when I find...
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...language written in the Japanese language, and so the university asked me to teach a course in Japanese on Japanese culture. I was asked to stay on at the university, their philosophy professor having retired, to teach introduction to philosophy and introduction to ethics. Both classes would have two sections, one taught in English and another taught in Japanese. Unfortunately, I had to decline, having to return to America for personal reasons. In addition to...
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...Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the ACT standardized test, having had extensive experience preparing for standardized tests throughout high school. I am eager to aid students in boosting their scores before their upcoming college applications, an important milestone in many students' lives. In my free time, I also enjoy...
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...tutor is not to teach someone how to solve a problem or pass a test, but to teach the essential knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they are self-sustaining.
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With a joint-commitment towards achieving goals, a growth mindset, and the application of evidence-based learning strategies we will learn, grow, and succeed.
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...earning multiple AP and dual enrollment credits. I was also actively involved in a club called Educators Rising, where I had the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experienced teachers. This experience allowed me to observe their classes and lesson plans, equipping me with valuable skills and insights into effective teaching methods. In high school, I pursued teacher certifications and became passionate about helping others learn. Since my freshman year, I have been...
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...am actively acquiring new skills to better teach and help each student succeed. I was part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and received my diploma, therefore I am used to working under stress and with rigorous work loads. Outside of tutoring I am currently pursuing a Biology degree at Florida International University and I love to watch movies and go to the gym. I believe that a holistic approach is required to ensure academic...
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...and majored in biology. During my first semester at Miami Dade College, I won a full tennis scholarship, which helped with tuition and books. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree, I won another tennis scholarship to St. Thomas University. There, I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. As an athlete, I traveled frequently. I was fortunate to experience many different cultures and meet people of various backgrounds. It has enabled me...
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...and reading comprehension. It is so fun to teach and learn at all aspects, and there is always something more to learn! I love to teach, I love to learn, and I love to help, so that is what I am here for! In my spare time, outside of teaching and learning, I play a good amount of Xbox, I love trading cards, and I am what one would call a "sneakerhead" (someone who loves,...
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...where my learners can feel empowered and safe to take on the sometimes difficult, yet often fulfilling and fun, challenge of learning new things. I practice a growth mindset philosophy, and I often say that it is okay to be wrong, it just means you haven't learned the material... yet. With patience and effective pedagogy, I strive to give my students confidence that they can learn anything they set their mind to. I take my...
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...2009. In 2013, I graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. During college, I worked for the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University, where I helped students studying government, debate, international relations, and other topics. As a tutor, I believe there are no stupid questions, and that with enough hard work any student can succeed. In my free time, I'm an amateur photographer and an alumnae admissions...
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...guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests...
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...drain the life out of every subject, there are ways to make it fun while still having the tools to ace the test. My style of teaching integrates the real world as much as possible, while still instilling a strong control of the conceptual aspects. I focused on Political Science and Environmental Studies in college, but also enjoy math, physics, literature, and fine art. I did AP and the IB program in High School and...
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...range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics, Computers, Business, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. In my experience, helping share my knowledge with others has been very rewarding. I am a firm believer in self-improvement, with education leading to an improved quality of life. I aim to challenge and share this passion with my students as they learn concepts, with both formal scheduled tutoring or supporting immediate tutoring needs. In my spare time, I enjoy...
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I am a professionally licensed secondary teacher with some college level teaching experience and 18 years of high school instruction. I have extensive experience in teaching advance level courses as well as general level courses. In addition, I am well able to provide differentiation in my instruction to provide a greater deal of student understanding.
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...thinking and development. My goal as a college instructor is not only to instruct, but to encourage students to find their own sense of agency and motivate students to take independent action over their own lives. Student responsibility, equity, and inclusion are all fundamental elements apart of my teaching process and philosophy. I received my Master's degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida in 2010. During graduate school, I developed a strong...
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...am a graduate from the University of South Florida, where I earned my BS in Chemistry. I thus have a lot of personal experience with the Sciences and Maths. I have since gone on to teach Chemistry and Environmental Science at the High School level. If there is one thing my experiences have taught me, it's that anyone can grasp even the most difficult of concepts. It's just a matter of finding the right explanation.
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Recent IB Theory of Knowledge Tutoring Session Notes
The first exam in the student's psychology class in on Thursday, so we began reviewing the notes and texts from the course so far. Today we went over the material from the beginning of the quarter, mostly concerning historical concepts of abnormal psychology, classification of mental disorders, and assessment of mental disorders. We began a comprehensive study sheet for the student to review and to add to on her own.
During today's session, we did a full review of concepts in psychology in anticipation of the student's upcoming test. We were able to cover a number of topics. First, we discussed eating disorders--anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and eating disorders not otherwise specified, amongst others. Next, we moved to personality disorders. In addition to discussing the myriad variations that occur amongst personality disorders, we also looked at the overall organization of personality disorders by clusters. Moreover, we looked at the new treatment of personality disorders. Finally, we looked at disorders of development. Overall, the session was highly productive.
Today the student and I had a long session. We were preparing for her final in Psychology by going over all of the PowerPoints from class and picking out the key information for her to know for the exam. We will meet at least once more to go over the exam essay question and review one last time.
Today we worked on the student's paper for personality psychology. We worked on the content as well as the structure of the paper. Throughout the session I saw improvement in his ability to tie the theory as well as examples together. He is going to review his paper later and send me revisions and corrections. From there we will determine if another tutoring session is necessary.
I read and discussed with the student a human rights related news story for this week about African immigrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Italy. He wrote about six bullet points of annotations. Then we continued discussing the reading questions and I reminded him to keep up with the reading and take notes as he goes.
The student and I reviewed his syllabus, went over the discussion board posts from his professor to make sure he is caught up on all of the content, and worked through the second half of Chapter 3 and the beginning of Chapter 4 in his textbook. We also looked at the requirements for his first paper to make a plan for how to best approach it.
