Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help all students build confidence, which will enhance their self esteem as well as personal values. Reaching this objective will directly reflect in the progression of their academic...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...enthusiastic passion for education and educational growth. I believe that every student has their own unique strengths, challenges and learning styles and I love building relationships with students so that we can find strategies together that accommodate strengths but work through the challenges. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently attend Edgewood College, a smaller and private University in Madison, WI where I am working towards...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...the benefits of outside help. Within the past year I have worked as a tutor both corporately and privately, each with a different focus yet following the same theme. That the student is the main focus. One can not build if there is no foundation, which is the mentality where instructors meet students where they are and build from what the student knows. Whether it is due to class size, student confidence or even the...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...with them. Because I take the time to get to know who they are, they feel much more comfortable to have me join them on their educational journey and they know that they have another member on their team: someone who is there to not only tutor and teach them--but to cheer them on. I love to utilize real-life and engaging activities to help students practice, and I look forward to helping your child succeed!
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...Gables. I am very familiar with phonics and reading comprehension tutoring techniques. I am comfortable tutoring students of any age and have tutored all ages in the past. I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. I originally grew up in Margate City, NJ. I have also lived in Los Angeles, CA for several years and have been living in Miami for the past 9...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...bachelors in early childhood education and taught Pre K-2 grade for 7 years. Prior to teaching I worked in a child care center with age groups birth to school age. I currently work as an education consultant supporting students and teachers nation wide with reading, math and science program. In addition to my bachelors I hold masters degree from Johns Hopkins University in administration and supervision and a graduate certificate from George Washington university.... As an...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...as well as an ELL certification. I also hold a teaching certificate. I love working with students of all ages, but specifically the elementary level. I have been a teacher and am used to working with students at all levels in all subjects. I believe everyone has the ability to learn and love to encourage that learning. I can provide additional strategies to the student to help them be successful. I've been told I have...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...two callings, I am an experienced therapist, nurse, cook, negotiator, conflict resolution expert, and patient instructor among other talents. Children know when someone truly respects them, values them, and has THEIR betterment as their own personal goal. I am patient, intelligent, creative, and caring. Aside from my vast Pre-K teaching experience, I have years of substitute teaching experience, tutoring experience, and have even assisted individuals in passing their U.S. Citizenship/Naturalization Tests. I have taught thousands...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...Arts in Family and Child Studies with concentration in Early and Middle Childhood Education. Being a native speaker of Spanish, I began my teaching career as a World Language Teacher of Spanish. I taught Elementary Spanish to students in grades K-5. During this time, I also taught Spanish to students with special needs in self-contained classes as well as inclusion classes. It was during these years and my interaction with special need students that I...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...on reading and writing. I spend most of my normal teaching day working on those two things. I believe that in order to be successful in all other academic areas you need to have a concrete reading ability. I have a lot of experience working with students on test prep as well. I have many hands-on activities to help with this, so that it is not boring and redundant. I like to think of my...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...of subjects, but am most passionate about French and History/Social Studies. As a tutor, I don't simply answer questions; I would rather give students the guidance and support to help them find the answers themselves. I look forward to serving as a friend and mentor to my students - I know that they need to feel comfortable to take full advantage of our sessions. I enjoy playing soccer, listening to music, writing and traveling the...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...subjects. I graduated with my B.S. in Natural Science and my Masters in Special Education, I also have my k-12 reading endorsement. I have a passion for teaching and love working with children. I like to make learning fun and create strong, professional relationships with my students. I have the ability to create trust between the students and myself by getting to know them and their interests and applying these interests to their learning.... In a...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...ages. I believe that all students can learn when given the appropriate support and guidance. A teacher or tutor's primary goal should be to teach problem solving and critical thinking so the student can move on to independent work. I have lived in Florida since moving from Ft Leonard Wood MO in 2017. I taught second and third grade at a local charter school. I was a co teacher for 4th grade in a public...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...Educational Leadership/Principal/Supervisor. For the past 23 years I have been teaching various elementary grade levels. I love the students. My greatest joy is watching the lightbulb go off, and the excitement of understanding. I believe all can learn, and I try every day to impart my love of lifelong learning and adventure on my students. In my spare time I spend time with my husband and two children (and pets), practice yoga, travel, and I...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...other subjects. I have tutored many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Along with the age groups and...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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Ashley is a patient, engaging, and experienced test preparation tutor. She has taught ISEE, SAT, ACT, and AP Biology for 4 years at a professional test preparation company in Houston, TX. She is currently a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. She is very patient with her students and she believes it is so important for young developing students to continue getting education especially during these times. She loves being helpful to her students!
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...degree in curriculum & Instruction. My subjects I can tutor are Reading from K-12, Math K-6, Science K-6, and Social Studies K-6. I also have experience in agriculture. My style of tutoring is working together with the student and meeting them where they are at. I like to break things down and find new approaches to help the learn the skill. It is my belief that all students can learn, some just learn differently than...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...degree in International Politics with a concentration on Foreign Policy. I also earned a Certificate in Latin American Studies and am a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society. I have experience tutoring students in both the SAT and the SSAT. Additionally, my time as an 8th Grade Science teacher here in Dallas has prepared me for the curriculum and challenges facing students in the area. While I offer tutoring in...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...for 20 years in the Social Work field including 10 years coordinating family support services in Washington state's Early Childhood Education Program (modeled on Head Start). My education and experience have allowed me to develop excellent communication skills and a talent for building trust with children and their parents. In addition to my Social Work experience, I worked in an elementary school for 6 years in a variety of capacities. I was a substitute teacher,...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Johns Creek, GA
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...grammar, order of ideas, or overarching themes. I want to listen to the student, because only they know what they are trying to convey with their piece; I am just here to make their argument more solid. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy many hobbies. These include reading countless books, listening to my favorite bands, watching anime, and caring for my pets (which include a special-needs cocker spaniel and several geckos!). I also really enjoy being...
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Johns Creek ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is an accurate and widely accepted assessment available in Lower, Middle, and Upper levels. All forms of the exam include multiple-choice questions and a writing assignment. The number of questions and the amount of time a child has to finish the test varies by level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an experienced tutor who can help your child with all areas of the ISEE Lower Level exam.
The ISEE Lower Level is for students who are entering fifth or sixth grade. Your child will have two hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam. The test itself is made up of five different sections, including Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning portion of the exam is broken down into two types of questions: sentence completion and synonyms. Both are designed to test your child's vocabulary knowledge and ability to reason. There are 34 questions in this section of the test, and students have 20 minutes to complete it. Your child's ISEE Lower Level tutor can work with your child to determine if his or her verbal reasoning skills are at or above grade level. If they are not, your child's tutor may use flashcards or word games to improve his or her ability in this area.
The Quantitative Reasoning portion of the exam has 38 questions that students must answer in 35 minutes. The specific mathematical concepts that are tested are designed to determine your child's understanding of math and problem-solving. It does not assess the amount of math he or she has learned, but instead how well he or she is able to think in a mathematical context. To help improve your child's score in this area, your tutor will help him or her with test-taking strategies such as reading questions carefully and identifying exactly what information is being asked for, along with crossing out information that is irrelevant.
The Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement portions of the exam measure your child's ability to correctly answer grade-level appropriate curriculum-based concepts. The Reading Comprehension section has 25 questions, and students are given 25 minutes to answer them. The Mathematics Achievement section has 30 questions, which students have 30 minutes to answer. Your child's tutor can work with him or her to develop reading strategies and proficiency in mathematical operations in preparation for the test.
The final portion of the test is an essay question. Your child will be given a writing prompt that is appropriate for his or her grade level. ISEE does not score this portion of the test; it is sent to the designated school(s) along with the scores for the rest of the exam. Your child's personal tutor can work with him or her to develop writing strategies and the ability to quickly and concisely write responses.
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Recent Johns Creek ISEE- Lower Level Tutoring Session Notes
Today we continued where we left off after skipping our session last week. The student's score on the practice test was great. His only real avenue for improvement is the vocab and essay sections of the test. Today we primarily worked on the essay portion. I decided to work on some prompts together in session. I want to get him to a point where he feels utterly comfortable and actually has fun with the essay. For homework I assigned one essay.
The student has shown how bright he is, so we are working on the best strategies for him to avoid making simple mistakes and how to go from "educated guess" to undoubtedly correct answers. Each section is very solid right now so it is just a case of building on a solid foundation and having him be prepared for anything that might get thrown his way.
Today we worked on sentence completions, synonyms and reading comprehension. The student is doing well practicing these sections of the test and we are continuing to work on learning new vocab words. We also started working on finding percentages of numbers and he is doing very well with this concept.
The student and I spent our time going over some concepts from the quantitative section of the test. He was very strong in his recollection of simplifying fractions. We built on this to go over ratios and proportions, which he picked up very quickly. We also discussed measures of central tendency. He needed a reminder about the formula for mean, but after this, he had no trouble finding mean, median, mode, or range. We finished by looking at some simple algebra problems and went over ways to solve these by substitution or estimation on the actual test. Next time we meet, we'll go into more detail about algebraic word problems and will reintroduce the verbal section.
This was my first session with this student, and I thought it went very well and ended up being even more productive than I had hoped for. Initially, my plan was to simply introduce him to the concepts, format and overall structure of the test so as to open his mind up to what sort of things he was going to be dealing with. After explaining the five sections and essay portion of the test, and what will be expected for each of them, I decided I could go ahead and go through some sample questions from each section with him. It gave him a clear snapshot of what the exam questions will look like, and he was very receptive to the information and took it in very well. We went through each question and I explained the answer and the reasoning behind it in detail so that he could see why the test material is the way that it is, in a sense.
I also had the student write a paragraph or two -- just about what his favorite thing he did over the summer was -- to gauge how he writes and see some of the areas he may need more attention with. I also spent some time asking him what are his strengths and what are his weaknesses to see what he said with regards to that. We discussed how to proceed best and what he would need support in with respect to any subject/ curriculum/ test-taking areas. I look forward to subsequent sessions with this student. He takes in information very well, so next week I feel I can begin assigning more practice work and doing more practice tests.
We went over basic math and algebraic concepts. We went through fractions, decimals, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. I look forward to our next lesson. We will review any homework given and move on to the next portion to assess his skills in the next category.
