Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...however, understand and advocate the importance of writing skills. In working with students, I strive to make the content accessible and work with the student's interests to help them relate to the literature: I incorporate pop culture, modern day films, and television references to help build a solid foundation to tackle the harder literature they might find difficult. These strategies make the material more interesting and relatable to students.. I'm also a graduate student, earning...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's own capacity to understand and excel in a given field, which begins with respect. I am currently pursuing a graduate...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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Retired, energetic Special Education teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy and numeracy strategies. I have a Master's degree in Education and many years of success in the classroom. I am looking to bring further success to scholars by positively engaging them both in groups and individually. I am certified in dyslexia intervention with success with students from early childhood to adult. It is my absolute joy to positively impact students...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...for the ability to do so! I believe in multiple-sensory education and using many routes toward the same goal. I use a process which relies on questioning and independent learning methods so my students reach the 'answer' in a way that is easily memorable and something they can take ownership of and be proud of! Given the opportunity I would gladly dive in to any subject and hope to teach a love for learning above...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and Master's Degree in School Administration. I have twelve years in Education. I have taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade. I have also tutored in an after school program for years (grades K-5). I am currently a 3rd grade teacher and I enjoy helping children to be successful. I look forward to working with you and your child.
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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I have over 25 years of teaching experience working with children ages five through eighteen. I also have extensive experience with children who have special needs. I love helping children be successful and watching them smile when they learn something new. I am a very patient, kind and understanding person
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...students. My favorite level of students to teach is middle school and elementary students. In my spare time I enjoy traveling. I also enjoy studying languages. I am currently working on improving my French and Arabic. I love trying new foods and going to Modern Art museums. I believe a successful teacher is one who is patient, creative and enthusiastic. I embody all these qualities and I look forward to working with you!
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning styles. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I especially love English, Literature, and Shakespeare because those subjects allow me to engage students in discussions where I learn just as much from their perspectives as they do from mine! Even though I enjoy these areas, I find that I can easily carry that passion into all areas...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...and University of Pennsylvania, respectively. I began tutoring high school students in the SAT and STEM subjects in 2005, furthering a lifelong interest in education. I've also worked with students in the language arts, private school entrance exams, and, most recently, college application essays. My teaching style is personalized and dynamic. During sessions, students typically solve problems and practice skills. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy activities with my dog Nova, pastry making, and design....
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...My favorite subject is Math- and I have tutored struggling middle and high school students and helped them meet standards that they were previously failing. I am also interested in helping students enjoy reading and discussing what they have read. I believe that the key to learning is making the material accessible and real to a student, so I do my best to explain at the student's level and relate the subject to the student's...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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I enjoy helping students learn through hands on engaging activities.... I believe that all students learn in different ways, and learning needs to be tailored to the specific need of the student. I do try to use as much hands-on learning as possible.... I would do a "get to know you" activity so I could get a feel for their learning style and how to best meet their needs during our time together.... The best way...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information in a fun, memorable, and effective way. I love having the ability to help shape the future...one student at a...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...comes on and the connection is made! I have more than 20+ years worth of experience tutoring one-on-one in multiple subjects and the two most important lessons that I have learnt is "always make it fun" and "always engage the student." I have undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computer Engineering and an MBA too. If you are struggling with a particular concept or idea - my end goal is to provide clarity. Tutoring times are...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...of special learners, building and expanding on unique and tailored curricula and integrated skills support, and building self-advocacy and independence in students of all ages. Longtime tutoring professional with a K-8 CA teaching credential with a concentration in Comprehensive Language Acquisition and Development from Sonoma State University School of Education. Strong background in science, medicine, social services, home health, direct-care services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and working with learners on the spectrum.
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...can apply to their lives beyond the classroom. A classroom is a learning environment for all. My teaching style is best described as eclectic. While I am focused and organized, I vary my instructional methodologies to incorporate diverse activities and materials to engage and interest all students. I acknowledge the many different learning styles of students and maintain an excellent rapport with students and co-workers. When faced with challenges, I succeed in utilizing a variety...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...university level, as a community college instructor working with high school students through the Upward Bound program, as a FIRST Robotics Lego League Coach for middle schoolers from different schools in western Massachusetts, as a 4H Science Club Leader for elementary and middle schoolers, and as an math instructor for a Home-Schooling Co-Op. I am most passionate about teaching general and specified science, Pre-Algebra, Geometry and Algebra. I recognize the importance of understanding the students...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...year at Seton Hall University with a focus in Biochemistry. I tutor both children and adults in the areas of Chemistry and Math. I enjoy helping students understand and like subjects that they often struggled with in the past. I always say, "There are many ways to explain the same point, you just have to find the one that you understand." I believe that it is our responsibility to pass our knowledge on to the...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...student to understand that he or she also has the capacity to overcome the personal and academic challenges he or she faces. Through student teaching, field experiences, and work positions, I have grown in my passion for education and my desire to help students learn. I approach each day with energy and will consistently work hard towards the success of my students. I believe that each student can improve and learn, and will tirelessly pursue...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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My experiences as an educator have allowed me to develop rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core. Through continuous assessment, data analysis, and reflection I tailor my practice to ensure the needs of diverse learners are matched and high expectations are being met. It is my belief that students are most successful when a sound action plan, based on performance data, is developed and pushes them towards mastery of material.... As a professional, educating and advocating...
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Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Durham County, NC
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...on writing, reading, and occasionally math instruction. Far more often than not, the outcome has been successful. It has been successful because I worked to create an atmosphere of complete transparency, and I learned to pay careful attention to each of my students. Therefore, I could identify academic challenges or misunderstanding that in some cases they were not aware of themselves. Creating an open space that leads to transformative work is my special gift. I...
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Durham County 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 Durham County 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.
