Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...carried me into my next passion; children and my desire to share Latino culture with them! As a result I came to a few truths about how students learn. I believe every student has the ability to learn and that every student has the right to learn. As a result I vow to always do my part to ensure that ALL students are in an environment conducive to learning. On this educational adventure, I have...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...need help. I understand that Math can be complicated, and it is not something you get right away. I believe with practice and skill one can be better able to understand it. I know this because I also grew up not liking Math but ironically ended up teaching it. I believe you need to be patient and understand the student's strengths and weakness in order to effectively teach Math to students. Relating Math to real...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...choose to tutor. As a lifelong learner and writer, I can attest to the importance of preparing learners of all ages for the rigors of our fast-paced, communication-based society. The internet has largely replaced libraries with lightning-speed delivery of information. I ride this speed wave with my passion for knowledge and self-mastery, a passion that I strive to instill in my students, whether they are taking a standardized test, writing an academic essay, trying to...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...think critically about any task. Anytime I can help a student master a skill in a fun way, I will incorporate it into my teaching. I love finding ways to bring personal interests into the learning process. When I am not teaching or in school, you can find me doing one of many activities, such as, reading, crafting, DIY home improvement projects, running, playing kickball, swimming, traveling to the beach, or hanging out with my...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...tutoring session. (Research suggests that student retention increases to 90 percent when the student is asked to teach a concept or skill to another person.) Also, students will sometimes be asked to tell me everything they know about a topic, then be encouraged to write down a series of questions they may have. Our tutoring session then may focus on strategies to help the student answer his or her own questions. (This format for tutoring...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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Tutoring is what I love to do. Helping students understand math or any other subjects they are struggling with is very rewarding. I love sharing that AHA moment with them and love it when students say, "I get it now!"
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...levels. I have a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership K-12 (Curriculum and Instruction). I believe in teaching students over content, meaning I get to know my students as individuals in order to help them learn in the way that is best for them. I create learning experiences that are fun and engaging so that learning happens in a way that is comfortable for students, pushing them just enough so they are challenged and frustrated,...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...biology department as an undergrad at the University of Oregon. (I also tutored unofficially in my dorm and was paid with Oreos.) I have since acquired a B.S. from UO and the Clark Honors College with a major in Marine Biology and a minor in Creative Writing. I also completed a final thesis with honors. Currently, I am in my gap year before beginning a Master in Library Sciences in the fall. I would love...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...ages in different subjects including students for the 3rd grade a private tutoring program. I am currently teaching high school with a certification in Special Education. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to be creative with my lessons. I also enjoy working one on one with the students to see what makes them click. My students have the ability to express themselves in different ways than they do in the classroom. As for my...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...at the Middle School Master Class, and entered students in National Math Challenges achieving wins on two occasions and runners-up twice. I have been a part of Math Focus which aims to encourage creative and critical thinking in the solution of problems of mathematics, and entered students in Math Counts on numerous occasions. I have successfully prepared students for SAT, ISEE, and SSAT, and enjoy the rapport I seem able to generate with those I...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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I want to help all students learn. I believe that all students can learn. We as teachers need to be able to find a way to make the learning fun, global, and diverse.
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...thus guide them through the problem solving. I provided those students with the guidelines for note taking in different math topics to make sure they are equipped with the important facts needed to answer the SAT questions. If needed, I have the ability to create similar questions that you can see on SAT including answer choices. In the last year I have also helped students preparing for the ISEE test with mathematical achievement and quantitative...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...college in December of 2019, and by that time the following year I was already teaching high school English. Even though English is my degree, I also teach and tutor high school math and science, after spending time pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. I believe strongly in the relation between the disciplines and something that I like to do is to bring in other subjects besides the primary one I find myself working with students...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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I believe that any student can learn. I believe that the only reason a student may be struggling is because material isn't being taught in the way that suits the individual. I try to uncover the different ways each student learns and present information in ways that make more sense to each student. I always try to make learning personal.... I believe that any student can learn. The only reason they may be struggling is because...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...an avid reader and lover of learning, I believe education is key as it is the foundation to a sturdy future. I love tutoring all subjects, but my biggest areas of emphasis are English, Spanish, and test preparation. As a student, I prepared for private school entrance exams such as the SSAT and the ISEE. I like to bring my personal experience, emphasis on strategy and content, and love of teaching together, and helping students...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...can often be found watching sports or playing soccer. While working with students my goal is to help them reach the goals they have set for themselves. I help them achieve these goals by tailoring my teaching/tutoring styles to best fit their learning style. Everyone learns and retains information differently and I strive to find out how each of my students learns the best and implement that into my sessions. At the end of the...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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...ask questions whenever needed. I am here to help and know that it is difficult to move on to another topic without fully understanding its preceding topic. Aside from tutoring, I enjoy swimming and baking a lot. I have been an avid swimmer for a charity called "Swim Free" and love to bake during my free time. Overall, I am glad to be part of this community and recognize and abide by my responsibilities as...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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I am an engineer and designer. I really love teaching since it brings me joy when my students understand material that was once confusing to them. I know how frustrating it is to not understand a concept, so I am here to help!
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Smithtown, NY
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I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.
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Smithtown ISEE- Middle Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is a widely accepted exam available in three levels: Upper, Middle, and Lower. Each form of the exam includes multiple-choice questions and an essay question. The number of questions in each section and the amount of time given to finish them is dependent on the level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an ISEE Middle Level tutor.
The Middle Level is for students who are entering the seventh or eighth grade. Your child will have 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete all five sections of the exam. The sections include Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the exam is made up of sentence completion and synonym questions. Both of these sections are designed to evaluate your child's ability to reason, as well as his or her vocabulary knowledge. There are 40 questions in this section of the exam, and your child will be given 20 minutes to complete said questions. Your child's ISEE Middle Level tutor can work with him or her to determine proficiency in verbal reasoning. The tutor will use this knowledge and his or her experience with the exam to create an individualized learning plan for your child.
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the exam has 37 questions, for which your child will be given 35 minutes. This section is used to determine your child's problem-solving and mathematical thinking skill level. It does not assess the amount or areas of mathematics he or she has learned. To help improve your child's score in this area, your child's tutor will help with test-taking strategies to ensure your child is reading each question thoroughly and carefully, identifying exactly what is being asked before proceeding to an answer. This is one of the more difficult skills for students because it requires critical-thinking skills as opposed to problem identification and rote memorization.
The Mathematics Achievement and Reading Comprehension portions of the exam measure how well your child is able to answer curriculum-based questions that are appropriate for his or her grade level. The Reading Comprehension section has 36 questions, and your child will be given 35 minutes to complete this portion of the exam. Your child will be given 40 minutes to answer the 47 Mathematics Achievement questions.
The final section of the exam is an essay question. Your child will be given a grade-level appropriate prompt that asks a question that is globally applicable and relevant. ISEE does not score this portion of the test. Instead, it is sent to the school or schools designated on the registration form, along with the scores for the rest of the exam. It is also important to note that the exam is only graded on the number of correct answers. There are no penalties associated with giving a wrong answer, so your child's tutor can instruct on how to eliminate options and answer all questions, even if your child is unsure of the correct answer.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform gives you the ability to schedule your child's private ISEE Middle Level tutoring session when it is most convenient for you and your family. Sessions can be held in person or in an online learning space. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a private ISEE Middle Level tutor who can help your child prepare for the exam. To connect with a tutor, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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Today the student and I went over two reading sections together. There was a definite improvement from one session to the next; we got four answers wrong on the first one and only one wrong on the second one! I noticed that he tends to automatically jump to one answer and gets stuck on it, ignoring other answers that he didn't take as much time with. I encouraged him to make sure he can find a direct connection between the language in the answer and the wording of the passage. I also made sure to tell him to check that ALL parts of the answer are correct, not just the first half or second half. There was definite improvement from one passage to the next. I gave him more essay and reading work to do for next time.
Light review of geometry concepts involving perimeter, area, and angles. The student seems to remember most of the material fairly well/ picked it up again fairly quickly. We will continue review, in addition to covering ratios next time.
The student did really well today on cross multiplying and division! He has some homework that I am emailing you. Memorize 15 words from the book everyday.
The student and I continued to review math content; we went through algebraic equations and working with variables. He was having some trouble with notation and common formats. He can explain expressions, equations, and order of operations. He has some difficulty with the distributive property, especially with negative signs. This is something that we'll continue to work on but he'll need to do practice on his own as well. It helps when he works step-by-step. He can do a large number of word problems correctly in his head. He's also good at evaluating the quantitative comparison questions. He is a good student and works hard during our sessions. He's good about asking questions when he needs help.
Today we went over the material and lesson plans that we will be covering moving forward pending a tentative mid-January test date. The student worked on completing her summer reading assignment. She will finish that for homework.
We started looking at the ISEE today. The student's mathematics base was fairly weak, so we felt that it was prudent to build her math skills up before starting test prep. First I did an overview of the test format, then we began to examine the verbal section. She is very proficient with her reading, and those skills transferred over well to vocabulary. Our objective is to learn about 20 new vocabulary words each week.
