Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...writer and editor for several start up magazines, an English and Math tutor for students from pre-K through 12th grade, and a nationally touring stand up comedian. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning;...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...I thoroughly enjoy interacting with students as they pursue their personal and educational goals and ambitions. I am devoted to and passionate about the pursuit of intellectual knowledge and enriching personal growth that allows the individual to achieve their ambitions and goals and reach their maximum potential in their educational journey. I love engaging students in fun and creative modes of learning that cultivate personal and academic growth as they gain skills they will take...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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I am a graduate from New York University with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication. I have experience tutoring from elementary level through college level, as well as in SAT prep. I think patience is the key to being an effective teacher, which is something I apply while tutoring students. Furthermore, I think it is important that students never lose the joy that comes with learning.
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...an interdisciplinary manner that allows students see the big picture. I'm certified to teach math, biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, English, and social studies. I do my best to connect the subjects in a fun and interesting way. As an experienced educator, I know the importance of truly listening to each student's concerns and connecting to his or her style of learning. My ultimate goal is to do everything in my power to help each...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...how to recognize and identify individual learning-personalities and common challenges students have. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Benedictine University and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is something I have always enjoyed, and one of the ways I like to do so is through tutoring. I strongly believe in creating visual and sequential learning patterns that enable students to understand and remember their coursework...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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I am a graduate student at Houston Baptist University. I am available for tutoring on the weekends and during the afternoons of most weekdays. I have a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UT Austin, and I am most helpful in math, science, SAT prep, and ACT prep!
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...then, I've played the violin for 13 years. I love helping people learn and understand new things, and I like approaching topics from many different perspectives, so tutoring is right up my alley! I feel that I'm the strongest in helping students with algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, music theory, and computer science, and I believe that a balanced approach to learning that incorporates both creativity and technology is paramount. I love seeing the moment when...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...coordination and installation of an atomic clock in Oakland, California. As a former engineer, I had to develop the habits of organized, sequential thinking and I think that these habits greatly influenced me in my second career. As a teacher, I have taught grades 3 through 9. During my career I was repeatedly nominated by students as Site Teacher of the Year. In 2008, I was recognized as School Site Teacher of the Year and nominated...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...science since I was a little kid (I was that weird girl playing with dirt and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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Everyone can learn, if they have the desire. My goal is to empower my students while understanding their learning styles, gaining a better idea of their perspective of the world, and to thereby teach them through their perspective for maximum success. Education is my passion. If my students aren't successful, how can I be?
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...broad range of subjects, mathematics is the most enjoyable for me, as well as LSAT Logic Games I'm the weirdo doing LSAT games at the tea house. My spare time finds me in nature for hikes and trail runs, and I can regularly be found on an obstacle course (Spartan, Tough Mudder, SISU, etc.) or doing an extreme endurance events either racing or supporting friends. Life is to be learned and lived!... Different strokes for different...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...reading that will last a lifetime. I try to challenge myself every day to do one thing that pushes me out of my comfort zone, whether it be going for a long run or bike ride to a new part of the city, speaking up in class with a question, or embracing a public speaking opportunity. I have found that when I take a small step towards meeting a challenge, then the next time a...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...Study Skills Curriculum(s). I offer additional support as a College Board trained Test Prep Tutor and College Common App Essay Technical Writer. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse learning populations. No matter your learning style, I can offer strategies and everyday practice resources. I hold both an Associate of Arts Degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English. Although I am certified to teach Secondary English, Grades 6-12, I have taught every grade...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various academic subjects. I have more informal teaching experience as a counselor intern naturalist at the Point Reyes Nature...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...from my passion for classical works such as Shakespeare, Grecian texts, and Jacobean plays. I recently graduated from LAMDA with a Masters in Classical Acting, which required an intense study of classical texts such as Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Not only did I acquire an in-depth understanding of rhetorical devices, grammar and text analysis, but I also honed my ability to take complex and sometimes esoteric passages and express them clearly to a contemporary audience,...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...is relentlessly positive and always is focused on keeping students encouraged and believing in themselves. Brendan's former students speak fondly of his ability to break down challenging topics and present them in a simple, easy-to-understand way. My favorite subject to tutor is math because there are so many different ways to approach problems and because each topic is sure to have a connection to things a student has learned previously. I enjoy assisting my students...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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I have been working with children of all ages for the past 15 years. I feel that education is one of the most important aspects to success! I have five children of my own and I truly have a passion for people!
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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I have more than 10 years experience tutoring all levels of math. I can break down problems into smaller pieces, help students visualize problems and provide strategies for solving similar problems.
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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...1 teacher and encouraged me to continue to pursue the subject. His motto was, "Math is only as hard as you make it seem." He believed that most people had trouble in this subject because of the daunting stereotypes surrounding the difficulty of math. He proved us all wrong in that class. Ever since then, I adapted several different techniques and ways of teaching to encourage students to understand this thought process. My goal is...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
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I am a entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have an Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring new restaurants and traveling the world. ... I believe that calm and courteous explanation of concepts with gentle repetition is very effective.... I would get to know what type of learner...
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Private ISEE- Upper Level Tutoring in Mount Vernon, NY
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Mount Vernon ISEE- Upper Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam, or ISEE, is leveraged by independent and private schools for admissions and placement. It is offered for three different levels: Upper, Middle, and Lower. Each test includes questions in multiple-choice format, as well as an essay question. The amount of time given, the difficulty of the questions, and the number of questions is dependent upon the level taken. Varsity Tutors can help you find a skilled tutor who can help your child study for the ISEE Upper Level exam.
The Upper Level is for students who are entering grades 9-12. The test consists of five sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay. Your student will have 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the entire exam.
The Verbal Reasoning section consists of sentence completion and synonym items. They assess your child's vocabulary knowledge, and his or her ability to reason. Children have 20 minutes to complete the 40 questions on this portion of the exam. Your child's ISEE Upper level tutor may work with your child to increase his or her vocabulary by utilizing flashcards with grade-level appropriate words, or they may use other techniques based on your child's current level of mastery.
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the exam uses multiple-choice questions to determine your child's ability to problem-solve and to think mathematically. It does not assess specific math skills. Your child will have 35 minutes to complete 37 items. The ability to think critically is a key factor in answering these questions correctly. Your child's tutor may work with your student on identifying what the question is asking, as well as time management techniques.
Both the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement portions of the exam are designed to measure your child's ability to answer grade-level questions in math and reading. Your child will be given 35 minutes to answer the 36 questions in the Reading Comprehension section, and 40 minutes to answer the 47 questions in the Mathematics Achievement section. These sections are skill-based, and your child's tutor will spend time determining which skills your student needs to focus on in order to pursue the highest score possible.
The final section of the exam is a single essay question, which is not graded by the ISEE. Instead, it is sent to the school or schools identified on the registration form. While it will not be part of the ISEE grade, it is an important factor in admissions for many schools and should be given the same care and attention as the other sections. Your child's tutor may work with him or her on creating a clear and concise outline to answer writing prompts in preparation for this portion of the exam.
It is important to note that the ISEE only looks for the number of correct answers and does not impose a penalty for those items that are answered incorrectly. Because of this, your child's tutor may also work on making educated guesses, as there is no benefit to leaving a question blank.
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Recent Mount Vernon ISEE- Upper Level Tutoring Session Notes
I first went over some practice tests the student did in the prep book. He did rather well on them. We then worked on an essay the student had started previously, so he finished writing it. After that, we worked on some more complicated square root problems, and finally finished with some synonyms practice.
We started to look the math section and began with geometry. We went through questions on squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombi, other quadrilaterals, kites, and hexagons. I had the student find the measure of angles, length of sides, area, perimeter, and diagonals. Some of the questions included other material such as finding the mean or a percentage. She needs to break the problems down into smaller parts and diagrams are very helpful. She is used to working with the metric system but the ISEE includes questions in both English and metric; she's going to need to learn how to convert between the two systems and within the English system. She also needs to make sure to read questions carefully so that she answers the question being asked. We will work together to make her proficient in all these areas.
We made some great progress with math. We're going through each concept covered on the test and reviewing things he forgot. We also did an overview of reading comp strategy and how to look at the questions given. Great work!
It was great meeting this student today! She's a very bright, very friendly student, and I appreciate the amount of hard work that she puts into our sessions. We began by reviewing the way that the ISEE is structured and basic math vocabulary. When it was clear that she could jump into more advanced topics, we immediately started working on percentages and word problems associated with algebra and percentages. She did a great job with translating those word problems into equations.
The student finished the lessons for all sections on the ISEE today. She feels confident about her progress thus far and is using the notes we took as a guide.
