Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...academic scholarship in August 2008. In May 2012, I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Biology and a Bachelors in Music (emphasis: Violin Performance). In May 2014, I graduated with a Masters in Public Health degree (emphasis: biostatistics) at the top of my class. As such, I enjoy tutoring students in math and science subjects. In the past, I have tutored middle school students for the ISEE to gain entry into prestigious private...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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My name is Katherine and I am currently an undergraduate studying at Columbia University in the City of New York. I am pre-med as well as studying environmental science at Columbia College. I have experience in tutoring all ages, ranging from elementary school to high school. My strongest subjects are in the maths and sciences, but I also have a lot of experience with reading and writing. ... I believe that all students have their own...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication and my Masters degree in Elementary Education and Educational Administration. Since graduation, I have gained experience in community development, retail merchandising and education. I served in the Air Force National Guard for 10 years and gained the rank of SSgt. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as a...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...I have worked in various DC museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 1 and 2. I love to learn and want to share that with my students. Beyond helping my students better understand subject matter, I want to help my students appreciate how they learn and the ways for them to negotiate challenges. I am an...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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A life-long mathematics educator and learner who thrives in an atmosphere of academic collaboration, investigation, discovery and enlightenment. I believe that all students can learn and grow intellectually. I firmly believe in the wonderful and hopeful word "yet"...as in, "I can't do this 'yet', but if I keep working and trying, I will be able to do it eventually!"... I would introduce myself and try to find some commonality between myself and the student. I would...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...levels of math and science, as well as for most standardized tests. I LOVE to see a student go from "This is too hard" to "This isn't so bad!" I am a chemistry and math nerd who has also taken a few engineering classes. I have a B.S. in chemistry with a minor in mathematics and an M.S. in chemistry, both from Baylor University. I also taught chemistry for five years at Boise State University....
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...prep. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, earning a bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology with College Honors, and I am currently working toward my PhD. I have been tutoring for six years, working for well-known test prep companies in addition to volunteering for nonprofit educational organizations around the world. I offer SAT test prep, AP test prep, and academic tutoring in English, History, and Social Studies. I also offer assistance with academic essays,...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...my Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics, summa cum laude. I also fulfilled all the premedical requirements in courses such as biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. I tutored extensively throughout college with several companies as well as privately, and boast 4 years of experience. I tutor a broad range of subjects including a variety of test prep. My students have benefited greatly from Standardized Test Prep in both the Critical Reading and...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...of Dallas and a Master of Arts from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, I went on to teach classes of 6-11th grade students at Trivium Preparatory Academy for 3 years in English, Writing, and Math. I also tutored students individually for all sections of the SAT and ACT during my time there, and I have continued to do so for the past year with Varsity Tutors. I love teaching English and Literature...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...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 flexible and done online (privacy of your home). I do have experience with all ages - elementary, middle school, high school, college and folks returning to the classroom. Thank you for looking at my profile.
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and will be graduating with my Master of Science degree in May 2016. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in geology with a minor in math from Centenary College of Louisiana in May 2014. I have been tutoring and teaching math and science of all levels for over 3 years. I have been a private tutor, a tutor for the math departments at both Centenary and SIU, a...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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I'm a graduate from the University of Southern California with a degree in Political Economy and a minor in Digital Studies. I was in an honors reading and writing undergraduate program and have experience in a variety of subjects with students of all ages. Let me know how I can help you!
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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I am a college student, As a business major I have an intense focus interest in statistics, formulas, and other mathematical concepts. I am a very laid back guy and i just want to help the student grow. I hope we get to work together!
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...their own pace. I focus on mastery based learning where the student must demonstrate adequate aptitude in the theoretical and practical aspects of a subject before we move on to a different one. Emphasis is placed on teaching principles and nurturing independent thought for problem solving. As a tutor, I rely on being patient, having dynamic lessons, and on demonstrating how various aspects of a subject tie together and build upon each other.
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...the way for the highest levels of achievement. I also believe that teachers are charged to do more than teach lesson plans; I instead strive to create an environment where innovative thinkers and extraordinary leaders emerge. As an educator, I am responsible for assisting students in meeting the future demands of college, industry, and technology by bolstering a positive attitude about learning that could lead to life-long fulfillment, creating a student-centered environment, and providing opportunities...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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I believe in teaching so that my student learns the material in a way he/she is comfortable with. Anyone can impart knowledge but a good teacher imparts knowledge in the most compatible way so that the student doesn't just learn, the student will understand.
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...after-school program for exactly one year; this experience gave me the opportunity to teach a class of up to 10 elementary-school kids, developing my ability to attend to various students' needs simultaneously. As a teacher with a more active role, I arranged a curriculum with supplemental topics to complement material being taught to them in school, and as a 3rd-4th grade instructor, I organized many games and "art projects" to familiarize students with the learning...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...I have worked with school systems that have fewer resources, I see the negative effects of a lack of individualized instruction. My aim during tutoring is to tailor my approach as much as possible for each student. Even if I have five students working on the same subject, their sessions will look very different depending on the strengths, weaknesses, learning style, personality, goals, etc. In addition to working with youth, I enjoy cooking healthy foods,...
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...a current educator, passionate about aiding and empowering our youth. I tutor various subjects, including English, graduate test preparation, and K-12 test preparation, including ISEE, GMAT, LSAT, and STAAR. I believe students should be free, independent thinkers and unafraid to exude their intellect. They should also take pride in their values and have confidence in their ability to excel at anything. My life motto is: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."
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Certified ISEE- Upper Level Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
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...over 30 years of experience teaching in public schools. My experience spans all levels of math, from 7th grade to Calculus, including GED and SAT prep. I am skilled in using a variety of technology tools to help students visualize the concepts and cater to their learning styles. Although I am retired from full-time teaching, I still have a passion for math education. I truly love helping students come to those "aha" moments! I am...
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Private ISEE- Upper Level Tutoring in Elizabeth, NJ
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Elizabeth 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.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform allows you to schedule your child's private ISEE Upper Level tutoring session at a time and location that is most convenient for your schedule. Private tutoring sessions can be scheduled in a virtual setting or in person. To connect with a tutor who is eager to work with your child, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent Elizabeth 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.
