...the UKMT Pink Kangaroo competition, where I enjoyed the imaginative STEP-style questions and achieved a certificate of merit. As Head Girl and last year's House Captain, I have lots of experience with running assemblies, leading student councils, and directing my house during house events. Captaining our high school volleyball and football teams has taught me the importance of communication and integrity to motivate and organize people. Mathematics is a true passion of mine and, if...
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...is priority for me. I was once asked what's my why? My why is children! All children deserve the opportunity to learn. I received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Houston then went on to receive my Master's Degree from SFA. I have always had a passion for helping others. This passion led me to teaching I have been teaching and tutoring for 23 years. I love what I do so it makes doing...
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I graduated from San Diego State University. I taught environmental education in several non-traditional environments before moving to a brick and mortar school. I have taught for 13 years now, mostly in middle school, but with several years at a high school level also. During that time I have covered Earth/Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Since I have three children of my own, my teaching style tends to reflect how I teach them....
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...very passionate about helping others succeed. There is nothing more invigorating to me than helping someone see things more clearly and be relieved of their academic stress; I get a rush every single time I manage to help a student. I have been tutoring since high school and have most of my experience with math, but have also helped with English and French. My most recent job was at a summer camp, so even outside...
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...education, exceptional student education, and English for speakers of other languages. The special education classroom is where I found out how much I loved working with student of varying exceptionalities. Each day was so rewarding and exciting, but paperwork and demands from district really put a damper on that joy of helping students. Tutoring came easily for me when the opportunity arose and I'm glad I never looked back from leaving the schools. Helping each...
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...is bring the topic to life with stories and examples so that you can see what's happening. I take away the mystery and make learning exciting so that you are successful. I'm ready to help you. Let's get to it! I'm effective in tutoring high school biology, middle school and elementary science, math, history, and English. I have a MS and BS in Microbiology and I've taught in college and K-12. I look forward to...
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...Laboratory Automation. I worked as a TA for intro physics and electronics labs and am currently teaching math courses for an after-school program for accelerated students. My passion for math and physics has led to me greatly enjoying teaching others and watching them discover the laws that govern the world we live in. My teaching style involves leading students with questions to find the answers themselves. Understanding the underlying concepts is the key to mastery,...
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My name is Adrian Time. I have a Master's Degree from John's Hopkins, with a 4.0 GPA. I was also on Dean's List in Medical School and ranked as their top student (different university). My undergrad studies were at Boston University. I have tutored medical school student for a few years (minimum). All subjects (except for reproductive), but Neuro, Cardio, Renal, Pulmonary, MSK, and many other medical subjects I have tutored/taught. Please let me know...
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...subjects, I am most passionate about language because the ability to read and write influences every subject -- including science and math! My students see me as a member of their team and I strongly believe in starting the educational process from where the student is, rather than where they "should be." In my spare time, I love learning more about esoteric subjects, having random conversations with strangers, and really appreciating my surroundings.
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I hold a BS in Natural Resource Management, an MS in Forestry, and an MBA in Finance; my studies were in Science, Math and Engineering. My education provided a varied scientific background that gives me with an excellent command of the subject matter encompassed by the Earth and Space, Environmental, and Biological sciences. I bring that knowledge to the classroom. I hold NJ Teaching Certificates (CE) in Biology, Earth Science and Middle School Science.
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Hi, my name is Laura, and I've been teaching and tutoring since 2014. Born and raised in Michigan, I have lived all over the United States and gained a variety of teaching experiences everywhere I've gone. I love teaching English, literature, and writing especially, although I find history, social studies, and math to be great fun as well. Currently, I've taken time away from teaching in a formal school setting to be a stay-at-home-mom, but...
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My teaching philosophy is to make each training session as interactive, pleasant, interesting, as possible. I believe that an interactive curriculum is more memorable. I use tactics such as role-playing and competitive quiz games.
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...and timeline for achieving those goals. Proof of results are not only for parents or other entities to see how the student has improved or completed a task; it is also imperative for the student as one tangible measure of his/her success. It's not my goal to make students know as much as I do about English; instead, my goal is to help them understand why it is important for them to know some of...
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...become an OBGYN. I have been a tutor for about five years throughout Middle, High School, and present day. I have taught/tutored various subjects, however I particularly have a passion for social studies, STEM courses, and college, ACT/AP testing prep. I love education and am passionate about finding/curating different teaching styles and personalized content to fit the student I am helping. I hope to make learning as straightforward, easy to understand, and fun as possible...
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...arts, and world languages, including German and Spanish. Over the past 10 years I have written and published several books about Chicago neighborhoods, as well as children's books. Writing is my passion and teaching writing and communicating skills is what I like to teach best. I was also a German major and love to help students navigate the language for communicating verbally or written. Tell me what you would like help with and what your...
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Animator, Cartoonist, Editor, and 3D Generalist. Graduate with a BFA in Animation from Daemen College and have been working as a freelance animator and cartoonist since 2020. Dedicated to detailed slideshows, guided learning, and providing meaningful critique.
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...and Algebra II as well as high school biology and physical science. In my teaching career, I have acquired a plethora of experience with teaching students with various learning differences as well as those students who come from traditionally undeserved populations. . My belief is that all students are capable of learning, they just need the right teacher at the right point in their learning path. I always strive to be that teacher for the...
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I am a rising senior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in mathematical economics and minoring in statistics. I have tutored math previously and will make sure that you grasp the material to its full extent. I really enjoy working with students and watching them succeed.
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I believe that being a lifelong learner is important to each day. Not only am I an educator, but I am also a learner right along with students. Each day holds a new lesson. I have been a public educator for 18 years across different multiple subjects and multiple levels. I have also been a school counselor, which helped me to realize how important needs of the whole child are.
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Recent Middle School Tutoring Session Notes
We spent the majority of the time on Spanish. I brought along a book of Spanish verbs for her to copy out her current verbs. (She is a visual learner, and her textbook doesn't show full conjugation of all the required verbs.) We spent time working on exercises to review vocabulary and verb conjugation. We also began the worksheet homework for the next week (verbs with o -> ue). Current vocabulary focuses on food, movies, and outings. We reviewed the Middle East map for History and the moon cycle chart for Science. Both quizzes are scheduled for Thursday.
Today was our first session. We discussed ways to study, specifically doing math online extra homework, typing up notes for history and science, making up her own pretests, and organization in handing in materials. We also went over Math homework which included inequality problems and review of fractions.
Today, I mainly worked with Student 1 who was studying for his Religion test tomorrow. The test will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. To study for this, we read through the chapter and I emphasized major points and relevant pieces of information. After we had read a particular section a few times, I quizzed him on what we had read, asking him questions about the definitions and terms that we had encountered. He has a very good memory; he catches on very quickly and is able to retain detailed information about what has been read. At the end of the session, we completed the study questions for the chapter and I asked him more questions in order to further reinforce what he was learning in that chapter. I also looked over Student 2's math homework which he had already completed. He had to use a distance/time equation to find a variable, fill out a table, and plot a graph. All this he had done correctly and neatly.
Today the student and I went over her major assignments this week. We planned out which nights she would study for specific tests. She had a few assignments to complete for each class, so we went through them together. I asked her to explain to me how she would revisit the information before the quizzes or tests this week. She did well remembering how to study for math and English, but did not remember the best way to study for French. I reminded her of important study techniques for foreign languages - like flashcards and re-writing sentences or conjugations. Her grades are up this semester, and I think she has a lot more discipline and dedication to her studies.
Brief Review of 5 paragraph essays. Review of this week's reading assignment; the student is current on reading. We still need to review. Spanish - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Language Arts - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Flash Cards - reviewed 20 SAT vocabulary flashcards and gave to the student for daily homework; treat on Monday if she knows all by heart by next week. The student's homework: memorize all Amendments to the Constitution, memorize Statue of Liberty poem, know 20 SAT vocabulary cards by next Monday, and write an essay.
Tonight, we talked about and studied language arts. Specifically, we discussed cause and effect in writing, as well as recognizing purpose and genre in a work (entertainment, informative, persuasive, etc.).