...based on the Common Core standards in geometry. As a teacher, I was committed to getting to know my students’ unique interests and academic needs in order to best assess how they interacted with material. Rather than explain a problem the same way to every student, for instance, I looked for multiple approaches and helped my students understand which made the most sense for them. I also considered their personal background and interests to ensure...
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...but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history content at both the middle...
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I have 6 years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where...
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Can also tutor:ACT, SAT, ASPIRE and 24 more subjects.
I first began tutoring at the University of Arizona Writing Center while earning my B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish & Portuguese. This position not only gave me the opportunity to work closely with undergraduate students, but also to help high school students edit their personal statements in preparation for college. Upon graduation in 2008, I became a Teach for America corps member. Through the organization, I...
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Can also tutor:SAT, SSAT, PSAT and 39 more subjects.
...based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, so I'll be sure you not only do well on the test, but that you'll be ready...
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Can also tutor:SAT, ISEE, GED and 48 more subjects.
...students that learning is my addiction, as many make fun of my choices for "fun" reading. As a teacher, I am certified to teach Social Studies grades 7-12 and currently teach high school social studies. I have additional experience teaching elementary school students, middle school school students, and adult learners. With my training from Brown as well as ongoing training from the Rhode Island Department of Education and other reputable providers, I continue to hone...
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...love to help students make the connections needed to master their material. As a Jr. High teacher of gifted students, I have worked with many types of learners and have a wealth of strategies to make instruction exciting and engaging. I have worked with struggling and ELL/ESL students each summer in a variety of grades K-8. I taught 5th grade gifted for 7 years and have enjoyed working with many ages of students. Many of...
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Can also tutor:AIMS, PSAT, SSAT and 45 more subjects.
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
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...I strive to provide each student with the concrete strategies that allow readers to make meaning of text, and to clearly express ideas through writing. I make my process as a reader and writer transparent, and I've seen my students try out those steps, and make progress. With progress comes enthusiasm, and eagerness to make those steps their own -- that is when they soar! While I've worked most extensively with middle school students, I...
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...am graduating with my Master of Arts in Teaching Urban Education degree from The College of New Jersey. I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from TCNJ as well. I have been a student teacher in six different classrooms ranging from K-5 throughout my time in college and have taught every subject ranging from reading and writing to science and math. What I enjoy most about tutoring...
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Can also tutor:SSAT, SAT, ISEE and 47 more subjects.
...me. My goal is to inspire, educate, and challenge students to push through moments of frustration to experience success both academically and socially. My teaching style is to access what the students know and need to know. Then plan accordingly. I am great at breaking skills and problems down in a way that most students can grasp. I am excited to become your tutor and help you get to the next level of academic success.
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I believe a positive rapport between teacher and student is essential to building a successful learning environment. Students bring a wealth of previous knowledge and experience that should be utilized to enhance curriculum and empower the student's desire to learn.
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...am 20 years old, and I am currently an undergraduate student at Drexel University. As an advocate for a versatile education, I am majoring in Behavioral Economics with a double minor in Finance and Management Information Systems. I firmly believe that in order to achieve success, one must strive to attain a strong academic foundation and a well-rounded skillset. Even though my favorite subjects to teach are English and Mathematics, my goal is to help...
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My name is Melanie! I have been tutoring for the past 15 years. I love working with kids and have a great deal of experience working with students of all ages and academic needs. I was also a substitute teacher for 5 years in New Brunswick Public Schools.
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Can also tutor:SAT, SSAT, PSAT and 39 more subjects.
I have a passion for teaching and learning. With great pleasure, I have served for twenty years in various teaching and leadership roles. During my tenure, I have had the opportunity to serve as an Early Intervention Program (EIP) teacher, Teacher Support Specialist, Literacy Coach, English Language Arts Department Chair, Professional Learning Developer/Presenter, Curriculum Designer, and Consultant. Ultimately, my goal is to identify your instructional needs and objectives and help you reach academic success.
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Can also tutor:ISEE, GED, SSAT and 20 more subjects.
Education
Mercer University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Liberty University - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction
...education, athletic performance (primarily soccer and cross country), and emergency preparedness (CPR, First Aid, AED). I believe that success in any helping profession, from healthcare to primary education, requires the ability to meet people where they are with what they need. Over the years, I have worked hard to hone this ability and demonstrate a relentless flexibility in my instructional approach and teaching methods, always catering to the unique learning needs of each student. Feel...
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...currently work in Brooklyn in the New York City Public Schools. I am a Special Education teacher and am currently teaching in a 3rd grade classroom. I have experience with students from ages 4-14, and students of mixed backgrounds and disabilities. I believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the support needed to achieve their goals. I am an extremely hard worker and I am constantly trying to find new ways to help...
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...growth. I am a strong believer in setting up classrooms and schools to have high expectations and no excuses environment, especially for students in urban communities. I have learned the importance of structure and consistency in a classroom and school setting for students. In order to be an effective educator and show up as my best self for my students, I must ensure that I have a work-life balance. With that, I spend my free...
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I am a fifth grade classroom teacher to 18 wonderful students and a mother to two outstanding kids. I have been serving as an elementary public school teacher for nine years. As a self-contained and also departmentalized teacher I have worked with most grades level 1 through 8. Currently, I work for Matteson School District. I wanted to offer my passion for education, skills, and time to those who would benefit from additional support academically...
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...with students and parents to develop learning goals. I help students to develop ownership over their own learning, and to feel successful about the skills they are developing as they continue to progress. I have worked with students as an SAT preparatory tutor, as an ESL tutor, and in an elementary school classroom as a student teacher. I am passionate about every subject I tutor, but my personal strengths are in developing literacy skills (reading...
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The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exams test students multiple times over the course of each academic year, in grades three through eleven, in order to evaluate how their progress in math and English language arts measures up against the Common Core State Standards. The results of PARCC exams can be used by educators to diagnose areas in which remedial attention may benefit a particular student, to help him or her gain the skills that they will need in college classes or in a professional working environment. Thus, the results of the PARCC can have huge consequences for your child's educational experience. Test anxiety or the computer-based standardized format of many PARCC exams may present obstacles to your student and prevent him or her from demonstrating the knowledge and skills they have gained.
If you'd like to provide your child with a personal, experienced tutor to help improve their performance on the exam, individual PARCC tutoring may help you do so. Varsity Tutors understands that each person is a unique student, and is eager to help your child find someone who is best suited for their academic needs. Your tutor will custom-tailor your child's lessons in order to efficiently address their specific strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, your child will benefit from a completely customizable learning program that allows you to dictate the pace of every lesson. Unlike classroom-based learning, where the teacher has to manage a room full of students, your child's tutor is dedicated to fulfilling only the needs of your individual student. This means that you are able to slow down the pace covering problematic content, making sure that your child has an understanding of various concepts. On the other hand, you can completely skip material that your child understands, so that precious time isn't wasted covering content that he or she has already mastered.
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Recent PARCC Tutoring Session Notes
Today we reviewed an essay the student had written since our last session and went through the Verbal, Quantitative, and Math sections of the exam. The student wrote an interesting essay. We went through ways that she could have easily connected her main points to supporting evidence. She had a great use of vocabulary throughout her essay as well. From this, it is no surprise that she did very well in the verbal section of the test. The student is adept at puzzling out the definitions of words she is unfamiliar with. She struggled slightly with some of the Quantitative questions, but after review she seemed to have a better grasp of the approach to solving these types of problems.
The students worked on a practice drill consisting of 15 problems, ratios (4 problems), and averages (4 problems). They also worked on synonyms and how to guess the meaning of a word from context, positive/negative, and/or stem word. They developed their own definitions and then applied the techniques to Practice Drill 3 (20 synonyms), Practice Drill 5 (10 synonyms), and practice Drill 7 (20 synonyms). They began Practice Drill 9 (30 synonyms), and will complete as homework.
Sample Essay prompts incorporated into writing session. Worked on use of clear, concise language and proper sentence structure. Development of introductory paragraph and supporting arguments was the focus of the lesson. Tested the student on a Sentence Completion section; time management and number correct show improvement.
The student is showing continual improvements, bumping her English to a 28 and her math to a 31 (yay!). We worked through the questions she had missed and talked through them more broadly so she could apply them to other problems in future tests. She is really getting the hang of things, and just needs to put a bit more effort into remembering equations and re-working the longer reading-like English questions.
Focused on sentence completion and intro to passage-based questions (SAT Critical Reading section). Student 1 set his final score goal at 1800 and Student 2 set hers at 1600. When working on sentence completions, Student 1 said his confidence with this type of question was a 4 and Student 2 said hers was a 3 (on a 1-10) scale. By the end of the session, Student 1 said he was at a 7 and Student 2 was at a 6. They have been emailed with practice problems for sentence completion and passages, and asked to complete a timed SAT practice test before our next meeting.
Today, the student and I went over some of the challenges we ran across after he completed his second Science and second Writing sections. Science seems to be a strong point for the student, who scored high on his first attempt. He could, however, improve slightly on his essay. His argument and structure are still clear and well-established, but he still needs to save time to go back and check for grammatical errors once he has finished writing. As the essay factors into his English section score, it is crucial that the student scores well on his writing. We also worked on vocabulary flashcards to help expand the variety of words he uses in his essays. Overall, he is making impressive and quick improvements in both the Science and Writing sections.
