...a third-year undergraduate architecture student in the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. An adept leader with strong communication and management skills, I am also An...
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I am a passionate and student-focused educator who thrives on helping learners grow in confidence and ability. With a commitment to making learning clear, engaging, and personalized, I aim to create a positive environment where students feel supported and motivated. I believe in building strong connections, encouraging curiosity, and guiding each student toward their full potential. Teaching is not just my profession it's my purpose.
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...currently an undergraduate student working towards a degree in education. I already have an associates degree in human resource management, and I work as a certified and licensed Paraprofessional (teacher's assistant) in Special Education classrooms for local schools. I am also working on getting my certification in ASL (American Sign Language) so that I could further my career with special education departments. I work with students that may/can have developmental delays, emotional disorders, behavioral issues,...
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...first-level college mathematics, reading comprehension, creative writing, and the basics of phonetics and sentence formation. I also enjoy teaching languages and various creative fields in the arts. My favorite subject to tutor is Mathematics because I love helping students unlock the logic and beauty behind mathematical concepts. Seeing students overcome their fear of math and develop confidence in their abilities is incredibly rewarding. My teaching philosophy centers on the belief that every student can succeed...
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...Cady, a dedicated and passionate tutor with a background that spans journalism, art, technology, and language. I currently teach art and Spanish in Birmingham, Alabama, and have over a decade of experience blending creativity and culturally responsive teaching with a focus on social-emotional learning. My teaching style is deeply informed by my studies in International Studies, Journalism, and Spanish, as well as my professional background with Apple, where I honed skills in tech integration and...
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...a BFA from the school of the Art Institute of Chicago and my MLIS from San Jose state. I have worked as a librarian for the past 6 years. I specialize in worthing with kids who have learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity....
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...me with the necessary tools to excel in the field of education and love for my students! During my time at Chatham, I have actively engaged in practical experiences within local elementary schools. These opportunities have deepened my passion for working with young children and reinforced my belief in the transformative power of education. I am driven by a desire to create an inclusive and positive learning environment that fosters academic growth, social development, and...
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...deeply passionate about the intricate world of biology, where the beauty of life's complexity unfolds at the molecular, cellular, and ecological levels. As a dedicated student in the field, my goal is to share this enthusiasm with others by offering tutoring services. I believe that education should be an empowering journey, not just a destination. Through patient guidance, I aim to inspire a love for biology, foster critical thinking, and help students navigate the fascinating...
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...passionate about helping students unlock their full potential in math, science, and programming by breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable steps. With over three years of tutoring experience from middle school to college, I create engaging and encouraging learning environments tailored to individual learning styles. I hold a Master's degree in Education from American Intercontinental University London and a teaching certificate, specializing in building confidence and critical thinking skills. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy...
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...an educator for over 30 years, high school and college, and I teach Spanish, French, English, and Photography at Varsity Tutors. I am a Vanderbilt graduate and I earned my master's degree at Texas A and M-Corpus Christi (Texas). I love working with words and I'm really good at explaining language structure. My love of languages naturally led me to travel the world, and I have been a practicing art and travel photographer for over...
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...native Texan with a BA in Communication. I have a passion for helping others, environmentalism, and celebrating life. I enjoy working with people to better express themselves through interpersonal interactions, writing, organizing and compartmentalizing. In the past two years, I have worked as a photographer and reporter for The Baytown Sun newspaper, public relations committee member for Keep Baytown Beautiful, volunteer at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center and freelance photographer, travel planner and home...
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I have a solid scientific background that I carried forward in parallel with studies and practices in art, literature and photography. The integration of science and art is fundamental and has allowed me to develop a successful career as a consultant and teacher. I love to teach.
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...earned a BS from the Naval Academy in literature (with French and German), an MA in Political Science from the US Naval Postgraduate School (with Russian), and an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (with Biblical Greek and Hebrew). I am an avid learner and a world traveler who has lived in Italy, Japan, and Romania. Passing on a love of learning, and way of streamlining the learning process is a pure joy to me. My...
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...from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a minor in Education. I have tutored privately for over 15 years but have also worked with many different companies and schools tutoring one on one as well as teaching large groups of a 100+ students; some of these being the University of Florida Athlete Association, Study Edge, and the Florida Museum of Natural History. I have always loved helping students work...
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...my final semester of a degree in English and History at Bethel University, and next year I'll enter a graduate program in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. I'm passionate about reading, writing, history, journalism, geography, and languages, and I have experience teaching/tutoring in all of these areas. From tutoring video editing to college students to leading an elementary English class in Cuellaje, Ecuador, I love getting to know students individually and helping them...
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...an undergraduate student at Wofford College pursuing a major in biology with a minor in business. In addition, I am a nationally certified and state certified Emergency Medical Technician and work sporadically throughout the year. I have three years of experience tutoring students in a wide array of subject areas. I have a true passion for learning and I am extremely excited to share that passion with the students I have the privilege to help...
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...21 year old Environmentalist. I want to spend my life helping animals, plants and people co exist together in a way that will benefit the planet itself. There is a shortage of environmental helpers out there and I want to be the one who researches, comes up with ideas and creates laws so that people around the world will take it seriously. In the world today, the planet is slowly dying by climate change, animal...
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My name is Heather Massey. I am a lifelong learner and teacher. I love all subjects and enjoy helping others in areas where they need help. Some of the subjects I can assist in are math, reading, science, history, accounting, test-taking skills, organization, and all Microsoft programs. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Many blessings, Mrs. Massey
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Recent Photography Tutoring Session Notes
Tonight we worked on another Precis. The topic was the Thomas Nast cartoon. She already had a thesis statement, which she had worked on in class. It was really good, and she liked it, so that's what we worked with. Her teacher had established a basic structure for what she needed to talk about, which made it a little easier to get started. But the student is starting to see/hear what sounds awkward as far as wording and transitions go. So she is not being complacent when it comes to her writing. That is definitely a change from the first time we worked together on a writing assignment way back in the fall. She is also now aware of what might be a run-on, and she is self-correcting/editing as she writes.
Today, we met and continued attacking the test strategies. We decided that the student will not be taking the essay because in doing the math and calculating her potential score, this risk is not worth the potential gain of changing her writing score. The writing score is scaled by the essay and right now her writing score is so high that she would have to match that with a near perfect essay. Thus, there is no real gain to taking the essay.
We did work on Math and Science, going over many practice problems and talking about timing.
For next time, the student will need to:
1) Practice Reading and Science (especially timing)
2) Learn the trigonometry functions
Properties of right triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, corresponding, alternate interior, and same side interior angles, and problem solving using logic. Student seems to be much more confident in geometry than other math areas, but is having some issues with logical thinking on word problems.
We worked on some physics; the second moment of inertia problems were causing some confusion so we spent some time working through the formulas and developing an intuition for what was happening. In the end I think he knows in his mind what inertia, momentum and fore are and how they relate to each other; now we just have to work on applying them to a problem. In differential equations he is coming up against systems of differential equations so matrix algebra is on the table. We worked with matrix multiplication, determinants, inverses and Cramer's rule. Those topics seemed to sink in well.
We went over the student's practice tests, and techniques for writing the essay. We focused on math topics that he had learned in school but forgotten (and might need for the exam), and did some reading comprehension "slow" drills so that he could see how working through the questions more slowly could help him get the right answer.
We focused on the math section. The student's overall score was the same as her initial test. She struggled with identifying how to begin many problems, but once they were explained to her, she found them easy in relation to concepts. She needs to focus on practicing so that she will gain confidence; she has the understanding of basic concepts.
