...finished AP Calculus BC by the end of my junior year, and during my senior year I went on to take college-level math in a dual-enrollment program with Carnegie Mellon University. I just finished my freshman year at Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In addition to mathematics, I am also studying music at Yale, where I have taken rigorous courses in music theory, musicianship, and piano...
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...I hope to work with you to develop the approach that works best for your learning style. I always adapt my plans to suit an individual student's needs and interests, keeping in mind that the best I can do for any student is to engage them with the material and help them develop self-motivation. I am, admittedly, challenging and will push you not just to get the right answer, but to understand the material at...
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...on homework problems or test preparation. For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process, and I also find it valuable to relate previous knowledge to...
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...National Merit scholarship. While in college, I worked as a writing tutor in a writing center on campus for three years, helping students with history and social science essays as well as letters of intent for internships. I also spent a semester in London studying history and English. I taught 7th grade math (pre-algebra) for a year and was the peer tutoring mentor teacher during that time. For the last year and a half I...
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...& New Media and a concentration in Social Research & Public Policy. After tutoring peers in high school and university, I look forward to helping K-8 and high school students catch up, pull ahead, or cover a compelling subject in more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing, public speaking, and math. For students studying for the ACT or SAT I offer a preparatory course with measured progress reports as we move through...
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...Business Administration with a primary concentration in Economics and a secondary concentration in Healthcare Management. Miss Couch is interested in pharmaceutical and prosthetic sales as well as commercial banking, preferably in the healthcare sector. As a current Sophomore, Miss Couch is actively seeking an internship in the latter fields. Miss Couch graduated from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon with a GPA of 4.05 after taking AP and Honors courses and as a distinguished member...
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...a Teacher’s Assistant in the Rock and Roll History Class and volunteered at a Boys and Girls Club teaching piano. I also took classes in music education, even having field experience in an elementary music class room. Since graduating, I have worked with kids in after school workshops teaching simple computer programs. I tutor both math and music. Having an affinity for the logic of math, I use that to help understand, my favorite subject,...
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I'm a junior at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in math and minoring in biology and computer science on the pre-medical track. As a teaching assistant and student musical instructor, I'm passionate about cultivating an interest in learning.
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...dive right in! My background in music and the arts helps me find novel ways of approaching various academic disciplines and has defined my core belief on education: well-rounded students and teachers must expose themselves to as many perspectives and disciplines as possible. When learning with me, you or your student can expect to engage with not only traditional discipline-specific texts, but also film, art, music and other relevant cultural mediums in order to form...
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...Center for Student Success as a peer coach, then a supplemental instructor. During those roles, I got to discover my passion for teaching others. I am a firm believer that each individual has a learning style that best suits them, and a good tutor/teacher is one that can recognize that potential in someone and help guide them into using it. I also am a very open-minded, easy-going individual who is a major extrovert that loves...
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...grow in so many ways. I am excited to help other younger children(elementary age) to grow in their education as well. I love to help children read, write, and with simple math. I have lots of experience with my own children teaching them in these areas. I am patient with children and know and understand that we all learn at different levels and in different ways. I try my best to individualize the learning of...
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...can replicate this learning without my guidance. These skills are what makes a child efficient on a standardized test without being stressed, and that is what I believe I tutor best. I want to help my students reach their full potentials and become confident learners as much as I can, so any help from their parents or suggestions from teachers would be more than helpful to tailor and individualized learning plan! I am easy to...
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...a cappella group, and I volunteer at a local nursing home. I began teaching at age 13 with 1st graders at my synagogue, and I have loved helping others learn ever since. In addition to working with elementary school students at my synagogue, I also have worked as a tutor for middle school students. I enjoy getting to know people, understanding how they learn, and having the opportunity to help them build confidence, have success,...
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...high school students in math, chemistry, and French; and college students in chemistry and genetics. I strive to make personal connections with my students so that they do not just feel like bullets on a list. In explaining the material, I try to break it down into smaller steps since humans are naturally more motivated to achieve goals that seem more manageable. I want every student to feel capable and to possess a growth mindset.
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...Geography. I have also tutored students in person and online. Most of my teaching style is kinesthetic teaching activity and movement. I have spent the last 3 years teaching ESL and tutoring online. I have a Bachelors Degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg , VA. I currently reside in North Carolina with my husband of 24 years, my 3 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. I love teaching because I feel that is rewarding to see...
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...adults. I also was a tutor for a residential high school. For over five years I have been helping adults to lear English as a second language. As an adult I too learned to speak a foreign language and I understand the commitment and motivation it takes to succeed. I enjoy helping others meet their personal goals and it gives me great children to watch children become competent in their schooling. In my spare time...
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...I participated in numerous music groups including band, orchestra, pep band, drum line, and handbells. I also accompanied several college students in a variety of singing lessons and classes. I also participated in graduate speech classes as an undergrad for student teachings. In high school, I participated in concert band, jazz band, choir, pep band, and marching band. I also traveled with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music to Europe while in high school. I excelled...
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...service, Provenance Geosciences. Dr Hoaglund loves to teach. He holds a substitute teaching certification from the State of Nevada and has taught middle school and K12 mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry. He teaches the calculus necessary for mathematical modeling in his college courses, which he is currently working to bring online. He offers courses at Udemy and maintains YouTube websites in education as well as his own music performance. He has also taught lessons in...
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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There is hardly a more versatile instrument in the world than the piano. Its sound is instantly recognizable, and it forms the basis of so many of the world's most popular songs. Playing the piano can open up the remarkable world of music in ways that few other instruments can. If your aim is to take up this dynamic instrument, working with a top-notch piano tutor could be a great way option for you.
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Your piano tutor can help you understand the masters of the instrument across a variety of genres and many different eras. From classics such as Rachmaninov and Beethoven to more modern acts like John Lennon and John Legend, all have created compelling music with the piano. Your piano tutor can help you unlock the secrets to what made their music as so fascinating.
Piano tutoring can help you master basic chord structures and scales as well as basic and more advanced technique. A great tutor can give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of different modes and key signatures that you may not be familiar with and give you the chance to experiment with them in a supportive environment. If you've ever wanted to learn about the Mixolydian scale, for instance, your tutor could give you the chance. You can also have the chance to get real-time feedback on your playing and receive helpful hints about techniques and other tips from a talented tutor.
What's great about piano tutoring is how customizable lessons can be. You and your tutor can work together to create a practice schedule that plays to your strengths and provides a remedy for your weaknesses. What's more, tutoring can afford you extreme flexibility. Skilled tutors are able to work on your timetable, meaning that you can have meaningful sessions at the times that work best for you.
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