My first experience teaching, as a private tutor in my high school years, revealed the deep insecurities we all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate...
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...Spurlock Kim is an advocate for teaching in ways that embrace all the different kinds of diversity in our world. A graduate of Smith College, Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at...
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I graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2010 with a BA in French Language and Literature and a minor in Russian language and literature. About a year after I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I...
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My goal is to provide students with an understanding of the topic that is tailored to the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand...
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I am a current undergraduate student in Columbia College. I have not declared a major, but am most interested in studying environmental science, and Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with...
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I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.
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I'm Anya! I've enjoyed tutoring ever since I was in high school, because seeing somebody master a subject they have been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE,...
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Can also tutor:Statistics, GRE and 37 more subjects.
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Psychology. I am taking some time off to work, but I plan to return to school in the next few years to obtain a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology. While in college, I volunteered with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, an organization that brings Penn students into Philly's inner city to tutor low-income middle school students. I found the experience deeply rewarding and my...
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Hi! My name is Vlada, and I'm excited for the opportunity to help people better understand the subjects they need some help in. I enjoy tutoring algebra, and helping out with all sorts of writing, as well as helping people with ACT training!
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I am a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring...
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I earned my B.A. in Russian Language and Literacy with a Minor in Linguistics at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Honors College in 2009. I earned my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from Wayne State University in 2013. I have 3 years of experience working as a speech therapist with kindergarten through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with...
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I currently work as a teaching assistant at Long Island University in Biological Sciences and Human Anatomy, which requires me to have "office hours" available in order to help students that are struggling. Tutoring students can be very simple and sometimes very complicated, but I always look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal...
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I graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2015 with degrees in International Politics and Sociology while also becoming proficient in Russian. I will be attending American University Washington College of Law this upcoming fall and pursuing a dual JD and masters in US Foreign Policy and National Security. I have both official and unofficial tutoring experience dating back to middle school, and have most experience with tutoring middle and high school students in Reading...
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...take part. I find that it's much easier to become excited about a performance when one is a player in the drama itself, and not merely an audience member. Never content to keep such delightful entertainment to myself, I have sought to share as much as I have learned; occasionally in a formal fashion, as I have through tutoring for Russian language and through my clinical teaching experiences, but more often through informal avenues, bending...
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I have four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between...
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In college, I studied Psychology and Natural Sciences. After graduating in 2014, I took a few years to conduct basic science research in mitochondrial physiology. At the same time, I became an instructor in college Biology laboratory and discovered I really enjoyed teaching. Since then, I have tutored college Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and helped students prepare for MCAT. In addition to building the knowledge base, I like to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving....
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I tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual students.
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I am a rising sophomore at Colby College and pride myself on my exceptional academic work. I would love to help students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as first year college students. If you need help with Math, Science, History, or English please contact me! I am also a fluent Russian speaker, and would love to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I...
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I first started tutoring as a freshman in college. I volunteered with a group that met at a local church and helped children with their schoolwork while their parents took classes at the church. I worked with middle school children and helped them with math and reading. Later, one of my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week,...
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I am an undergraduate student studying Economics and Public Policy at the University of Chicago. I attended the Horace Mann School in New York City. I love teaching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy...
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Russian Tutoring FAQ
Russian is the official language Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Russia. It is also spoken in many other countries in Eastern Europe. It is considered a Slavic language, and it is the most spoken language in Europe, with approximately 140 million speakers. Russian is also one of the official languages of the UN and is the eighth most spoken language in the world. As such, learning Russian could prove to be a useful skill. If you have been searching for "Russian tutoring near me," look no further than Varsity Tutors, because we can help you connect with a skilled Russian tutor.
Here are the major concepts a Russian tutor can cover:
Reading
Speaking
Writing
Culture
The Russian language is much different than English. Russian uses a Cyrillic alphabet, which consists of 33 letters. Russian has controversial points and inconsistencies when it comes to the writing system. This system can make it difficult to learn how to write in the language. Russian tutoring can be helpful in this regard because a tutor can work with students to identify the areas where they might be having trouble. As Russian is a common language, it is possible to find courses in Russian at many colleges. However, the challenging nature of the language may lead to students needing extra help outside of the classroom.
Learning how to speak Russian can also prove to be challenging. It is common for students to be nervous about speaking a new language in front of a teacher and other classmates out of fear that they will mispronounce a word or phrase. Russian tutoring can assist with this because a student may feel more comfortable working with someone on an individualized level. Working with a Russian tutor also offers students the opportunity to receive immediate feedback. A tutor can either praise them for correct pronunciation or explain what areas they need to work on.
When learning a new language, it is important to learn about the culture as well. Culture often influences a language and vice versa. As such, it is very difficult to really connect with a language without connecting with the culture as well. The Russian language is no different and learning about the way the language developed and spread in connect with the Soviet Union can provide further insight into working towards fluency.
If you are interested in learning Russian, contact Varsity Tutors so that we can help you connect with a Russian tutor who is ready to help you build your command of the language.
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