...what they are studying. If they find something bland, dull, and useless their motivation to progress is halted. This is one the main deterrents for effective learning and remembering. A student needs to know why something is important, not just in the classroom, but in life. If they feel the information "demanded" of them to learn is simply a way of making a grade this lessens their chances for improving. As one with life experience,...
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I am passionate about education, as I work for a University and I am currently a Doctoral student. I hope that I can use my education and experiences to help others succeed in their educational goals!
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I have been teaching at the college level for over ten years. Before that, I worked in the public school system. I am a Doctoral Candidate and have a love for academia. I try to make learning fun. I especially like the online platform. Can't wait to meet you!
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...in liberal arts, a bachelor's degree in business administration and human resources, an associate's degree in mechanical technology, an associate's degree in criminal justice, and an associate's degree in business administration. Could you elaborate on the subjects you specialize in tutoring and provide details about your expertise in each subject? I tutor math, language arts, social studies, and science. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and language arts because I believe that literacy is...
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...University. I have ten years of experience with tutoring, working in a learning center and in the classroom. I have also taught ESL online. It is my goal to make learning fun and engaging while covering content along with extending it as needed. I tutor a broad range of subjects such as reading, writing, math and phonics. Outside of teaching I love to spend time with my family, play with my dogs, and read. I...
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...executive functioning deficits, ADD/ADHD, autism, and other related developmental disorders. I tutor mainly in Elementary and Middle School Math, African American History, High School and College level English, and High School, College level Writing, Executive Functioning, and American Sign Language. My favorite subject is American Sign Language and African American History because I enjoy the content from both subjects. In my experience, my students experience the most success with my tutoring because I used a...
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...University School of Medicine where I graduated with a Medical Doctorate. I will be pursuing a master's in public health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health in the 2019-20 school year prior to starting my residency training. I have tutored students from a broad age range including elementary school all the way to medical school in a variety of subjects. I have worked as a special education paraprofessional and worked with students with...
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I had never worked as a formal educator before this past school year, and one of the many things I learned was that watching elementary school students learn to read is FASCINATING. I also learned that kids like me, and tend to be glad to work with me because I'm not a normal stodgy grown-up.
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...have experience teaching and tutoring grades K-8 with a focus in Reading, Social Studies, and Math. I able to help with enrichment and standardized test prep. My undergraduate background is in the Social Sciences with a concentration in History, Sociology, and Philosophy. Those experiences have given me the knowledge to be able to tutor those areas on the high school and college level. I believe all students can learn with the proper support. It is...
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...time teacher in Texas for eight years. I have taught students with a variety of learning styles; including students with visual impairment, Autism,Cerebral palsy, ESL students and students with specific learning disabilities. I understand the importance of making learning engaging and effective. I specialize in working with students with learning differences, specifically in Reading and Writing. I have taught summer school reading and writing (STAAR testing 6-12 grade). Good writers and readers must develop higher...
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...the real world. It is one of the best ways to prepare individuals to function at high levels in a rapidly changing world, a global environment that demands versatility and creativity in addition to basic career training. Analysis, argumentation, decision making, and strong communication skills are some of the advantageous skills derived from the study of the humanities. These abilities provide an essential foundation for engaged local- and global-citizenship as well as for successful careers....
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...have completed 3 years of PhD/graduate work in clinical psychology and have a wide range of interests and areas of expertise. I have also completed 2 years of biomedical research training at the NIH studying substance use disorders, which is my research specialty. I love teaching and sharing my interests with others and believe that every student has the ability to boost their understanding of a topic when they are paired with a supportive mentor....
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...and supporting undergraduates in their personal and educational development. I am especially passionate about helping students build confidence in their academic abilities and discover their individual learning styles. I tutor a variety of subjects, including psychology, writing, and study skills, but I am especially drawn to tutoring topics related to human behavior and critical thinking. Psychology is my favorite subject to teach because it empowers students to better understand themselves and the world around them....
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I'm a PhD student in Psychology at Fordham University. My areas of expertise are Psychology, Mental Health, Research, and Writing. I have a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, a bachelor's degree in Finance from Penn State University, and experience working on Wall Street (investment management) as well as teaching English. As a tutor I hope to make learning fun and interesting, and build my students' skills and confidence.
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...Hearing Sciences and Special Education. I teach students in a style that suits them best and encourages them to LOVE what they learn! My core belief is that every student is intelligent and capable of anything they put their mind to; I work on instilling this attitude through positive reinforcement and fun, hands-on lessons that engage the student. My background in special education and elementary education allows me to organize and tailor lessons to fit...
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...enrolled in the science department and majored in biology. During my first semester at Miami Dade College, I won a full tennis scholarship, which helped with tuition and books. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree, I won another tennis scholarship to St. Thomas University. There, I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. As an athlete, I traveled frequently. I was fortunate to experience many different cultures and meet people of various...
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...teaching part time for three different universities at the same time and have taught many different subjects including psychology, counseling, social work, family therapy, children and adolescent development, psychopathology, conflict resolution among others. I have two master's degrees: one in Social Work and one in Criminal Justice and a PhD in Human Services. I have two adult daughters and one grandson and live in Northeast Georgia though I am originally from Northeast Ohio.
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Education is very important and should be available to everyone. I believe there are no stupid questions and it takes as long as it takes to understand a concept. I love helping others learn and I love to teach. I have always wanted to teach and I believe I have a lot to offer others.
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...met. This led to educating communities throughout my state on various topics such as child safety, child development, family development as well as early childhood education. After having my daughter I realized that I wanted to be a full-time educator which led me to lead preschool teacher working on the basic foundations of our curriculums. As with my students, I found I was always curious and yearning to learn more so I decided to pursue...
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...masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum potential, you are all super stars I am only here to remind you of this...
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Social workers are on the front lines of the struggle to make our world a better place. As essential as social work is, learning to do it well is not a trivial undertaking. It is, in a sense, applied social engineering. Part psychology, part sociology, and part government studies, none of it is simple or straightforward. Social work tutoring, however, can help unravel the tangle of bureaucracy and legalese that you will encounter. Social work tutors are more than knowledgeable -- many are experienced teachers or have real-world experience from working in the field. The theoretical knowledge you have to digest is difficult enough, even with the assistance of social work tutoring. Add to that the practical difficulties of knowing which programs are operating in a given area and which people qualify, and there is an impressive degree of complexity.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with personal social work tutors who have a solid understanding of what you are going through. Our educational directors are available to help you with your student profile, which can tell potential tutors about your habits, schedule, learning style, syllabus, and anything else that may play a role in your tutoring.
Although classes are certainly useful, the best guide is someone who has been through the maze and lived to tell the tale. Where university classes are on a one-to-many scale with broad general principles, one-to-one tutoring can focus on the particular questions and challenges faced by you as an individual. Better still, a good tutor can work with you to help you learn the interpersonal relationship skills that are so critical to thriving in work that is, by definition, social. It's not enough to just be personable or to be able to get along with a broad swath of people, you need to be able to navigate the hierarchical structure of government. A focus on these skills of cooperation and coordination is too frequently lacking in formal coursework, and learning them on-the-job can have disastrous consequences for the unwary. Social work tutoring, however, can offer a detailed guide not just to coursework, but to the social milieu into which you will enter once your degree is finished. Better still, you can ask your tutor for advice on making better connections with your course instructors. Teachers are often the gateway to good internships and are invaluable sources for letters of recommendation. Faceless bodies in giant classrooms cannot expect strong references, but students who are well-known and active participants can.
Each tutoring session revolves around you and your needs. You receive a personalized tutoring curriculum that is designed to focus on the concepts that you need to develop and strengthen. Your tutor has a variety of strategies to accomplish this that are attuned to your learning style. You may receive personal learning materials from your tutor, such as relevant articles, books, movies, news reports, and more. You may be tasked with socialization exercises that are crafted to encourage you to embolden your capabilities in interacting with others, or you may spend a session learning about the hierarchy of the government. The great thing is, it all comes down to how you'd like the session to be spent. If you need to focus on one concept over another or return to a previous one, you can. Your tutor will patiently continue to work with you until you have a solid understanding of the concepts you need to know. Social work is a valuable field that brings together many theoretical topics. It can be confusing, but a good tutor can help you succeed in your quest to help others. Your tutor can meet with you in your home, at a coffee shop, or anywhere you choose, including via the online live learning platform. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get connected with an experienced social work tutor!
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Recent Social Work Tutoring Session Notes
We started the session with the student telling me how the exam went. We talked about what went well, what was a struggle, and what we could do to better prepare for the next test. After that, we moved on to the next unit in her course, in which the class is reading a memoir about the author's experience with Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I gave the student a general overview of what Tourette's is and we watched some informational videos online to get a better understanding of the disorder's manifestations. Then we wrote an outline of the important information from the first chapter of the memoir.
The student needed to write, polish, and turn in an essay offering a solution to the problem of evil by the end of the day. He had already read the relevant texts prior to the session, but had not written very much yet. I discussed with him the basics of the problem and two typical solutions. I helped him edit for clarity, grammar, and organization. The essay is now a little too long, so we are meeting again tonight to cut it down to the appropriate 700-800 word length.
Today we worked on the self-reflection for the group project- using a human rights lens to be able to assess the project and work that was completed. The reflection had a number of different pieces required, but we worked diligently through all of them. The student left with a full draft to type up and edit before our next meeting.
In her course, the student has moved on from Sentential Logic to Predicate Logic. In this session we focused on symbolization of English sentences in Predicate logic with an emphasis on universal and existential quantifiers. I helped the student learn to identify the main logical operators and quantifiers in English sentences by paying attention to certain key phrases. The student has shown progress from her last session and is now able to do many of the problems on her own.
Covered introductions, went over material student feels good with and what material needs practice. Student and tutor reviewed Erikson's theories but student has good understanding of these stages already. Rest of session student and tutor did 16 practice questions together and focused on why the correct answers were correct and same with incorrect answers. Many questions on exams focus on BEST/FIRST questions. Tutor has an acronym she used for test-taking and will share with student at next session. Overall tutor gained a better understanding of how student wants to proceed and the fact that student is confident and skilled in material but simply needs help with test-taking itself and the way the test is worded.
