...I have four concentrated years of teaching special education, as well as two years of teaching English and Public Speaking at the community college level. I have a passion for words that I would love to share with you or your student! I am available for private tutoring sessions by appointment. I can also assist with essay writing for standardized tests, homeschooled and NMC students for portfolio papers and Public Speaking papers. For those not...
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...a hard working student currently in medical school. As your tutor, it is my mission to ensure you are utilizing the resources available to you as efficiently as possible in order to secure your success in your classes and your life in general. I love working with highly motivated individuals, but also have experience working with students who need that extra push to succeed. No matter what type of student you are, you can rest...
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I desire to use my teaching skills to bring others to success. I find innovative ways to make learning relevant and interesting to all students.
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...English literature, creative writing, reading, and more. I believe education is a powerful tool for personal growth and societal change, and I am dedicated to creating a positive learning environment that celebrates progress and focuses on each student's individual journey. My teaching approach is centered around my students' interests and needs. I aim to have meaningful conversations and build genuine connections with the children I support. Whether we are analyzing the themes in To Kill...
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...about their individual learning style, and will allow them to progress and exceed to the best of their ability. Success is shared and celebrated, when a student succeeds, each and every one of us benefits in many ways and with the students new found knowledge and the confidence to apply this knowledge in a variety of settings, his or her world has opened up a whole new range of opportunities that will span over a...
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As an educator, I strive to make sure my students feel a sense of belonging, comfort and care. I do this by creating a learning experiences that cater to the needs of all types of learners. By having a diverse classroom, each student can bring their unique perspective to the classroom and together we can create new ways of problem solving and thinking.
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...not a one size fits all endeavor. The teacher must learn from the student their interests, skills and learning preferences. It is then up to the teacher to provide a learning environment unique to that student which will not only show the student how they best acquire new information but also show them how to take that new information and apply it to the one size fits all testing environments found in many schools and...
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...in every school at which I have had the pleasure of teaching. Every day I aim to be exemplary and to fill each days teaching with boundless passion, zest, and vigor that will make English come alive. I strive to take the time to get to know my students, to understand their stories and to treat each as an individual. Every one of my students has special talents, and it is my duty to find...
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Can also tutor:SAT, OLSAT, NNAT and 26 more subjects.
...was not centered on money, but balance and truly making a difference. Helping students has been a passion of mine every since I first homeschooled my oldest child. I would work overnight, and homeschool her during the day. I realized how quickly she learned and thrived in a one on one environment. After successfully homeschooling her, I decided to go into education. I was confident that with care and compassion every child can grow and...
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...I'm Jennifer and I would love to be your tutor! I've spent the past year teaching high school technology and business classes and will begin graduate school at Columbia University in the fall. I am available for tons of subjects including college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn,...
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...the purpose of education is to ensure all students learn and grow to the best of their ability. I believe students learn best when they are shown exactly how to do something and are given a path to follow. As an educator, it's my job to teach them how to use different skills and strategies to be successful , life-long learners. I believe when a student feels confident because they understand what they are doing,...
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As a teacher for the past 19 years I believe learning should be interesting and fun. I am a visual and kinesthetic learner and teacher. I was an elementary teacher with a focus on science, I also taught GED prep, language, and high school math.
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Can also tutor:ACT, STAAR, ASVAB and 126 more subjects.
...able to teach full time. I loved teaching mathematics and so I had to start tutoring Mathematics when my body lets me. That is why I tutor at my home office. I can rest or take extra medication before the students arrive. I cannot tutor more than 2 hours back to back. I have to stand up, stretch, exercise, or even take a nap before I can continue. Sometimes the student's needs do push me...
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Every student can be successful. Relationships are key and I intend to do my best at helping you be successful. 12 years as an English teacher have provided me with a large toolkit to assist in any way I can.
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"You never truly learn until you admit that you need to learn." "There is never a cap to learning new things or acquiring a new skill; Being proactive in one's betterment of the mind yields the truest building of one's character."
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...student, teacher, and thinker. I have, of course, learned from my students as much as they have learned from me. One way I reinforce mutual learning, in my class, is to provide regular feedback to students. I ask students lots of questions. They also complete course evaluations, where they reflect on the course, their goals and relay on whether the course is helping them meet their individual goals so far. Students are very insightful and...
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...students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I am flexible in my teaching styles and will always do my best to tailor the tutoring...
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Can also tutor:SAT, ACT, CLEP and 75 more subjects.
Tutoring is what I love to do. Helping students understand math or any other subjects they are struggling with is very rewarding. I love sharing that AHA moment with them and love it when students say, "I get it now!"
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Can also tutor:ACT, MAP, SSAT and 60 more subjects.
...2022. I really enjoy tutoring students, and I have had a multitude of tutoring experiences in the past, from teaching violin and music to teaching younger students in areas of help they need. I attended a Math and Science Academy for High School, and throughout high school, I tutored in many AP subjects as well as SAT tutoring. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math and Science topics....
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Are you taking STAAR End of Course (EOC) tests in high school? These tests can be stressful, as they play a large role in determining your graduation date, and can help evaluate whether you are on track for college courses. One-on-one STAAR EOC tutoring can make a huge difference in your preparations for these intensive exams, particularly if you are having trouble structuring your review to cover the appropriate material and strategies for the STAAR format. Varsity Tutors can help you get connected with a private STAAR EOC tutor in your area.
An experienced tutor can evaluate your ability in each of the subjects tested, from English and math to science and social studies, and can create a learning plan dedicated to reviewing and strengthening the areas that trouble you most. If you struggle with English, a STAAR EOC tutor can help you review literary and informational prose, and can teach you strategies for approaching questions about everything from fiction and poetry to newspaper articles and persuasive writing. Oftentimes, questions on these exams will test your ability to make inferences from the text or understand complex vocabulary. A tutor can help you learn to decode the most complicated of passages and to use context clues to help define unfamiliar words that you may encounter.
With private tutoring, you can focus on the topics with which you struggle most while also receiving test-specific strategies for those topics you already understand. In many ways, STAAR EOC tests assess your comprehension of subject fundamentals and your ability to apply this knowledge, rather than whether you can simply recall the details of each subject. This is especially evident on the STAAR EOC Math tests, which test your understanding of algebra I and II and geometry. With a private tutor, you can review the fundamentals and pick up any stray applications you might have forgotten over the course of your class. The STAAR EOC Math tests challenge students with tricky questions that may be missing key information or have important hidden details. A talented tutor can walk you through difficult problems and teach you strategies to decode complex questions and avoid being tricked. You can often get closer to the right answer by drawing missing figures, estimating quantities, and looking to the answer choices for clues. Your tutor can expose you to the complex exam formats in advance, helping to reduce surprises on test day.
For many students, the Science STAAR EOC tests are the most difficult. These exams measure your knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics. You may find that you are unable to work your way through science problems in the same way that you approach other, more stepwise coursework. A STAAR EOC tutor can help you review the necessary vocabulary with mnemonics or flash cards, and review concepts with which you struggle in each of these sciences. With a private tutor, you will be able to ask as many questions as you need to in order to make sure that you fully comprehend the subject at hand. A talented tutor can also help you prepare for the STAAR Social Studies examination by assessing your knowledge of history and geography, and reviewing the topics you specifically need to focus on in preparing for the test. No matter which assessments cause you apprehension, private tutoring can provide you with focused, one-on-one attention tailored to address the concepts that you most need to learn and review.
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Recent Tucson STAAR EOC Tutoring Session Notes
For today's session we went over a reading assignment that was given to her prior to our session. It covered plot structure and required her to pull other additional elements in order to answer the questions. We also went over another selection that covered indirect and direct characterization. At the conclusion of our session I went over her essay and short answer prompts for Monday. We discussed how to brainstorm, construct a thesis statement, and use supporting details. We also talked about using the essay prompt and background info provided to help make your essay better.
During this session, we worked on homework from her other tutoring. She had a question packet and two essays to finish and turn in the next day. She said she was having trouble understanding the concepts in the questions, but it turned out she was just overwhelmed. We went over the concepts - drawing conclusions, cause and effect, making inferences, etc. - and she was able to define them all with little prompting. We made notes on the pages so she could remember them for later and moved on to the essays. I helped her plan for both the expository and persuasive essays she was assigned. She had some vocabulary trouble with the prompts, but once she figured out what the prompt was asking, she planned both essays fairly well. I left her well prepared to write the essays later.
This was our first session. We discussed strategies that could help the student overcome her comprehension struggles. We also looked at how she approaches terms she doesn't know. We walked away with three goals
1. Test the term
2. Test the answer
3. Score of 2245
We covered the state assessment Writing section, emphasizing theme, tone, and perspective. She struggled most with perspective and comparison questions. She seemed more confident as the tutoring session progressed. I gave her three additional state assessment practice sections to work on for our next session.
The student and I went into an articulate discussion of quadratic functions and equation forms. We talked about what a parent quadratic function is and what it describes and is used for. We briefly reviewed slope-intercept form to assure she has mastery in this area, and she does. We discussed what a domain and range means and how it is represented in quadratic systems. The last 25 minutes of the session we did prep work for the biology assessment exam, the primary focus being cell anatomy. She needs to review cellular organelles and their functions for our next session. She is progressing well and seems to be building confidence.
The student and I worked together on a portion of a practice placement test. I gave her test taking strategies. She is a much better reader than I had anticipated. She is a hard worker who wants to face her challenges head on.
