...up to the college level. I have taught in a Gifted and Talented Academy for 3 years pioneering new ways of teaching the gifted. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I have also been a Math Intervention Specialist and Resource Teacher. This is also where I specialized in STAAR prep. I have recently taken the GRE, MCAT and FTCE Math and General. I have spent much time as a premed focusing on Science courses...
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Since I graduated from UT Austin in 1988, I have realized that a teacher isn't what I do, it is what I am. Every person has the right to learn and understand what is being presented to them. If you don't understand it, my job is to find a way to bring it to you. By working together, I hope you can find the joy of mathematics that I have found. ... I would introduce myself,...
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Can also tutor:SAT, PSAT, STAAR and 25 more subjects.
...my BS in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University. After doing an internship at NASA I discovered that I wanted to impact lives more personally and so decided to follow another life-long passion of mine - teaching math. I earned my NJ teacher's license in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to...
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...I am a math teacher and tutor. I have worked in public education for 11 years teaching middle school math and science, as well as high school math. I have experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics at the high school level. I love reading, traveling, and spending time with my 2 sons. I am an avid car singer as well! Note: I am not qualified to tutor college-level courses, except basic College Albebra. Also, I...
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...coming up with different methods to explain or teach material to people. It's seeing the angst and frustration evident in a student who truly believes that they will never get it and the moment when the light bulb comes on and the connection is made! I have more than 20+ years worth of experience tutoring one-on-one in multiple subjects and the two most important lessons that I have learnt is "always make it fun" and...
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...am very familiar with the STAAR and TAKS learning objectives and have worked with at-risk students, gifted and talented, special ed, and English Language Learners in Science and Spanish for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. I tutor Earth Science, Spanish (all levels), Life Sciences, PSAT, SAT, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology and Study Skills. I am a strong believer that every student is responsible for their own learning - with the right guidance. I believe that...
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I am a passionate educator with a background in international education and promoting student confidence and achievement. I believe in catering learning material to meet the needs of each student and love having learning be influenced by student passions and interests! At the end of the day, I strive to make my students feel pride in themselves and capable of anything!
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...tutoring students from ages 5 - seniors across various subjects, including general chemistry, math, reading, and public speaking. As a university student teacher, I developed effective strategies to help students navigate challenging material and excel in their studies. General chemistry is my favorite subject to tutor! I was honored to receive the highest contacts awards meaning I had the most attendance and my students received the most As's! My goal is to help you better...
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...school), as I am a certified ESL and English teacher in Texas. Although I tutor several English related subjects, I am most passionate about ensuring students are reading at or above their grade level. Over the years, I have helped, literally, hundreds of second language learners pass difficult Texas State reading and writing assessments that many American students struggle to pass. I continue to be a strong proponent of equity in education for all students,...
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...a tutor. I have extensive experience with learners who have other contributing factors which hinder them academically. It is my belief all students are able to achieve academic success and I work tireless to identify strategies to assist them in overcoming hurdles. I tutor a broad range of subjects and age groups. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling around the country, engaging in community art projects, walking and curling up with a good book....
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...that all students are able to learn, they just need to be not only taught by the right instructor, but the materials at hand must be presented in a manner in which the student is learning. Furthermore, the lessons presented must be engaging, interactive, and tailored to suit each student. My ideal session is in which my students are not just using new learning tools, but their continued successes are noteworthy of praise for a...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, GED, ACT and 218 more subjects.
...a second year College student attending the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Civil Engineering. I have great experience learning and teaching online, as I have completed my high school online. Since I myself attended online school, I know how material is taught online, and how well students can receive one on one help through this method, I have seen how students are kept motivated and how they...
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...a science lover with 2 years of experience teaching science. I have a degree in Biology from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a Marine Biology Track. I have passed my Texas education exams for life science 7th through 12Ih grade. I enjoy playing chess and I played professionally throughoit high school and college. I have been teaching the game for about 7 years. I am certified in editing, and I can assist with any...
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B.A in Statistics from the University of Florida with minors in Actuary and Business Administration. I tutor in almost all math based subjects for over 6 years and developed tips and tricks along the way.
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Each student, given a teacher who is curious, humble and listens well, will share the keys to unlock their educational success. After 35 years of teaching students with disabilities, I have discovered my passion is to work with those students, learning disabled or not, who have difficulty assessing the general education curriculum of American public education.
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Can also tutor:ISAT, SSAT, ISEE and 40 more subjects.
Education
University of Toledo - Bachelor of Education, Education of the Learning Disabled
...As an educator, I've learned that when it comes to teaching and tutoring, that building a bridge with the student will always be most significant in terms of trust so both student and teacher can help each other grow and excel in their education. I also believe that education is the root to any form of growth towards adulthood, and paramount to achieving goals not only from a educational perspective, but for personal growth. I...
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...graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas with double Bachelors Degrees in Computer Science and Cognitive Science. I have explored the intersection of technology, medicine, and public policy throughout my academic career. I'm an industry-trained computer scientist with experience at Microsoft and the National Institute of Health. I have tutored students in all sections of the MCAT (CARS is my area of expertise), math, computer science, biology, and chemistry. I'm passionate about teaching others...
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London STAAR EOC Tutoring FAQ
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 London 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.
