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Online Tutoring review by Cyre
1. Wrote entire homily for Speech class. He paralleled some gospel story to the story of King Arthur. Only the hard copy is due the next day but the student doesn't have speech class (he has Spanish instead) that day. 2. Brought a green folder with brads and pockets. Supervised while the student made the dividers and then checked his Lit binder for all rough drafts that were supposed to be in there. 3. Study pack, Social Studies (most of it was done - he had left only a page's worth of the more reading-intensive work to do).
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Online Tutoring review by Wesley
Today the student and I started with Chemistry and ended with Algebra 2. We did a 2 page worksheet on writing empirical formulas of compounds given a percent composition of the elements present. We then went on to work on his math assignment for the weekend, looking at the transformation of functions when multiplied by a coefficient or translated up/down or right/left. The student understood all of this very well and did many problems on his own.  Overall a great session with much improvement and understanding.
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Online Tutoring review by Christine
Present indicative of ar, er and ir verbs. Practiced examples and usages of the present tense. Reviewed some key regular verbs and ended by looking at some irregular verbs' yo construction. (pongo, conozco, doy)
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Online Tutoring review by Nathan
We worked through a new review worksheet that the student was given by her teacher. We didn't have time to finish all of it, but we worked steadily and the student seems to have learned a lot. I think she is getting rotational physics pretty well.
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Online Tutoring review by Damian
Went over an assignment (24 questions) including some pure math problems (quadratic equations, derivatives) and some applied finance and economics problems.  Taught the student a couple of formulas and concepts, and reviewed one or two as well, including: present/future value, average/total cost, revenue and profit evaluation.
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Online Tutoring review by Zachary
I had her work a logic game section while I timed, we then went over it together. We also went over several other games, and a Logical Reasoning section.  
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How can private tutoring with an accomplished tutor help you achieve your learning goals?

From assistance in elementary-level reading and writing to support in graduate-level math and science, private tutoring is an undeniably powerful educational tool. Tutors on the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform work with students of all ages, including adults, to improve their areas of weakness and to further develop their strengths. Perhaps you’d like to learn conversational French for an upcoming vacation, or your child has mastered simple fractions and is ready to work ahead in their math class. Or maybe your child is facing significant hurdles with reading comprehension and vocabulary. A tutor can help in all of these situations, as well as many others.

Multiple studies have shown that tutoring can lift average students to the top 2% (or 98th percentile) of their classes. Students who are currently high achievers can also benefit from improved grades and test scores. In fact, eight out of 10 students found that tutoring carried a measurable academic benefit, while 45 out of an examined 52 studies (nearly 90%) concluded that tutored students outperformed non-tutored students.

Tutoring is highly effective in part because tutors adapt their lessons to their students’ learning styles. Classroom lectures and textbook explanations can prove insufficient when a topic is unfamiliar or complex. To further complicate matters, teachers may have little time to provide additional support to their students. A tutor, on the other hand, works with you one-on-one via private tutoring or with a small group of students via Varsity Tutors’ live, online group courses (available in select subjects).

Tutors can accommodate visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning styles, among others. They can also enrich their tutoring sessions with a wide variety of resources. These resources may include teacher-provided tools like assignment sheets and short readings, as well as supplementary tools like videos, manipulables, and graphics. The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform also equips students and tutors with test prep books for key exams like the ACT, GRE, and SAT and thousands of practice problems. If your college-age student is struggling in organic chemistry, for instance, a tutor may help them review bonding with a series of labeled illustrations and carefully chosen practice problems. If you are trying to perfect your Spanish pronunciation, on the other hand, your tutor might utilize videos, live conversation, and audio recordings.

Because all tutoring sessions are personalized with your learning style and precise needs in mind, you can spend as little or as much time as you need on specific concepts and skills. In a traditional classroom or at a traditional tutoring center, this is next to impossible. A tutor can even help you identify the areas where you need to spend more or less time if you aren’t sure what they are. For example, while one student may need to spend several months refining their time management techniques for the ACT or SAT, another student may be able to perfect their strategies in a few hours.

Ultimately, every person learns differently—and while typical classrooms aren’t equipped to teach to each student individually, tutoring is.

How are tutors on the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform selected?

A great tutor can make even the most impossible of tasks seem possible. Achieving this end, however, involves more than just subject knowledge. An effective private tutor is also an excellent communicator. An effective private tutor likewise has a friendly demeanor that fosters confidence in your developing skills and content mastery. With Varsity Tutors, tutoring sessions are a positive and enriching environment to learn in, no matter your age or current abilities.

If you’re thinking, “All of that might be hard to find in tutors near me,” or if you’re simply dreading the search for a reputable tutor, rest assured that Varsity Tutors eliminates all of the hard work. Our comprehensive screening and qualification process ensures that you learn from an incredible tutor without having to conduct dozens of time-consuming interviews on your own.

Tutors on the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform hail from competitive colleges and universities, including America’s Ivy League institutions. All tutors must successfully pass a background check prior to meeting with students, and their academic credentials (such as any certifications, grades, and test scores) are carefully examined. Whether you’re in need of a tutor who can help your child improve their PSAT performance or you need help with compiling your graduate school applications, we verify that your instructor has the expertise necessary to help you shine.

In total, potential tutors complete six steps that determine whether or not they pass through our extensive vetting process. These steps are also designed to assess each prospective tutor’s ability to teach in a clear, engaging manner. Tutors are asked to provide a record of their prior teaching experience, and must demonstrate their aptitude via simulated lesson plans and mock tutoring sessions. This prevents frustrating scenarios in which a tutor is highly knowledgeable about a given subject, but unable to adequately convey that knowledge to their students (an experience that many of us have had at one time or another, and that can waste precious time).

The tutor profiles displayed above represent just a fraction of the tutors who are waiting to assist you with your learning goals. Varsity Tutors can help you identify the one tutor from this broad pool who is uniquely suited to your learning style and needs—all without additional effort or work on your part.

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One of the advantages of connecting with a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform is the flexibility that it affords you and your family. Maybe you’d like to prepare for a professional certification like the SIE or Series 7 after work, or perhaps your child must balance school, extracurricular activities, familial commitments, and tutoring. Tutors can meet whenever you’re free, which can be a significant advantage when you have very little time to spare. Love to study on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening? Prefer to meet with your tutor on a Saturday or Sunday morning? Not a problem—Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who has the subject matter expertise and the availability that you need.

Tutors can meet with you online or in person, further increasing the flexibility of this powerful educational tool. With online tutoring, you can work with the very best tutor for you, even if they live in California and you live in New York. This is a great option if you live in a rural area or require a tutor with rare or highly specific qualifications. If you find yourself asking, “How will I possibly find the right tutors near me?” Varsity Tutors can help you do just that.

Online tutoring sessions take place in a secure environment via desktop or mobile devices like a smartphone or tablet. Our Live Learning Platform includes features like video chat, a whiteboard, integrated practice problems, and subject-specific tools such as a document editor and a periodic table. Students can also opt to replay sessions for increased recall and understanding of session concepts.

For on-demand needs, you can also choose Instant Tutoring. With Instant Tutoring, you can select a subject to receive assistance in, click a button on the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform, and connect with a live online tutor in as little as 15 seconds. Instant Tutoring is ideal for homework emergencies, language practice, or last-minute test prep, and is currently available in all K-12 academic subjects. This includes subjects like algebra, biology, essay editing, and history.

If you prefer face-to-face interactions, tutors like those above can also meet with you in person. Tutors come to you, eliminating the need to travel to an inconvenient tutoring center or to battle traffic in general. Private tutoring sessions can take place in your home or at a nearby location of your choosing. You might find that it’s easier to focus at your local coffee shop or library. If so, your tutor can meet you there. If your child would rather work from your kitchen or living room, their tutor can do that too.

Interested in a live, online group course instead of one-on-one tutoring? Still need to balance a packed day-to-day life? We understand. New small group courses in select subjects begin each month. A variety of times, such as evenings and weekends, are available to suit a range of scheduling needs.

How can you ensure that you find the right tutor for you or your child?

You might be wondering, “How do I find the best tutors near me?” Instead of typing “tutors near me” into a search engine, contact Varsity Tutors. One of our educational consultants will work with you to understand your educational goals and needs, and will then help you connect with an expert tutor. With more than 40,000 tutors on the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform, you can seamlessly meet the best possible instructor for you or your child. Call or email today to begin receiving the educational assistance you need in as little as 24 hours.

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