...in many different areas, but no matter the subject, I always like to help students learn how to better express their thoughts. I can help you with everything from finding resources on line, to structuring a paper, and to cite your work, if required. If you need help with grammar, understanding what you are reading, or just "getting a handle" on an assignment, I can help you figure those things out, too. I look forward...
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...to make mistakes! Getting the answer wrong or even a bad grade is such a great tool for learning if you stay engaged and you know it does not define your abilities nor intelligence! Let's work together! I believe learning is much more effective, memorable, and productive when you have an ally or teammate. Finally, I love seeing students discover how to arrive at an answer, rather than just being told the answer. It makes...
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...mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value...
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...University in Madison NJ. It is awesome to work with students who are committed to success but I also like to assist with students who might have veered off path and are working to better themselves academically. Let's get some work done. It would be a pleasure to work with you and support you as you realize your goals. I am down to earth, energetic and totally committed. I think you will appreciate my experience...
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...I continue to pursue my educational and personal goals while at Brown. Although I am most experienced in the maths and sciences, I also love teaching English subjects as well as social sciences. I also value community involvement and have a love for the arts. I have danced for more than 15 years, on company teams and for benefit events in several communities. I also really enjoying figure skating, swimming, and participating in robotics programs...
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...learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths, adapting my methods and explanations to best meet the needs of individual students. I enjoy helping students...
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My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study...
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As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...
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...as a volunteer tutor for elementary school students in Math, Science, and Reading and decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity,...
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...and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication and my Masters degree in Elementary Education and Educational Administration. Since graduation, I have gained experience in community development, retail merchandising and education. I served in the Air Force National Guard for 10 years and gained the rank of SSgt. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as...
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...enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you...
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...(Australian School of Business MBA 2010) who has worked as an international management consultant in Singapore, South Africa, Australia and the United States, I am happy to tutor on any range of subjects in higher education, including all assessment tests and most business school and MBA subjects. As Managing Partner of NashwellCo.work and Managing Director of Linebrand.us, my active roles as a business leader and entrepreneur in the communities of Lubbock, Texas, Durham, NC, and...
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...honors program at USC to receive my 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...
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My name is Ms. Messenger. I am currently in school to be a high school math teacher. I have 2 children. My daughter is 4. My son is 8. Some of my hobbies include music, fishing, baking, and arts and crafts. I look forward to helping students succeed in their education.... Every teaching opportunity is also an opportunity to learn for both the teacher and the student.... It is all about getting to know my student...
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...class. Although my degree is in English, I have spent more time teaching my minor, History. I love teaching history. The interactions between the major players and the rebels always fascinates me. The political and economic forces at work during World History also made me a great Government and Economics teacher. Grammar and sentence mechanics are among my strengths. I am a pro at teaching essay writing and editing. It's my nerd superpower! My teaching...
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...am grateful of a worthy compromise, and the value of the dollar of the working class. In fact, had it not been for the cost of living, I would be delighted to research the law and legal doctrines, serving as a resource to victims of illegal acts, pro bono. I had intentions on taking the necessary measures to be more receptive to all that is entailed in the educational experience of law, while tailoring it...
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The best part of teaching is when my student "gets" something, and the light bulb turns on. I teach you how to do something - writing, test-taking, study skills - so you can do it on your own in the future.
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...struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I firmly believe every student can become more confident and independent with the help of a tutor who takes the time to get to know each student's unique learning style. I believe education to be incredibly helpful for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation...
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Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!
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...in playwriting, creative nonfiction, and journalism. I have over ten years of teaching experience at both the high school and college levels. As a faculty member of a high school English Department, I taught critical reading, creative and scholarly writing, and literature. I was also an Adjunct Professor in both the English and Academic Literacy Departments at the Community College of Baltimore County. I not only teach and write professionally, I'm also an editor for...
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In our last session, we reviewed test-taking strategies for each portion of the exam. We made some final edits to his last essay and reviewed the vocabulary that had come up over the course of his reading comprehension practice. We then spent the remainder of the time working on extra math problems with an emphasis on arithmetic and speed. I sent his mom a couple of online practice tests for him to complete yesterday to get him in the timed test-taking mode. All in all I believe he is very well prepared for the high school exam.
Today, the student and I focused on vocabulary, reading comprehension, and a few math problems. We reviewed the stem lists that the student has been working on, and then she completed 25 practice vocabulary problems. The student then did three reading comprehension problems, and we ended the session with doing timed math problems.
Today, the student and I worked on preparing him for his essay. After talking about the writing skills that colleges generally expect to see from their students, and some of the ways in which he can demonstrate those skills in his essay, we focused on the aspects of academic writing that he finds most challenging. In particular, we explored differences between conversational and academic English in terms of vocabulary, syntax, and tone. We practiced finding more formal ways to express some of the ideas that he initially wrote in an informal, conversational style, and reviewed some of the grammar and punctuation rules that we had previously examined in the context of the test.
We met and discussed an overall plan for using our time together to prepare the student for success on the basic skills test required for teaching certification. I modeled a strategy of inner dialogue for completing reading comprehension passages and then had him practice with my support and guidance. We also discussed the pros and cons of each of the two basic skills tests that are accepted: the TAP and the ACT.
The student and I worked on several different things in our session today. She has tests coming up in science, social studies, and math, so we spent some time discussing good ways to study for those tests. We talked about writing out the information on note cards to help boil it down into smaller chunks and main ideas. We then worked on the essay she has, which she was having trouble with. I helped her organize her thoughts and pull out quotes from the story to support her ideas. We also looked over a math homework assignment that she had left a few problems blank on, and she understood them once we went over them. Finally, we worked on prep for the state test. We continued working on the short responses we had started working on last time, and I left her an extended response to do over the weekend for homework. The student is doing a great job with everything, and she is a pleasure to work with!
The student studied for her science and Spanish tests. We also spent time on math because her math test is in 2 days.
She has worked extremely hard to prepare for finals, and the end of the tunnel is in sight.!!
