...classroom to tutoring college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the...
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...am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than studying to master an exam. It is my utmost desire to watch my students grow and excel. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, dancing, and playing the violin, as well as watching netflix and hanging out with my friends. My favorite color is blue, my favorite food is pizza, and one day I hope...
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I am a problem solver with a quest for knowledge. I am always seeking solutions to make life easier. Whether it is in the act of transferring knowledge to another person or assisting with a day to day activity. I love to coach so that the best practice of skills can be passed on. I am patient, a good listener and I am great in working with children.
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...teaching. As a lifelong learner, I know that I do not know all the answers and so I am open to discovering new things every day. Education is a passion of mine as evidenced by my degrees. I am currently pursuing a teaching license in the areas of Elementary Education, Special Education, and middle and high school English. I've worked in the education field for several years and understand and committed to working with students...
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...GRE, SAT II, IB, and AP exams (including SAT Math IIC, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Biology, AP U.S. and European History, AP Art History, and a wide variety of other fields). I've made perfect or near perfect scores on every standardized test I teach, beginning from when I made perfect scores on SAT I Writing, Verbal, SAT II Math IIC when I was 15. It is not at all uncommon for my students...
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...the 5th grade. As I moved on to secondary school I was not only intrigued with literature and writing, but also with the Graphic Design, drawing, and photography. I studied Graphic Design at a community college and received my Associate's degree, then I attended a four-year university and received my bachelors in English with minors in Creative Writing and African American Studies. Currently, I am enrolled in graduate school for Secondary English Education. I like...
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...arguments and the use of evidence to tie ideas together in a way that is distinct from the type of writing encouraged in other fields. Articulating concepts utilizing this style is by far my most refined skill. I am certainly open to discussing tutoring options further. Because I value quality education, I want to make sure that I am an appropriate fit for any student interested in working with me. This said, the lengthy amount of...
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...taught with students from ages 7 up to 15 years old in after-school programs, summer programs, and in both the public school and charter school setting. I have tutored and taught students in elementary math and ELA, middle school history, ELA and math. I obtained my Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Africana studies with a minor in Arab studies from Davidson College in 2018. I am currently tutoring in subjects of elementary math & ELA,...
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...Endorsement K-12 *Psychology 7-12 *Sociology 7-12 Specialized experience teaching students at an online virtual public K-12 charter school. Highly experienced at working with at- risk students. Former special education teacher and administrator who understands all avenues of this area, including: *RTI (Response to Intervention) *ETR (Evaluation Team Report) *MFE (Multi Factored Evaluation) *IEP (Individualized Education Plan) *504 Plan Can assist in supporting a students goals on IEP, 504, or RTI plan, etc Experience providing ESY...
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...University, where I earned a Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management, specializing in strategic and operational risk. Throughout my diverse career, I have embraced various roles such as a park ranger intern, human resources professional, and currently, a dedicated Ph.D. student in Political Science. My passion for education is fueled by my own neurodivergent experiences, which have instilled in me a deep appreciation for personalized learning approaches. I am committed to meeting students at...
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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...Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. I personally love to teach any writing component, because I enjoy the process of creating an essay which everyone can enjoy. I consider my tutoring style to mimic that of a coach; my goal is to push your student toward a higher end. I have an ability to build a quick rapport with students and have them understand the work necessary to succeed on their chosen path. In my spare...
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I am a member of the Teach For America Corps and will be teaching Spanish in the Baltimore City Public Schools this fall. I am passionate about and love teaching/tutoring anything related to Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and Marketing! Lets conquer this together and get some work done, learn and have and enjoyable fun experience!
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...I create all my own curriculums and use the Language Arts and Math common core methods. Working with children is my passion as it's both exciting and fulfilling. It is my goal to help children overcome any obstacle they may face while learning. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Science, and History. In my experience, the best way to make a great reader is to make reading...
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I want to talk about history with both accuracy as well as room for interpretation. History is not just a collection of correct dates and times, but also a collection of differing ideas and interpretations.
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It is my firmest belief that if one does not and understand history, we are doomed to make the same mistakes. Truth in any history, means exploring every avenue to make sure the truth is known.... Chat and find out why this subject is a problem for them. Explain how and what we will learn as tutoring continues, until they have a great understanding of the material.... A student can become an independent learner if the...
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I am a fun and innovative tutor, willing to teach whoever needs it. I enjoy getting to know my clients and building specific plans to address their concerns. I offer a a plethora of education experience at your disposal.
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It is very interesting to teach, interact with people who are interested in a language, a culture I really like and that I know very well. There are plenty of ways to make the classes interesting, fun, different each time, depending also on the ages and the interests of the students.
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I just recently became a mother, which gave me great patience and a better understanding of how to help children achieve goals. If a student isn't understanding something, then we will look at it from a different perspective. I love to help solve problems, but I won't do the work for you, I'll help you work through it. I have a Bachelors in BioCultural Anthropology and a minor in United States History.
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I became interested in tutoring during college. I started tutoring biology, chemistry and writing. By my senior year, I was running the tutoring center and writing lab. Following undergraduate, I became a teacher's aid and substitute teacher in the public school system. A year later I attended graduate school, where I received my PhD in neuroscience. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring math, science, SAT prep, and sciences (including biology and life sciences).
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Studying the rich and ancient history of Africa presents any student with numerous challenges. African history encompasses a history that spans for millennia and attempts to describe an entire continent and the many distinct cultures, kingdoms, and civilizations that it gave rise to. Thus, the breadth of the subject can make it seem extremely overwhelming. While African history classes may narrow their focus to particular eras, cultures, or regions, more challenges arise from the interconnectedness and interactions between African regions, as well as the complex relationships with European cultures.
The paucity of written documentation of much of ancient African history means one may need to approach it using methods very different from the text-based studies used to address the histories of other regions, cultures, or eras. You may be expected to piece together early African history from sources as various as art, cultural traditions, transcribed oral stories, architecture, archeological findings, and other historical elements that form a part of a greater picture of a society at a given time. Additionally, the way in which Africa's cultural landscape was altered by the slave trade, the way in which it was divided up, colonized, and eventually decolonized by European countries, and its later political instability all can present students with unpleasant aspects of history that are difficult to discuss or come to terms with.
If you are having a hard time in your African history course and could use some personal guidance from someone knowledgeable about the subject, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an African history tutor. These highly skilled and experienced tutors have succeeded in their own African history courses, and our educational directors can help you connect with a private tutor whose previous experience with the subject best suits your specific concerns and particular course content.
A private tutor can work to custom tailor your African history tutoring to address just those aspects of the subject that you find most confusing. If you need help in researching a paper, putting the significance of a particular artifact into words, or keeping track of a large timeline of events spanning centuries, we can help connect you with a tutor who can help. The lesson plan your tutor creates for your African history tutoring sessions prioritizes your needs and concerns, and doesn't waste time reviewing material you already understand, allowing your tutoring experience to be extremely efficient and effective. Your tutor can also work at your pace, which allows you to spend as much time on a particular topic as you need to fully comprehend it.
You can have your tutor's full attention during your sessions, giving you the opportunity to discuss confusing points, receive feedback on your work, and have questions answered as they arise during your learning process. This is something that may not really be an option in a classroom setting, because your teacher likely doesn't have the time to spend significant time with individual students.
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Recent African History Tutoring Session Notes
I reviewed topics that the student learned about in class this past week. From reviewing I observed that the student was very knowledgeable with the subjects. We then moved on and I began to pre-teach the material for the following week for the student. Overall, the session was extremely successful!
We continued to review from the book. We went over the study guidelines her teacher provided and how to read graphs and maps. I also wrote out an outline for her to follow when taking notes to prepare for this final.
The student's teacher said that her social studies final will be completely multiple-choice and will mainly test vocabulary knowledge, so we tailored our studying strategies today accordingly. I quizzed her on all of the vocabulary until we both felt confident that she knew the words well. Then we reviewed nearly all of her old social studies tests, looking up any questions that she had gotten wrong. Since this test is multiple-choice and closed-notes, as opposed to the usual open-notes, short answer format, I focused less on minor details such as geography and more on key concepts, people, and phrases. I also taught her some general multiple-choice test strategies to use in the event that she is really unsure what answer to pick.
Today we spent the majority of our time preparing for the student's world culture quiz on Tuesday and perfecting his outline. We also spent a brief moment reviewing his math for a test on Tuesday as well. He appears to be a very good math student.
Student 1 and I finished her social studies study guide for her test, and began her practice test. We went over important vocabulary (revolution, volunteer, Declaration of Independence, constitution, patriot, patriotism) and went through Unit 1 in her book. Student 2 and I did a math worksheet about litter collection and grouping numbers, and then we worked on his science project, which was classifying aliens on a poster.
I helped the student study for his social studies test. I reviewed the work he had done in outlining the essay questions. I also quizzed him on some of the study guide. For the matching sections, he preferred for me to read the definition and he would say the vocabulary word. I went along with that for a bit, but for the people and events, I would give him the name of the person/event and he would need to explain it to me. I would ask follow up questions to make sure he knew the material. I told him that going that direction would be more helpful because we learn things better when we teach them to someone else.