I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.
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I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such love of the written word to curious students today.
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Hi! My name is Mary. I'm currently studying English and Chemistry at WashU. I have a real passion for science and writing; I have a lot to share. When I first came to WashU I struggled with the science portion of my curriculum and needed a tutor. If not for the help of someone able to speak and relate to me on...
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...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 of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful than when a student finally understands the material in a...
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...of Virginia pursuing a B.A. in History and Politics on a U.S. Government track. My academic and extracurricular passions lie in discovery, innovation, and problem solving. I am positive that, through these skills, I will help push you towards achieving academic greatness! While I have tutored math and science in the past (and would absolutely allow you to improve and exceed in those facets of academic study), the humanities and reading/writing are my areas of...
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Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.
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...a recent college grad who majored in computer science and music. I've had over 15 years of music training and 5 years of experience in teaching from elementary school to high school. As a tutor, I pay attention to my student's thought process when approaching a problem and adjust my teaching based on their learning style. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I can't wait connect and to share my enthusiasm with you!
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...in a tutoring or learning session. I'm interested in you, your ideas, and where you want to go as a student. I have lots of teaching experience 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...
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...and MA in Family Counseling in New York, After working in standardized test preparation design for several years, I earned my PhD in Psychology and World Religion in San Diego, California. I tutor most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS,...
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My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
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...begin tutoring as a true mentor, and not as a classmate. I have always excelled in and enjoyed the classroom setting. I scored a 34 composite on my ACT and 2120 on my SAT, and would be happy to help with the challenges of preparing for standardized tests, as well as regular subjects for school. Through the use of your or your child's textbook/test prep materials and problems that I assign for practice, I will...
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...at hand; it's about finding the ways in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of...
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Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.
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I am 49 years old, currently teaching English/Literature. I have taught for close to 20 years, have had articles posted in various magazines, and was a part time sportswriter for a daily newspaper for six years. I've taught grades 6 through university seniors. My specialties are English, especially writing, along with World History, American History, World Geography and Political Science/Government.
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...in Poetry from St. Edward's University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. My undergraduate degree is in English literature. My tutoring subjects include English literature and writing as well as creative writing. I am particularly passionate about writing. The thing that excites me the most about tutoring students in this subject is that I get to enable them to become better communicators. Students' acquisition of language skills--including...
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I assume responsibility that my student is learning and that my student is learning at higher and higher levels, in accordance with Bloom's Taxonomy. Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Evaluation, Synthesis, Analysis are higher levels of learning that give the student tools to apply lessons into maturity. I have been very successful in tutoring ACT, SAT, ISEE, and GRE.... The Socratic method, asking open-ended questions, is an excellent strategy to get a student to talk. When the tutor...
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...a graduate from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville's English Master's program. In May 2020 I graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelors in English with a minor in Creative Writing. Before UAlbany I earned a Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science (honors) Associate's degree from Hudson Valley Community College. Currently I am a tutor for the subjects rooted in my love of literature and writing. I also can be of assistance with organization and...
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...family has been involved in education for generations. I was fortunate to have a teacher as a mother. I have always endeavored to include elements of teaching in everything I do, from actual classroom jobs to various leadership roles. I graduated from college with a degree in business law and in music. Since then, I have served my community as a librarian several times and volunteered as a substitute teacher. I have also served as a...
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I attend Kent State University and am earning my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature with a minor in writing. After graduating next semester, I plan to continue to pursue a career path in education. I have two years of tutoring experience and it is a very special job to me. I love to help each student find their individual voice in their writing and academic pursuits.
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...studying Aerospace Engineering and am part of the Air Force ROTC program. I have 6 years of tutoring experience at places including Kumon, Mathnasium, and Purdue University. I have worked with kids of all ages from kindergarten to sophomores in college, each with their own set of unique strengths, and tutored a variety of subjects, including calculus, trigonometry, geometry, thermodynamics, chemistry, and physics. Like many of my previous students, I struggled to understand concepts that...
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Composition is a subset of the English subject area that many students focus on during high school. This could be as part of a broader class, such as English, or as a class of its own. Students who study composition spend time focusing on things like:
Picking a compelling topic to write about
Organizing the structure of a piece of writing
Grammar and spelling
How to alter your writing to fit the requirements of different types of writing
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