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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...am a student at the University 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...
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...and the material at hand. While both science and math-based classes are my specialty, I also have a strong handle on the ACT. The ACT can be a deciding factor when your application passes through the admissions committee and a high score can help you to achieve much in the way of scholarships as well as admission into more selective schools. I have a lot of tips and tricks regarding standardized test-taking that served me...
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...and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of...
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Hello! My name is Ian Kinnaman. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University. I have worked with students aged 5-20 and would love to work with you!
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...with my bachelor's in English and a concentration in Latin, and then later with a master's in English. I also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through my work as a professor and...
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...student support, reading and writing initiatives, inclusivity and diversity, and interdisciplinary studies. I have experience teaching and tutoring a wide range of subjects and levels of education, but am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Writing in the Disciplines, Standardized Tests, Personal Statements, and College Applications, as that is my area of expertise. As a teacher and tutor for over 20 years, I am a firm believer that anyone can learn, anyone can write, and...
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...am available for private tutoring sessions by appointment. I can also assist with essay writing for standardized tests, homeschooled and NMC students for portfolio papers and Public Speaking papers. For those not currently a student, I am also available for cover letter and resume writing and interview skills. I have a BS in Secondary English Education/Public Speaking, Debate, and Drama from Ferris State University and a MA in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. I...
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...of humor, which is natural to me and I incorporate into my lessons. Humor helps students learn and remember and makes sessions fun. I have a BA in English from Temple University. I completed teacher education courses at Kutztown University. In addition, I have pursued my interest in art and design and received a BFA in Visual Communications. I worked in public schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I have been working as a full-time...
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...mentorship. I believe in every student's ability to hit their goals through consistent and effective positive habits. My drive for promoting excellence and building confidence in others spurred me to create the The Writers' Block. The Writers' Block is a committed community-based organization with a heart to teach life skills and impart confidence into our students. With over a decade of collective teaching and tutoring experience working with students that span all age ranges and...
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...ability to effectively communicate with each other is the foundation of society. Language has played a vital role in my family dynamics, as both my parent's first language is Spanish. The linguistic difficulties they faced throughout my childhood have inspired and motivated me to pursue a career in translating. I can remember how embarrassed they were when they could not go to a local restaurant or face my instructors due to their linguistic impediments. When...
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...students to pursue their objectives, such as helping them get a good grade in a particular exam. But my long-term goal is to help them achieve freedom. The feeling of being able to do whatever you want, wherever you want to go, is something that everybody should experience. And that's what I want for my students. I want them to be free. I like to use different techniques; I adapt them depending on the objectives...
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...I was earning my bachelor's degree in Professional Writing at the University of Northwestern St. Paul, I tutored students in the English department. I really like reading and writing (it's most of what I do in and out of work) and I enjoy making myself useful by sharing my knowledge with other students. I also enjoy the process and experience of learning, and I like helping others with that process. I tutor English and writing,...
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...believe in a flexible methodology. I believe not everyone learns in the same fashion or at the same rate. This does not mean a student is more or less intelligent than the next or the teacher is always right. There are fundamental methods and approaches that a student must learn when obtaining an education. The difference between a good teacher and a great one is adapting those methods and approaches to each individual. This cannot...
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...like to think of myself as an easy-going simple guy. I grew up in any one of a dozen small towns surrounding an army base in Northern New York. Two of my three degrees come the State University of New York, and my third comes from Northern Virginia Community College. This is my first time professionally tutoring students, but I am confident in my abilities as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I see myself...
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...graduated from the University of North Texas in Fall 2019 with degrees in English Writing and Rhetoric, and Political Science, and I minored in History. I also graduated in Spring 2021 with my master's degree in English Literature. My specialties are English, Government/Political Science, History, Essay Writing and Editing, Study Skills, Organization, AP Courses, College Preparation, and many others. I primarily work with students from 9th grade to 12th grade and college students, but I...
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...format, essay writing, business and marketing, Microsoft Office and many other areas. I really do not have a favorite subject to tutor as I like to work in all subjects and will all kinds of students. My tutoring style is laid back and understanding but on task and effective as well. Outside of academia I love to fish and camp as well as read (mostly books by Stephen King). I enjoy spending time with my...
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...name is Vikas and I am a Chemical Engineering and Mathematics graduate of the University of Oklahoma. I will be entering a PhD program in Chemical Engineering this fall at Northwestern University. I have over 7 years of ACT tutoring experience and especially like helping students with the science and math section. Throughout college, I also gained experience tutoring classmates in science, math and engineering. I love helping a student tackle a difficult subject and...
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...of students. The moment when I'm able to explain something in a way they understand and that "lightbulb" moment occurs is one of the best feelings in the world. I'm able to tutor in most sciences and maths, as well as nursing specific courses. I also can tutor for test prep, psychology, sociology, and behavioral sciences. My favorite subjects to tutor is math and nursing specific courses. My teaching philosophy is that with the right...
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Organizing the structure of a piece of writing
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