...style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me their goals, show me how they take in information, and point me in the direction of the challenging areas. With this information, I can help students build their own learning...
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...was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a deeper understanding of the facts presented in...
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...you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best, and inspired by the idea of recognizing the specificities of each individual and treating each student with understanding and empathy.
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...the University of Texas at Austin. I helped out as a general subject (math, science, history, etc.) tutor at Health Careers High School in San Antonio while I was a junior and senior as part of National Honor Society. My strong academic subject areas are math, particularly calculus, trigonometry, and algebra; although I do tutor up to all high school levels of math, computer science programming in Java, Python, or C, electrical engineering topics like...
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...are respectively in Creative Writing and in English, and as such, I have a strong background in those subjects as well, which are my favorite to tutor--I enjoy exploring the precision of language to clearly communicate ideas. I offer tutoring at all levels in English, and up to algebra in math, as well as SAT and PSAT tutoring. Outside of school, I hope to become a professional writer some day. I also enjoy reading, listening...
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...teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru pre-calc) and test prep (SAT, ACT, and PSAT.) I am also comfortable tutoring middle/high school reading, essay writing, vocabulary, and computer science. In my free time, I paint, play tennis, and play synth in a...
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...preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly, I'll make our classes fun. Outside of tutoring, I'm writing a novel and raising an Australian Labradoodle puppy. I...
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I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...
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...literature, I was teaching them how they can learn from and add to the literary language that is the undercurrent of our culture. As such, I have come to believe that the role of instructor is not just to educate but to prepare. My goal as a teacher and a tutor is to differentiate my instruction as finely as possible so that every student is prepared to demonstrate their knowledge on an examination and to...
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...standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal, however, is to go beyond the material a student is currently struggling with by teaching them how to successfully identify and address areas that need improvement. The ability to teach one's self efficiently and effectively is a skill...
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...math (because I like breaking down complex problems into easy steps). My teaching philosophy is that everybody can become a better learner and that schoolwork is just like anything else: with practice and guidance, you WILL get better. In my free time, I like to sing and play guitar, play board games with friends, rock climb, hang out with my girlfriend and her dog, and get involved with my church. I also love hanging out with...
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...for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it is a way for me to help someone academically, which I believe is a very important part of one's life.
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...school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to them, and I...
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...for the LSAT. I actually love being tutored, as I get the personalized attention that I need, as well as little tips and tricks that aren't necessarily taught to the larger class. I believe that having this experience as the pupil allows me to be an even more effective tutor. So, why do I tutor? As I mentioned above, I love knowledge. I love sharing knowledge. But most of all, I love helping students learn...
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...languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and...
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...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 to...
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...The most exciting thing for me as an educator is to help students find excitement in what they are learning - a "cool" factor. Showing students how cool (even fun!) learning certain subjects can be because of how it relates to them is an irreplaceable tool to get them interested in actually learning something, instead of simply "getting by" by cramming the night before. I do my absolute best to provide a positive, fun, engaging...
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...or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, outdoor activities e.g. hiking, playing board and video games, and spending time with friends.
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...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 my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my hobbies are painting and drawing and playing music; I also love dancing and hiking.... I believe that...
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...education courses at ODU, UVA, U of R, VSU, and KU to hone my craft. I especially enjoy helping students at all levels—standard, gifted and talented, advanced, pre-IB--become better writers while developing an appreciation for good literature. Academic success is often dependent upon a student being able to see the big picture. As a tutor I can help students with learning disabilities break down tasks into manageable chunks and systematically assemble the pieces until the big...
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By the end of high school, you have acquired many skills. After all these years of schooling, you are a far cry from the days when you were first learning to add single-digit numbers, use grammar properly, and write sentences consisting merely of subjects, verbs, and direct objects. However, you must not allow yourself to become complacent or to think that there is no work left to be done. Soon, college will be here, and you will be writing papers that are far more complex than those you have written before. Instead of allowing yourself to drift along without any guidance, contact Varsity Tutors. We can help you connect with a 12th-grade writing tutor to further sharpen your compositional abilities.
As you prepare for college-level coursework and entry into the workforce, it is critical that you not overlook the necessity of logical, well-formed expression in your writing. No matter what you choose as your undergraduate major or career path, you will be required to write papers of various genres in your future endeavors. Even science classes in university will require you to create well-crafted reports for your lab courses. In all of these cases, it will be assumed that you are able to express yourself clearly. Your professors and employers will expect you to have a decent grasp on writing conventions. Professors will look for well-reasoned arguments that engage with the subject material covered in your course, while potential employers look for concise and efficient expression in your resume and cover letter. Twelfth-grade writing tutoring can help you make your writing a transparent medium through which the light of your ideas can shine. This will help you to do well academically and to set you on a course toward the career of your dreams.
During these last months of high school, your writing assignments will be more difficult than in previous years. A tutor can help you sharpen your drafts quickly and with a keen sense of your teacher's expectations. Also, as you are composing essays for college applications, it is helpful to have a talented tutor evaluate your self-expression, verifying that you are, in fact, presenting the strongest case for your admission to your top schools. Connecting with a highly skilled and experienced tutor through Varsity Tutors is very convenient. Whether you want to meet your tutor at your house, at your favorite restaurant, in a local park, at a public library, or online, your private tutor will be there for you. Our live learning platform even enables you to meet with your private tutor face-to-face online. This gives you the flexibility to meet with your tutor at the location of your choice.
Depending on which career path you decide to embark on, you may find yourself needing to write in many different styles. Many students have difficulty transitioning between multiple styles. An experienced tutor can help you make sure that whether you are asked to write an opinion piece, an academic journal article, a blog post, or a journalistic article, you are prepared to do well on any writing assignment your professors might send your way.
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Recent 12th Grade Writing Tutoring Session Notes
Went over assignment description in detail. Talked about the requirements and made sure each part was thoroughly understood. Discussed topic ideas and wrote an abstract/proposal to submit to instructor by email. Next session, will review instructor's feedback, make necessary changes to the plan for the paper/project, and start work on annotated bibliography.
In this session, the student and I first went over the structure of the online class he would be needing help with. Following this, we went over a passage of Macbeth and discussed organization in writing. Lastly, we practiced writing outlines for papers, and applied it directly to a short answer question in his online class.
His analysis skills on passages are good.
We used a previous writing assignment to write a new paper. We spent time brainstorming arguments for the topic and developing these arguments. We also started to work on the introduction for the paper and the thesis statement. We will continue working on this paper next week. I also told the student that I will look for writing topics for college freshman writing classes so that we can use them to develop more papers.
We went over the student's personal essay which is due on Tuesday, August 12. She had written a strong essay overall, and she was able to identify a few areas that she could strengthen. We talked about ways to make the writing flow better in two areas.
The student had a strong working draft of a paper for her Crime Lit. class with comments from her teacher. We worked to address her teacher's feedback, and she left our meeting today with a turn-in ready paper!
We went over her first draft of college admissions essays.
Created organizational strategies for the essay component of the assessment (thesis, topic sentences, etc..).
Went over strategies for the fill in the blank sentence completions on the assessment reading section (pos vs neg).
Homework;
Improve vocab.
Practice writing section.
