...six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I 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...
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...on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental Science, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Hebrew, Languages, Politics, Reading, Religious Studies, Social Studies,...
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...South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I...
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...addition to the volunteer tutoring I've done in youth centers, I have worked for tutoring companies for the past 4 years, specializing in middle and high school math, reading comprehension, writing, and ACT and SAT Test Prep. I continue to volunteer my services outside of those positions as well, in order to provide my expertise to families who cannot otherwise afford lessons. My latest student went from an overall ACT score of 21 to 26,...
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...my job. Tutoring is wonderful in that I help each student learn their individual potential and see that anything is possible! I am currently in the 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...
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...high school years when I volunteered to help peers struggling with their coursework. I found immense satisfaction in breaking down complex concepts into understandable segments, tailoring my teaching approach to fit the unique needs of each student. Witnessing the moment a student grasps a challenging conceptoften referred to as the "light bulb" momenthas always been profoundly rewarding. As I progressed through my academic and professional career, I continued to tutor in various capacities. Whether it...
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...reading and writing. I have an excellent command of the English language, abundant experience peer-editing students writing, and knowledge about a variety of citation formats, such as MLA, Chicago, and APA. I also understand the importance of tailoring edits and feedback to each individual writer based on their level of ability, reasonable goals, and the purpose, or focus, of each specific piece of writing. In addition to general reading and writing improvement, I am also...
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...are Middle School areas English and Social Studies. I have also studied Business Administration with a concentration in Management. My time in school has developed my philosophy of valuing each child as an individual, as well as part of a community. I aim to give children as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to engage, motivate and prepare them for future life. An appropriate, balanced, challenging and creative curriculum is essential in...
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...is to empower each student to achieve their academic best. With over five years of experience in personalized education, I understand that every learner is unique. I excel at adapting my teaching methods to meet individual needs, fostering a supportive and engaging environment. My passion for education extends beyond rote learning; I strive to inspire a love for the subject and critical thinking skills that will benefit students far beyond the classroom. Let's embark on...
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...middle school History classes and taught them as a lead teacher for three months during my 2019-2020 teaching residency. I tutor subjects as diverse as Spanish, English Language Arts, History, and use of the music software Logic Pro X. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts and History, because I have always been passionate about building strong reading comprehension and writing skills, creatively applying rules of written English, and analyzing interesting historical events....
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I have been dedicated to the education of students since 2003. I have taught a variety of subjects with history being the primary in almost every school. My passion for the subject makes teaching it a byproduct of my affinity and just makes it that much richer.
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...utilizing virtual software diminishes didacticism, encourages student engagement and creates highly interactive learning environments. Prior to attending Teachers College, I obtained a Master of Science degree from Full Sail University, as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major. This field of study provides students who wish to build start-up companies in the technology field with all the skills required to do so. The culmination of my studies resulted in the construction of a web-based, media company that...
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I like to empower students through quality education and training. I am a homeschool parent of 1 highschooler, 1 middle schooler and 2 elementary school age children, educator and author of books that are available on Kindle, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Currently working on number 6 for this year. I'm well versed and qualified to teach many subjects. ... Have an ice-breaker exercise so that I can understand what is important to each student. Understanding...
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...for education. For the past 15 years, I've been dedicated to tutoring students from 2nd grade to 12th grade in a variety of subjects, but my heart lies in social studies and K-5 math. I believe in making learning engaging and enjoyable for my students. In addition to academic pursuits, I also offer conversational English sessions. Outside the world of teaching, you'll find me exploring the outdoors, often accompanied by my furry friend on our...
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"I aspire to create student-centered learning environments where students are in the driving seat of their learning." I have over 20 years in education with students with learning disabilities.
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I'm an incoming sophomore in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I've been tutoring since my junior year in high school and self-tutored for the SAT/ACT, so I can help you get the score you want.
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...fifth-grade teacher, told me one day after I was quite frustrated with not being able to do some physical activities with the other children "You may never be able to go throw a football and run, but you have a brain, use it!" With that as my premise I now want to encourage students to use what they have to be able to achieve their maximum success. I actually began my tutoring career before I...
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...and obligations. A great teacher understands that the family must be a part of the students' learning process. A great teacher is one who understands that teaching is about relating, understanding and reading the needs of each student individually. Teaching requires patience, understanding and the skill set in applying a 'coaches' touch so to speak. When does that student need a 'pat' on the back and when a more disciplined approach is required.. One size...
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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.
