...and cultures, enriching my perspective and fostering a deep appreciation for each individual. This global outlook informs my approach to tutoring, where I embrace each student's unique strengths, challenges, and learning styles. I am passionate about empowering students to unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. Whether it's clarifying complex concepts, providing guidance on study skills, or offering encouragement and support, I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet the individual needs of...
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...in materials chemistry from Fudan University in 2012 and my B.H.Sc. with a major in addictions counselling from the University of Lethbridge in 2020. I tutor math, chemistry, physics, algebra at high school levels and calculus 1,2 and high school English. My favourite subject to tutor is psychology because I have spent 6 years of my life studying it. My theory of teaching is inspired by Carl Rogers's person-centre approach and informed by Jean Piaget's...
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...aspiring to attend law school within the next year and eventually become a practicing lawyer. Beyond my educational background, I am passionate about tutoring in sociology, writing, communication, English, Math, and guitar. I enjoy writing and assisting students in crafting strong essays. I have a dynamic teaching style that aims to make learning individualized, engaging, and understandable. I believe that with tailored guidance, any student can reach their educational goals. A fun fact about me...
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...Science, where I led engaging, hands-on lessons designed to make science accessible and exciting for students of all ages. I aim to bring that same energy and creativity to every tutoring session. My academic interests lie in educational psychology, and I'm currently completing an honours thesis focused on how students can learn best, and how teachers can teach best. When I graduate I'm looking forward to researching how teachers can best teach, and how students...
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...qualifications include, Honours graduate of Theatre from York University, Toronto, Canada-Dean's Honour Roll, Red Cross Instructor, Occupational First Aid Instructor, trainer and a lifeguard. In addition, am also a children's author as well as a professional musician and puppeteer for kids with a book & CD for sale on Amazon called EMOTIONS Book & CD. Please know my parents were both teachers! I was born, raised and grew up in an educational environment. My teaching...
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...their work upon their express request. Additionally, several students reached out to have me tutor them outside of school hours. In these interactions I began to develop my tutoring style, while my classmates simply demanded that I told them the answers, I discovered the difference between knowing and learning; it was far more rewarding to be the one to guide them to the answers themselves. When I attended the IB Pearson College of the Pacific...
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...teacher is to collaborate with a student to overcome a challenge. Do you want to write a term paper? Great! Do you want to learn how to use a semi-colon? Let's do it! I'm on your side. With every lesson, I meet students where they are and together we tailor our lessons to fit their skills, interests, and needs. By approaching lessons collaboratively, we create an environment that emphasizes progress over perfection and uses their...
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...power of knowledge. If a student is seeking out education, I will do my best to impart them with the knowledge they seek. I have 8 years experience teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) in Japan, since then I taught a Communications course at Mohawk College, and worked for a private language school here in Canada. I also worked as an Early Childhood Educator (Preschool Teacher). Back in 2007, I was a guitar instructor....
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...online since 2019. While I tutor classes that deal with the improvement of one's control and Mastery of the English Language & Physical Presence, I also specialize in "Cognitive Communication"; i.e. a simple and psychological approach to Communication & Performance, which is rooted in Theatre technique, and Storytelling. We are a community of peoples, sharing our gifts and selves; my own continued wish and work is to use my skills and experience in Content Writing,...
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Francais/English, de Montreal. I will make sure you pass with flying colors. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience, currently studying Biomedical Engineering with a background in Biochemistry.
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...and understand that every person learns differently. I am dedicated to meeting students where they are and helping them learn in a way that works for them. I am a second year Carleton university student double majoring in history and music. I have taught as a teaching assistant for high school students, and as a one on one tutor for a verity of age groups. I teach European history, North American history, Music theory, music...
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Hey! I am Zubayer! A good way to pronounce is zoo-bear. I am a third year at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver pursuing a BA in Economics and Mathematics . I also am a senior editor at the Iona Journal at the Vancouver School of Economics. I love the study of economics and math and want to share my knowledge and help you with in subjects.
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...share what I have learned so far. My major field of interest is music production, music theory, and ear training. I play guitar, piano and violin, but if someone gives me the chance, I will play whatever is available. I have worked as a music educator for both people wanting to embark in a musical journey and students with Down Syndrome in need of a different approach to play with the music.
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...taking courses in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. I've been an editor of the NYUAD student creative publication, Airport Road, and I maintain a career as an independent singer/songwriter, often creating music for theater projects both on and off campus. In addition to my sessions through Varsity Tutors, I am currently a peer tutor at the NYUAD writing center, where I work with students from a range of academic disciplines and participate in weekly pedagogical...
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...learning needs of the masses, it will, by nature, leave gaps in the micro-cognition of each student. This is where I and many others come in: to fill those gaps. For true mastery of a subject or field, I believe that having a teacher to take the time and effort with a student towards detailed learning can only, in time, prove beneficial in the grander understanding of a given topic. Every student (everyone, truly, for...
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...at the College of William & Mary and the University of St. Andrews studying economics and math. Having been a high school student only a few years ago, I know very well how we all need a little help with some subjects and tests, and I would be more than happy to help! Some of my favorite subjects in school included math and physics, and I relish in work that requires an even mix of...
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...from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued understanding.... Listen, absorb, and...
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...I owe the majority of it to the wonderful professors and tutors I've had in my life. They've shown me that everyone has the potential to become a top student. I've been tutoring for over 4 years now and in that time, I've learned a ton of effective teaching methods. I've also learned many that don't work at all - we will skip those. My goal is to have you learn as much as possible,...
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As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
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...with the student playing the music and his or her teacher listening carefully. The teacher doesn't look for mistakes, because no one needs the advice, "Don't make that mistake!". The teacher tries to hear what the student wants and then figures what to work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining...
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Guitar Tutoring FAQ
Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
The parts of a guitar
Holding a guitar properly
Fretboard notes
Chords
Scales
Solos
Improvising
Rhythm
Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
There are different types of guitar lessons. They may be text, graphical, or video based. Guitar tutoring can be a flexible and exciting experience. If you're fascinated and motivated, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified instructor so your search for "guitar tutoring near me" is complete. We can also set you up on a Live Learning Platform, so you can use a mobile device to conduct digital study sessions. To learn more, contact us today!
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