...the University of Maryland, College Park, and I lived in Spain during college to improve my Spanish and expand my cultural appreciation and understanding. I greatly enjoy tutoring in writing and Spanish because language and communication are my most natural talents, and communication is an essential skill for any person. My teaching philosophy is that all students can succeed and enjoy learning. My tutoring style is to respond directly to the needs of the student--listen...
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...year of teaching and have taught Special Education the whole time. I am passionate about helping students who struggle with school because I believe that every child has the potential to be successful in life. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I am so glad that I am living my dream. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, snuggling my dog, and hanging out with family and...
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I am energetic and love to make things fun. I have many fur babies that are part of our family. Right!? I am empathetic to the challenges and pressure our culture puts on our students and am willing to work with any student to find how they learn most successfully.
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I am currently a student at Arizona State University majoring in Microbiology and on the pre-med track. As a prior NHS president in high school, I have a great amount of experience helping young learners with understanding different concepts especially Biology and Math! My strongest subjects are biology and chemistry and also would love to help high school students struggling in those subjects.
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I am a Bio-medical student with a mathematics minor in college currently that is open-minded and enjoys helping others achieve their own goals as well. I have many interests such as sports, learning how things work, and just about any outdoor activity. In the past 18 years, I have seen proven success of high school and college level students from my private tutoring styles in Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio areas. ... There is no "I can't...
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...American Sign Language Studies from Austin Community College. I have Bachelors of Science degrees in Speech Pathology and Audiology and Child Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Dallas. I am currently a graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Texas State University. I plan to pursue a doctorate following my graduate degree. I tutor in the following subjects: American Sign Language, Elementary School subjects, Middle School subjects, Spelling Bee,...
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...read over your application, I'd be happy to! Maybe you're a professional and are going back to school? Not only is the material fresh in my mind, but I'm also old enough and experienced enough to relate it real world scenarios. Not a tech expert? I'll make your lesson as easy as possible! Just answer my video call and I will handle everything else! If you have more than one topic you want to work...
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...helping first generation college students with a diverse set of classes. Since graduation, I taught second grade in Alaska. All my students were ELL. My students started the year with 5 out 16 being able to recognize the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the year reading at a 3rd grade level. I also...
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...with students in math, social students, writing, reading, and literature of all ages from Pre-K through high school. As a traveler, teacher, and trail blazer, I work to build my students' confidence through practice and encouragement. I am excited to work with your student and help you reach your academic goals. For the last 4 years, I have been working as a teaching assistant during the school year for the Dept. of Education. As part...
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...grades 3-6 both math and reading and my certificate ranges from pre-k through 8th grade in all content areas. As someone who builds furniture and just about anything I can imagine, I am passionate about math and helping students understand its connection to the real world. There is nothing more exciting than watching that light bulb turn on when a student makes a connection and gains understanding of the content. The way to effectively do...
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With 5 children and experience teaching 7th grade math, working on math with middle and elementary students is my passion. I am enthusiastic, motivated and excited to practice until mastery. In addition to core level content I excel in alternative math activities to expand a students mind and help them to succeed with joy.
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As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
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I am a graduate from New York University with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication. I have experience tutoring from elementary level through college level, as well as in SAT prep. I think patience is the key to being an effective teacher, which is something I apply while tutoring students. Furthermore, I think it is important that students never lose the joy that comes with learning.
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...put a damper on that joy of helping students. Tutoring came easily for me when the opportunity arose and I'm glad I never looked back from leaving the schools. Helping each student find their "light bulb" moment is what I continually strive for. I am primarily able to work with elementary students across all subjects and varying levels of ability. In middle school and high school, I am most confident with reading and writing, but...
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I love to learn and I love helping people learn. I have been tutoring since I was a child and honing my craft for years. I believe that everyone can learn, you just have to figure out what works for that person. I am willing to go all out for my students to make sure they get the results that they desire. ... By teaching them the skills they need for good study habits.... By showing...
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...student at Mercer University. Here I am studying Elementary and Special Education. I expect to graduate with my Bachelor's degree in April 2023; however, I plan to continue my education to obtain a Master's degree. I have numerous years of experience working with children/students and tutoring. I currently hold a job as a teacher at a church each Sunday. I'm looking forward to meeting you and please let me know if you have any questions!
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...Education and a masters in Art Education. I've taught both middle and high school visual arts for over ten years. I currently serve as a homebound tutor for my school. As a lifelong learner, I appreciate the value of education and want to to impart that same love of learning to my students. My role as a tutor is to be a guide and a coach. I want to equip my students with a "can...
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...a therapeutic approach since then. I also have experience providing in home behavioral support as well as tele-health. I have experience working with children with disabilities and have a wide range of learning tools and strategies to help all children grow. Patience is key when working with children and so is celebrating all growth. I enjoy all facets of education and like to learn new things. I am also musical and play the trumpet.
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I am a Business and Engineering graduate from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. I am a former Biomedical Engineering student of 3 years. I love learning and teaching others. I work great with students of all ages, and would love to teach others the proper tools to succeed.
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Recent Middle School Tutoring Session Notes
We spent the majority of the time on Spanish. I brought along a book of Spanish verbs for her to copy out her current verbs. (She is a visual learner, and her textbook doesn't show full conjugation of all the required verbs.) We spent time working on exercises to review vocabulary and verb conjugation. We also began the worksheet homework for the next week (verbs with o -> ue). Current vocabulary focuses on food, movies, and outings. We reviewed the Middle East map for History and the moon cycle chart for Science. Both quizzes are scheduled for Thursday.
Today was our first session. We discussed ways to study, specifically doing math online extra homework, typing up notes for history and science, making up her own pretests, and organization in handing in materials. We also went over Math homework which included inequality problems and review of fractions.
Today, I mainly worked with Student 1 who was studying for his Religion test tomorrow. The test will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. To study for this, we read through the chapter and I emphasized major points and relevant pieces of information. After we had read a particular section a few times, I quizzed him on what we had read, asking him questions about the definitions and terms that we had encountered. He has a very good memory; he catches on very quickly and is able to retain detailed information about what has been read. At the end of the session, we completed the study questions for the chapter and I asked him more questions in order to further reinforce what he was learning in that chapter. I also looked over Student 2's math homework which he had already completed. He had to use a distance/time equation to find a variable, fill out a table, and plot a graph. All this he had done correctly and neatly.
Today the student and I went over her major assignments this week. We planned out which nights she would study for specific tests. She had a few assignments to complete for each class, so we went through them together. I asked her to explain to me how she would revisit the information before the quizzes or tests this week. She did well remembering how to study for math and English, but did not remember the best way to study for French. I reminded her of important study techniques for foreign languages - like flashcards and re-writing sentences or conjugations. Her grades are up this semester, and I think she has a lot more discipline and dedication to her studies.
Brief Review of 5 paragraph essays. Review of this week's reading assignment; the student is current on reading. We still need to review. Spanish - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Language Arts - the student should bring home worksheets, etc. this Friday. Flash Cards - reviewed 20 SAT vocabulary flashcards and gave to the student for daily homework; treat on Monday if she knows all by heart by next week. The student's homework: memorize all Amendments to the Constitution, memorize Statue of Liberty poem, know 20 SAT vocabulary cards by next Monday, and write an essay.
Tonight, we talked about and studied language arts. Specifically, we discussed cause and effect in writing, as well as recognizing purpose and genre in a work (entertainment, informative, persuasive, etc.).
