...Systems. I firmly believe that in order to achieve success, one must strive to attain a strong academic foundation and a well-rounded skillset. Even though my favorite subjects to teach are English and Mathematics, my goal is to help all sorts of people from different backgrounds with a variety of subjects that range from Music Theory to Study Skills. I am very passionate about what I do and hopefully, with some encouragement, you will become...
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Can also tutor:CLEP, REGENTS, ACT and 238 more subjects.
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Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
A highly motivated and experienced tutor, currently looking to gain more experience in the field of education. Has an endless amount of patience to work with all students. Does not discriminate between students. Every student learns differently and is willing to work with all types of students. Hopes to make a difference in all students' lives.
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...degree in Business. I also received my Elementary Education certification from McKendree University. I have been teaching elementary school for over 12 years. I have taught kindergarten, 2nd grade and 3rd grade. In third grade I have helped prepare students for the standardized state tests focusing on math, reading, and extended writing responses. I have a real passion for ensuring that children are given an opportunity to learn through real and meaningful experiences. Outside of...
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Hi! I am Ms. Mari and have been a writing instructor/tutor for over 15 years. I have worked with students of all ages, and I have tutored ESL students as well. I can assist with school assignments, proofreading, test preparation for reading and writing content areas, research writing and personal writing goals.
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...I have taught many different subjects including math and science, reading, test preparation, and Spanish. I now am a small business owner in the field of education. I am a graduate of UC Davis and am a full IB (International Baccalaureate) graduate (I tested in Anthropology, Spanish, Art, English, Mathematics, and Biology and wrote my extended essay in Anthropology). I was an exchange student in Costa Rica where I learned the Spanish language and one...
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...Common Core and PARCC preparation as well as differentiation of instruction for students. I also am very familiar with teaching Elementary Math, Reading, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, and test preparation. I love to challenge a student's learning style while also catering to their personal needs. Teaching is my passion and full time career and I love changing the lives of children. I am a very competitive individual who always seeks to find answers if I do...
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...a positive mentor for students. I experienced many different types of students during my time student teaching and tutoring, and I found that the most rewarding moments for me were when I got to work with individual students or small groups of students. I truly enjoy the privilege of watching students grow both in academic skill and self confidence. I am excited for the opportunity to continue witnessing this growth as a tutor.... I believe in...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ACT, SAT and 47 more subjects.
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Middle Childhood Education
...learn about the world and all of those infinite possibilities that brand new minds bring to me each and every day. I graduated from William Paterson University receiving a B.A. in History and a minor in Mathematics. Two years later, I earned a M.Ed. in the area of Curriculum Design and Instruction, from Lesley University. I have over 10 years of teaching experience as Middle School Math Teacher. I enjoy spending time with my family,...
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As a high school math teacher, I am lucky enough to spend my days sharing my passion for problem solving and critical thinking with students. As a tutor, I enjoy providing students with individualized lessons so that they have access to as many opportunities as possible.
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...didn't have the support of my proverbial body, each interconnected part working to help me prevail, I wouldn't be where I am today. It is my duty to pay it forward. I graduated from high school when I was 16 years old and went on to study Theater at the University of the Arts. After my freshman year, I volunteered for an organization called "Art for Africa" in Cape Town, South Africa. There, I worked...
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...direct teaching, and student practice. I go the extra mile for students to make sure that tutoring is a pleasant and memorable experience. I have experience tutoring students in Literature, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and SAT/ACT English. I also tutor students after school and during lunch so that they don't fall behind in class. During this time, I prepare them for upcoming state and college entrance exams. I hope to give my students a positive learning...
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Can also tutor:ACT, HSPT, ISEE and 30 more subjects.
...Seton Hall University with a degree in English and Education. For the last few years, I have taught both Special Education and English in a high school setting. I have worked with students of various economic levels to prepare them for college and entrance exams. Working with my students individual needs, they have made excellent strides in critical thinking skills and practical writing pieces. I view education as the great equalizer, giving people from various...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, PSAT, SAT and 29 more subjects.
...am a developing health professional whose fervor for academic reform stems from my belief that eliminating the education gap is a critical step in combating widespread health disparities, promoting individual health and well-being, and ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans. I received my Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University, where I conducted and published research on strategies to improve the quality of U.S. healthcare. I approach all instructional opportunities with a...
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...seeing the difference you can make in the life of a student who has special learning needs. When you can make learning new concepts a fun and attainable goal for your students, that is the best feeling! My biggest success with my group of students over the last few years has been in the area of language arts. Through my training in Wilson Just Words and Fundations, I have taught non-readers how to use word...
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...of experience in DC public and Charter school, I come with a breath of experience with children and adult learners. A little about myself, is I am a Northern Virgina native, and with hard work I got into the top high school in the nation. Learning can be done in so many ways and I would love to learn how to help you achieve success in your classes. Bilingual students are welcomed.
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...can be extremely beneficial to their overall academic success. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have five sisters and three brothers, some of which are half and step siblings. Having a large family has given me a lot of patience, which has helped me in my career thus far. I also love to exercise. When I was in fifth grade I began gymnastics. I competed all-around throughout my...
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Hello! I am Kim and I am currently a 7th Grade Language Arts teacher for Special Education students. I love to read and try to instill that love into my students.
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...kindergarten through twelfth, and multicultural education. Currently I am teaching third grade at a public elementary school in Phoenix. During my undergraduate degree work I was fortunate enough to be able to work with third, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. I have a lot of experience with a wide range of students and looking forward to the opportunity to work with many more! I am able to teach a variety of subjects, but the...
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Recent PARCC Tutoring Session Notes
Today we reviewed an essay the student had written since our last session and went through the Verbal, Quantitative, and Math sections of the exam. The student wrote an interesting essay. We went through ways that she could have easily connected her main points to supporting evidence. She had a great use of vocabulary throughout her essay as well. From this, it is no surprise that she did very well in the verbal section of the test. The student is adept at puzzling out the definitions of words she is unfamiliar with. She struggled slightly with some of the Quantitative questions, but after review she seemed to have a better grasp of the approach to solving these types of problems.
The students worked on a practice drill consisting of 15 problems, ratios (4 problems), and averages (4 problems). They also worked on synonyms and how to guess the meaning of a word from context, positive/negative, and/or stem word. They developed their own definitions and then applied the techniques to Practice Drill 3 (20 synonyms), Practice Drill 5 (10 synonyms), and practice Drill 7 (20 synonyms). They began Practice Drill 9 (30 synonyms), and will complete as homework.
Sample Essay prompts incorporated into writing session. Worked on use of clear, concise language and proper sentence structure. Development of introductory paragraph and supporting arguments was the focus of the lesson. Tested the student on a Sentence Completion section; time management and number correct show improvement.
The student is showing continual improvements, bumping her English to a 28 and her math to a 31 (yay!). We worked through the questions she had missed and talked through them more broadly so she could apply them to other problems in future tests. She is really getting the hang of things, and just needs to put a bit more effort into remembering equations and re-working the longer reading-like English questions.
Focused on sentence completion and intro to passage-based questions (SAT Critical Reading section). Student 1 set his final score goal at 1800 and Student 2 set hers at 1600. When working on sentence completions, Student 1 said his confidence with this type of question was a 4 and Student 2 said hers was a 3 (on a 1-10) scale. By the end of the session, Student 1 said he was at a 7 and Student 2 was at a 6. They have been emailed with practice problems for sentence completion and passages, and asked to complete a timed SAT practice test before our next meeting.
Today, the student and I went over some of the challenges we ran across after he completed his second Science and second Writing sections. Science seems to be a strong point for the student, who scored high on his first attempt. He could, however, improve slightly on his essay. His argument and structure are still clear and well-established, but he still needs to save time to go back and check for grammatical errors once he has finished writing. As the essay factors into his English section score, it is crucial that the student scores well on his writing. We also worked on vocabulary flashcards to help expand the variety of words he uses in his essays. Overall, he is making impressive and quick improvements in both the Science and Writing sections.
