Hello! My name is Alison, and I have always loved learning! I love to read, and studied literature in college, as well as political science and philosophy. I have tutored and taught in a variety of settings, and I love working with students to help them achieve their goals. I have successfully worked with math, science, language, reading, writing, and the humanities. I am excited to help you next!
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...as a kid. With the help of some great teachers and their individualized teaching methods, I was able to proudly accomplish my academic goals and succeed in school, graduating Magna Cum Laude from law school. I feel so passionately about teaching and tutoring because I genuinely want students to feel that "aha" moment that I felt as I was developing as a learner. I am patient, helpful, and empathetic to individual student needs. I can...
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...always the case that a student can do the subject assigned they are just having some sort of temporary block. I use unique and not the "same old same old" ways of tutoring to get around those blocks. Sometimes the tricks are simple, sometimes they're a little harder, but at the end of the day those blocks CAN become things of the past. If given the opportunity I think you will find I can help...
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I have four college degrees and two law licenses. I was an educator for many years before I became an attorney. I still love to tutor, teach, and facilitate learning.
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...Award in Intimate Partner Violence. I currently work as an Insurance Defense litigator in Chicago, Illinois. I find myself drawn to tutoring because I needed a tutor when I went through schooling and I felt that tutoring was a major reason I was able to achieve the academic success I have found. I am most passionate when teaching about various law subjects, such as constitutional law, torts, evidence, criminal law, and criminal procedure; preparation for...
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History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.
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I am a J.D. with significant experience in writing and editing. I have assisted tutees and other writers with crafting cogent arguments, structuring organized essays, and polishing drafts for style and tone. I'm particularly interested in writing tutoring and law school subject tutoring. My approach is collaborative and always positive-minded!
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Credentials: Missouri Bar License J.D. from Creighton University School of Law B.S. in Criminology and History from Missouri State University. Statement: I love tutoring and have been doing so since 2008. Having taught for over a decade, I have come across numerous problems that students face with their studies and am always happy to help!
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...with your learning! Each of us have our own style of learning and I will work with you to best find this and YOU will learn and feel successful. I have a diverse background as a RN with a trauma, NICU, NP and specialty nursing. In addition to my law degree I also have a Masters in Science with emphasis in Psychology and Humanity. I have a Master's in Criminology and Forensics.
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...face every day. For hobbies; I draw, play viola, swim, hike, do archery, practice French, and work with plants. I have never tutored a student professionally, however, I have worked with students from elementary school into college on various subjects. While I am best known for my knowledge of biology, I also tutor numerous other academic areas. I have been playing viola for ten years now and have performed in various symphonic orchestras in Arizona....
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...father of three children, I understand what is needed to get children and students to engage. It's the thrill of seeing a child "buy in" to learning that drives me and makes me stand apart from others. My goal is to help others find a way to achieve their goals. I have a rich background in education as well as 10 years experience working in corporate legal, specifically involved in legal research and e-discovery.... That all...
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...I went to the University of Akron and obtained my J.D. and M.P.A. While in school, I worked with indigent defendants in the local jail to provide them with legal information, wrote appellate briefs, conducted legal research, and assisted small businesses and non-profits with various start-up issues. I also worked for the Themis Bar Review Program and was referenced in one of the Ohio lectures. I was later recruited by one of my former college...
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...to come. We need you guys! I am presently teaching High School Social Studies. However, I have taught English, and I have tutored in the subject areas of English and Math K-12. Please know that I am patient and committed to coaching all students through the learning process. In fact, it gives me great joy and satisfaction to watch my students "get it!" I will always create an environment that is conducive to learning, so...
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...practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. Now, having survived many hardships, I have an opportunity to use my education and life experience to help students succeed. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William & Mary and a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University School of law. I am also a member of Mensa and have a good sense of humor. Having been a teaching assistant at William & Mary and having...
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...languages, having taken Spanish for six years, and Italian, Ancient Greek, and Latin for a year apiece. In addition to focusing on law, physics, and languages, I have also had a lot of success with helping students with learning disabilities, such as ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia. I myself was diagnosed with ADHD when I was six, and I have developed a variety of techniques designed to aid students who struggle with these learning difficulties.... I prefer...
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...an adjunct professor for a small private regional university and teach in the area of government and management. I have a masters degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa and a masters degree in business administration from Texas A&M. I also hold a bachelors degree in political science. I have worked in the public and non-profits sectors for the majority of my professional life, mostly in city government and community development.... To teach...
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...in Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to helping my students in a personalized fashion that allows them to achieve their academic goals. I...
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...graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors in Criminology and Law and received his law degree from St. Thomas College of Law. During law school, Marcos was a member of Law Review and the Mock Trial Team where he enhanced and his reading, writing, and advocacy skills. Marcos passed the FL Bar in September 2023 and currently works at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Marcos has always had a passion for teaching and...
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...my dedication to helping students reach their academic potential. With a background in law, political science, coding, and humanities, I bring a diverse skill set that allows me to tailor my teaching approach to meet individual student needs. Whether it's simplifying complex historical eras, explaining complex grammar principles, or guiding students through Python programming, I believe in creating an encouraging and productive learning environment. My goal is to not only help students excel academically but...
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...write more crisply and powerfully. My legal education and experience have further enhanced these skills. Most importantly, I love learning and have come realize that it is my vocation to share and impart that love of learning in others. As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in his moral epistles: "[P]art of the joy in learning is that it puts me in a position to teach; nothing, however outstanding and however helpful, will ever...
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Civil Procedure Tutoring FAQ
Civil procedure is a practical and logical part of law school curriculum. It's the course that teaches new law students how courts run and the rules and procedures that must be followed. Civil procedure teaches about who can sue, when they can sue, and what deadlines must be followed. It can be a dense and difficult course to master, but private instruction can clarify your studies immensely. Civil procedure tutoring can assist students who are struggling to understand how complaints and answers work. For example, a defendant who is served has twenty days to file an answer, but a defendant who waives service gets more time. What does waiver of service entail? For that matter, what makes a proper complaint? It is in civil procedure coursework where most students learn that a complaint states who the parties to the lawsuit are, why the venue is proper, what events led up to the suit, and what the plaintiff is asking for the court to do.
Civil procedure tutoring can help students understand the differences between various discovery tools, such as subpoenas, requests for production, oral and written depositions, and interrogatories. Each of these options can serve a different purpose and may be used differently in a case. Think of law classes as practice time. Each of these options also has different rules - for example, the limits on the number of questions, or the time to respond - and it can be difficult for a student to remember them all. Nobody wants to be presenting in court and be unsure as to how to proceed. Law school is intensive and provides the experience needed to enable a student to think on their feet before they ever set foot in a courtroom. There are lots of facts to know, but it's also about developing the mental acuity required of an effective lawyer.
Oftentimes, the most complicated part of a civil procedure course is not learning the rules in the abstract, but putting everything together. Fact patterns will frequently look at whether the defendant was properly served to begin the suit and whether the case is before the proper court. These fact patterns will require students to piece everything together in order to properly understand the situation and answer the questions professors are asking. Lessons are set up to imitate real cases. Students are presented with the facts and must work with them based on what they've learned. Good classroom performance can therefore equate to ultimately becoming a good lawyer. It can help to think of every lesson as an actual case. How would you handle it? What is the most desirable outcome? Which is the best course of action to follow that will maximize the chances of achieving that result?
Civil procedure is usually one of the first classes a student will take in law school, and as such, it has its own challenges. Whatever a student doesn't know, they'll begin to apply right away. Varsity Tutors has the ability to connect you with tutors who have expertise in this complex and often misunderstood discipline. It's important to connect with skilled tutors who can help you understand how civil procedure works and how to dissect law school fact patterns. Civil procedure tutoring can help new students understand this important area of law and acclimate to the new way of handling exams. By helping newer students prepare outlines and study guides, experienced law students and practicing lawyers can provide guidance, advice, and assistance with some of the most confusing fact patterns that a first-year student will face.
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Recent Civil Procedure Tutoring Session Notes
Today we worked on trigonometry and solving for angle and side lengths with tangents, sine and cosine. The student has a good understanding on how to use the equations especially after we went over the inverse of them. She should do well on her test on Thursday.
I worked with the students on sample OLSAT questions. Both students did well. Even when they missed an answer, they were able to explain the correct answer after prompting. I also worked on literary response/connections using a picture book and the O.W.L.S. connection strategy.
I went over the student's math homework with her. We worked on fractions and mixed numbers, reviewing what she had learned in class, and applying it to her work. She worked very well and was very engaged, and seemed to be more comfortable with the material the more we practiced.
With the second student I reviewed algebra inequalities for her test tomorrow. We went over what inequalities are, how to graph them on a number line, and how to solve them using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We also did several practice word problems and talked about some strategies for her test, especially taking her time and showing her work. She was also very engaged and worked hard the entire time. Overall, both girls were great students and the session went very well.
Today the student and I went over some concepts in single variable inequalities as well as two variable inequalities. He did well with the concepts, and should do well with his homework and the rest of the week. I introduced the concept of inequalities in two variable with two equations, and he seemed to grasp this quite well. The lesson on Wednesday should solidify his understanding of the idea further. He is beginning to correct his own mistakes, as he looks over the problem he just did. It is nice to see his growth in Math.
The student reworked two of her three essays before we met this evening, and the structure and organization did a 180 (in a positive direction) from yesterday. As a result, this evening, we were able to focus on grammar, word choice, and sentence structure. She came away with two great essays and the knowledge for structuring / organizing a solid third essay.
In this session, the student and I reviewed some of her questions from chapter 8 homework and covered chapter 9: inequalities and absolute value. This included roster versus set-builder notation, unions and intersections of sets of numbers, graphing linear inequalities, and graphing systems of linear inequalities. We graphed conjunctions and disjunctions on a number line and determined whether an ordered pair was a solution for a certain inequality. The last topic we covered was how to find the solution of a system of linear inequalities and that is by graphing both and finding the intersection. We did this on graph paper and the student did a great job. After assigning homework, we covered a few grammar questions she had about subject-verb agreement for collective nouns. We also discussed the schedule for our last sessions before the placement test. Keep up the good work!
