Hi, I'm Kenzie! I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at UT Dallas and I've been tutoring online for 4 years now. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science, but reading and writing come in a close second. ... I introduce myself and try to get a feel for what the student is struggling with in particular. I then address those questions or problems by starting at the foundations and trying to help my student get...
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...was born in Montclair, NJ and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 6 years experience teaching students aged 3-65 from the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Russia, and the Czech Republic, I am a seasoned professional. I am also the author of over a dozen science fiction, horror, and fantasy novels and novellas, which can be found at all of your favorite online...
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...am a third year student at New York University. I am working towards my Bachelor of Science in Neurolinguistics with a minor in Public Health as well as a focus on pre-medical studies. I am also a coxswain on the NYU Crew team and practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English...
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...tutor and mentor for a lot of kids for about 4 years, and I feel proud when I see them achieve their goal. I strongly believe one should have a solid fundamentals of the basic stuff to be more sucessfull and to understand more complicated stuff, and hence i make sure the person who i am tutoring understands the basics and fundamental very clearly.I love to teach/tutor in a fun way to make sure the...
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Hello! I'm happy to assist you in your learning goals. I have 28+ years of tutoring experience in elementary through college subjects. Although I am a credentialed, certified public school teacher, I have been working with Varsity Tutors online full time since 2019. Helping you gives me the freedom to pursue an adventurous lifestyle. Are you ready to pick up a pencil and laugh a little while you work?
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...Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. I then went on to Queens College, where I spent many years building my math credentials, taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in calculus, problem solving, math for business, and history of mathematics, to name a few. I entered into Queens College's graduate teacher education program, where I completed student teaching. I have hundreds of fieldwork hours in various schools observing teachers and colleagues at work, working on...
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...for the STARR test. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math. I have also receive "best school teacher" in my county. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for the next grade level and find learning fun and engaging. I am a firm believer that if students enjoy what they are being taught they will find retain information and be successful in life. In my spare time, I...
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...a teacher I worked closely with students that have extensive academic goals in IEPs and ILPs. Additionally, I have a plethora of knowledge in standardized test prep, kindergarten readiness standards, and phonics instruction. I also have strong instructional skills in writing and can assist in narrowing topics for college application essays. I believe that learning stems from building strong relationships with students through effective communication, hands on learning, and holding high expectations. I look forward...
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Can also tutor:SAT, ACT, Reading and 38 more subjects.
...love to teach and I think the best part is sharing my knowledge over a variety of subjects and making connections to previous experiences or existing background knowledge. I tutor in all subjects: math, history, science, and language arts - in grades K-8th. I believe that teaching includes building interest and engagement with students. When they are interested in the topic, they are more willing to participate, ask questions, and ultimately master the content.
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...at Kennesaw State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I am employed as a 2nd grade teacher in my local school district. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exercising, and many other activities that enrich my...
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...assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners from elementary school through college and am a certified K-12 teacher. As an education professional, I am skilled at helping all learners achieve mastery. Let me help you become the student you have the capacity to be. Fun fact: In between going to school and becoming a teacher, I am...
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...love helping people achieve the mobility and independence in the English language to concentrate on achieving their goals instead of which words to choose. I want to help the student new to America feel comfortable going into each academic and social situation that is his life. I strive to bring my students more "future tense" and less "tense future." I have over three years' experience teaching online regularly and globally. I have almost 15 years...
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I have a bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's Degree in Biology from Southern Connecticut State University. I have extensive experience in a variety of fields. My teaching experience ranges from college Biology to High School Environmental Management. I am certified by the state of Florida to teach Biology and Agriculture to 6 to 12th Graders. I've taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Food & Nutrition at the...
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...Plan) goals and make sure that the accommodations for my ESE students are provided during tests situations and whole group instruction. I meet with the parents to discuss students' progress and to create goals that we can work together. I'm able to provide the strategies to improve students reading fluency and comprehension and I can also provide the strategies that will help them improve their math skills. One of my greatest accomplishments is to see...
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...and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Education. I am licensed to teach Early Childhood-6th grade. I also obtained my English as a Second Language certification. While attending school, I worked several jobs where I was able to work with students of all ages. I observed and worked in different classrooms and created and implemented different academic material. After graduating, I was hired at a local elementary school where I have taught 1st grade for the...
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Can also tutor:ISAT, ACT, SAT and 52 more subjects.
...level, I also have 2 years of middle school experience. My qualifications include 18 years of teaching experience, M.Ed in Reading and Literacy, a BS degree in psychology, and a current license in the state of Georgia and Tennessee which includes elementary education, Special Education K-12th Grade, and a Math Endorsement. In the past 18 years I have taught 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. I have also been an EIP teacher for...
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...courses on Molecular Biology, Macromolecules, Separation Techniques and Genomics and Proteomics to students enrolled in Masters of Pharmacy. In 2010 after submitting my PhD thesis I was hired as a Lecturer in the same institute till I moved to USA in 2011 and joined as postdoctoral fellow in UT Southwestern Medical Center. To fulfil my never-ending passion for teaching I got myself involved in teaching and mentoring STARS and SURF students who are visiting UT...
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...and look forward to helping you join this profession and pass your National Registry or whatever else you are having problems in. I am a 10 year vet to the field working both convalescent and 911 EMS during that time. I am a Certified EMT, CPR, PEARS, PHTLS, and GEMS Instructor with a vast amount of knowledge in each of these subjects. Skilled in Comprehensive NREMT Prep. I am currently working towards a degree in...
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...am an experienced Instructor holding 2 masters degree and finalizing my PhD dissertation. I'm experienced with more than 11 years of teaching all levels from K to university students. You learn with excitement and achieving great results. I'm always committed to my students and follow up committed closely and I care a lot of them. My experience with teaching enabled me to utilise many teaching techniques and strategies that allows students to learn easily and...
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I graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and an MD. I've also done some masters courses in Biomed at Johns Hopkins and taught people from grade school to fellow physicians. I believe that the best knowledge comes from deep understanding of fundamental principles and building things up from there. I lean heavy towards science but am very appreciative of the humanities subjects and am happy to help students with either.
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CogAT Tutoring FAQ
The Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT, is an aptitude test used widely throughout the U.S. to determine a child's eligibility to enter gifted and talented programs. First used in 1968, this multiple-choice test is made up of three sections: the verbal battery, the quantitative battery, and the nonverbal battery. Depending on the school, these batteries may be administered to students all at once or separately. The focus of the exam is specific reasoning skills that have been shown to strongly correlate to academic success. Specifically, the CogAT measures the ability to learn new tasks, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. One strength of the CogAT exam is that it is largely nonverbal, so it can be useful for assessing students whose first language isn't English.
The CogAT is offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If your child is preparing for the CogAT, it may be of great benefit to have him or her work with an experienced tutor who knows the ins and outs of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with just the right tutor for your child.
Although it varies from school to school, the CogAT generally allows students 30 to 45 minutes per battery. The total exam consists of 118 to 176 questions, depending on the level. Within the verbal battery, your child will be asked questions on sentence completion, picture or verbal (depending on grade level) analogies, and picture or verbal classification. The quantitative section tests your child on number puzzles, number analogies, and number series. Finally, the nonverbal section tests your child on figure classification, figure matrices, and paper folding.
A private tutor can help your child prepare for the CogAT exam by working through similar questions and shoring up his or her strengths. At the same time, the tutor can help define your child's challenging areas, and focus on improving them. When you have a gifted child, you know that it's important to be able to provide the resources necessary to develop his or her natural abilities, and passing the CogAT with a high score is a great way to secure future gifted learning opportunities.
Your child's CogAT tutor can work at his or her own pace, without hurrying through skills that need a little extra work, while moving on when a concept is mastered. This provides for efficient study time focused specifically on your child's abilities. The one-on-one attention gives your child the opportunity to ask questions when they arise, and to get answers immediately. Sometimes children freeze up during an exam situation, so working with a tutor to gain confidence using materials that resemble the CogAT can be a great advantage.
Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who can work with your child based on your schedule. Using the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, your child even has the option of meeting with his or her tutor online. If your daughter or son is preparing for the CogAT, get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent CogAT Tutoring Session Notes
We used a study book of questions and went through the equation building, number series, and quantitative relations. She did well on most and I only had to walk her through a couple of questions that she couldn't figure out. Next session we will review the paper folding and shape series questions.
I tested the student on the various sections of the placement exam to figure out his strengths and weaknesses. I was able to conclude that his weakest section is the verbal battery, specifically the verbal analogies subsection. I will come up with extra practice questions for our next session so that he can have additional work between our sessions. I am not concerned at all. He is very bright and learns very quickly.
The student and I covered practice items in his workbook to expose him to the different types of questions on the test. We also did some specific work with numerical sequences and equation building. The student was focused and eager to learn and no concerns were noted.
The student and I worked on a few story problems, and then selected a book about dogs from the library to practice her reading skills. She seems to prefer those things to math analogies. I will work on incorporating more math into future sessions to help her become more comfortable with it.
The student and I completed practice questions to prepare for the exam. Specifically, we worked on vocabulary and analogies. I worked with her on test-taking skills (eliminating answer choices, using clue words, looking for parts of speech, suffix/prefix, etc.). She is very bright and eager to learn. She is a joy to work with!
All the concepts that we have worked on in the previous sessions so far, I tried to review all of them. The student is taking the test tomorrow, so I tried to cover all the basic concepts that cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry and probability. Also reviewed some test-taking strategies like the elimination process and using substitution to find the answer.
