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...2013) who holds a B.A. in English and is currently engaged in graduate study towards an M.A. in English at Southern New Hampshire University. Professionally, she is an Independent Public Relations Consultant and Administrator, but her true passion is English Language and Literature. Her tutoring specializes in reading comprehension, writing, test prep, ACT and SAT Reading and Writing, but she also can assist with proofreading and editing, college essays, and organizational/study skills. Academically, Aisha is...

...thrives off of the strengths of the tutee, using what they do best to help them succeed. I also pride myself in being able to easily adapt to different learning styles and am always filling my toolbox with new ways of approaching our material. My subject areas include mostly the humanities (reading, writing, history, literature). I am also able to help in middle school math as well as test prep for AP US History/Literature, the...

School has been a major part of my life and I grew up enjoying all of the different subjects I learned. Math, however, has been my favorite by far. I want to help others enjoy subjects like math and science and I hope to make a difference in their lives.

...are deaf or hard-of-hearing. I have supervised graduate and undergraduate students at The University of Arizona and have tutored students in various subjects but really enjoy the Social Sciences and Linguistics areas. My tutoring philosophy evolved from my years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a tutor is threefold: to promote positive learning, to spark learner enthusiasm for learning, to provide a...

...College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.... My teaching...

...careers from an attorney to a high school social studies teacher. I plan to start teaching in the fall. I have a rich background in a rigorous liberal arts education that would enable me to tutor in a diverse range of subjects, as well as guide students to think more critically, read more closely, and write more crisply and powerfully. My legal education and experience have further enhanced these skills. Most importantly, I love learning...

...to develop their personal expression. As an instructor of academic writing, I have worked to help my pupils to refine their style, be more detailed and specific in their use of language, and to find their own voice to lend their writing a level of authenticity. Stemming from my background in dramatic arts, my classroom also incorporates role-play and theatre-based exercises, as I believe these are the ultimate test of both linguistic skill and attentiveness....

I am a certified teacher who is passionate about students and their education. Education is the key to success and I believe anyone can learn. I am extremely patient and can teach key concepts in student-friendly terms. I taught high school English (Pre-AP and AP Literature) and love teaching a subject I'm passionate about. ... My teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn. We all learn differently, so the key is to find out what learning...

...from Oxford Seminars and Eastfield College, respectively. I used these qualifications to journey to the city of Krasnoyarsk, in Siberia, Russia, where for two years I taught English language comprehension classes and exam preparatory classes focused on argumentative style essays and mathematical analysis essays. I taught group classes of children, teenagers, and adults, and I also was engaged as a private tutor through the language school where I was employed. I am currently a student...

...from Washington & Lee University, and my law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. I am a practicing attorney, so reading and especially clear and concise writing are the tools of my trade, and I've worked on improving these skills for over 25 years. Passing on these skills to others is and has been a source of great satisfaction over the past several years. Since 2011, I have worked with Literacy Instruction For...

...skills in assessing the student's needs and meeting them where they are at. While I am able to tutor in a wide range of subjects, my strength lies in test prep. I remember not too long ago the stresses and anxieties that came with testing and can relate and better understand how students think and how to improve their approaches. Every student has the potential to succeed, and I am determined to help them reach...

...students, and campus administrators across K-12, helping them navigate the challenges of a rigorous curriculum. With the implementation of the STAAR test in Texas, I'm proud to share that 100% of my students met the Approaches Grade Level standard in reading, with 97% achieving Meets Grade Level and 62% reaching Masters Grade Level. In writing assessments, my results were equally impressive, with 100% achieving the minimum score, and 32 students classified as Advanced. My mission...

...on-campus study sessions with other students in the classes and interactively review course material. Prior to each session, I met with the professor to discuss methods I would implement in order to promote the success of fellow peers. Because I grew up with a brother who has a significant learning disability, teaching is something that I've come to value on a personal level. Throughout my brother's school years, I assisted him with assignments as well...

...to work with several ESL students and students with disabilities. Being deaf in my right ear gives me a unique perspective when working with students struggling with disabilities because I have fought those battles myself, albeit to a smaller degree than some. I firmly believe that disabilities should never stand in the way of learning. I currently teach DISC writing courses at SMU and help students make sure that their writing is up to the...

...with their homework, and would set aside 30 minutes to an hour for us to work together. I have also volunteered for a tutoring center in Dallas. I have also been tasked with coming up with lesson plans, and teaching them to students, for my coursework at UNT. I have can offer tutoring in a variety of subjects. Most notable would be English, and Reading. I am also skilled in tutoring elementary age Math. When...

...graduate studies and training as a future School Psychologist, and I am working on several research projects pertaining to children with learning disabilities and deficits in executive functions (particularly working memory). In the spring of 2015, I will teach an undergraduate course in developmental psychology at Texas Woman's University. I have also previously tutored with several different organizations and have worked with students with learning differences: The Shelton School (lower elementary students reading and writing...

...where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through my work as a professor and a tutor, I have had the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, different age groups, and differing levels of achievement in their academic pursuits....

I'm a certified Texas Educator with K-12 teaching experience. Currently, I consult with school districts across Texas seeking to develop credit-recovery programs, virtual schools, and distance learning programs. I'm passionate about helping students set and meet their personal and academic goals under any and all circumstances.

...I received my bachelors and masters in Computer Science from University of Texas at Dallas. I strongly believe in giving back to the community and helping kids and young people to build and get clear ideas about their careers.I love and enjoy tutoring, especially math and computer science subjects. I have been a tutor and mentor for a lot of kids for about 4 years, and I feel proud when I see them achieve their...

...golf coach for Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Houston in May 2014. I also obtained minors in Economics and Philosophy. I am currently working on an MBA in Finance at the University of North Texas. I have served in many accounting roles and served in campus leadership roles all through campus. I have a passion for teaching and...