...all students. Before starting my career as a full time teacher, I traveled the world around Europe, Southeast Asia and Central America. I spent four months as a nanny for a family in Italy, teaching English to their four children. I also spent six weeks in Guatemala, volunteering to help educate students with special needs. These experiences truly helped to make me a more well rounded and cultured individual who can adapt easily to the...
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"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." -Albert Einstein... To date, I have found that it is best to view tutoring as a team endeavor. I am a player on a student's team with the goal of academic success and increased intellectual understanding. This outcome is impossible without getting down to the student's level, utilizing age appropriate vocabulary, providing constructive criticism, and establishing their baseline. I have found that reviewing a student's past work...
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...grades K-12 in a variety of subjects and standardized tests. Upon graduating, I received a 7th grade science teacher position at one of the top charter schools in Houston, YES Prep. During my time there, I planned and executed my own lessons, homework, and evaluations for over 150 students. Additionally, I served as the Student of Concern manager, assisting students with academic and behavioral issues by creating personalized action plans and preparing them for the...
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...I am pursuing a degree in drama, with a concentration in directing. I have been a natural leader since I was young and I enjoy teaching and guiding others very much. I was an instructor at Kumon Learning Center throughout my junior and senior year of high school as well as a tutor for the National Honor Society. I received outstanding scores on the SAT, specifically in math, which I received a perfect score. In...
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...students on the spectrum. Finally, I have been substitute teaching in the Albany, NY area, which renewed my interest in being an instructor/facilitator/guide to struggling students. During this time, I had also tutored an international graduate college student (from Saudi Arabia) in Educational Psychology in preparation for her Early Childhood degree. I felt like this experience opened my eyes even more about cultural differences, and was a challenge that I was prepared to meet.... You will...
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...being listened to. However my passion for Education arose when I found I genuinely enjoyed helping my peers with their homework, with lessons, and even with projects. I love to see the look of students and peers when they finally understand something that had been escaping them. I also just really like helping people in anyway that I can. Although, don't be frightened, I'm actually a pretty relatable person so if something is bothering you,...
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...and ages. I have been working in education, primarily in tutoring and afterschool programs, for the majority of my career, and there are few experiences I enjoy more than building relationships with students and watching them grow and develop as people and scholars. I love helping students gain both the academic knowledge to succeed and the confidence to know that even if they haven't seen a problem or task before, they will be able to...
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...a prospective law student at NYU Law School as of Fall 2017. Fun Facts: My favorite subjects have always been English, French and Biology. Before I decided to major in International Relations and French, I was accepted to university as an Environmental Science major! I love to travel, and have been to almost 30 countries! I have lived in Ireland, France, the USA and Nigeria. Outside of education, my hobbies are mostly outdoor activities. I...
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All are capable of learning new and wonderful information. My calling in life is to assist those who desire to learn by listening to where they are and understanding where they would like to go. ... Encouraging and rewarding the student's independent research and verbalization of their thoughts will stimulate independence in the learning process.... Attempt a different approach in relaying the information, while keeping in mind the student's learning style.... Allow the student to verbalize...
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...since the age of 3 months, so I feel that I have a lot of experience when it comes to struggles that come with exceptional kids! I have a lot of patience and understanding as a parent which makes me an excellent teacher and tutor. I hope I get a chance to meet you and your child and can't wait to work as a team to make your child a successful, lifelong learner!... Through the classes...
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...to the answer. I am very patient and will work alongside the student toward reaching that key moment when the material finally clicks and everything makes sense. Outside of my research job, I was a student-athlete for five years on the crew team in high school and college, and I currently volunteer for the Head of the Charles Regatta. I have played piano for over 15 years and love music and frequently attend concerts. I...
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...centers around incorporating an engaging lesson in which the student asks questions and actively participates throughout it. Furthermore, I strive to teach my students the curriculum they need and valuable study skills that will carry on to other subjects and later in their studies. Many students try to memorize too much information the night before a test, and the information will ultimately be stored as short-term memory rather than long-term memory. I ensure my students...
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...year of high school and have always found it to be fun, engaging and rewarding. I have extensive experience with test prep (primarily SAT and LSAT), but have tutored all ages in a variety of subjects including chemistry, physics, trig, history, English, Spanish, and many others. Looking forward to meeting new students and helping as much as I can! In the rest of my life, I love to hike, I listen to a ton of...
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Hello! My name is Kimberly, and I love to teach! I have taught Kinder, and 3rd grade, and currently provide reading intervention for 1st graders. I love elementary education, and I strive to be the best educator for my students. To achieve this I stay current by reading educational journals, attending conferences, and seeking out new and interesting ways of delivering lessons.
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...a great book in my hand, it is hard to put it down. I cultivated a love for writing at a very young age. I write poems, plays, and I am currently writing a memoir. There is nothing like getting enraptured in the world of theater. A great performance can make me cry, laugh, love, and self-reflect. My ultimate passion is travel. I have crossed the Atlantic and the border; however, there are not enough...
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...to meet the needs of each child. I work incredibly hard to ensure that my students are being supported in all areas. I use positive reinforcement and foster students' independence to ensure that they will be successful even after we are done our lessons. I have successfully tutored a number of students outside of school since becoming a teacher. I collaborate often with students' parents to make them feel that they are a part of...
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...I am dedicated to helping my students achieve their goals! I have four years of teaching experience, and use a variety of methods to make my classes fun, memorable, and useful. We will cover the subject material in depth until you feel comfortable and confident with the material we study. I am committed to helping my students advance quickly in their knowledge of the subject matter and becoming masters of the material we study together!
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As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent...
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...I enjoy reading and writing, especially essay, memoir, poetry, news, and current events. Regarding my education, I earned my B.A. from Antioch College in 2005 in social and global studies (political science, economics, international relations, and environmental policy). I also completed all but my thesis for an M.S. in journalism from Ohio University. I plan to return to school for a Masters of Social Work from NC State in the fall of 2017. Outside of...
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...Literature to Jazz Theory. I will be returning to Boston in the Fall to pursue an MS in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University. My teaching philosophy revolves around speaking to students' strengths and building flexible understanding of fundamentals. From grammar to statistics, any subject can be made approachable once a student knows the rules and understands the reasoning behind them. It would be a pleasure to work with you or your child.... My teaching philosophy revolves...
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Reading is one of the most fundamental skills that every student learns in school. It is extremely important for a person's overall development. This is true because reading skills are required in almost every academic pursuit and in almost every professional setting. In that sense, developing solid reading skills is one of the most important parts of a student's academic career. All of this starts in elementary school, where students begin to learn the fundamental reading skills that can carry them through their future coursework. However, not all students progress at the same pace with their reading. Some students require extra guidance in order to keep up with their grade level. If your child is having a hard time with their reading work, then you may want to consider signing them up for elementary school reading tutoring. You can contact Varsity Tutors to learn more about working with an elementary school reading tutor.
Your child's tutor can meet them where they're at in reading. Once they've assessed their skill level, your child's elementary school reading tutor can come up with a customized lesson plan designed to help them grow. This can cover things like:
Reading with phonics
Helping your child sound out words
Reading comprehension
Reading more complex paragraphs and pieces of writing
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Elementary school reading tutoring gives your child the extra reading practice they'll need to keep up with their peers. Their tutor can use a variety of instructional methodologies and mediums to help them remain engaged throughout the duration of each session. This can even include fun reading games that make your child feel like they're playing, not learning. Additionally, your child's tutor can provide them with a variety of texts to read and tasks to complete to broaden their abilities. In this sense, elementary school reading tutoring could be just what your child needs to reach their full reading potential.
Although you may have already spent time searching for "elementary school reading tutoring near me", you might still be worried about how to fit it into your schedule. It can be hard to find a regular time for your child to meet with a reading tutor that doesn't interfere with your work schedule or their school schedule. Varsity Tutors can help with this by connecting you with a reading tutor who is able to work around your scheduling requirements. Your child can even work with their tutor online. If you're reading to get your child the reading help they need to find future academic success, then contact Varsity Tutors to get started.
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