"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."
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...knowledge to students with varying levels of understanding. This skill will be critical in the role of a Virtual Tutor, as clear and concise instructions and explanations are essential in the virtual learning environment. Second, I have collaborated with a range of individuals, including students, parents, and other educators. As a Teacher, I had to work closely with parents in developing progress reports and ensuring the learning experience aligns with their child's learning goals. This...
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...am most passionate about Engineering, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra and Algebra. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical math and science portions of the exams. 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....
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...into the field of electrical engineering. Found to be rewarding and fun, I love volunteering and working where I can best utilize my skills and knowledge within a professional atmosphere, such as President of Effingham Women in Business, teaching voice and piano, leading women's groups, decorating and directing events, teaching classes on manners and tea time, hosting field trips, and traveling. I consider myself to be highly organized and detail-oriented, having more than twenty-two years...
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Teaching isn't just what I do; it's who I am. I'm fueled by the joy of helping others learn and grow. Seeing that moment of understanding in a student's eyes is what makes every day worth it for me. It's not just about sharing knowledge; it's about empowering others to thrive. Teaching isn't just a job; it's my passion.
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...to learn and want to help children, teens and college students understand the world and history all around us. I have experience working with disabled adults through an academic mentoring program at my college where I taught study skills, organization, money management and some electives such as animal science. I have experience teaching 1-1 to elementary students during COVID. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Foreign Languages and Study Skills. In my free time...
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...while I enjoy it, my academic strengths lie in environmental and physical science. Currently, I am working with students who have dyslexia or ADHD/ADD and are struggling with English and reading. I strongly believe that learning disabilities should not prevent anyone from succeeding in their educational journey. I am passionate about encouraging young learners and providing them with the support and motivation they need to overcome any obstacles they may face in any subject. No...
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I am a licensed Educator and Teacher for the past 7 years. I have taught Mathematics, Business, Finance, Technology courses. I have achieved two Master's Degrees and a Bachelor's Degree. I am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley. Each of my students have achieved growth year over year in academic performance. As an Educator, I like to improve the leaning environment, by enhancing student engagement and making learnign education concepts fun.
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...while performing clerical tasks under a tutoring center. Additionally, as a member of the National Honor Society I tutored underclassmen STEM related subjects such as physics and calculus during my senior year at high school. While tutoring a wide variety of STEM related subjects though, I find great interest tutoring elementary and middle school math, specifically pre-algebra, algebra, SHSAT, along with the basic concepts of math at those levels. Given the experience I had helping...
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Opportunities knock in every form. The timing and zeal to grab n work on them is the key to move forward. Getting up and coming out of comfort zone is what it takes to build a great personality!!!
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I am a certified secondary mathematics teacher in the state of Georgia. I currently teach in a high needs public high school with students from ninth through twelfth grade. I have been teaching for approximately seven years and have received a few accolades in my career. I have a passion for working with students who have lost confidence in their math abilities. If this sounds like you, please reach out.
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As a mother of three and an experienced teacher, I fully believe that my purpose in life is to teach and help people and provide guidance to create a well-rounded experience. I find fulfillment in improving the lives of my students.
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Helping students achieve confidence and understanding is the most rewarding job in the world. I've worked successfully in classrooms with elementary aged students, and tutored students up to college level. I always start by meeting my students at their level of experience and understanding so that we can work together to build up their skills. My favorite topics to teach are math and science, but I can help with nearly any K-12 subject.
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...really passionate about it and decided to continue tutoring, both in-person and online. I like helping students excel in their academic and professional interests, and over time, my experiences have further enhanced this aspect of my personality. There is no doubt that the academic portfolio of any student is their strongest asset in terms of career-building, and I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping people get there via the development of an effective strategy.
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...3 as well as college physics and chemistry. I enjoy tutoring trigonometry the most. I have tutored a wide range of age groups and individuals with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. My teaching philosophy is that each student needs a little bit different technique in order to be most effective so I use strategies to determine what would help the student the most. The role of a tutor is to make oneself obsolete and to...
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...was attending college. I love the one-on-one relationship with the student that tutoring provides. I find it so rewarding to see when students are learning and accomplishing their goals. I have tutored high school students in Algebra 1,2 and 3, Geometry, Trigonometry, English, and History, and ACT prep. At the college level, I have tutored in Algebra, US History, World Geography and Civilization, and Comp 1 and 2. I also have many years of experience...
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...two years as a tutor in different educational settings. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary/Deaf Education, my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership. I love horseback riding, reading, evenings at the theatre with friends, or window shopping with my husband at the local outlet mall. But above all, I am dedicated to your child's academic success. I come prepared with many simple yet effective strategies to help...
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"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." -Audre Lorde
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...neuroscience, genetics and molecular biology. I have tremendously enjoyed my journey as an educator and hope to continue with my teaching endeavors in future. Although, my first exposure to classroom teaching was when I served as a Guest Lecturer in NIPER, Hajipur, India (2007-2010) during my PhD, but my voyage as a teacher stems way back into my Undergraduate days where I used to tutor high school students for Biology and Chemistry. In NIPER I...
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...through 7th, including eight years dedicated specifically to K6 Special Education. My classroom experience includes teaching Social Emotional Life Skills, General Curriculum (K5), homebound instruction, and both general and special education settings. Currently, I teach Special Education K-5th Grade and continue to expand my skill set. I'm in the process of earning my Meditation and Mindfulness Coaching Certification through Yoga Alliance, along with my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification. These tools help...
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Receive personally tailored CogAT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
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.
