...Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay off significantly. Feel free to contact me...
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...soon forgotten. I balance this tedium with jokes and funny faces to make my students laugh. I have found that each individual's impediments to learning can be very different. I use compassion and dialogue to uncover the causes of anxiety or helplessness technical subjects can engender. My bachelor's degree is from UCLA, where I studied math and physics. My Master's degree is from Arizona State University where I studied logic and philosophy. During the lockdown...
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...in Biology & Society, as well as a double minor in Psychology and Inequality Studies and I plan on attending law school in the near future. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, playing professional volleyball in Peru and I have also been tutoring high school students in various subjects during the off season. I tutor a plethora of subjects; however, I would say I am most passionate about Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Spanish and English. I...
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I am a passionate student who upholds the philosophy that all who can teach must know how to learn. I don't believe there is any correct way to learn; knowledge is amorphous. Therefore, my mission is to immerse myself in rigid information and transform it into fluid knowledge. I hope to gift what I learn to others through teaching.
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...number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for six. It is my job to help each student find what works best for them. I have a full-time day job, so I am available most nights and weekends. Online or in-person lessons are both fine with me. I practice social distancing and will absolutely wear...
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...I, Living Environment, and Biology, each of which went on to pass their Regents exams. I have experience also working with younger students, as I have taught both 3rd and 1st grade classes. My goal is to help my students find the joy in learning as they discover their strengthsand develop the areas they struggle in. In my spare time I love running, working out, reading, watching sports (basketball & football), and cooking.
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...in the students that I work with. I believe that this passion is essential for effective learning to happen, namely learning should never be rote memorization that fades away after an exam but something that persists and ultimately grows. I always have fun tutoring: I try my best to make it enjoyable, be it outlining an essay, understanding the critical content of a passage or preparing for Standardized Tests. I am flexible, patient and can...
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...lessons outside of school. French and German are my native languages, but I have also completed both the AP German and French exams, as well as the French DELF B2 and the German DSDII C1 level exams, and am ready to help tutor in those subjects. I want to help students not only learn the languages but find a passion in learning about them and the cultures of the countries in which they originated. I...
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...Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education. I am a certified math and Spanish teacher in Michigan in the U.S.A. I love to travel--I have lived in Spain, Ecuador, and Peru. I lived in Huancayo, Peru, teaching English to students ages 5 to 40 during a Fulbright scholarship. I have taught English, math, and Spanish in both rural and urban schools (including rural Manistique, MI and urban New York City!). I love to help students learn a...
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...degree in Mathematics Education. I taught high school for five years, and then chose to stay home with my children while they were little. I continued to work as a tutor during this time, and now that my children are in school, I am looking to expand my tutoring hours and services. I enjoy the challenge of finding new ways to teach and explain math concepts to students. I also have experience working with special...
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...in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University.. After graduating, I became certified to teach high school math by the College of Education at Texas Tech. I then taught high school math - Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus and Calculus for four years. I am currently certified to teach high school math (8-12) in the state of Texas. My favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra and Geometry. I volunteered as a peer tutor when I was in college and...
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...through a lens that turn the problems on paper into a practical and real world understanding of the material. In pursuit of knowledge, I attended Augustana College graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Biochemistry, and Pre-Medical Studies. I then earned a seat at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where I graduated summa cum laude with a Masters of Science in Physiology and Clinical Neuroscience. During my graduate...
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...college levels. I am extremely passionate about teaching because I found that, throughout my education, genuine teachers who truly wanted to help me learn and succeed were rare. I find that making connections and taking the time to truly get to know my students and why they may be struggling in a particular course is so important! In my free time, I love painting, reading, and taking my dog, Pacino, for walks!
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...range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education...
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...secondary mathematics has taught me each student is an individual who has unique issues with learning math. I firmly believe that if I listen well, I can find out what issues have to be addressed to help each student learn math well. The goals of each student is also unique and I will do everything to help each student reach their goals and not try to have every student learn the same way.
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I have been a teacher since I graduated from college with a degree in secondary education four years ago. As a high school English and math teacher, I have thoroughly enjoyed honing my educational effectiveness and helping students develop their understanding of words and numerals. I believe that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." (W. B. Yeats)
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...concepts. I am currently working on my certification as a NCAA tutor. With that goal, I have taken several seminars dealing with different styles of learning or limitations. Combined with my years of experience as a tutor, this preparation allows me to quickly asses the type of student I am tutoring, identify their weaknesses, and if needed, to build their confidence so they develop the willingness to confront their leaning challenges and fears on specific topics....
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I love math. I currently teach in the public school system and get excited for teaching others. I get a joy from seeing my students understand math with my help. I do my best to explain and make sure that core concepts are understood.
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...with a unique learning strategy. I do what I can to tailor my teaching to each student's specific needs. Usually this involves figuring out which learning methods work best for you, helping you to determine which areas you need to develop most, and designing the most effective study strategies for you to keep your learning fresh. As a tutor, my main goal is to provide answers to any questions you may have, to clarify confusing...
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The student and I continued to review concepts that jumped out at him as tricky or confusing. We walked straight through the chapter summaries and when he didn't recognize a topic I asked him to confirm with the teacher that they definitely hadn't covered it in class. We solidified his foundations just in time for the test.
Today we reviewed for her final. We covered coordinate geometry, including plotting points, reflections, translations, and dilations. We also discussed rational vs. irrational numbers, and scientific notation. She did well. We also discussed inequalities but will work on them again next time.
The student and I continued to work on probability and combinatorics. We finished one homework assignment that consisted mainly of the probability of the union and intersection of sample spaces. The student is starting to understand the concepts a little better each time. We used Venn Diagrams in an application and were able to complete a challenging question. She was able to explain the entire process to me by the end of the session.
Today the student went over solving inequalities. We worked extensively with writing up algebraic equations to represent word problem situations. The student also reviewed how to work with negative numbers in addition/subtraction and multiplication/division situations.
The student and I went over the review given by her teacher. For each topic, we re-capped the important points and key concepts. I then had her practice reapplying the ideas with my oversight, and asked her to do a few specific problems from each chapter.
The student and I looked through her math notebook from the most recent school year. Using Mandarin with a little bit of English, I asked her what was hardest and easiest for her in math. She mentioned that her main problem was understanding the English math terminology. We made flashcards using the +, -, x, and division symbols with associated English terms. We reviewed adding fractions (changing denominators), reducing fractions, comparing fractions, and mixed number addition.
