...and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits: earning a Bachelor's in International Affairs & History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four years in a few different departments, but mostly in the social studies....
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...for a year and teach reading and writing to high school juniors and seniors. Although my formal experience is working with high school aged students, I have background experience working with younger students, as well. I have experience teaching reading and literature, essay, creative and persuasive writing as well as public speaking. I am also experienced in teaching test preparation and test-taking strategies, resume and personal statement preparation, and leadership. Further, I am an experienced...
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...my post-bacc at Harvard, I worked as a research assistant in the lab of the Chief of Nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and volunteered extensively. One of my favorite volunteer experiences was tutoring high school students from Dorchester and Roxbury. I taught my students English, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Biology, and helped them with standardized test preparation. My personal tutoring style is to use a combination of relatable metaphors and real life examples...
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...for AP, IB PSAT, and SAT. I also tutor U.S., World, and European history as well as U.S. Government and Politics. I also tutor Spanish up to the level of AP Spanish Language and IB Spanish. I genuinely like all the subjects that I tutor and I look forward to helping other people like them too! For fun I like to read. I like to read articles about weird bits of trivia and analyzing pop...
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...assisting them with articles that are up for publication through various undergraduate journals. I love to study and tutor the areas of history, literature, and any field that deploys the use of critical analysis. I have noticed that students generally prefer to learn through a holistic approach that works to address not only their comprehension, but also their interest. I’m a huge fan of a good book, some good coffee, and traveling.
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...is a one-on-one experience, and I've found that the key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that...
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...and a strong focus in Political Science and History. My experience as a student was varied, intense, and focused. As an artist, I am a problem solver and abstract thinker. As a history buff, I am methodical and concrete. My passion for being a student is reflected in my continuing education in the past year out of school. I am consistently reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student...
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...read, as well as creative and persuasive writing. It is in these areas that I have had the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. I love being able to impact my students' lives in a meaningful way through enriching their educational experience. In my spare time, I am a crafts enthusiast, usually working on multiple sewing...
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...as a tutor is not to teach someone how to solve a problem or pass a test, but to teach the essential knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they are self-sustaining.
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...abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel in over your head, when you want that little bit of extra polish, and at all times in between. I ask a lot of questions to encourage you to think through whatever it is you are trying to master. I love traveling and frequently take extended road trips around the United States. I especially like driving through the Appalachian Mountains during the day because they...
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...of learning and exploring what makes sense to them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit. I am comfortable reaching out and adapting the material whether it be SAT, SAT II, IB, AP, or classwork to...
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...I will finish with my Associate of Arts degree and plan on majoring in Political Science and History. I grew up in a household with 3 younger brothers who I've spent many nights staying up late working on homework with them. I was also a volunteer for the A+ program here in Missouri where I spent time tutoring students at local elementary schools on various subjects. As a student who struggled with motivation in school...
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...with regards to tutoring for the varsity program would be in the International Baccalaureate subjects, because of the fact that I have gone through the program myself and have also received the diploma. In addition to that, my education includes a BA in International Relations, a minor in East Asian Studies, a second minor in Hospitality Management, and a certificate in Chinese Studies. As a seasoned, adaptable, and patient tutor I strive to work together...
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What makes me a great tutor is my years of experience in teaching and tutoring and my passion for my subjects and for students and learning overall. I was a classroom teacher for 5 years, IB English and History, all the while tutoring, as well. I also taught English as a foreign language in Spain for 6 months and am an IB examiner. I am currently working on my Masters and completing an internship.
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...College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. I focused on political relations in Europe and Latin America. After graduating, I received my Master's in International Relations, where I specialized in Spain-US relations. I have worked or interned for the Department of State, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain,...
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...interesting experience for both the students and myself. When tutoring I try to make it a personalized, individual experience for the student. My husband and I have decided that I will stay at home with Jace for a few years, so I have chosen to work from home. It has definitely been an interesting adjustment going from a full-time, classroom teacher to a full-time, stay-at-home mom, but I have absolutely loved seeing Jace grow and...
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...addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work with students to help them see the connections and break down large concepts into small pieces and help them build up. I have taught sales tactics and techniques to...
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...chose this approach because I feel that learning is best internalized when a student feels like he or she can own their learning process. This means that the teacher works to facilitate guided discovery and so is in constant dialogue with the student. Those students needed to learn English in a way that was relevant to them. This approach has been informed through a year and a half teaching in Russia as well as my...
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...art first hand. If it is test prep you need, I can help. I have tutored for SATs and ACTs but more importantly I have been there; I have taken them all in the last couple years. I believe with a little bit of practice they're all conquerable. I am a medievalist by training so any time we can bring up knights and castles is a bonus for me. I am also a competitive olympic-style...
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...teaching high school history for 7 years now in Oregon, Brasilia, and currently in South Florida. I have taught and created curriculum for a wide variety of history courses, with experience teaching AP US and European History, and 4 years teaching IB History. I also tutored TOEFL preparation and English conversation while living in Brazil. I enjoy working with students and look forward to helping as many as I can reach their goals!... I believe that...
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Recent IB History SL Tutoring Session Notes
Tonight the student and I worked on her review of World War I. She had a list of terms, events, and people related to WWI that she completed. As we went through the list we discussed each term and cleared up any confusion. We also made connections between terms and connected items to the larger picture. She has two assessments this week on the material.
Today the student finished up English before moving on to Ancient Civ. For English, she wrote a limerick dedicated to Penny Lane! For AC, she began a research project of the Roman Empire. It is a tough assignment because there is no text; most of it is to be found using internet sources, and some of the info is hard to find in a text that she can understand. But she worked hard, and we were able to get enough info to get started on a presentation project.
We reviewed the Gilded Age, Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression for the student's final on Friday. She did well and seems to have retained most of the information. I didn't leave her any extra practice as we will work on more next time.
Today we reviewed the student's unit test and continued our skills building in decoding primary source documents for a essay. He had no quiz grades to review. I left the student with a paragraph writing assignment to do.
In the first part of the lesson, I quizzed the student about various historical topics using the flashcards he provided. I elaborated on explanations while he wrote notes. For the second part of the lesson, I gave the student another practice test, using the same format as last week. I told him to really study world history with the flashcards and the study books.
The student and I began today by organizing his materials and his big trapper keeper. One important piece of being successful in school is being organized! After this, he began to work on social studies that included topics on ancient Greece and ancient Egypt. The student expressed that he was happy to be catching up on all this work!
