...greatest joys available to human beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as to foster their powers of critical and mathematical thinking. It is my professional hope that at the end of each tutoring session my students will have learned above all an abiding respect for reason: a lifelong conviction that they can understand reality...
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...students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am...
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For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. I believe that teaching is more than a job, more than a career; it is a calling. Making a difference in the lives of others is important to me. I can't think of another job that offers that opportunity as much as teaching. ... The first session would begin with me getting to know my student. I want to know what they...
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...my rigorous secondary education prepared me for success in college. I am a fortunate member of the Terry Scholarship Foundation, which has provided me and hundreds of other Texans with a private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all subjects and have taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to...
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...I volunteered as a Modular Robotics Demonstrator at my local children's museum for two years, was a co-founder for my high school's English and Writing Tutoring Center, and have worked as an urban farming and environmental stewardship educator for teens in the juvenile justice system. I have also informally tutored teens and young adults in ACT and college preparation, and have served as a computer science mentor for Girls Who Code. I am passionate about...
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I'm a certified English Special Education teacher for grades K-12 and a certified General English Education teacher for grades 6-12. My goal is to meet your student at the level they are currently working on. Then, help them increase skills to grow in areas of learning that he or she struggles in to reach their educational goals.
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...and Math. I also tutored students individually for all sections of the SAT and ACT during my time there, and I have continued to do so for the past year with Varsity Tutors. I love teaching English and Literature because I have a passion for storytelling, and I enjoy teaching Math and Grammar because of their rational nature and the enjoyment that comes from solving logic puzzles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy going...
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...project in a resource-limited setting. My research studied the processes and costs in the emergency department for adult patients who presented with a motor vehicle accident, adults with dyspnea and edema, and pediatric patients with dyspnea and fever. I additionally studied the implementation and use of the South African Triage Scale in Haiti, the effect of observation protocol use on patient outcomes, and the epidemiology of patients presenting with trauma to the emergency department. Along...
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...MBA, and as former investment banker with many years of experience there (now retired), I enjoy teaching finance, accounting, and econ as well as the various secrutities licensing tests. But my avocations are history and literature and I love teaching them as well--whether through assisting with regular school homework and test preparation, or through SAT/ACT prep, or through AP/SAT subject test prep in English Literature, Human Geography, or American or World History.
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...the Humboldt University of Berlin, where I studied linguistics in German! After graduating, I worked for three years as a tutor, academic coach, and operations manager of a tutoring company in Berkeley, California. There, I tutored students of all ages in reading, writing, French, German, test preparation, and executive functioning. From there, I moved to Austria for a year under Fulbright Austria as an English language teaching assistant; I worked in two Austrian high schools,...
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...my tutoring career has focused on assisting elementary and middle schoolers develop their math and ELA skills, I have also helped high school students prepare for the ACT and SAT exams as well as create compelling university application essays. The transition to college can be challenging. I want to use my experiences navigating the university admissions process at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to give the next generation of college students a big push...
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...that a tailored, inspiring approach unlocks potential that students may not even realize they possess. In the current remote-learning environment, it's harder than ever to fully grasp course material I'm here to fill in these gaps and ensure students don't miss out on critical foundations or future opportunities. I have teaching experience from tutoring while in high school and working as an Outdoor Educator a few years ago, but I believe that what really allows...
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I grew up in rural New York, and went to school in a variety of settings including home-school, private school, public high school, and public university. A passion for helping others drives me to help students understand difficult topics. A love of hands-on education inspires me to help students make real life connections to the topics they are studying to prepare for life more than a test.
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...in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized...
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...if you have the ability to help someone then it is your duty to help them. In my case, I help students with a wide range of learning styles achieve their best. It is important to partner with parents and students to understand each student's learning style, and help improve their test scores. I value the fact that each student is unique and each has their own learning style. I am dedicated to helping my...
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I have over 10 years experience tutoring middle and high school math, writing, and test prep. I work with students to deepen their understanding of material so that they can become confident in their work. The goal is not getting any one problem or assignment right, but building the skillset to tackle ANY assignment independently with confidence.
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...in which people learn, which has led me to pursue a degree in Neuropsychology. Through great experiences teaching English in Chiangmai, Thailand for two months and tutoring Calculus I and II through Princeton University's McGraw Tutoring program for two years, I have come across many learning styles and have developed a love for teaching. My strengths include standardized testing, Spanish, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) and ACT/SAT/CLEP prep. I have experience working with students who...
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...could do it." Therefore, let's get started and help your scholar reach their potential! Teaching Philosophy: My decision to become a full-time educator stemmed from noticing the need for improved continuing education for adult students in telecommunications, desiring a more inclusive curriculum that factored in workers' culture, motivation, ability, and relevance to their jobs. Subsequently, I decided to attend school to become a corporate trainer and then return to the telecommunications world to deliver engaging...
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...BYU with a bachelor's in Social Studies Teaching and a minor in Spanish Teaching. I later graduated with a second bachelor's degree in Anthropology. Recently I graduated with a master's in Instructional Design. I have taught high school Spanish and adult ESL. I have also substituted. Currently, I teach an adult ESL class at night. I enjoy the act of teaching, and am passionate about the subjects that I have taught. I believe that I'm...
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If you're applying for a private high school, there's a good chance you will be taking the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) Upper Level test soon. This exam is accepted for admissions determination by private schools across the US and in many other countries. If you feel like you could use some help on the reading comprehension section, Varsity Tutors can connect you with quality ISEE upper level reading comprehension tutoring to help you prepare to do your best on this this section of this important exam.
When you begin your ISEE upper level reading comprehension prep, one of the first things you'll learn is it consists of six passages, which may be about science, history, literature, or contemporary life. Each passage is followed by six questions, which can focus on any of the following categories:
Identifying the main idea
Pulling out the supporting ideas
Using inference to come to a conclusion that's not explicitly stated in the passage
Demonstrating understanding of vocabulary
Describing the organization and logic of the passage
Naming the main features of informational, narrative, or instructional passages
Understanding of tone, style, and figurative language
ISEE upper level reading comprehension tutoring can benefit you not only with brushing up on the content for this section, but with test-taking strategies that can help you make the most of your time on test day. This section of the ISEE provides you 35 minutes to finish all 6 passages and their 6 questions. Your ISEE reading comprehension tutor can help you learn the skills necessary to skim passages first, answer the questions that are easiest, use the questions to guide your reading, and other ways to give yourself the best chance to finish your test in time.
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