...of the most rewarding parts of my job. My teaching style is all about creating a comfortable space where students feel safe to ask questions and be themselves. I believe every child learns differently, so I adapt my approach to fit their needswhether they need a little extra support or are looking for more challenging material to push them further. I aim to make each session engaging, interactive, and full of encouragement. Whether your child...
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...the world. My teaching credentials in both elementary education, and secondary English and Social Sciences, coupled with my enthusiasm and dedication for working with young people, make me a very understanding, flexible and reliable tutor. I enjoy getting to know my students interests, their strengths, and the things that are a challenge. I understand that not all students learn the same way, and I emphasize this in my teaching. Learning is amazing, difficult, and a...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, ACT, SSAT and 31 more subjects.
...committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am committing to helping you student learn how they study best, and become a more independent learner. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve...
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Hello! My name is Sharima Jackson. I am from Waukegan, Illinois. I am currently a 1st grade teacher and I love my job! I believe that all kids can learn and that there is a way to reach everyone. I am very dedicated in my works to make my students become successful.
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...charter high schools in New England, California and New Mexico. I have worked with general education, college prep, ELL, SPED, at-risk and gifted students. One of my strongest assets as a teacher is my ability to connect with students from every walk of life. In my most recent teaching experience working in an all-inclusive charter high-school for at-risk students, we developed a rigorous online curriculum, meeting National Common Core Standards, from which students could complete...
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I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2012 with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education. I love to travel. I have been to about 20 different states and over 15 different countries. I love being able to bring the world to life for my I have a crazy one year old puppy that I tend to tell lots of stories about.
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Hello! I'm a premedical student at Cornell University with extensive experience tutoring students, especially in chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level, writing at the high school and undergraduate level, and SAT/ACT prep.
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...I can guarantee you that effective communication will be seamless during our sessions. My professional journey has taken me from the vibrant tech hubs of Buffalo, New York, to the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan, enriching me with diverse experiences that enhance my teaching approach. In addition, I'm gearing up to launch a startup in Tokyo next year, and I'm happy to share insights about this exciting venture should you be interested. My primary aim...
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...students, and it has the potential to open countless doors in the future. I love working with students to prep for the SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT because I feel that I can really help students by making the process of prepping for and initially intimidating test much less scary and overwhelming. Learning should be a fun and engaging process, and I always strive to bring a fun and interactive approach to tutoring to help...
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Can also tutor:SAT, ACT, SHSAT and 26 more subjects.
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Stony Brook University Honors College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
...a double minor in Finance and Management Information Systems. I firmly believe that in order to achieve success, one must strive to attain a strong academic foundation and a well-rounded skillset. Even though my favorite subjects to teach are English and Mathematics, my goal is to help all sorts of people from different backgrounds with a variety of subjects that range from Music Theory to Study Skills. I am very passionate about what I do...
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..."Education is vital to our society. It empowers individuals and allows them to be constructive, productive, and positive contributors in the world." Ms. Spina Ms. Spina is a strong believer in student involvement in service activities, extra-curricular activities, and the Visual and Performing Arts. She is excited to bring opportunities in these areas to OLSS students. Ms. Spina enjoys giving back to the community by being on the Literacy Committee of the Atlantic County Workforce...
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My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.
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...as well as helping others succeed academically alongside me. Tutoring helped put me through university, and I intend to continue to help others succeed in academic and artistic endeavors for the rest of my life. As a dedicated tutor, I am committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. With a passion for education and a belief in the potential of every individual, I tailor my approach to meet...
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...the University of Illinois at Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free time...
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Can also tutor:SAT, SHSAT, ISAT and 210 more subjects.
...in almost all subject areas, but most targeted for students that have learning differences. My philosophy on education is that all students can grow and learn, but how they grow and learn might look different from the kid sitting next to them. I enjoy building upon students strengths and understanding students desires for life, even at the youngest ages. I have experience with all kinds of disabilities and students with learning differences. I believe in...
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...with several years of experience helping students of various ages to increase their understanding in a diverse number of subjects including development mathematics, Algebra, English, and humanities courses including philosophy, history, and religious studies. Elected Walk-In Tutor Council President at the University of Dayton and assigned a managerial role over the Algebra Lab at Sinclair Community College, I have striven to go above and beyond expectations and will continue to do so for every student...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ISEE, GED and 109 more subjects.
...I am most passionate about are reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics and elementary math. I also have experience teaching students how to be more organized and strategies in test taking. I am a big believer of building relationships. I want my students to have confidence in me and the two of us work together to set goals and map out steps to reach them. I believe students will be more successful in reaching their...
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...concepts into simple, relatable explanations. My tutoring approach is tailored to each student's unique learning style, ensuring they gain both confidence and mastery in their studies. Beyond academics, I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas. Whether it's preparing for exams, tackling challenging assignments, or building foundational skills, I am committed to guiding students every step of the way. My goal is not...
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A globally-minded educator that has worked with an array of learners all over the world. I bring an innate ability to motivate students academically and personally. With extremely high research-based techniques in catapulting your life's goals into high gear.
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Can also tutor:SAT, GED, CAHSEE and 49 more subjects.
...development workshops that were held. Furthermore, I have been a substitute teacher for Orange County Public Schools, a German language teacher and dance instructor for Elementary school children. I have a passion to teach and love to work with children in creative ways. Being fluent in three languages, English, German and Russian, as well as have lived in four countries revealed my love for diversity. I am passionate about teaching children and forge relationships with...
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The MAP Growth series of exams are intended to measure where a student is relative to where they should be considering their grade level. They are designed by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) as a measuring tool to make a student's academic growth as easily measurable as their height on a growth chart. If you would like your student to perform better on their next exam, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a MAP test tutor to help them reach their academic potential.
MAP test tutoring sessions are currently available for the following content areas:
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These tests have no time limit, but are designed to last approximately 45 minutes per subject. They are also administered on a computer using special adaptive testing technology, meaning that the system selects the next question from a pool based on a student's previous responses. For example, the third-grade math test begins with third-grade mathematics questions but will shift to fourth, fifth, etc. if a student continues to get them right. Likewise, incorrect responses will bring about second or first grade-level questions until a student starts getting some correct. The test ends when a student has answered roughly half of all questions asked correctly, regardless of grade level.
This is a unique format, and students may start to feel self-conscious if they notice that question four is easier than question one. MAP Test tutoring sessions can include practice exams to help students answer the question in front of them without worrying about previous ones. Familiarity with the exam's electronic interface may also help a student live up to their academic potential. A MAP Test tutor may also be able to design study sessions around the results of the exam. For instance, let's say the third-grader in the example above answered fifth grade math questions correctly, but reads at only a second grade level. Their tutor now has quantifiable evidence that they need more help in reading than math and can react accordingly.
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Recent MAP Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I discussed her previous scores. She had done very well overall, and she had missed the most questions in critical reading. I took a more detailed approach with her this time, asking her to carefully reword the question and to come up with her own answer, in addition to categorizing questions and looking for key words. She did very well.
We spent most of the session working through a set of problems based on sample questions that the student has had trouble with in the past. The student is doing much better on the questions that deal with setting up and solving systems of equations in two variables. She's also gotten very good at solving the sort of counting and probability problems that show up on the SAT. We looked at, we still need to work on percentages and sequences (the latter mostly because grasping the generality of the "nth" term in a sequence is a big and difficult step up from more concrete math).
We covered circles, solids, polygons, and some introductory algebra II concepts with exponents and radicals. While some of it feels familiar to him, I think it will be very helpful for him to continue going through this math book. The student is keeping up with a new book I recommended for him where he studies strategies and tips for the ACT Reading section for a few minutes each day for seven weeks.
During the first part of this session, the student and I worked on some of the question-types from the reading section of the SAT. After that, we continued our review of Math concepts from the previous session. We went over some vocabulary words at the end.
The student had only missed three questions from the two reading passages she had done for homework, and all were instances of overthinking. There were few math questions she had missed on previous tests as well, so we spent most of the time on English. Her foundation of grammar rules and her ear for proper English are solid, so a few broader strategy tweaks were all she needed. The student is right on the cusp of big score jumps, so I'm looking forward to seeing how she does on her homework.
We went over the student's vocabulary lists and the flash cards he wrote up, and reviewed the vocabulary-building resources available to him through his laptop. Then we discussed how to approach verbal analogy problems on the SSAT and worked through sample problems, discussing how to analyze each analogy.
