I'm here to help those that need a better understanding in the topics that seem too difficult to tackle alone. Rest assured you will end our session with a clear understanding. And to the parents please feel free to message me with any concerns that involve your child's education. I'm here to help every student!
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Hello, My name is Deatrick LaPointe. I have an MS degree in Management of Technology and am currently a PhD Candidate in Cyber Defense, Information Assurance. I enjoy learning and hope to pass on my knowledge and experience with others to enhance quality of life and education.
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...New Hampshire, and mentored students with special needs. While I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, I am especially excited about helping students improve their writing and reading skills. I have an extensive background in English literature and plan to pursue a career in writing. I also enjoy teaching Visual Art and Art History. I find that students learn best when they truly believe that they can be successful, so I try to create...
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...for grades k-12, have been a substitute teacher for all grades, have been a day camp director and counselor for elementary and middle school children, am certified and work as a professional organizer, and, most recently, proudly work as a kindergarten aide at a brick-and-mortar school in addition to teaching art online. I teach art classes to elementary grades, middle school students, and high school and work one-on-one with middle school and high school students...
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...received an MFA in painting and drawing from the Laguna College of Art and Design. The training is highly competitive and rigorous. I quickly became faculty at Laguna College, teaching sculpture and tutoring students privately. I also taught at California School of the Arts, one of the very best charter schools for the arts in the U.S. With a 6 year track record of excellence, I have taught middle school, high school, college, and private...
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...State University, I pursued a career in Austin and Bastrop ISD's. During my tenure, I worked with students in PreK through 12th grades. I also sponsored extracurricular activities, supervised student teachers, and provided training for colleagues. I truly believe there is no greater profession than one that allows me to impact the future, by inspiring students to solve problems and express themselves creatively. I find it exhilarating to assist students of all ages and abilities...
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...at the very same time. As a child, I remember confusing and mixing languages in one breath often having to resort to charade like gestures in order to communicate with my friends. Today, the memory makes me smile as it puts me right back in the shoes of my students with the added benefit of years of experience in experiential learning and education. In these sessions it is about learning and developing new skills through...
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...take pride in what I do. In high school, I eagerly participated in many clubs and organizations, such as: Academic Decathlon Art Club Student Senate National Honors Society Newspaper Club Yearbook Club World Cultures Club Drama Club Reach Out Spartans Future Doctors Club Symphonic Orchestra Henry David Thoreau Society I believe that there is no student beyond help. Even one who is failing, I believe can be brought back to a place of academic success. I...
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...all these softwares work together to make the movies and video games you love today I am more than happy to show you! I attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and received a Bachelor's in Animation. After doing some animation contracts i decided to kick it up a notch by furthering my knowledge of coding so I enrolled in a bootcamp at Rice University where I got certified as a full stack web...
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...cultures and backgrounds, my subjects include, but are not limited to: English (verbal, written and phonics), literature, essay writing, SAT and ACT English and math, history, science, filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach is English--phonics, verbal, reading, and literature. My teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there and lecture. Lectures are boring. As my resume and...
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...exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and I assess and develop a plan that matches the speed and abilities of the student so we work together as a team towards their success.
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By sharing my journey, experiences, and what drives me, I can connect with students on a deeper level. It's a chance to show them not just what I can teach, but how I can inspire and support them in their own paths. This connection is vitalit helps students see the value I bring and envision their success with me by their side
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...people express themselves specifically through visual art. I have both experience in tutoring and teaching all-age leveled art classes. I specifically love teaching painting and collaging but I am very experimental in my teaching methods. I encourage all students to try something new at least once in their creative practice. I can't wait to share my skills and help build the confidence in those who want to delve in to the Arts!
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...family science center as an Experience Programs Teacher. I have taught all ages from kindergarteners to adults in various subjects including theatre, music, art, science, math, team building, and public speaking. I am an energetic person who loves to use engaging methods to break down difficult subjects and make them easier to digest. In all my teaching and personal learning I try to honor Miss Frizzle's mantra from "The Magic School Bus": learning happens best...
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...for Pearson and ETS (educational testing companies). I have mentored, supervised, and evaluated new teachers in NJ charter schools to assist in filling the workforce with more educators who are enthused and will sustain this noble profession. All of these experiences have shaped my lifelong love for helping others to succeed. Feel free to contact me to ask questions or schedule a tutoring session. I look forward to working with you on your journey to...
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...to teaching. No one can teach all of art, so my goal is to help you (or your student) decide where you want to improve and then provide the knowledge, resources, and motivation to do that. I have more than a decade of academic training in visual arts, with an emphasis on figure drawing, and extensive experience in most media. I'm also passionate and proficient in digital media, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Clip Studio...
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...Getachew, a public health professional who loves writing, literature, and learning new things. I'm passionate about helping students harness the power of words to tell compelling stories and express their thoughts clearly. I'm also an expert in writing personal statements, resumes, and cover letters for college or grad school applications. Whether you want to improve your writing skills, enhance your reading comprehension, or create a standout application, I'm here to guide and support you! Let's...
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...undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out...
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...the field of psychology. During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a note-taker for psychology courses, assisting fellow students with comprehensive notes and study guides essential for their success. This role honed my ability to distill complex information into accessible formats and reinforced my skills in communication and support. Currently, I am employed as a paraprofessional, working with students from kindergarten through sixth grade. I have been involved in offering after-school intervention sessions. Particularly in...
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...in Maine. I went on to pursue a degree at The University of Maine at Augusta, where I received my BA in a liberal arts degree. I later continued my educational journey by pursuing my Masters in Visual Arts from Jacksonville University. At Jacksonville University I had the opportunity to teach a figure drawing class. I have seven years of experience teaching grades 6th to 12th grade. Most recently my experience is working for the...
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Recent Sculpture Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I discussed the limit definition of the derivative and then worked through the homework for Section 2.2 in her Calculus text. We plan to meet again next week.
Tuesday: Reviewed lecture notes on Enthalpy/Heat of Reactions, Exothermic vs. Endothermic, Spontaneous reactions vs. Non-spontaneous reactions. Calculating Heat of Reaction from 2 methods: Using Heat of Formations (products-reactants) and Using Bond Energies (bonds broken-bonds formed). Went over her lab that covered an acid-base titration. Calculated percent error. Prepped for Test Wednesday.
The student and I focused on critical reading, sentence completion, and some lingering math problems. We talked over accuracy and time-saving strategies for the reading sections and the things to remember for each of the different types of passages. We went through practice sections for different types of passages and discussed how to approach sentence completions based on if you know one word, two answer choices, no answer choices, etc.
Tested student on cumulative vocabulary and root word lists from entire summer. Tested student on fraction, decimal, and percent conversions. Introduced concept of solving inequalities to student. Selected new vocabulary words and roots for student to study between sessions.
This week, we rescheduled our Sunday session to Tuesday. The student took her weekly vocabulary quiz and wrote her practice essay. Even just one session has improved her writing greatly. She did a good job of applying the advice I gave her last week (coming up with more examples and articulating them well). She is also great at coming up with examples to use in her essays. We worked through a math section and a verbal section.
