...enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you...
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Can also tutor:TOEFL, CLEP, ACT and 149 more subjects.
...spend supporting students in upper elementary grades. I then joined New Leaders where I worked as administrator within the District of Columbia Public Schools. I most recently served seven years as a Principal in Washington DC, leading her school to gain authorization as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program School. Therefore, I have a wealth of experience with elementary content and students. Regardless, of my various positions I have never lost the love of helping...
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Can also tutor:SAT, WISC IV, ACT and 18 more subjects.
...and obtained a minor in Public Health. I am currently attending the University of Pennsylvania to obtain my Master's degree in Counseling and Mental Health Services. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Psychology, Algebra, and French. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students through tutoring....
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...and conduct my own classroom. Therefore, I am excited to working as an assistant teacher and pursuing my graduate degree, all in taking the first steps to becoming a lead teacher. Anyone can be a teacher, but really great ones are the ones that go that extra mile. They know that students of all levels can learn, that all it takes is finding a common ideology. To be a truly great teacher, you have to...
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...observe their classes and lesson plans, equipping me with valuable skills and insights into effective teaching methods. In high school, I pursued teacher certifications and became passionate about helping others learn. Since my freshman year, I have been tutoring students of various ages, from high school to middle school. I have also taken on the role of conducting and teaching my own courses, providing a personalized and engaging learning experience for my students. Currently, I...
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...classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
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I love learning, how your mind grows when you learn new things and are able to see life in different ways. One of my purposes in life is to help others and if I can help someone see the world with new eyes and feel better about themselves, I am very happy.
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...unique set of challenges and learning preferences, and it is my responsibility to adapt my methods to meet those needs. Through continuous reflection and feedback, I strive to improve my tutoring techniques and stay abreast of the latest educational strategies and resources. In conclusion, tutoring is more than just imparting knowledge; it is about inspiring confidence, nurturing curiosity, and empowering students to achieve their best. I am committed to making a positive impact on the...
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...a medical student 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...
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I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Before moving to Brooklyn, I spent the past five years living in Madison, WI working on my graduate coursework where I have served as a Psychotherapist to many community organizations and worked...
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...I have a wide range of interests that contribute to my holistic approach to teaching. I enjoy exploring nature through hiking, practicing mindfulness through meditation, and engaging in creative pursuits such as writing, photography and short film videography. These activities not only enrich my life but also help me bring a well-rounded perspective to my tutoring sessions. In summary, my educational background from Purdue University, combined with my extensive experience and passion for teaching, equips...
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...a rising junior at the University of St Andrews. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English and International Relations. While I am interested in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature. I am a firm believer in the power of education, and believe that it can be simple to make learning fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and seeing my friends and family.
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...such as Psychology, Spanish, English, Creative Writing, Pre-algebra, Algebra, and all Elementary School subjects. I have volunteered as a tutor for elementary school students since middle school, and have been working with high school and college age students since high school. I also have experience tutoring students whose primary language is Spanish, as well as students with developmental delays or learning difficulties. Overall, I am very passionate about ensuring every student has the tools necessary...
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I am passionate about teaching and learning. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding to actively be a part of processes that foster academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth for children.
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...those needing assistance in finance, accounting, mathematics, and computer science/programming courses because these subjects present so many opportunities for problem solving and students to obtain that "aha" moment. That said, I am qualified and willing to help you reach success in all the subjects in which I am approved to tutor. I started tutoring classmates informally while in college and accepted several teaching assistant positions that enabled me to clearly explain course concepts to students...
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Can also tutor:ACT, CogAT, HSPT and 222 more subjects.
I believe that everyone can learn just in different ways. It is the extra mile that counts when it comes to teaching. It is important as a teacher to understand that every person learns in a different way and that it is important to adapt and modify instruction to best fit each individual
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Can also tutor:ISEE, TOPS, AIMS and 159 more subjects.
Education
Texas AM Corpus Christi - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
...I also provided academic advising and mentorship to undergraduates as a non-residential tutor at Harvard and to psychology majors at Florida State University. As a graduate student, I have had the pleasure to teach undergraduate courses in psychology and supervise undergraduate honors theses. These experiences (as well as my training in clinical psychology) have taught me how to work with a diverse group of students at different developmental and educational stages. I am sensitive to...
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As an experienced tutor, my passion lies in helping students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, I strive to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. Through personalized instruction, I aim to instill confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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...of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one of her books back in 2005.
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...my senior year at high school. While tutoring a wide variety of STEM related subjects though, I find great interest tutoring elementary and middle school math, specifically pre-algebra, algebra, SHSAT, along with the basic concepts of math at those levels. Given the experience I had helping students prepare for Common Core State Exams or SHSAT, the students and I feel like we are solving a "detective case" with each math question in front of us,...
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WPPSI Tutoring FAQ
Establishing the appropriate academic path for your young child can have huge implications regarding both the level of their academic performance and with their educational environment. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) is used to help identify students who possess exceptional cognitive capabilities, subsequently granting them access to more advanced, engaging material through a talented and gifted (TAG) academic program. The WPPSI is specifically designed for young children ranging in age from two years and six months to seven years and three months. As such, the evaluation often constitutes the first experience these children have with a structured testing environment, sometimes resulting in anxiety and confusion during the assessment. If you are hoping for your child to qualify for the gifted educational programs at their grade level, it is important that he or she become familiar and comfortable with the testing environment and format well before the day of the evaluation. A private tutor can provide your child with just such exposure, helping them to become engaged with the problem types presented on the WPPSI.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with WPPSI tutoring options that allow your child to approach the exam with confidence, rather than the trepidation inherent in facing a foreign testing environment. Private WPPSI tutors can accommodate your schedule and meet with your child in person for one-on-one tutoring sessions wherever and whenever is most convenient for your family. Tutors are also available for face-to-face online sessions. The WPPSI presents evaluators with a comprehensive IQ score, as well as subscores in four critical areas: Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, Processing Speed, and Global Language. WPPSI tutoring can help identify the areas in which your child seems to struggle, and can help to elucidate any confusing directives or unintuitive tasks that your child may face. By preemptively exposing your child to the rigors of the tasks and skills tested on the evaluation, you can get a better grasp of their capabilities and intuitions, and can work to develop any areas that may seem to be holding them back.
A high IQ is essential for placement into a gifted program, but a particularly low score in any one subsection could raise concerns for evaluators. WPPSI tutoring can help to ameliorate any noticeable discrepancies in your child's score report. By working one-on-one with a qualified tutor, your child can receive the full and dedicated attention of an instructor who not only is familiar with the tasks and goals of the WPPSI exam, but is also a skilled communicator. Many of the instructors have extensive experience working with young children, and can effectively present new ideas and concepts without causing confusion or frustration. By providing your child with the opportunity to ask questions in a safe, open learning environment, they will be able to bridge the gaps in their understanding before they take the exam. The tutor will develop a customized approach based on your child's individual learning style. They will use the learning strategies and resources that prove most effective for your child during their time together. This individualized method of teaching ensures that your child is receiving the best, most effective preparation for the WPPSI.
WPPSI tutoring is oriented toward helping your child perform to their highest potential on test day. An accurate evaluation of their skills can lead to an academic placement that keeps your child challenged and engaged with academia, leading to an overall more positive educational experience and greater investment in extended higher-level studies. For more information about getting connected with the WPPSI tutoring options available to you, contact Varsity Tutors' educational directors today!
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Recent WPPSI Tutoring Session Notes
The student was doing very well on his assigned exam reading test until he ran out of time and had to guess most of the last passage, lowering his score back to where it had been previously. To improve both his pacing and his math skills today, I helped him through more exam math practice. He is finally starting to motivate himself on difficult problems, but we still have a lot of work left to do.
We went over the English sections I had her do for homework, and talked about comma placement - that seems to be a particular stumbling block for her. We finally got to the math section, and worked through some early problems together. At the end, we went through two science passages together, and I explained the main purpose of the science testing.
In our second session, we continued to focus on the verbal reasoning section of the exam, this time looking at how to analyze passage-based reading comprehension questions. We focused on what to underline in passages, and how to bookmark different areas to come back to later. Once finished highlighting the passage, the highlighted words should read like a summary. We also looked at some different question types, and how to eliminate answer choices and pick the best answer by comparison.
The student and I did a complete English section, focusing on the parts that continue to challenge him - mostly related to structure and occasional problems with commas or noun/verb agreement. He is he seems to be catching on to a lot more to the common rules. We also did a couple of reading section practices. He does very well on the reading - on a good pace and seems to understand themes well. We also did some more math practice, focusing on logarithms and geometry.
The student and I corrected and reviewed skipped/incorrect questions from the assigned homework (test #1). We also reviewed math concepts and skills and spent the last hour practicing math problems. I assigned the remaining five sections from test #1 as homework for her to complete in a timed test environment.
The student and I went over her missed questions from last week's sample science exam and talked about ways to avoid her mistakes. Then we did a few sample passages together trying out a few different strategies for approaching each different type of passage. She completed another sample science exam and, after evaluating her mistakes and her successes, we changed gears and began reviewing for strengthening her English skills.
