...finding the diamond in the rock in order to make learning fun. If the thought of writing Essays traumatizes students, or if they are overwhelmed by the complex rules of Writing, Grammar, or Reading comprehension, I can help them to master those skills, all while enjoying the journey! I can also walk students through the Critical Writing process by developing a thesis statement to completing the final draft. My goal is to help students discover...
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...English language, and I truly love helping others discover its power and value. I join with my students to meet their goals at their pace. We work together to develop the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to become effective readers and writers. Furthermore, I believe that good study habits, organization, and communication are the foundation of academic success; I am practiced at helping students improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I write and...
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...English and Classical Music at The University of Durham (UK), Sunderland College of Education. I also studied at The Royal School of Music (UK). I am widely traveled and have lived and worked in several countries. As well as many years in the classroom, I have extensive experience in education administration and in the corporate arena. For several years, I was vice-president of an educational corporation in New York City. I have taught all aspects...
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...of my time working to teach clients new skills and improve their lives. My most fulfilling moments are when a student is finally able to independently complete a task they weren't able to before. This comes through in my tutoring. I utilize BST (behavior skills training) and a variety of best teaching practices from the field of ABA to help my students quickly master subjects to fluency. I am positive, I am patient, and I...
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...learning a new topic, skill, or hobby. Although I have worked in just about every area of education from summer camps to coaching, I formally began my journey by attaining my Bachelors Degree in Secondary English Education (Gr. 6-12). I discovered how much I loved working with younger students and went on to get my Masters Degree in Elementary Education (K-6 all subjects) from the University of Central FL. Since then I have worked as...
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My philosophy with teaching includes believing every child can succeed academically with learning gains. Having a supportive, motivating, understanding, and creative teacher makes the difference in student performance. A personal statement about me would be the joy I feel with teaching is seeing the success of students and their self-confidence soar with pride. By assessing specific areas of need for each individual student I have a starting point with fitting the missing puzzle piece into...
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I love the look a child gets in their eyes when they begin to understand a concept that has alluded them in the past. Whether teaching my class or working one on one with a student, seeing that success is what I strive for.... All students are capable of being successful. As a teacher, it's my job to identify the strategies and resources that will put each student I work with on the path to success.
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...ability to make "dry" information engaging and interesting. I have a broad general world history knowledge, but I have an emphasis in European history. With my journalism degree, I am required to gain a grammar/syntax certification from EGUMPP, a comprehensive online course that teaches every area of grammar and spelling. My writing skills, along with a passion for reading, has allowed me to successfully help tutor students in their own reading and writing skills. Outside...
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...I have worked for various companies scoring standardized tests, which gives me a unique insight into preparing students for these tests. I have tutored all ages in English writing/grammar/reading and believe that keeping learning fun is the most effective approach. I enjoy seeing students experience "ah-ha" moments and will do everything I can to make it happen for each student with the perfect mixture of fun and seriousness. English is my favorite subject to tutor...
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...In my experience helping struggling children learn to read, I have found that games, songs, and silly stories are my most effective teaching tools. I am a vehement believer that literacy and an appreciation for literature are the most important tools one needs to carve out a meaningful existence in this life. As Dr. Seuss so aptly put it, 鈥淭he more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn,...
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...learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically to re-discover the magic and beauty of learning. It's what makes...
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...matter as interconnected, emphasizing that everything students are learning fits together into a holistic understanding of the world, from which they develop their personal worldview. Finally, I believe that respect for my students is one of the most important things I can show - not only to encourage their openness to the material I am presenting, but also to inspire them to respect each other and all other people. One of the most important concepts...
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...grade in General Ed. as well as Special Ed. I am currently working as a substitute teacher in addition to tutoring. After graduating I had the opportunity to work for a Montessori school. I then became ABA certified and started working as a Behavioral Therapist, working with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Although I enjoy teaching many different subjects, my favorite to teach is ELA. I really enjoy helping children to read and...
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...Working at an Independent School in Manhattan, I teach math and science which helps me solidify critical STEM concepts and initiatives in the classroom. Science and math are my passion, but the tools I have acquired in reading and writing have allowed me to be an effective instructor in all areas of the curriculum. I am hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated to inspiring all children to learn to be the best of their ability by...
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Wharton Educated Certified Investment Management Analyst, Studied Pre-Med Honors at SMU, Undergrad in Finance UNT, SMU MBA Double Major: Finance and Strategy / Entrepreneurship, Currently working on Masters of Science in Accounting at SMU. Level II CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) candidate, 20 years as an Investment Speaker and sales Executive for Fortune 100 firms. I was Academic Decathlon, Whiz-Quiz and Olympics of the Mind participant in High School, (Plano and Lewisville Gifted and Talented). ... Make...
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...Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in International Studies and French. I love learning, reading, and exploring the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and I love to make connections from around the world in my...
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...communities where quality education is some-times lacking. Neglect, poverty, and policy have left our nations public schools lagging behind in a perpetuating cycle of underachievement. In my few short years as an educator, however, I am beginning to understand what is effective in alleviating this problem at the individual level. I strive to create a classroom that is a safe place for positive self expression where there is a joy in learning. More importantly, I...
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...in English and a minor in the Honors Program. During my time at the University of St. Thomas, I tutored English, French, and general writing for the university's tutoring center. During my time at the tutoring center, I worked with students from various backgrounds including undergraduate, graduate, ESL, and continuing education. Additionally, I worked for several summers with the university's summer institute preparing incoming college freshman for a writing-intensive and rigorous liberal arts education. Although,...
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...we have at our disposal is to communicate shared experiences across the globe. When students find an engaging, practical reason to relate to what they are working on, inspiration flows and an attention to detail naturally follows. I strive to foster a sense of pride in my students; by building self-confidence, I bring out natural ability in my students that they might not know that they possess. In my free time, I enjoy reading, acting,...
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...landed me a job that quickly! I am fluent in Spanish and conversational in American Sign Language. One of my favorite tutoring moments happened about three years ago. I was tutoring a ninth grade girl in math. The first time that I spoke with her mom on the phone, she was crying and said that her daughter had a fifty percent average and that I was her only hope. Talk about pressure! I met with...
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Fourth grade is an exciting time in your child's academic career. While he or she is making great strides in subjects like math, English, social studies, and science, they are also expanding their writing skills. Fourth-grade writing instruction is unique in that it acts as a bridge between the rudimentary, grammar-based instruction of previous classes and the sophisticated analytical arguments that future classes will require. As a result, your fourth-grader will be expected to continue mastering grammatical concepts such as the correct use of prepositions and the difference between active and passive voice, and take the first steps toward learning how to write a persuasive argument that draws on supporting evidence.
Classes may instruct students on how to organize their first forays into persuasive writing according to a template like the five-paragraph essay. Your child's teacher may start to stress the importance of a thesis statement, and challenge him or her to compare and contrast various texts. Every student is a unique learner and may fly through certain concepts while struggling with others.
As a result of the breadth of focus of fourth-grade writing and the way in which it combines familiar material with new challenges, your child may encounter concepts they find difficult at a greater rate than in previous classes. He or she may become overwhelmed or disillusioned with their progress as a result. However, it is crucial that your student continues to develop their writing skills, as every future class will ask them to express opinions, logic, and reasoning in writing. This will even be the case in subjects such as math and science.
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A private tutor represents a significant advantage to a classroom setting because a tutor is able to work with your child on an individual level. Their teacher can't really spend time focusing on individual students, but a private tutor can give your child the attention and the repetition they need to develop into a proficient writer.
Fourth-grade writing tutoring is designed to focus on helping your child build confidence as his or her writing improves. If your child struggles with grammar, your child's tutor can work through exercises and provide analogies and examples. They can also provide constant feedback and encouragement, which will help your child master the core concepts.
If your student does not understand why a thesis statement is important, his or her tutor can provide examples of writings that organize ideas effectively and ineffectively. His or her tutor can also share strategies to use when formulating a thesis statement in the future. These tutors are not only great teachers, but they are also experienced at working with young students and can travel to hold sessions at the time and location that best suits your schedule. 51吃瓜网' live learning platform also allows you and your child to meet a private tutor face-to-face online. This gives you and your child the flexibility to meet their tutor in the time and place that works best for both of you. Do not allow temporary setbacks in fourth-grade writing go unaddressed. Call 51吃瓜网 today and inquire about getting connected with a fourth-grade writing tutor.
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Recent 4th Grade Writing Tutoring Session Notes
We read pages 8-10 in the student's math book, and also read more of the Lemonade War. I encouraged him to write down words he didn't know and taught the concept of onamadapia.
Most of the session was devoted to a poem that requires "repetition or wordplay". I helped him pick a structure and theme: soccer. We brainstormed, and he used that outline to start writing.
The student and I worked on punctuation, specifically completing an activity in which he had to punctuate a paragraph, reviewing main and subordinate clauses, and doing a few punctuation quizzes. No extra work.
I gave her a story with imbedded vocabulary for her to study and put on index cards. Then I read her a Greek myth and had her write me a synopsis. She did very well.
The student and I worked on her sight vocabulary, focusing on parts of the face and previous words from books. Then we went outside and did a hopscotch game with some of the words.
The student first went over her spelling words; she only got one word incorrect. I gave her new words for the next two weeks. We went over the essay she wrote, which she did well on. She is still having some problems with run-on sentences and spelling in particular. We created a checklist for her to use when going over her next two essays due in two weeks. Finally, we went over some material for her Social Studies exam this week.
Covered: writing basics including revisions, editing, and how to write an introduction to an essay.
Reading basics: how to use keywords and contextual clues in the question and text to find the right answer.
Strategies: process of elimination and scanning the passage.
I worked with the student on staying on topic within a paragraph. We are developing the concept that every paragraph has a main idea (topic sentence) that is supported by a number of detail sentences. I left him with 2 workbook pages. We continue to work on a personal narrative piece.
