...abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel in over your head, when you want that little bit of extra polish, and at all times in between. I ask a lot of questions to encourage you to think through whatever it is you are trying to master. I love traveling and frequently take extended road trips around the United States. I especially like driving through the Appalachian Mountains during the day because they...
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...requires for mastery: critical thinking; reading and comprehension strategies; academic writing and effective research methods. My areas of expertise include American and European history (as well as historiography). I specialize in political and military history, and my interests touch upon issues such as conflict and warfare, colonialism, technology, social psychology and religion. I have taught a wide range of subjects, including British history, Reformation history and Western Civilization at the college level. My secondary education...
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...try to take history from boring facts to interesting connections that tell a story and explain why events come about. I also try to focus on helping students learn to express their ideas through writing, both in formal essays and in class assignments. This can include writing well thought out thesis statements, analyzing the material, and making the correct connections from the material given to them, whether it is from a textbook or primary sources....
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...late working on homework with them. I was also a volunteer for the A+ program here in Missouri where I spent time tutoring students at local elementary schools on various subjects. As a student who struggled with motivation in school through much of my early childhood, I can relate to many students and help connect with them and inspire them to live up to their academic potential. In my spare time I like to exercise,...
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...believe that education is power and that the best way to empower someone is to teach them. I grew up in Long Island, New York and graduated high school with an IB Diploma in 2010. After high school, I headed down south to North Carolina where I studied at Duke University. I created my own interdisciplinary major and graduated in May 2014. During my time in college, I was lucky to spend a semester studying...
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...addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work with students to help them see the connections and break down large concepts into small pieces and help them build up. I have taught sales tactics and techniques to...
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...History to underprivileged 8th graders for five years now as well as worked with both the Houston Independent School District and Teach For America in training their newest educators. In these roles I have seen amazing results from both children and adult learners while also having fun. While I tutor and teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about American History. I am a firm proponent of equipping students with the reading...
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...in the individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward...
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...in subjects they previously have struggled in. I work with students to understand the underlying reasons of why some concepts are harder than others and teach to the style (visual, aural, verbal, physical) that best suits the student. I also work with the student (and parents) to develop plans to reach the student's overall academic goals. I believe that learning is not so much about the destination and the end result, but how the journey...
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...is best internalized when a student feels like he or she can own their learning process. This means that the teacher works to facilitate guided discovery and so is in constant dialogue with the student. Those students needed to learn English in a way that was relevant to them. This approach has been informed through a year and a half teaching in Russia as well as my education. I completed my B.A. in History and...
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...feel that good learning only happens through a solid foundation of understanding if you don't understand Algebra 2, then you can't learn Calculus. Similarly, if you never learned about the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution, then you can't properly learn about US Politics and Government. Additionally, I believe that a quality education is the key to not only a successful but a fulfilling and happy life. I am an avid politico and...
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I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.
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...Close to my affinity for learning is my love for sports: golf, tennis, biking and the active life. People describe me as learned, friendly, witty and compassionate. Learning with laughter, participation and purpose is my basic approach to education. Through teaching Cambridge, AP and IB English and humanities courses internationally, I have changed and gown professionally. The core of my being is a love of the life of the mind. I find education to be...
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...with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and desired result. My hobbies and interests include reading (literature), creative writing, calligraphy, and video games. I grew up in bilingual household, so I can also...
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...teaching high school history for 7 years now in Oregon, Brasilia, and currently in South Florida. I have taught and created curriculum for a wide variety of history courses, with experience teaching AP US and European History, and 4 years teaching IB History. I also tutored TOEFL preparation and English conversation while living in Brazil. I enjoy working with students and look forward to helping as many as I can reach their goals!... I believe that...
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...variety of subjects; including History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening...
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...compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons to their needs. Although I enjoy writing and mathematics the most, I have a passion for physics, earth sciences, reading comprehension French and Japanese. I encourage students to find freedom in these subjects rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue....
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...our clients improve the overall structure of their papers, strengthen their research, cite their sources, and correct their spelling and mechanics. I feel confident that I can address any paper problems you might have and make the writing process less intimidating. Aside from academic papers, I also write comedy sketches and spend most of my free time improvising and creating webseries with friends. Performing as a comedian may not seem connected to my educational philosophy,...
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Hello! I am a Social Studies, Language Arts and AVID teacher. I really enjoy traveling, food, running, volleyball and hiking. I am a visual learner, I like to be able to see things and I also really like graphic organizers to help keep track of information but I understand that everyone learns differently and I have a lot of strategies for different types of learners!... In a first session, I like to get right into what...
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...in others. As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in his moral epistles: "[P]art of the joy in learning is that it puts me in a position to teach; nothing, however outstanding and however helpful, will ever give me any pleasure if the knowledge is to be for my benefit alone. If wisdom were offered me on the one condition that I should keep it shut away and not divulge it to anyone, I...
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International Baccalaureate History HL challenges its students to gain and retain detailed knowledge about large spans of history. It also requires them to compare, contrast, and synthesize these details into a comprehensive and global big picture. In such a class, students are presented with an amount of information that can be absolutely overwhelming to anyone who does not approach it in a structured fashion. Additionally, while the course and its internal assessments are difficult enough, the class is capped with a cumulative final exam that puts students' skills and knowledge to the test.
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Recent IB History HL Tutoring Session Notes
Tonight, the student and I continued to review for the test in Georgia history. We continued with the short multiple-choice quizzes over various historical topics. After each quiz, we discussed the items that were incorrect and why they were wrong. The topics covered: reconstruction and segregation, the amendments to the Constitution, Georgia at the start of the 20th century, and World War II. I also gave her additional review packets to study. These packets look at each of the standards to be tested on the test and gives explanation and examples. We will discuss these over the next two weeks in preparation for the exam.
Today, we spent most of the session completing lesson B213, Women's role in Gov't. Today's activity was to write an essay on a political article from CNN.com. She did a good job completing the assignment. We then had a few minutes left to begin English Lesson 26.
We reviewed Reconstruction and the Civil Rights movement. She did very well especially because the content was learned a while ago. No extra practice or grades to denote progress.
We reviewed chapter 10 test- he did very well.
We reviewed his independent reading log- new book about Greece.
We used a book I purchased to learn how to do DBQ's- and we answered question on 3 of the 5 documents.
Student has great memorization skills.
Student was left with a document to read and answer questions.
We covered Lessons 1 and 2 of the chapter on Monday, so we concluded the chapter by going through Lesson 3 on Tuesday. Lesson 3 covered the Depression and World War 2. We discussed what caused the Great Depression and so talked about the stock market, unemployment, and how these affected one's way of life. This discussion brought us into President FDR's New Deal and how this program really helped people get back on their feet. Then we got into World War 2. We discussed how the U.S. was bombed by Japan and how ultimately that event propelled the U.S. into WW2. We compared this to how the U.S. got involved in WW1. The student has a social studies test today, which is why we did back-to-back sessions. Next week she and I will be on a regular, once a week schedule.
Today was my first lesson with the student. After asking him some basic questions about his experiences with the standardized test, I gave him a 50 question practice test. For each question, I asked him his knowledge of the subject, helped explain things when necessary, then had him answer it. If his answer was incorrect, I helped explain the correct answer. If he gave the correct answer, I asked him to explain his answer. At the end of the session, I strongly suggested he review world history in particular (he struggled with that area the most) and have somebody do flash card exercises with him. Next week, I will have more practice questions for him.
