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...freelance editor, and am on the editorial staff of two national literary journals. Outside of my love affair with writing, I also hike, dance, sing, and do community organizing in the areas of social and environmental justice. As an educator and mentor, I have discovered that my job is about seeing and listening more than directing, sparking students to act on their passions while developing the structure and strategies to turn goals into tangible reality.... Read more
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...joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of... Read more
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...a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to... Read more
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...my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate... Read more
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...when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an... Read more
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...achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an... Read more
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...Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90... Read more
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...to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology... Read more
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...way of ensuring that a student understands the material than getting them to put it in their own words! Beyond my passion for learning and teaching I'm a huge sports fan who rarely misses an Ohio State football or basketball game. I also grew up a die-hard Cincinnati Reds fan, and I love engaging in discourse about every and any sport. I also play the saxophone and guitar, which I often use to unwind after... Read more
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...mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and... Read more
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...University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular school environment as well, whether it be building better study habits,... Read more
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...the strengths that I developed throughout college and during my months of preparation for the test. While the LSAT is challenging, it is learnable, and with a basic understanding of logical concepts and some key strategies to approach each section, anyone is capable of improving his/her score significantly. These concepts and strategies helped boost my score 17 points over the course of 2 months. As someone who has recently gone through the law school admissions... Read more
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...in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning.... Read more
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...have a wide range of interests and abilities. I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their... Read more
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...mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his... Read more
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...confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and... Read more
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...of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger students at a weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is... Read more
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...concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and... Read more
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...am also an ACT tutor, and focus on an approach that builds confidence towards the exam, not just repetition. I can also teach algebra and pre-algebra, as well as AP United States History. I am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize... Read more
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...to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited information. These skills are valuable and likely what you will retain throughout your life. This is why I care about helping people think about problems not just solve them. I care about showing them the paths... Read more
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Receive personally tailored English lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a highly qualified English tutor to help your child get more out of their daily lessons or to assist with test preparation. English tutors provide a unique academic advantage for your child in their English studies because of the individual attention and one-to-one learning environment. If you've tried finding "English tutors near me" without much success you already know how difficult it can be to find high-quality "English tutoring near me." However, by working with an English tutor online your child gains the same benefits of local English tutoring while greatly expanding your English tutoring options. To get connected with an English tutor quickly you can contact us today. Continue reading for more information on how English tutoring can help develop your child's skills in English.
One of the most common exams given to high school students is the ACT. It measures a student's mastery in English, Math, Reading, and Science, and has the option of also evaluating Writing. As one of the most respected methods of evaluation in the nation, it is considered a good benchmark for subject area mastery in the testing population. One of the disturbing trends made evident by looking at past scores is that less than 70 percent of students meet the standard expectations for college readiness on the English Section. For the exact percentage of past years, please see the table below.
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If your search for English tutors is underway, Varsity Tutors is the only resource you need to find a qualified instructor. English classes teach fundamental skills that students need not only at all grade levels, but also in other courses. You cannot answer a word problem if you lack the reading comprehension skills to understand it, nor can you compose an effective essay in history without an extensive knowledge of English language mechanics. As such, investing in an English tutor is like investing in a private instructor for aspects of every major subject at once.
What topics can English tutors help me or my student review?
Most English classes cover the following content areas: reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking. Reading comprehension is a broad topic in its own right, ranging from learning how to read in elementary school to analyzing literary plots and evaluating arguments at the high school level and beyond. Reading begins by learning which sounds letters can make, so your student's instructor may review the fundamentals of phonics with them to get started.
Older students may focus on active reading techniques to help them remember more of what they read. For example, taking notes as you go along forces your brain to actively engage with the material, making it easier to remember details later on. You can also jot down anything that doesn't make sense to you so that you remember to ask about it later. If your student isn't already in the habit of doing these things, their instructor can encourage them to start doing so.
Active reading may allow your student to better understand literature as well. For instance, a student who doesn't understand a novel's basic plot is unlikely to get much out of reading it. As you advance, you can start trying to put yourself in a character's shoes to better understand their motivations. Why do Romeo and Juliet take the actions they do at the conclusion of Shakespeare's famous play? What are the implications of having a first-person narrator who doubles as a character?
The basics of English grammar may seem easy enough to adults, but irregular verb conjugations, tense differences, and even distinguishing between the subject and the predicate of a sentence can seem overwhelming to a young student. There are also a lot of grammar rules that even adults don't know, such as there vs. they're vs. their and when to use "it's" vs. "its." Your student might work with flashcards to help them remember all of the rules. A professional English tutor might also stress incorrect words and phrases out loud to help them stand out in a student's mind.
While there are general spelling rules (such as "i before e except after c"), the sheer number of silent letters and unconventional words in the English language make this an area requiring rote memorization. Flashcards can again prove beneficial, and your student's instructor can also teach them mnemonic devices to remember some of the tougher words.
Nobody knows every word in the English language, making vocabulary a topic at all levels of English instruction. If you or your student are having a hard time learning how to use new words, you might consider studying common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to give you insight into what a word means. For example, "phobia" means a fear of something. "Arachnid" means spider, so "arachnophobia" means fear of spiders. If your student is too young to start working with word roots just yet, flashcards are once again a useful tool to help them master the words on their vocab list.
Writing is among the most important skills that a student will ever learn. It's important for self-expression, creativity, effective workplace communication, and test essays in virtually every common academic subject. If you or your student feel overwhelmed by writing assignments, your English tutor might show you how to outline your work beforehand to make them seem more approachable. Your instructor can also act as an editor for your piece, giving it a close before you submit it to help eliminate any mistakes. They can also provide constructive criticism as necessary to help you improve moving forward.
Writing also serves as a comprehensive test of sorts for a variety of other English skills. For example, consistent grammar mistakes will hurt your clarity of expression, making it more difficult for readers to follow what you're trying to say. Similarly, a limited vocabulary can produce a repetitive piece that readers lose interest in. Therefore, your writing may reveal topics and concepts that you or your student are yet to fully master.
Critical thinking deals with what you can do with the information presented to you. If you encounter an unfamiliar word in a reading passage, the general tone of the passage may help you deduce what it means. Similarly, many English tests ask students to draw inferences based on what they've read, gleaning more information than is directly stated. Both of these topics are a little bit more abstract than memorizing grammar rules, and practice is often the best way to get the hang of it. If you or your student are behind your peers in this area, you might answer practice questions during your English tutoring sessions until you feel more comfortable.
Older students are also asked to critique arguments, detailing how an author uses vocabulary, style, and evidence in order to make their point. They're also expected to incorporate these techniques into their own writing to make their point stand out. For example, alliteration (or repeating the same sound in consecutive words) tends to draw attention to that portion of a piece, so writers should try to use it to highlight key points. Similarly, poignant satire can help your piece garner interest. For instance, Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal sought to call out wealth inequality in England by suggesting (in jest) that nobles pay peasants for the privilege of eating their babies. The work is among the most famous pieces of satire of all time because of how well Swift accomplished what he set out to do.
Can English tutors help me or my student prepare for a standardized exam?
Federal Common Core standards mandate that all public school students in the United States take an English test each year from grades 3-8 to measure whether they are reading at a grade-appropriate level. Students are also assessed in Writing in grades 4 and 7, and most states require English standardized tests during a student's high school years as well. National tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT also have sections concentrating on English skills. If your student is studying for any of these exams, you might consider taking a practice test during your English tutoring sessions to develop a familiarity with the specific exam you're preparing for.
If you or your student deals with test anxiety, understanding the exam's formatting can make it easier to settle your nerves. If you're still feeling apprehensive, your instructor can demonstrate mental relaxation techniques to help you concentrate on test day.
Your practice test can also reveal your academic strengths and any areas of opportunity for improvement, helping your instructor figure out exactly what you need help with. Unlike a traditional classroom setting, English tutoring sessions can be designed with your needs in mind. You can study a topic until you are ready to move on, without regard for some pre-set curriculum. If you're starting to get bored, your instructor can also introduce more advanced material to keep you engaged in the learning process.
Similarly, an English tutor can design sessions around your preferred learning style to enhance your study efficiency. For example, a kinesthetic learner might play a hands-on game to help them understand grammar rules, while an auditory learner would get more out of a lecture-based format.
Your study sessions also take place in a one-on-one learning environment, ensuring that any questions you have can be answered in a timely manner. Likewise, all of your completed work can be returned to you promptly, allowing you to correct any mistakes while the material remains fresh in your mind.
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Trying to find your own instructor is a hassle, as you need to independently verify a candidate's credentials, make sure they know how to share information with students, and ensure that your schedules match up. At Varsity Tutors, we take all of the hassle out of the equation. We'll refer you to a qualified instructor who meets your specifications within 24 hours, allowing you to spend your time actually studying instead of preparing to do so.
We also offer an exclusive Live Learning Platform that facilitates digital study sessions, giving you or your student the benefits of face-to-face instruction without the logistical headache of a commute. Powerful features such as a virtual whiteboard and video chat functionality ensure a top quality study experience, so what are you waiting for? Contact Varsity Tutors today for more information on how we can connect you with knowledgeable English tutors!