...socialization is a big barrier to many students on the spectrum. Finally, I have been substitute teaching in the Albany, NY area, which renewed my interest in being an instructor/facilitator/guide to struggling students. During this time, I had also tutored an international graduate college student (from Saudi Arabia) in Educational Psychology in preparation for her Early Childhood degree. I felt like this experience opened my eyes even more about cultural differences, and was a challenge...
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...for a student to truly succeed, he or she needs to become engaged in the subject beyond the textbook. For example, that's why I incorporate music, art, culture, and media into my foreign language lessons- to make the subject come alive! Students I work with not only learn the material well, they also come away with a greater appreciation for how the subject being taught is real and applicable to their lives.
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...On top of it all, education is one of the surest ways to advance oneself and ensure maximum progress and satisfaction in life. As a result, I am dedicated to bringing the highest level of attention and sincerity to my engagements with students as a reciprocation of their own dedication and diligence. Though I can tutor a number of subjects, my favorites are English grammar, essay construction, Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese. Outside of tutoring, I...
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Welcome to my tutor page! I am a committed educator with years of experience as both a classroom teacher and private tutor in a wide array of subjects. I am committed to working with students to support them in achieving their full potential. I look forward to hearing from you!... My teaching philosophy is centered on the student. Everyone learns differently, and as a tutor, it's my responsibility to figure out how to connect students to...
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...very fun for me. I have seen many of my students struggle to read and write in the beginning of the year. Then to see their improvement at the end of year brings me such joy. I believe learning can be fun and enjoyable. If it isn't, then teachers and tutors need to find the root of the problem. Sometimes a student just needs some extra time and explanation. Sometimes there is a learning disability....
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A 1L student at Columbia Law School, I graduated with Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Honors Chemistry from Vanderbilt University in May 2021. I have over four years of experience in tutoring students in a variety of subjects and use a variety of techniques to adapt lessons to specific student needs.
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...adults and children. While I tutor several subjects, I really enjoy helping clients learn a new language. In this globalized world, I believe that learning another language is invaluable; being able to communicate in a non-native tongue not only improves your self-confidence, but it also helps you see the world from a new perspective. I love that knowing foreign languages has given me insight into other cultures and allowed me to form deep relationships with...
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...the MCAT in the summer and apply to medical school. As a premed undergrad, I volunteered to tutor small groups of students in the basic sciences such as organic chemistry and biology. I also participated in a local outreach program for underrepresented children where I taught children about the interesting future of STEM. It was here that I learned how I enjoyed teaching others as well as expanding opportunities for underrepresented students such as myself...
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...George Washington University. I received my Bachelor in Arts in Global Sports Journalism, which is an interdisciplinary major in Spanish, Latin American Affairs, and Journalism. I have a strong passion for Spanish and Portuguese languages and enjoy teaching students of all ages in both languages. I have studied abroad in Madrid, worked as a professional translator, tutor, and journalist, but in my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and football, cooking, and walking my dog.
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...other subjects as well. Based on my experiences as both a teacher and a student, I believe that students learn best when they are truly engaged in the content and are using it in a practical and valuable way. Because of this, I cater my teaching approaches and lessons to each student's needs and desires to help them reach their individual goals. In my spare time, I love traveling, dancing, listening to music, and spending...
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...have always been a curious person who has enjoyed school and I hope to inspire the same in my students. I know the importance of tailoring my teaching style to each individual student, and seek to understand how they learn so that I may be able to teach them more effectively. I work to give students the tools they need to be successful learners so that one day they will no longer need my assistance.
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...Kreyol. I also studied Latin, Russian and French, allowing me to read most Romance languages. I spend much of my time working with non-profits that benefit children, including a 6-year stint running the Information Technology Department and Media Center at a private school as well as the building of a Literacy Center/Library at a church. The current non-profits I work with include one offering health training and a wellness center in Haiti, a society that...
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Hi, my name is Don. I graduated suma cum laude in 2020 with a B.A. in math and Russian, and I've been tutoring independently and with VT for several years now. My favorite topics are in early to intermediate college math, and I'm also experienced in SAT prep.
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I love languages, but even more than my passion for them, I love helping others learn languages using techniques that have helped me and others. As soon as I know what a student's preferred learning style is, I adjust my tutoring methods to make the sessions memorable, helpful, fun, and relatable. This way the information will be easy to learn, retain, and apply.
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...individuals, and as such, we all have different learning styles. It is so important to get to know students as people and as learners. I teach everyone differently according to their needs and preferences. I love tutoring students in English and foreign languages. When I lived in Brazil for 1.5 years, I not only reached a native speaker level of fluency, but also taught English and Portuguese to students ranging from 8-60 years old. I...
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...languages, but I am currently mainly focusing on ESL and Brazilian Portuguese. I also teach Japanese for beginners and intermediate students. My almost 20 years of experience in language teaching, interpreting, and translation made me believe that language learning is effective when it is aligned with your emotions. I use my talents and skills not only to provide the best technical tools, but also to help you to identify your language learning style. I am...
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Hello, my name is Sergio. I am a highly trained language teacher. I have a B.A in English and an M.S in Education from Missouri Baptist University. Additionally, I am multilingual. I have language proficiency in the following: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Italian. My outgoing and unique personality, multicultural experiences, and language skills will be an asset to help you to learn quicker and to become more proficient and fluent in a foreign language.
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...I am a graduate of Bryan College. I received my Bachelor of Science in Education (Early Childhood, Elementary 1st-8th, Special Education with minors in Spanish and Religion). I am currently working on a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction/Spanish. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, especially in Spanish speaking countries and leading student trips to Spanish speaking countries. I've had many opportunities to teach and tutor homeschool children and private education students in Latin and...
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My main objective is to assist students who may need additional assistance with their studies, and to provide that extra support outside the classroom.
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...worked for another program- Upturn Arts during the day. There, I learned a majority of my teaching skills, including planning skills. My experience in these schools led me to understand the importance of teaching and the impact good teachers have on students and I was hooked. I have been teaching for 6 years since. I am the current Spanish teacher at Holy Name Of Jesus and I love it ! I teach pk3 through 7th...
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Learning a foreign language is always a challenge, and if you want to learn Portuguese, you have an even larger hurdle to scale because it's not a language that's commonly spoken. Practicing might be difficult, unless you're working with a Portuguese tutor. When you're looking for such a tutor, be sure to start your search with us, at Varsity Tutors. We're here to help you connect with some Portuguese tutoring that can give you the practice you need, whether you're planning a trip to Portugal or taking a class at school.
Portuguese is actually an official language in 10 countries across the Iberian region and in Africa, and more than 250 million people speak it. However, unless you live in one of those countries, you'll have a hard time striking up a conversation to practice your vocab and your listening skills. A Portuguese tutor can provide some partnership, and maybe even offer some interesting facts about where and when the language is spoken.
Portuguese tutoring can thoroughly cover the following topics and concepts:
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