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I have taught English at a college in Oakland for 8 years. My students know me as supportive and process-oriented, but they also know I will get them where they want to go. Patience, caring, and adaptable– these traits serve me well in relating to students and devising an individual way to teach them. My experience both as a tutor Read more...
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Patricia’s Language Toolkit During my free time, I enjoy watching British programs (especially mystery shows), learning about and traveling to to other countries, and even visiting local Florida tourist areas. I enjoy our West coast beaches, having cookouts and going on picnics. I really enjoy spending time with all of my grandchildren. Also, whether I’m at home, driving in my Read more...
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My love of language arts began as an adolescent with my first Spanish teacher, who recognized and encouraged my efforts to ‘truly learn’ the language and not just pass tests. Very quickly I found myself thinking and dreaming in the language. I am happy to have graduated with a Linguistics Degree, as well as with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish. Read more...
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I am an undergraduate student at Ithaca College studying Chemistry! I have experience tutoring students in college-level chemistry and calculus, and I am also a T.A. for chemistry. I feel very comfortable tutoring students in a variety of subjects, but primarily chemistry and math! I will tutor and level, from elementary students all the way up to college students Read more...
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Few things are more satisfying to me than seeing that “Ah-ha!” moment when a student understands something new. Being able to participate in that process of comprehension and acquisition of new understanding is a deeply motivational factor in my teaching style. The only thing that’s more important to me than helping others to learn new things is to learn new Read more...
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I have worn many hats in my lifetime. I’ve been a teacher, a tutor, a grad student, a writer, and even a nanny. I’ve worked in food services and retail. I always end up back in the role of teacher–a role I truly enjoy. I worked my way through grad school by tutoring writing in the campus Writing Center. I Read more...
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I had a twenty year career in the US Navy. A large part of that was spent teaching others how to do various jobs. Upon retirement I tutored high school children with great success. I acquired a BS in history and a Master’s in Adult Education. I specialize in helping others to find new avenues of learning that adapt their Read more...
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Hello PARENTS and STUDENTS!! My name is Gaby and I currently attend the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB). I am an upcoming senior at the university and will graduate in May of 2015 with a Bachelors of Science (Biology Major). As a biology major I have been required to take mathematics courses (Pre-Calculus, Calculus I and Calculus Read more...
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I am elementary teacher who has been teaching self-contained 4th grade classes for all subjects for the last 10 years. In addition, my experience involves having worked at a local tutoring center and performing homebound instruction in the past for students in my school district. I am looking to tutor students who need help or remediation in one or more Read more...
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Although I recently graduated from Texas Christian University, I still feel as though there is still much for me to learn. Education is not static, it’s something that is constantly tweaked and rediscovered. My passion for teaching stems from my fascination of the fact that despite all the knowledge humans have accumulated to this day, there is still so much Read more...
