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The ability to read is critical to the success of a child in school. All learning is delivered through print. Additionally students who are not reading on level by the time they graduate from third grade are flagged as “at risk”. This means that due to their lack of reading achievement they are now considered a potential high-school dropout. This Read more...
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I come from a long line of teachers. I always had a passion for teaching and eventually plan on getting my LLM so that I can become a Law Professor. On my first day of law school my professor told me something that I believe to this day. He told me, “It takes more than intelligence to succeed in law Read more...
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I am a mature former high school English and history teacher. In recent years, I have been a higher education administrator for enrollment services. Since I retired, I have held tutoring positions at Joliet Junior College and Moraine Valley Community College in reading, writing, social studies, history and GED prep. I cater to individual needs and am comfortable working with Read more...
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In college, I majored in English and I was also certified to teach grades 7-12. I have taken several creative writing classes at the Desmond Campus of Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh. Currently, I am working on a history book for the elementary level on New York State. I also write short stories and am working on a book. Read more...
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I am a recent graduate from Shorter University, a small baptist college in Rome, GA. I have a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Professional Writing. I graduated with a 3.9 GPA for all of my classes. I am a member of the two academic honor societies (Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Gamma Mu). During the fall semester Read more...
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About Deborah:My love of tutoring comes from a lifelong love of learning. I graduated summa cum laude from Westwood College with a bachelor of science in graphic design, major in visual communications and have learned that hard work and dedication to learning does pay off. My experience as an online college tutor spanned the last three years of college where Read more...
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My academic, technical and reading experience is extensive and varied. I am currently working to complete a PhD in American Studies. I have worked in IT with several major corporations for the past thirty-five years, and my avocational pursuits keep me close to literature, philosophy, and film – topics that engage and challenge my deepest thoughts. Arriving in the area Read more...
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I am a native Spanish speaker. My family is from Barcelona, Spain and Havana, Cuba. Although I was born in the States, Spanish was my first language. I have been tutoring grammar school children for five years. I have also helped children learn to read more proficiently and improve their vocabulary. I have two children ages 12 and 16. I Read more...
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Hi, even though I have recently retired, I have a lot of energy and support to help students who need extra help. I am known by my students to be funny, engaging, patient and still maintain high standards. I have an excellent rapport with parents and can articulate student’s progress and challenges. My experience covers over 15 years of elementary Read more...
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Hi, my name is Brendan. I am a high school teacher in Fairfax, Virginia. From 1997 – 2001 I did my undergraduate coursework at St. John’s College, a small liberal-arts school with twin campuses in Annapolis and Santa Fe, New Mexico. (I spent two years at each campus.) St. John’s is a unique school that follows what is sometimes called Read more...
