...in linguistics. I received my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois in 2006, and my Master of Arts from the Graduate University of Applied Linguistics in Dallas, Texas in 2012. My teaching experience includes one year of teaching elementary classes in South Korea (2009-2010), one year of teaching all ages at a private school in Japan (2013-2014), and one year of teaching adult classes in Pasadena, California (2014-present). I have also tutored students...
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...before I started college and since then, I have worked with various students, ranging from 1st graders to 10th graders in math, science, reading and writing. I am also fluent in Mandarin Chinese and I am familiar with preparation for standardized tests. My favorite part about tutoring is seeing my students' excitement when they learned something new or when they have come to understand a difficult concept. Through my experiences, I have learned to identify...
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...Afterwards, I moved to Beijing and became an ESL teacher while continuing to tutor math. After some years abroad I have returned to US eager to use the teaching skills I have developed to help students of all levels improve their learning skills to encourage a better learning experience for them. I believe tutoring like teaching is not only about students learning the information, but also giving them the skills necessary to help them understand...
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...traveling and have done it extensively throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. I also love to bake, am extremely extroverted, and have been trained as a choral singer since I was 7. I like to think of myself as laid-back, but professional and highly driven. I find myself comfortable in almost every situation I find myself in! I look forward to speaking with you further about how I can best help you reach your goals!
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The University of Tennessee - Bachelors, English Literature (minors in Africana Studies, Cinema Studies, & Secondary Education)
...and in the US, I am an advanced Spanish speaker. I have taught Spanish 1 at the high school level and lower level Spanish to children ages 4-12. I have more than 15 years experience mentoring and working with children of all ages. My strengths are in English, particularly ESL and writing, but I have experience with a wide range of subjects. I am an author and contributor to a number of blogs, websites, and...
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...high school math, science, writing, and literature. I approach tutoring from an integrative standpoint. Addressing the immediate issue my student may be having is as important as imparting life-long study skills and learning techniques. I treat my students as my peers in learning. Whether you're in high school or college, we're all on the same path towards knowledge. That means that I will seek input from you, respect your frustrations, and do my best to...
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I have a PhD and multiple masters degrees and was a university professor for years. For the past ten years I have tutored math, finance, the SAT, the GMAT, the GRE, and the TOEFL with excellent results. I believe in collaborative learning, not just teaching. I am very friendly, and my students always enjoy working with me.
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...SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, AP US History, and various other subjects for over four years. My favorite subject to teach is AP US History because I have the ability to make the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores...
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...positive facilitator who strives to engage all types of students in the subject matter in a fun way. I have been teaching and tutoring for over 35 years, and my students tell me I am a natural teacher. Working with students as independent individuals, exploring their aspirations, supporting them, and reaching them is my strategy in teaching and tutoring. I consider myself to be a life-long student as well. Having recently acquired my MBA, I...
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...assignments and prepare him for his examinations. When in college, teaching became my profession. I started to teach kids from K-10. It soon gave me purpose to continue my journey of gaining knowledge. I taught middle school subjects like mathematics and science including physics, chemistry and biology while I myself was studying economics, mathematics and statistics. I have also been a teacher in preschool for more than a year which has led me to understand...
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I believe that every student to should have the opportunity to succeed, and to achieve his or her personal goals... Through positive reinforcement.... I believe that every student can learn and succeed. As a teacher, it is my job to provide the best teaching style for each of my student's needs.... In the first session, I would assess my students to see the areas in which they struggling. I also ask about his goals--both long term...
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...taught English as a Foreign Language in Shanghai. Before my graduate studies, I taught English and Anthropology in China. I have over 30 years of experience teaching. I spent more than 5 years teaching TOEFL and SAT, 20 years instructing EFL and am TEFL certified with distinction. Currently I place international students in local high schools. Therefore I am constantly involved with education on many facets. My personal mission is to help students attain their...
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...their English skills. I am fluent in Spanish, and I also have experience with East-Asian and European learners. I'm a New Jersey native, and I can help you perfect your English grammar, pronunciation, and ability to use colloquial sayings properly. Get in touch and we can discuss a program that will address your needs. Whether you want to improve your conversation skills or prepare for a presentation, I can help. Thank you kindly, and I...
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Hi! My name is Kailing, and I am a DMD/PhD student at Harvard University with an interest in clinical and research education in health sciences as well as global health. I am also very interested in becoming an educator in academia. I am very excited to work with you!
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...subjects. Spanish is a language that has afforded me the opportunity to travel, work, and develop friendships across the Americas, which is why I love teaching and tutoring those who want to build their language skills in either Spanish and/or English. Statistics and Psychology are subjects related to my profession and helps me understand issues related to society, culture and social justice. Thus, I am passionate about subjects related to Psychology and Statistics, since I...
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I'm excited to help students reach their goals, particularly students that have issues with the formats and nature of tests themselves. I know that testing itself can flummox some students who are otherwise bright and qualified, which is why I want to help them overcome this.
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...Spanish Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and back-up activities in...
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...love working with students to achieve their education and life goals. I like to help students express themselves in their Writing and help them to improve their Critical Reading skills. Public speaking is also a passion since it can be used in many diverse situations and is extremely important in daily life. I have worked with many students on all levels of education and aid them in preparing for standardized tests. In my free time,...
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Recent TOEFL Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on the student's upcoming test which involves writing, reading, listening, and speaking. We did a brief review on each of these topics by doing practice. I gave him advice on how to approach and handle each of these sections appropriately to maximize his score.
Most of the time spent was getting the student set up on the computer to take practice tests and locating where he needed the most work. All of the sessions until this Saturday's test will be spent on his weak areas.
Since we went over writing and reading comprehension last time, we did some listening and speaking exercises. She did well and on the last listening exercise. I recommended she first do the easy questions/ones she could recall quickest and found that when she did that she built her confidence and got all the questions right. I think she will continue to improve.
Today was an introductory session with this student. We worked almost entirely out of her TOEFL textbook with reading comprehension exercises. We worked on vocabulary building (I had her write down the definitions of at least eight unfamiliar words) as part of that. I gave her some tips about TOEFL reading (i.e. inferring meaning of words from their context) and told her a bit about the speaking portion of the TOEFL. Her reading ability is fairly strong and she got most of the answers correct without hesitation. She doesn't have a lot of time to prepare of the test but I feel confident. To end the session I gave her a homework assignment of reading another TOEFL reading exercise from her book. By her next session I will have my own copy of the TOEFL book.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the student. We discussed our plan for her to excel and pass the exam. I assisted her in setting up a study calendar, to help her with organization and time management. The next tutor session we will work on reading/listening practice questions and discuss her study schedule.
Began work on TOEFL, using a study guide. Today was spent with an overview of the entire test and an in depth look at the reading section. The student finds TOEFL questions more manageable than similar SAT questions, mostly due to the vocabulary difficulty.
