...Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a graduate student at the University of Virginia. My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education and I am finishing up my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking,...
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...and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jersey and both Critical Thinking and Junior Seminar at Mercy College in Westchester. I am the self-published author of more than a dozen scifi and horror novels, available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. My tutoring is focused on the test specifically and has worked for many...
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Can also tutor:COMPASS, SAT, ACT and 39 more subjects.
Education
Bard College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Creative Writing (Dual Major)
...coordinator/instructionalist specialist, in this position I work with at- risk struggling students in small groups to help them be successful. I also work with their teachers on helping them develop plans for their struggling students. I have had the privilege to tutor my classroom students and have had a tremendous amount of success with seeing them grow academically. I celebrate all growth with my students. I believe that in order to be successful and to...
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...tutor for Huntington Learning Centers while I was searching for a full time teaching position. During my tutoring there I worked with elementary students as well as with middle school students for math and science. I was also an SAT and test prep tutor. I decided to look into Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and I was looking for additional income. My love of teaching goes back to my own elementary school days and...
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Can also tutor:HSPT, ISEE, OLSAT and 48 more subjects.
I graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and an MD. I've also done some masters courses in Biomed at Johns Hopkins and taught people from grade school to fellow physicians. I believe that the best knowledge comes from deep understanding of fundamental principles and building things up from there. I lean heavy towards science but am very appreciative of the humanities subjects and am happy to help students with either.
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...a minor in Public Health as well as a focus on pre-medical studies. I am also a coxswain on the NYU Crew team and practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a peer tutor in math and history. While I enjoy learning and teaching a broad range of...
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Hi, My name is Tori and besides teaching I love to sing, dance, act and explore. I love reading and going on adventures and I can't wait to start working with the future brilliant minds of this country. ... My philosophy is to help students enhance their mind and encourage them to do great things using different strategies of learning.
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...the other end of the spectrum, I obtained my gifted endorsement, managed the gifted department, and taught gifted classes at my middle school. I have had the pleasure of teaching at every level- Kindergarden - 8th grade, and even a 9th grade math class. I feel confident that I can address your needs wherever you find yourself in that range. I love both teaching and learning. My passion is helping students understand material and making...
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...standardized tests, I am most passionate about teaching science and English language. I have taken and am familiar with the ACT and Advanced Placement tests as well and would be delighted to help someone develop learning strategies and study habits. While I believe that a good education is a great treasure, my teaching style is also influenced by my belief that a person's value and success is not and cannot be measured by standardized tests....
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...The University of Alabama, Alabama A&M University, and Millersville University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and my Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. Recently, I graduated from Millersville University with two certifications: English Language Development and Reading Specialist. As a certified elementary ESL instructor, I have multiple hours of practice with teaching students who are learning a second language. I am most passionate about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, reading, and writing....
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Helping students achieve confidence and understanding is the most rewarding job in the world. I've worked successfully in classrooms with elementary aged students, and tutored students up to college level. I always start by meeting my students at their level of experience and understanding so that we can work together to build up their skills. My favorite topics to teach are math and science, but I can help with nearly any K-12 subject.
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...Yoga Certification. These tools help me bring a calm, centered, and holistic approach to learning. Through my education and professional experience, I've studied a wide range of disabilities and learning styles. I love teaching and aim to help students develop a lifelong love for learning. Tutoring Focus I've tutored both privately and through the school system. Some of the areas I specialize in include: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) ADHD strategies and behavior management Reading (phonics,...
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...to know my students on a personal level. School can be extremely draining, especially for students who don't particularly enjoy academia, so I do my best to make the curriculum as easy to understand and enjoyable as possible. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid reader and writer. I run a resume building workshop at a local non-profit, and write for two blogs. I am currently attempting to learn how to play the guitar, and...
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Can also tutor:TOEFL, SAT, GED and 34 more subjects.
...Arabic. Since graduation, I have studied Arabic intensively in Morocco for a year, and I also was an English teacher in Turkey this past year as a Fulbright Scholar. I have 3+ years of working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I tutor Arabic, Essay Writing, English, Art History, and SAT and ACT prep. I am most passionate about Art, English, History, and Arabic. I try my best to focus on the student's academic...
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...school and college students in my areas of expertise, which are English language and literature, Latin language and literature, writing and test prep. I enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals which will help them achieve the future they envision. I am a lifetime graduate student by choice because I have many areas of interest. I have three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in English, Latin, and Education. I...
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...data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to...
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...love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate their...
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...a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan. From these experiences, I have developed a fluid understanding of teaching methods and a keen sense of students' diverse learning styles. I can tutor various English subjects, such as PreK-12 ELA curricula, ELL literacy, composition, creative writing, and ESL (conversational English) instruction; I also offer writing support to new and prospective college students, helping them craft effective admissions essays and persuasive course papers. Essentially as an educator, I...
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...as much as I do learning! I am typically engulfing myself into various trainings or educational classes to continue to learn the most I can. I have been teaching for over 20 years and truly value the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the development of a program to help them thrive in areas they may be struggling with! I believe in building a positive relationship and a collaborative approach when it comes...
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Can also tutor:SAT, PSAT, ISEE and 69 more subjects.
...Prep, ISEE, LSAT Prep, GRE Prep, GMAT Prep, and LSAT Prep. I taught as a professor for 10 years, and I spent 11 summers in mainland China doing research and working to develop more rigorous curricula and programs for schools. I did my post-graduate work at Vanderbilt University with a focus on educational neuroscience. I am a proud member of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), MENSA for Intellectual Advancement, and the University of...
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Can also tutor:ASPIRE, CLEP, ACT and 100 more subjects.
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CogAT Tutoring FAQ
The Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT, is an aptitude test used widely throughout the U.S. to determine a child's eligibility to enter gifted and talented programs. First used in 1968, this multiple-choice test is made up of three sections: the verbal battery, the quantitative battery, and the nonverbal battery. Depending on the school, these batteries may be administered to students all at once or separately. The focus of the exam is specific reasoning skills that have been shown to strongly correlate to academic success. Specifically, the CogAT measures the ability to learn new tasks, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. One strength of the CogAT exam is that it is largely nonverbal, so it can be useful for assessing students whose first language isn't English.
The CogAT is offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If your child is preparing for the CogAT, it may be of great benefit to have him or her work with an experienced tutor who knows the ins and outs of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with just the right tutor for your child.
Although it varies from school to school, the CogAT generally allows students 30 to 45 minutes per battery. The total exam consists of 118 to 176 questions, depending on the level. Within the verbal battery, your child will be asked questions on sentence completion, picture or verbal (depending on grade level) analogies, and picture or verbal classification. The quantitative section tests your child on number puzzles, number analogies, and number series. Finally, the nonverbal section tests your child on figure classification, figure matrices, and paper folding.
A private tutor can help your child prepare for the CogAT exam by working through similar questions and shoring up his or her strengths. At the same time, the tutor can help define your child's challenging areas, and focus on improving them. When you have a gifted child, you know that it's important to be able to provide the resources necessary to develop his or her natural abilities, and passing the CogAT with a high score is a great way to secure future gifted learning opportunities.
Your child's CogAT tutor can work at his or her own pace, without hurrying through skills that need a little extra work, while moving on when a concept is mastered. This provides for efficient study time focused specifically on your child's abilities. The one-on-one attention gives your child the opportunity to ask questions when they arise, and to get answers immediately. Sometimes children freeze up during an exam situation, so working with a tutor to gain confidence using materials that resemble the CogAT can be a great advantage.
Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who can work with your child based on your schedule. Using the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, your child even has the option of meeting with his or her tutor online. If your daughter or son is preparing for the CogAT, get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent CogAT Tutoring Session Notes
We used a study book of questions and went through the equation building, number series, and quantitative relations. She did well on most and I only had to walk her through a couple of questions that she couldn't figure out. Next session we will review the paper folding and shape series questions.
I tested the student on the various sections of the placement exam to figure out his strengths and weaknesses. I was able to conclude that his weakest section is the verbal battery, specifically the verbal analogies subsection. I will come up with extra practice questions for our next session so that he can have additional work between our sessions. I am not concerned at all. He is very bright and learns very quickly.
The student and I covered practice items in his workbook to expose him to the different types of questions on the test. We also did some specific work with numerical sequences and equation building. The student was focused and eager to learn and no concerns were noted.
The student and I worked on a few story problems, and then selected a book about dogs from the library to practice her reading skills. She seems to prefer those things to math analogies. I will work on incorporating more math into future sessions to help her become more comfortable with it.
The student and I completed practice questions to prepare for the exam. Specifically, we worked on vocabulary and analogies. I worked with her on test-taking skills (eliminating answer choices, using clue words, looking for parts of speech, suffix/prefix, etc.). She is very bright and eager to learn. She is a joy to work with!
All the concepts that we have worked on in the previous sessions so far, I tried to review all of them. The student is taking the test tomorrow, so I tried to cover all the basic concepts that cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry and probability. Also reviewed some test-taking strategies like the elimination process and using substitution to find the answer.
