...walking them through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much experience tutoring languages. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied in both Argentina and Spain, so I can help students master not only grammar and syntax, but also the difficulties of listening...
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...how the brain processes information and obtains peak performance. After all, as I often say, mastery is not just understanding the content, but understanding yourself as well. This experience makes me a particularly potent instructor as I have a deep understanding of the types of mistakes that students generally make and can often anticipate student's issues before they become obvious or grow to become a serious issue. Once I have accepted a student, I have...
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...school English teacher and have an MFA in creative writing. I've had both poetry and short stories published, and I'm currently going through the publication process of my first novel. Although I specialize in creative writing and higher-level English courses, I have vast experience tutoring mid-level math and everything writing related. As father of a 7 year-old daughter and a 4 year-old son, I'm also passionate about working with younger kids. I speak Spanish fluently...
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K-12, College English/ESL Learning Coach with 25 years+ of professional development and best practices teaching all achievement levels as well as all aspects of the English/ESL, History and Study Skills Curriculum(s). I offer additional support as a College Board trained Test Prep Tutor and College Common App Essay Technical Writer. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse learning...
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Tutoring is what I love to do. Helping students understand math or any other subjects they are struggling with is very rewarding. I love sharing that AHA moment with them and love it when students say, "I get it now!"
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...in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Programming. With a strong background in these subjects, I tailor my teaching approach to fit each student's unique learning style, ensuring they grasp concepts with clarity and confidence. My experience includes working with students at various levels, guiding them through complex topics, exam preparation, and skill development. I focus on fostering critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine appreciation for learning. By creating a supportive and interactive environment, I empower...
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Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.
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...an exciting way to measure progress and hone in on, not only academic skills, but also time management, organization, and maintaining a sense of personal calm. In fact, I love the entire college application process because I think of it not as an opaque, mysterious world of judgment behind closed doors, but as the first opportunity in a student's life to find the perfect fit. The combination of test scores and personal statement should be...
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...In is a grant-funded outreach program working to provide enrichment through arts to Pre-K students who attend underserved and struggling public schools in the Bronx and Manhattan. At Time In I was able to combine my interests by working both as an assistant art instructor and grant writer for the program. I believe that the role of an educator is to identify ways to make information accessible to every student. I want to instill in...
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...me to work with the classroom teacher to develop the individual goals of each student. I also worked with English as Second language students. I love History because no matter how much you look into the past there is always something more to find and discover. Learning history also provides a different point of view to look at the past with. English is fascinating because it helps students to expand their imagination. English also allows...
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Currently working as Full Time Math Teacher in High school. Experience clearing the concept completely and will try to achieve skills in students to retain the knowledge for future studies.
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...a community college environment. More recently, she has served as a substitute teacher and education consultant for Conroe and Magnolia ISDs, located near The Woodlands, Texas area. In this current role Dr. Dabney regularly teaches ESL, Math, Science, Speech and History in K-12 schools, primarily at 6-12 grade level. This new career opportunity in the K-12 system, has provided Dr. Dabney the opportunity to commit even more to doing her life's work, by helping young...
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I am a professional tutor who is passionate about empowering students through the process of learning. I believe in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe...
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...to teach Kindergarten through 8th grade, all inclusive, with majors in Integrated Science and Mathematics. I have taught as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher in public education, taught Science and Nature Education through Montessori methods, have substitute taught all subjects K-12, and spent many hours in Special Education classrooms, working with exceptional students of all abilities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students make a connection...
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...hone their skills in comprehension, textbook reading, fluency, beginning phonics, essay-writing, long-word decoding, and vocabulary enhancement. I also have one year of experience in individual tutoring for ACT/SAT test prep, reading (K-12), writing (K-12), world and U. S. history (high school and college), and writing skills (K-12). I enjoy working with students of all age levels and am excited to begin working with you. During the school year, I work as a Social Studies Teacher....
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...and engaging. I pride myself on creating a supportive, interactive environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, embrace challenges, and celebrate their progress. Beyond academic success, I focus on fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills, equipping students for future endeavors. Whether you're aiming to ace a test, master a new concept, or grow as a learner, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's learn and achieve together!
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...tutoring students as young as Pre-K and as old as high school. I have experience in Montessori, charter, private, homeschool, and Miami-Dade and Broward public school environments. I have worked with English Language Learners and gifted students, and I am also familiar with AP courses and ERB, ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and GRE test prep. I aim to be approachable to my students by always being patient and making sure that our sessions are fun. I...
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...I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects, though most of my experience is with primary and secondary students. I also tutor in test prep, including ACT Reading/Writing, SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about teaching psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and...
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...every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your success, let's begin your journey to academic excellence together!
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Des Plaines ERB CTP Tutoring FAQ
Throughout the country, many schools rely on the results of Educational Records Bureau's Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) to provide teachers of first- through eleventh-grade classrooms with detailed information about how effective instruction has been and how to best help each student succeed. The CTP consists of two types of tests per subject: achievement tests measure how your child's knowledge measures up against benchmarks in the specific educational curricula used at a given school, and reasoning tests measure the degree to which your child can understand abstract, complex relationships. Using these two types of tests in conjunction provides insight about how effective their instruction has been compared to their innate abilities.
All versions of the CTP include sections on reading and math, but depending on when your child takes the assessment, it may also analyze their abilities in other subjects. While listening skills are evaluated in first and second grades, more complex subjects like quantitative reasoning and vocabulary appear in more advanced grades as your child's education becomes more complete. Facing the CTP at any grade level can cause anyone anxiety, as the standardized testing environment can seem foreign and pressured compared to normal classroom evaluations. If you'd like to help your child prepare to face the CTP with confidence in his or her abilities, personal CTP tutoring might be just the thing to help you do so. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with dedicated CTP tutors from all over the world.
CTP tutors are familiar with all of the tests details, and can help your student prepare for the specific sections and question types he or she will be facing. Furthermore, tutors work to tailor each students CTP tutoring to his or her specific academic needs. Your tutor can analyze your child's current level of mastery of CTP material in order to design a customized learning plan to focus subsequent sessions on the concepts and question types that give your student the most trouble. With a personalized lesson plan, your child's tutor is prepared to teach to their learning style, a method that traditional education simply can't do because of the number of students in each classroom.
Your child's tutor can model test-taking strategies and techniques to give your child an edge when faced with questions where the answer is not immediately apparent, helping to build your child's confidence with the exam format and question types. These are important skills that can be implemented on nearly any standardized test that your child may face in the future, such as the SAT, SSAT, GMAT, and more. Furthermore, the tutor may provide your child with additional materials that are designed to support their preparation. These can include, but are not limited to, practice assessments, writing practice, and more.
When you arrange your child's tutoring sessions, you are free to schedule them as you please. If you have to work, you can have your tutor meet your child for face-to-face online tutoring sessions from the comfort of your computer. Or they can meet up at a local college campus, library, recreational center, or anywhere else for in-person meetings. Personal CTP tutoring offers the kind of flexibility that can't be achieved through any other form of instruction.
By helping your student bolster his or her weakest skills and patch gaps in his or her knowledge before they can cause trouble in later classes, personal CTP tutoring can not only help your student prepare to face this specific test, but also prepare to succeed in future academic endeavors. To learn more about the CTP tutoring options in your area or to begin scheduling your students first tutoring session, contact the Varsity Tutors directors today!
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Recent Des Plaines ERB CTP Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I started going through topics in his review books. We focused on sample spaces, outcomes, and probability for a while. We also covered factoring and some of the more important factoring techniques, such as factoring quadratic trinomials, difference of squares binomials, and perfect square trinomials. We then began some review on basic properties of circles, such as area of central angles, inscribed angles, and the lengths of tangents, chords, and secants.
At today's session, the student wrote an essay in response to the essay prompt from a past U.S. History test. We talked about how to structure an essay and how to reference documents. I think that this exercise will help her to think about how to approach not only her upcoming essay, but also essay-writing in general.
The student and I reviewed two math tests today, and identified several types of problems that she wanted explanations on. Having worked on them for the remainder of the time, she is now much more confident.
Topics covered include correcting sentences for the writing section, passage reading practice, and math topics covering word problems, functions, and inequalities. Progress achieved was a better understanding of parallelism in sentences, reading strategies, and how to decode math problems of various topics.
The student and I finished going over his practice test from last time. We reviewed some math concepts that he encountered on the practice test, such as solving systems of equations, reading graphs, and calculating geometric areas. We then reviewed the Reading Comprehension strategies from last session and the student worked a full Reading Comprehension section using those strategies. We then scored the test and discussed the answers. Lastly, we discussed strategies for learning vocabulary words and I assigned him a list of vocabulary words to review, and make flash cards for the ones he does not know.
Once again me and the student went over some new topics for the Math level 2 exam. These topics included probability and conic sections. We also went over timing as he often did very well on practice tests but kept running out of time. Finally we went over mindset for the test. I told the student that he needed to really be confident in his own abilities and not to look at this test as an obstacle, but rather as a challenge or a game. I am confident he will do very well on the test.
