...little help, anyone can become a clear, effective writer. In addition to my experience with one-on-one tutoring, I have also taught reading, public speaking, and study skills classes to students as young as Kindergarten all the way up to graduate students. Reading, study habits, public speaking, and organization are all skills that, like writing, can be honed with guidance and practice. I truly believe that cultivating these skills leads not only to improved academic performance...
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...promoting self-confidence and creativity within others, and a motivational enthusiast. My goal is to help enlighten students by instilling a love of learning that will foster future academic and lifelong success. I have a passion for education and helping students through the learning process. I encourage learning by creating a sacred environment where students are free to express themselves, and showcase their gifts and accomplishments. I have experience in tutoring children, conducting after school programs,...
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...what makes us individuals. I am currently a second-year online graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in English Education with the State University of New York at Buffalo. I am certified to teach ELA in grades 7-12 and my graduate degree will allow me to teach grades 5-6 as well. In 2014, I received my Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Cortland where I majored in Adolescent English Education. I particularly...
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...different age levels because I am extremely well prepared and able to differentiate learning styles. In addition, I truly enjoy watching students learn and achieve to their potential. I am an excellent tutor because I listen to the student's specific needs and establish a plan that helps the student fill in their personal skill gaps. I truly believe that every child has the ability to shine in all subjects. I think that tutoring help is...
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...tutor for extra guidance, and can therefore relate to my students in many ways. Having a good tutor support system helped get me not only a D1 Football scholarship and but also the grades and test scores needed to be accepted into dental school. My goal is to get every student I tutor as far as I possibly can through tutoring, guidance, and/or mentoring in whatever goals, dreams, or aspirations they may have.... I believe that...
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...others to find it. However, I am also keenly aware of the difficulties students can have with reading comprehension, writing clearly or understanding various subjects, especially if they are not receiving enough specific attention at school. I believe in meeting the student where he or she is at, and tailoring lessons to their needs and interests - making education a collaborative effort. In my spare time, I also enjoy traveling, baseball, music, and theatre.
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...extensive experience in the individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and...
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...with ChemSolv, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as presented research at the American Chemical Society National Expo. Beginning in the fall of 2015 I will pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering at MIT. My hobbies include every and all sports, both playing and watching, playing keyboard and singing vocals in a local rock band, cooking, and outdoors activities. My go-to fun-fact is that I am the youngest of 9 children!... Multiple studies have...
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...places like China and New Zealand. There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that...
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...where I studied by Bachelor's Degree in French! I am fluent in French and can also speak basic Arabic. I worked as a tutor for the last two years to help ESL students to learn English, or write college-level academic papers. I also have experience tutoring various math subjects, and I enjoy this just as much as tutoring English related subjects. I enjoy working with students of any age and would love to meet with...
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...LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate about helping my students achieve their goals on this formidable test. In my spare time,...
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...my high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I believe that every students is capable of achieving great things and I want...
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...districts I earned my Associate of Science [Social Sciences] Degree from Northern Virginia Community College, as well as, my Bachelor of Arts [English] Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. After obtaining these credentials, I applied to the Teacher Preparation Program, along with, the Graduate Program for Secondary English Education with Virginia Commonwealth University. After I started the Graduate Program at VCU, I worked with middle and high school students which widened my variety of knowledge within...
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...personal literary interests are in Shakespearian text, modern fiction, and history- particularly British and Roman. Outside of that, I am a religious player of the ukulele, guitar, and bass, and as an actor, I have worked for The Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, The Royal Court Theatre, London as well as West End and Regional Theatre. On screen my credits include work for Warner Brothers, Paramount, HBO, BBC & TNT. I currently live...
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...communicate thoughts, information and creativity. It is my goal to help all my students see what great powers reading and writing have and to allow them to apply their reading and writing skills to everyday, "real world" situations. I believe that my passion for my subject matter and my ability to make reading and writing accessible and applicable to life will help students of all ages and levels see the value in furthering their reading...
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...graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Secondary English Education. I am pursuing my MFA at New York University in Musical Theatre Writing. As an educator in the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at least a small part of that support system as well as a source...
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...and visited dozens more. It was a great learning experience for all of us, but we are happy to be back home. Additionally, I taught at a school for gifted and above average students in Indiana. My courses included Algebra, History, Geography, Economics, and Personal Finance. I tutor Math, History, Reading, Writing and a few other subjects; however, my favorite subject to tutor is math. It is also the one subject where, I feel, a...
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...student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching and management style depends upon a...
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I believe every student has the potential to achieve great academic success. It is my goal to help my tutees realize their own abilities and develop a curiosity for learning along the way!
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...I have extensively studied a wide range of literature in college and am knowledgeable in British literature, American literature, Shakespeare, Milton, young adult novels, and a variety of world dramas. I have not only read expansively through genres, but also deeply, by knowing the craft of how to write about reading and writing well! My passion for teaching reading and writing has led me to be a writing mentor for students at my college, work...
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9th Grade Writing Tutoring FAQ
Much of the composition that your child has done before high school has been limited to short passages that generally test the grammatical concepts that he or she is learning at a given time. With high school writing, however, it becomes increasingly necessary to focus on your child's logical and rhetorical skills in order to help him or her craft persuasive and cohesive arguments in writing. This transition can be very difficult for many students, but it is critical to your child's future that he or she learns to communicate well in this manner. While many students benefit from a classroom-based education, there are a number who require different learning approaches in order to make sense of various concepts. Failing to understand these concepts can cause students to become frustrated, confused, and disenchanted with the learning experience as a whole. If your child is someone who is struggling with writing, working under the guidance of a private writing tutor could be just what they need to build up their proficiency as well as their confidence.
By contacting Varsity Tutors, you can receive help finding a tutor in your area who is qualified to teach ninth-grade writing. Watch as your student benefits from a completely customizable lesson plan that is specifically tailored to suit their goals, strengths, personality, and learning style. For most struggling students, working with a private tutor is the key to strengthening skills and feeling positive about studying.
Your student will likely be assigned specific writing topics, especially in English class, that will require proficiency in writing arguments or analyses. Your tutor can help develop the foundational skills necessary for working on such assignments. In addition, your tutor can focus on the particular skills that need further development, giving your child targeted attention and exercises, from citing sources to crafting a thesis. It is a difficult and time-consuming process to evaluate a person's writing, and private tutoring is the best option for such assessment. By diagnosing your student's writing tendencies early in their high school experience, your child can avoid frustration in later courses as the curriculum builds. Teachers simply may not have the time to complete a close analysis of each student's written work.
Working with a private writing tutor gives your child the chance to build a professional relationship with the instructor. By knowing this, the tutor is able to pay close attention to a number of important details regarding your child's writing abilities, and is able to present thoughtful suggestions and constructive critiques. Unlike classroom-based learning, where students are often given impersonal responses and brief notes covering areas that need improvement, a private tutor is able to provide important feedback and even tailor a special learning plan to help your child overcome any academic challenges blocking the way. This is one way that private lessons are superior at making sure your student learns the necessary skills to express themselves in an eloquent manner.
Given the prevalence of writing on the ACT, college applications, and the SAT, it is critically important that your child is an able communicator. Like most skills, these matters take time and effort to foster. Begin to apply such effort today to ensure that your child is strongly equipped to succeed in his or her future writing. Your tutor is more than happy to work around your busy schedule, so that your child doesn't sacrifice important study time. Moreover, you can choose to have lessons in the comfort of your own home or any other location around town. If your child is too busy to meet a tutor, or doesn't feel comfortable with in-person lessons, you can also have sessions face-to-face online using the Varsity Tutors live platform. Contact Varsity Tutors today and let us help you connect with a ninth-grade writing tutor in your area!
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Recent 9th Grade Writing Tutoring Session Notes
What did you cover specifically? I worked with the student on his final English paper.
Did you see any scores/grades to note progress? No.
What was the student struggling with most? Creating a solid Thesis statement, following the rubric, to include all of the rules required for the paper.
Did you leave them with any extra practice? Yes, he is going to show his professor his new Thesis statement today, and we will work together again tonight, on the remainder of the paper.
Any concerns from this session? No, he was focused and organized.
We went over the requirements of a persuasive essay. Then the student wrote an outline and essay on the topic I provided to him. We read through it and assessed it together. In addition, I gave him a creative writing exercise.
We went through the student's binders and organized them. I gave him recommendations for putting tabbed indices in his binders based on subjects. We concluded the session with work on a short writing assignment. I then coached the student through the process of organizing his thoughts into an outline to complete the prompt and then assisted him with finding the right words to express his ideas as he wrote out the first draft. He will type up the assignment at home.
We went over how the student should wire her house for her physics project. The majority of the time was spent on working on her Julius Caesar essay. I helped her tweak some parts and add additional information.
The student and I worked on two tasks:
1) A Character Development Assessment of Gwendolyn Brooks's Maud Martha, based on the story's diction. I had him read and annotate the story to highlight key words and phrases. He then drafted his 1-pg assessment of Maud Martha's character.
2) For the remaining time, we did more Final Exam Review leading up to Monday's big test. I re-reminded him to study the Course Terms sheet, because he'll need to use them in his short and essay question answers. I also went over the key action verbs he's likely to see in the questions, such as "outline," "list," "analyze," "justify," and "compare and contrast." I think he's close to ready for his test on Monday, but he has a lot of reviewing he still needs to do.
