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...history, philosophy and more! I completed post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where I received my Master's degree in the History of Philosophy. I've spent several years as a university writing tutor and I love helping students take their papers to the next level! Finally, I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in all subjects especially in reading and writing! Whatever you needs are, I'd love to help! :)
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I am passionate about helping students reach their potential because I know how important it is to succeed in school and in life. Many years of teaching have given me experience in helping students one-to-one. That's my forte. I help students develop what they already know.
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...improve and succeed no matter their original ability level. My experience is primarily with grades 7-9 in the classroom setting, but I can also work with older or younger students. I specialize in English, but I can also do test prep, specifically for AP exams and the reading and writing portions of the SAT and ACT. I have a BA in English from Wheaton College (IL), and an MS in secondary education from Johns Hopkins.
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...then design the pace and style of my approach to best suit their needs. My domains of expertise include reading comprehension, writing, literature, and ESL. As a writer, I find great joy in teaching others how to analyze, express, and organize their thoughts in compelling, persuasive essays. In addition to my work as a writer, I am a filmmaker and firmly believe that the arts should be an integral part of every education.
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...most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well for one person might not work for someone else. I make it a priority to listen closely to my students in order to find the best tools for them. My goal is not only to help them improve academically,...
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...the most influential courses in my teaching career has been AP Language and Composition. This course, and the intense training involved in order to be an instructor, redefined the writing process and the analysis of text for both me and my students. I have taught this course for 10 years and not only do my students achieve high success on the College Board AP exam, but their writing improves exponentially. I also taught English 8...
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...the time and have the patience to help her improve and finish tough assignments, and she is the one who inspires me to tutor today. I take this role seriously and would like to guide any student needing English or literary aid toward success, however that may be defined in each situation. When I'm not absorbed in my work or literature, I enjoy exercising, learning piano, consuming lots of cheese in my vegetarian lifestyle, and...
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...grammar. I also enjoy philosophy, politics (including civics and political science), and theology. Knowledge of these subjects is crucial to living as an informed citizen, and equips students with the capabilities to engage in society and the work force--as well as life problems they will encounter--at a very high level. That is why I am especially passionate about these areas, and I hope to help others learn and use them too through relational and effective...
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...English Literature, I am eager to learn more about History, Philosophy, and the many areas of science. I try to maintain a relaxed environment while working with students, treating my one-on-one sessions like friendly conversations, which I find helps to put students at their ease even in the face of approaching deadlines. That being said, my sessions can be as in-depth as needed. While I am happy to advise on grammar and spelling, I will...
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...I hope I can help the stories and poems come alive to you in such a way where they don't feel like homework anymore. I earned a GPA of >3.75 in both high school and college. My professors highly praised my ability to articulate my thoughts in writing, and I hope to transfer my skills to you! I love helping and encouraging others - I look forward to meeting you and helping you along in...
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...in tutoring English, Literature, Biology, Health, Nutrition, Fitness, and various forms of writing, including creative, technical, and technical. I am also well-versed in assisting with Reading, High School Biology, AP English, and ACT/SAT preparation in English, Literature, and Writing. My teaching philosophy centers on viewing each learner as a "whole person" and tailoring my approach to accommodate their distinct learning styles. I approach education with patience and empathy, recognizing that each individual has their own unique...
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...for a test, writing a term paper, improving reading comprehension, or something else, I help students learn how to both overcome and have fun with those challenges. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about writing and reading. When I don't have my nose in a book, I enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle (running, dog-walking, basketball and softball) and engaging in various arts and crafts, like woodworking and sewing.
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...three years, she has taught developmental and college level English classes. She has also taught courses in business management and communication as an adjunct professor in 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....
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Recent London British Literature Tutoring Session Notes
The student worked on Lesson 12 of her vocabulary today. We reviewed definitions of shapes and measurements typically used in mathematics. We also completed some extra practice for her vocabulary words in Lessons 9 and Lessons 10.
The student's homework assignment was to create a working thesis and outline for an essay that he will be writing about. We also reviewed his history notes about the Renaissance and answered textbook questions concerning the content.
I used online quizzes to test the student on compound, complex, simple, and compound complex sentences. We also reviewed independent and dependent clauses and techniques to identify them. He was proficient in identifying independent and dependent clauses because he remembered that dependent clauses cannot stand on their own. He also did well identifying sentence forms. I found out creating a game using online quizzes or bouncing a ball to him as I give examples and asking him for the right answer is effective because the activities use up some of his excess energy and he can focus better.
The student and I continued to read from the his school book about money. We finished a chapter which was a lot of reading for him and I was impressed by how much he was able to read in the time I was there.
The student and I worked diligently on developing a system for studying his extra credit vocabulary tests. We worked on one section, and came up with a strategy that he felt worked. After that, I helped him work on some of his other general homework assignments.
The student is reading The Giver. We discussed some of the themes that are developed in the first half of the book (identity, conformity, control) and reviewed vocabulary, paying particular attention to context and relationships of new words to other words he knows. I introduced the concept of foreshadowing, particularly in the passage about the problems the community had with the Receiver who preceded Jonas. We also discussed the importance of marking passages that seem important in the development of the book's themes. (He is reading the book on his iPad, but can still mark passages and add notes.)
