American History Tutors in Newtown, CT
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California State University-Fresno - Bachelors, Liberal Studies
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The foundation of our society is built on education, and teachers have an awesome responsibility to assist their students in acquiring the skills necessary for a well-rounded education . Current teaching standards include the Common Core, and we must be well-versed in those...
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Grand Valley State University - BS, Cell and Molecular Biology , University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - MS, Infectious Disease...
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One should teach lessons that are both fun and engaging, but also in such a manner that the students are learning the content covered . The most important part of being a good tutor is demonstrating the material in such a way that the student can draw upon his or her own...
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Connecticut College - BA, Francophone Studies
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I am presently finishing coursework toward a Bachelor of Arts in Francophone Studies . In addition, I recently earned a DALF-C2 certificate from the French Ministry of Education . My hobbies and interests include the French language, Quebec, history, Harry Potter and Tolkien...
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Harvard University - BA, Classical Languages and Literature , Oxford - MSt., Classical Languages and Literature
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I can work with students to improve their SAT test scores and to hone their writing and critical reading SAT scores . I understand that when students experience anxiety?during standardized tests, they need to shift their focus to achieving the greatest returns from those...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, English , CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Special Education
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I've also?partnered with many co-teachers in the Math and English departments . I have written?and tested Individual Education Plans and taught pull-out literacy interventions . I also have extensive training in the area of student preparation for standardized testing as...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government
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I am here to provide students with a positive and comfortable environment that encourages students to thrive . I wasn't always a good student . I grew up in a community that had a high-performance school district . I often struggled to feel like I belonged . My peers...
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Vassar College - B.A., Political Science
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I also am able to help students improve their essay writing abilities. History, College Essays, English, Essay Editing, Government, Grammar and Mechanics, Public Speaking, Reading, Social studies, Writing I graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
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There are patterns and forms of questions that a student can learn so that success on these tests is attainable . I have extensive knowledge about these patterns and the types of questions that are presented on standardized tests, and it is my goal to help my students learn...
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St. Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Forensic Science , University of New Haven - Current Grad Student, Forensic Science - Criminalistics
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I began working as a teacher's assistant, and continue to do so today . I offer coaching, supervising, and working with students during lab sessions . It gives me great pleasure to help students feel confident in their abilities and see the world from a whole new...
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California Baptist University - Bachelors, Philosophy , St. John's College - Masters, Liberal Arts
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I can help students develop critical thinking and other learning skills so they can become independent learners . I utilize a lot of different teaching methodologies, and I focus on getting an understanding of each student to figure out the ways that they learn best. I love...
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Pace University-Pleasantville - Bachelors, Liberal Studies - Communication & Psychology , Pace University-Pleasantville - Current Grad...
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As a tutor, I see it as my role to be that guiding presence to help my students unlock their full academic potential. College English, College Geography, College Level American History, Conversational Italian, Elementary Math, Elementary School Math, Elementary School Reading,...
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Bachelor of Arts, Adelphi University
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I tutored at the Boys & Girls Club, have been mentoring/tutoring three inner-city boys for 13 years, and I'm a licensed foster parent in Connecticut . In addition, I frequently offer a summer video workshop for children in under-served communities in which they produce...
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University of Connecticut - B.A, History and Secondary Social Studies Education University of Connecticut - M.S, Secondary Social...
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During this time I worked one on one with my students who needed extra assistance . The classes I taught were two different Sociology Classes and a Contemporary World Issues class . I worked in a history department and sat in on different classes of varying teachers . 10th...
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University College Dublin, Ireland Bachelor’s Degree Major in English and Major in Economics 3.0 1993 Trinity College Dublin, Ireland...
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I really get a lot of satisfaction out of alleviating a student's anxiety . I enjoy creating a very structured plan on how he or she is going to accomplish their goals . ? Certified in the Common Core Standards for Literature and Writing Prepare students for the ISEE,...