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Oakland, USA
My career started in 1993 as a reporter at South Bergenite, a weekly newspaper serving 36,000 households in five towns in southern Bergen County, New Jersey. I served as editor in ... Read more
I prefer to begin with a reading, which we can then analyze together, followed by guided practice, and then a relevant student writing assignment. I'm much more interested in addre... Read more
New Jersey City University
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I like to start with an explanation about the type of writing they're doing, and a sample which we can analyze so they can see what the writer did effectively. Then we brainstorm, then draft, then revise together.
I like to use their mistakes to teach the concept. For private or small group tutoring, I have the luxury of going over a written piece word for word, coaching all throughout.
I like to have the student read a chapter or a section, ask relevant questions in an open discussion, and also be available to answer the student's questions.
I think the most important thing is to advise them what to look for as they do their research. I also teach a whole lesson on how to find articles, and another on how to choose authoritative sources.
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I think a good rubric is extremely important, so the student knows what's needed for an effective speech or presentation. I always provide it with the assignment. If the student already has the assignment but no rubric, I'll make one based on what I would have wanted if it was my classroom.
I may have to research it myself, but yes, I can teach grammar to a small child.
I try to motivate everyone with praise and encouragement.
I worked with the New Jersey state standards for five years and served on a committee rewriting our school's curriculum. I can ask your school for their curriculum if needed.
Hopefully they have a study guide which we can do together. If not, I'll encourage them to request one if they have enough time. If necessary, I'll use their notes and my own research to make one. Lastly, if they have no notes, we'll rely entirely on my research.
I frequently check in with questions to determine whether they are engaged and understanding as we work on the assignment. I can tell when a student has zoned out, and if they do, it's often because they stopped understanding and it's necessary to backtrack.
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Yes. You are paying me good money to help you succeed, and I will use my own time to come up with solutions for you.
I myself have not worked with these specific exams before, but if I can teach SAT prep, then I can teach foreign language test prep too. It's all about good research and finding good examples for them to practice with.
Yes. We can research books and online lessons together. I also have a lot of friends who are still teaching in the classroom and will be able to make suggestions.
I think warm, friendly coaching is what most people need.
Find the example, teach the device, encourage the student to try it themselves.
I start with encouraging them to keep a journal.
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