My literacy history began when I was in preschool. I cannot not say I remember every detail in my past. However unlike me, Richard Rodriguez seemed to remember most of his literacy history. Rodriguez describes his past in his essay, “The Lonely, Good Company of Books.” Rodriguez explains how he grew up disliking reading because he did not understand why it was important and he had a reading disability. Once Rodriguez finished his reading program he wanted to read as many books that he could. I…
Organizational Overview The Tutor Center and Learning Lab is part of the Academic Support Services Division and is supervised by the Manager of Learning and Library Resources. There are eight tutors located in the Tutor Center including three English tutors, three math tutors, one science tutor, and one accounting tutor. The Tutor Center and Learning Lab have provide individual and group tutorial assistance for students on a walk-in basis. Group tutoring is a popular format since it enables…
Varsity Tutors' educational directors can help you connect with a professional summer tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA. Summertime offers a great opportunity to learn outside the classroom, keeping your skills in math and reading fresh while finding new ways to apply what you’ve learned. Outside of the boundaries of a traditional school schedule, learning takes on a new luster, reading become enjoyable and the hard to master points of math become less of a burden with a tutor to guide you. Studies…
In being a physics embedded tutor, I have helped a number of students to get a better understanding in the subject. I believe that helping students, regardless of their race, skin color and religious beliefs, will not only help themselves, but help the whole school and community in improving towards a better future. The Ohlone Embedded Tutor Program places a tutor in the classroom under the instructor's guidance to help students understand course concepts and enhance student engagement. I…
Seven Benefits Of MCAT Personal Tutor That May Change Your Perspective. Description: Some students prepare for the MCAT by themselves and get admitted to a good medical college of the US. But, majority of them need some kind of assistance. Here, our experts share seven benefits of having a personal MCAT tutor. Check the seven benefits of having MCAT personal tutor that will change your perspective below. You can get the right tutor. The Test Prep company arrange a tutor for you based on your…
Tutor Time is a childcare and learning center that focuses on each child's unique abilities and learning style in order to prepare them for school. Physical education, foreign language and music are also included in the program, giving children a solid base for beginning school. With before and after school care, spring break progams, summer camps and flex care options, the learning center is able to help busy parents in whatever their child needs. School Readiness Pathway In order to prepare…
Reflecting on my experience so far as a peer tutor, I must say that it is one unique and excellent learning experience. The teacher that is currently providing me with a chance to peer tutor is Mr. Calvert. Every day two, first block, I am in his learning center class assisting him with his students. This reflection talks about the details about my daily activities, challenges I have faced, and goals for the second term. During class time, my job is to assist students with any work they are…
There are many reasons why I believe I qualify to become a peer tutor. I believe I possess the required skills and personality that would make me an effective tutor. I am aware of that there are responsibilities and limitations as a peer tutor. To begin with, I believe that I have the leadership experience and skills that would make me an effective peer tutor. Throughout my years at LMS and even before middle school, I have learned how to work in groups and partners efficiently. I have…
The reason why I want to be an EOF peer Tutor is because I would like to help the new incoming students with improving their math skills. As I saw last year for the summer program there were students that had trouble in math and a lot of them came to me after class asking me for help. With the tutor position I can be in the classroom with the students and I can help with them like before. Also if i'm in the classroom with them then I would know better on what they are struggling in and what…
Alyssa, the Tutor I was sitting in my sixth grade class, eager to see what we would be doing for the day. My teacher, Mrs. Sobus, was passing out papers from the tests we had last week. I had a feeling I did not do so well considering my scores from tests in the past. I anxiously sat in my seat and looked around the big, white classroom covered in shark images. As I looked around, I saw everyone talking to each other and being happy with their grades and there I sat with a devastated face. I…