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Tutoring with Online Technology - Skype and Scribblar - Long-distance Schools without Walls

By Jennifer A. | 2/19/2013 12:14 PM CST |

Times are definitely changing in the world of education. Today, as with all things twenty-first century, there are no limits to a student's education. This is absolutely exciting since so many 'schools without walls' have adopted various technologies during the past few years to enable students excel academically. As an advanced tutor, it makes me dance in my shoes. Universities such as Harvard, Princeton, and MIT have posted several free virtual lectures for the average student on education applications via android devices, iPads, iPhones, and iPods.

Today, I want to introduce some fantastic...

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The Purpose of Tutoring

By Scott L. | 2/9/2013 3:05 PM CST |

An important piece I bring to the table in terms of tutoring is the fact each student is a unique individual, which may be better reached by creative thought concerning what will help them master the material of their subject. It also matters a great deal what their personal goals are in learning a subject.

The teaching approach can be tailored in a way that addresses both what they want to learn, and the best way for them to learn it. This is certainly the advantage of having a tutor. In addition to helping them with a specific subject, I also seek to imbue students with the kind of study...

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Free college classes!

By Alix B. | 2/7/2013 12:08 PM CST |

Greetings, scholars!

One of my dad's favorite sayings is, "If something seems too good to be true, it probably is." The website Coursera is an example of why that saying needs the word "probably". The idea of taking real college courses from top-notch instructors at prestigious schools for free sounds impossible, yet students around the world are doing just that.

When I first heard of Coursera, I was skeptical. To try it out, I enrolled in some basic undergraduate courses so that I could see how they stacked up against the classes I took at KU and Emporia State University. I am currently...

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New to WyzAnt Tutoring

By Christopher D. | 2/3/2013 3:49 PM CST |

Hello! This whole site is pretty new to me, but I wanted to briefly show my interests and experiences, as they are fairly diversified:

Sciences: As noted above, most of my experience is with chemistry. Organic Chemistry is my specialty, but I am also familiar with Inorganic Chemistry. I've been a Teaching Assistant for college freshman level courses through upper level chemistry courses. I started off as a Biology/Pre-med major, so courses like Physics and Biology are high on my understanding. Tutoring in most of the sciences will be my highest level of knowledge/experience.

Math:...

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Falling into Place

By Christopher B. | 10/4/2012 7:57 AM CST |

Heyo!

So far the Fall has been pretty good, a bit light as compared to the Spring, but most tutoring doesn't take place until after the first exam has passed or is just about to happen. Things are picking up and I am going to make good on my plan to have people meet me.

If you are interested in a lower hourly rate and are willing to travel to meet me, (within the city) let me know! I will tell you what borough I'll need you to meet me in that day and where exactly. Examples so far have been the Barnes & Noble on Union Square, the Student Union in Queens College, and the Graduate Center...

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Which Books to Get for AP or SAT or MCAT Practice?

By Yu L. | 7/30/2012 10:35 PM CST |

GRE,
Biology,
Algebra 2,
SAT Math,
Math,
8 more...

I was asked this question recently by several mothers about which book (singular, not plural) they should get for their sons for their upcoming tests. To both of them I replied: "Get the Princeton Review edition of the book." And while I believe this to be the CORRECT answer, this answer unfortunately is misleading because what I actually want to say is, "Get ALL editions of the book." For example if there is a Barron's version, a Kaplan version, a Princeton Review version, etc. etc. of AP Chemistry, then I would advise the moms to get ALL of these books for their sons (assuming of course that...

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Finals

By Sean M. | 5/18/2012 11:01 AM CST |

For anyone who needs a quick review for Finals, just email me. I can come in and in a few hours cover an entire semesters worth of material. I know how to direct students and teach them the necessary tricks and problem solving skills for each course at every level, whether it be elementary, middle school, high school, or college.

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5 Things I've Learned From My Favorite Students

By Jennifer A. | 2/10/2012 5:11 PM CST |

1. No one was born to lose. The best of my students understand this principle like the backs of their hands. No, there is no inherent genetic formula or organic compound you can use to get an A in a class. We are all products of our hardwork and investments. Whoever decides to put in excellent work will definitely reap excellent results.

2. Always aim for gold. Have you heard that there is a pot of gold lying somewhere at the end of the rainbow? It's true! Okay, I'm just joking, but my best students always aim for the gold. The very best. As, not Bs, or Cs, or Ds. Just the very best. The one...

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Calling all students

By Sean M. | 2/6/2012 4:50 PM CST |

I'm new to this site and can't wait to help you. Got questions? I got answers! Whether you need some simple study skills and techniques or if you have very specific problems in a subject, I can help. Let me show you how all these subjects work together and are not isolated disciplines that you're never going to use. I'll show you the relevance of each subject and how they're all integrated. Learning is so much fun when you understand why you need to know.

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OH NO, I am not allowed a calculator on the MCAT

By Heidi R. | 12/10/2011 10:58 AM CST |

OH NO, I am not allowed a calculator on the MCAT!!!

If you reading this you have probably completed all the general requirements to take the MCAT. Thinking back over your semesters of chemistry you would of used your calculator a lot to complete the math problems ranging from the basics of stoichiometry to the complex problems of solving the pH of a weak acid. You may be wondering how on Earth are you expected to solve logs and square roots without a calculator. Bear in mind its a multiple choice exam so the math is actually done for you, so all you have to do is approximate and pick the best...

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