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Judy L.

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Opelousas, LA (70570)

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I am eager to assist students in any elementary, high school, or college, adult education, or test preparation subject such as the recently revised GRE exam, the ACT exam, state exit exams, the Praxis exam, or the Compass exam. I would like to help students increase their understanding and grasp of the material. My instructional methods are to use demonstration and modeling, review and repetition after a thorough explanation of the material. Asking questions is another useful technique to help broaden knowledge.

A good education is the most important thing students can acquire for themselves today. Students need to be sure they not only "pass" a course, but have a good understanding upon which to build future learning, because new knowledge is based upon prior knowledge.

We will build a cognitive structure, activating the mind so that new knowledge can be related to previously learned material.

It will be my pleasure to help you learn.

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1 is a very important, fundamental course and it needs to be well understood by students. Topics in Algebra 1 are basic to understanding higher math courses, and concepts will be used over and over in higher math classes. Because of this, students taking Algebra 1 need a thorough understanding so that they may develop a solid base to build on. When I am working with a student in Algebra 1, I make sure the student has a good understanding of the ideas and how one idea is related to another,... Read More

Algebra 2

A student taking Algebra 2 needs to be serious-minded and prepared to work sufficient problems to gain thorough knowledge. The student will come to understand, for example, how exponents and logarithms are related. The student will work with the number line and the coordinate system and begin to realize connections to geometry and trigonometry. Algebra 2 is very much based on a strong foundation in mathematical concepts such as properties of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.... Read More

American History

So many names, dates, and events to remember, but what an important subject! Citizens need to have a good understanding of how America got to this point, and what we must do to maintain our system of government and our freedom. To study the bravery of men and women of the past is inspiring, and if the student sees it as such, he or she will enjoy studying this fascinating subject. And incorporating art into history provides the opportunity for students to "get to know" historical figures and to... Read More

Biology

Biology -- the study of life. From the beginning of one-celled organisms up through the complex plants and animals that exist today, biology shows students what is needed for life to exist. It also demonstrates the interdependence of living things. Terminology will be very important in studying biology and students should be prepared to maintain vocabulary lists with definitions. This course is foundational for students wishing to enter medical professions or who wish to work with the environment... Read More

Grammar

Grammar is the study of how the words and phrases of the language work together to produce meaningful sentences. Grammar involves recognizing subjects and predicates of sentences, as well as knowing the parts of speech such as noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, interjection, conjunction, and such. Grammar can be learned by studying sentences and analyzing them. For those for whom English is a second language, a dictionary is most helpful and nearly indispensable. By studying many examples,... Read More

General Computer

Learning General Computer can involve both the interior works of the computer as well as applications such as Word, a common computer application for writing letters or other documents. I have a lot of experience using applications such as Word and Excel to prepare documents or set up spreadsheets, and I would be glad to share the information about this with students.

Geometry

Geometry is a subject that builds upon itself. That means that a student must grasp early concepts in the course, if they are to be successful later in the course. It is very important for students to learn fully the more basic ideas of geometry. That might include the concept of point, line, ray, triangle, and then, special triangles. All of these are basic to proceeding in geometry. Also, parallel lines, transversals, perpendicular lines, corresponding angles, alternate angles, and many other... Read More

Reading

The subject of Reading really involves many skills. Some of them are knowledge of vocabulary word meaning and spelling, understanding of what is being said in a passage, recognizing parts of speech such as nouns and verbs, grasping the main idea of a passage, finding topic sentences, and even more. That is why is is such an essential skill, and other subjects such as science, social studies, and English depend very much on the reading skills of a student. That is why it is very necessary for students... Read More

Writing

Knowing some guidelines about how to write well is a very important thing. A person who takes the time to learn some writing principles, then applies them in their writing will be making strides in their writing ability. In school, tests are given that involve writing abilities, and for any student at any level, learning more about writing is very important and not a thing to be neglected. By writing, we express ourselves. And even if we are not great writers now, we can always learn and apply... Read More

Geography

The study of geography is of utmost importance today because
(1) The world has "shrunk" due to technology and travel;
(2) Commumnication has increased due to technology;
(3) The world has become more dangerous due to weapons, strife, demonstrations in the streets, and war;
(4) A person is not truly educated if that person is unaware of where countries, cities, rivers, or mountains are located;
(5) Students need to understand how geography has influenced the development... Read More

Anatomy

Knowledge of our anatomy is the basis of good health. This course is also the foundation for students who wish to enter careers such as medicine. In this course, terminology is extremely important and students will learn much about the derivations of terms and how many of them trace back to languages such as Latin. It is also important to have good diagrams of the various body components such as muscles and bones. Anatomy is a fascinating study and should be of great interest to everyone.

Economics

Studying economics allows students to gain a greater understanding not only of our economy as a whole, but of their own individual handling of money. Students will learn how banking works, how businesses make profits, how taxes support government services, and the importance of investments. Knowledge of economics helps students control their own financial future and will inspire them to handle resources responsibly, to create a balance between saving and spending.

GRE

The Revised General Test of the GRE consists of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. In Analytical Writing, the student will be expected to sharply focus and show skill in responding directly to a task. In Verbal Reasoning, students read a passage, then respond to multiple choice questions having 5 possible answer choices. And in Quantitative Reasoning, real-life situations are presented in addition to basic mathematical concepts. The Official Guide to the GRE Revised... Read More

GED

To prepare for the GED exam, it is important to obtain a GED Study Guide and begin reading it carefully and thoughtfully, early on. Study guides offer important clues to doing well, as well as sample tests with discussion of answers. I have the Steck-Vaugh Complete GED Preparation Guide, which is admittedly a large volume, but it is so helpful. Students need to obtain this or a similar study guide, and also work with a tutor to discuss the various problems in math or the types of reading questions... Read More

Elementary Math

In elementary math, students learn the building blocks of arithmetic. It is extremely important for students to become knowledgeable about arithmetic and its four basic processes: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students need a lot of practice in these processes, and the practice needs to be both on problems that are already set up in algorithm form and on problems that are written into a story form. Memorization of the basic facts will be very important, too, so that students... Read More

Elementary (K-6th)

I have taught elementary school mathematics for many years and hold a lifetime teacher's certificate. I have methods which will help elementary students learn and retain the basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and can easily help them as they move into fractions, decimals, and percent.

General Music

I am a piano teacher and have been teaching piano for several years. Students come to my home to practice on my piano and organ. Students are provided with the lesson books and are not charged for these. I feel that learning music, reading notes, playing songs, singing, are very important parts of development for youngsters, or even for older people. I am eager to find and take in new students in piano particularly.

Phonics

I am very experienced in teaching phonics and consider it very important in learning to pronounce new words one encounters in reading. Phonics deals with the sounds letters make. It can be particulary challenging when letters make more than one sound.

The diacritical markings used to show how words are pronounced can be challenging to master. They require a bit of study and memory work.

Phonics can be very useful both for young students learning to read and for people who... Read More

Piano

I am a piano teacher. I use the Robert Pace method of piano instruction along with many supplementary materials. Students are provided with the lesson materials at no cost to them. Learning music helps to develop the brain and open up new neural pathways. It is an important subject, but often overlooked in the school setting. I can provide good music instruction to children and adults.

Study Skills

Over a period of more than 25 years, I have studied for my own degrees and also assisted many students in studying for their particular classes. Because of this experience, I believe I am able to help students concentrate on how to develop their study skills. I have a strong realization that it takes time, effort, and perseverance to achieve an educational goal. Study time is a necessity. Concentration and focused attention are necessary to achieve success.
Learning proper study habits would... Read More

ESL/ESOL

I have a fair knowledge of several languages which include German, Italian, and French. Teaching English to students from these languages or any other language will be a joy to me.

Botany

I have studied botany at the college level and am eager to help students in this subject. The world of plants is fascinating, and we need to know about them since our lives depend on them.

Drawing

While in college, I took a class in Art Methods for Elementary Teachers. I have kept my portfolio and use it now with my tutoring students to teach such concepts as line value, shading, texture, proportion, and to draw distinctions between realistic art and abstract art. We do many projects, particular for holidays, using many media such as chalk, paint, pencil, marker, or ink and also use different surfaces such as cardstock, tissue, or toweling. We stamp nature items such as leaves or sticks... Read More

Cooking

I have experience with cooking and recipes as a homemaker. I possess a multitude of recipe books which include healthy eating as well as recipes for specific control, such as diabetes control, or heart health control, or weight control. I am eager to work with students who are studying cooking or meal planning of any type.

Career Development

I have helped many people construct new resumes for their job searches. During this process, I have the opportunity to talk with the client about their career development. Many clients come to realize that they have skills, talents, or abilities they may not have recognized before.

An association of which I am a member is the Professional Association of Resume Writers. This helps me stay cutting edge regarding career searches. Also, I am a member of the Association for Healthcare Documentation... Read More

Praxis

I have been a teacher for many years. I recently purchased the latest Praxis Study Guide and have worked with students preparing for the Praxis Exam.

Sociology

I have taught a course in sociology at a technical college during the 1990s. I am also a certified teacher with a lifetime teaching certificate in the state of Louisiana. I have over 25 years of teaching experience and am currently tutoring many students each week. I have a good understanding of sociology and the importance of studying this subject.

Social Studies

I have a strong belief that the study of geography is the beginning of social studies. Also, students need to be aware of developments in the world as the occur day by day. Historical events placed in their time period is also very important to students as they learn about what has gone on before their time. Previous historical events have influenced our time, and also, events in our time are going to influence the future. Social Studies teaches students about our dependence on one another, both... Read More

ACT Reading

Of the four types of passages on the ACT Reading Test (prose, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences) the student should decide which is easiest and attack that first, then proceed to the next easiest and so on. In the prose selections, you might need to "read between the lines" to establish motivations of characters which may be revealed by hints within the passage. For social science or humanities passages, note details, or author's point of view, while for natural sciences, the answer... Read More

ACT English

Preparing for a major English test such as the ACT, GED, or GRE sharpens language and writing skills. Tips, ideas, and suggestions are offered in the Study Guides for these exams. Extensive directions and examples are given for how to write effective essays, and there are exercises on subject-verb agreement, correct pronoun use, verb tenses, and sentence structure. Then there are sample exams to try out to see how well you perform. Even though a student has used English all his life, still, there... Read More

ACT Math

The ACT Math test includes basic math, algebra, geometry, word problems, graphing, and a little bit of trigonometry. There are only 4 trig questions on the ACT at present, but 14 geometry questions and 19 algebra questions. That is quite a bit to study. By utilizing the Study Guide for the ACT, many tips and tricks are given which aid a student in getting a high score on the ACT. Anyone preparing to take the ACT should obtain this Study Guide and work in it diligently for weeks prior to the actual... Read More

ACT Science

The ACT Science Test is about reading carefully and reasoning in the area of science. The test contains passages concerning experiments, graphs, and theories of scientists. HOWEVER, the ACT Science Reasoning Test is more about reading a passage related to science very carefully, gleaning information from that passage, and then responding to questions about that particular passage. Similar to the Reading test, this is about science ideas, and although it would be very helpful for the student to... Read More

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