Hello, My name is Deatrick LaPointe. I have an MS degree in Management of Technology and am currently a PhD Candidate in Cyber Defense, Information Assurance. I enjoy learning and hope to pass on my knowledge and experience with others to enhance quality of life and education.
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Can also tutor:REGENTS, MAP, GED and 903 more subjects.
...along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize...
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Can also tutor:GED, ACT, SSAT and 166 more subjects.
...Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with 大象传媒 since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of all...
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...primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk students, as a Literacy Coach in an urban school district, to increase literacy rates. Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free"; I believe that being able to read allows one freedom and the confidence to choose any path in life; opens doors figuratively and literally. Everyone can learn to read and write; they just need a teacher with passion and...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, SSAT, MAP and 37 more subjects.
...MA in Teaching of Writing, and a PhD in Rhetoric. I have been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as...
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...concepts for you. Being a polyglot fluent in the likes of Japanese, French, and Tamil, I can guarantee you that effective communication will be seamless during our sessions. My professional journey has taken me from the vibrant tech hubs of Buffalo, New York, to the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan, enriching me with diverse experiences that enhance my teaching approach. In addition, I'm gearing up to launch a startup in Tokyo next year, and I'm...
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...nothing's changed! I've earned my Associate's in CyberSecurity from Pikes Peak State College. From simple hobby projects to complex medical systems, I've designed and implemented projects of various sizes to completion. I've worked in fast-paced companies and casual hobby projects with friends. I tutor a wide variety of things related to computer science, English, science, mathematics, and study habits. I help guide students from novice to mastery in their preferred learning style, explaining complex topics...
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...old and went on to study Theater at the University of the Arts. After my freshman year, I volunteered for an organization called "Art for Africa" in Cape Town, South Africa. There, I worked with 150 primary and high school students from Gugulethu, one of the most violent cities in the world. I helped young people use theatre as a vehicle to express themselves and tell their stories. What I didn't realize immediately was how...
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Can also tutor:ECAA , OLSAT, SAT and 98 more subjects.
Education
Long Island University - Masters in Education, Special Education
...experience allowed me to observe their classes and lesson plans, equipping me with valuable skills and insights into effective teaching methods. In high school, I pursued teacher certifications and became passionate about helping others learn. Since my freshman year, I have been tutoring students of various ages, from high school to middle school. I have also taken on the role of conducting and teaching my own courses, providing a personalized and engaging learning experience for...
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...brighter future. I have two children that have always made A honor role. I went to Somerset Community College and earned an Associates in Arts and an Associates in Science. Next, I went to Eastern Kentucky University and earned my Bachelor's in the Science of Psychology. My free time is spent researching to increase my knowledge base. I feel like nobody is ever finished learning and that everybody can learn something from everyone. My children...
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...with 7 years of experience, I specialize in helping students excel in subjects such as math, science, computer science, and English. I hold a master's degree in education and a background in computer science, which allows me to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. My goal is to empower students by building confidence and improving academic performance. Whether you need help mastering challenging concepts or preparing for exams, I am committed to helping you succeed in...
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...B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Childhood education respectively. I have a personal interest in ecology and environmental studies, particularly at a high school and college level. However, I also have 2 years of elementary school classroom experience, working primarily with 3rd and 4th grade students. At an elementary level I primarily taught science, but I also assisted with NY State ELA, Math and Science test prep, along with general literacy and phonics....
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Can also tutor:OLSAT, CLEP, SSAT and 23 more subjects.
I am a fun-loving person. I enjoy teaching students. As a teacher, I treasure the moment when I see a student smile, because they grasped a skill or a concept. I am currently an elementary teacher. Most importantly, I want all my students to succeed in all their educational goals. Therefore, it is my desire to always be an effective teacher by addressing all of my students' educational needs.... Learning is universal. I believe that effective...
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...every aspect of his or her learning experience! I use the current educational standards from the student's home state, along with Common Core standards, to measure achievable goals. I believe that setting goals in each stage of learning help achievement. I also include feedback from my students on how he or she would like a class to go. I like to include my students in the whole learning process. I encourage feedback from parents and...
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...Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going...
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...see and understand they, are recognized as a person, not just someone to tutor - another essential aspect in catering the differentiated ways to work together. I have a passion for playing soccer, ice skating, scuba diving, listening to music the kind that fits exactly when you need it to, adopting animals, and I am a huge college football fanatic. I love traveling to places that are the opposite of the expected, those that have...
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...masters a goal or achieves a milestone. I have a positive personality and cheerful disposition that helps to engage students of all ages and thankfully have always been able to maintain a good rapport with the students I have taught and currently teach. I am confident in my ability to help any student with time management, study and research skills, communication skills, public speaking, and test-taking strategies as well. It is my goal to use...
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Recent CSAP/ TCAP Tutoring Session Notes
During the session we reviewed another practice test and focused our attention on other elements of the writing section as well as strategy for the critical reasoning section (more specifically the vocabulary questions). We spent about half the time on the Math.
We worked on one section of grammar and 2 sections of Math today from Practice Exam 3. We also studied vocab questions from one Reading section and the student was able to answer a few more questions. He is also improving upon his technique for answering vocab questions by analyzing the sentences to see why type of word would fit (versus answering based on definitions).
The student was not very sure of herself, especially in the math section, so I spent most of the session building her confidence and reviewing key concepts from Algebra II and Geometry. She simply needed guidance setting up the problems. I then worked with Student #2 in the writing section. I discussed subject-verb agreement, parallelism, logical comparisons, possessive adjectives, etc. He was familiar with test strategy, so I had him take educated guesses and do his best to apply all the rules.
Today we went over the student's essay, which she had written in the last session. We then spent the rest of the session focusing on math. In particular, we worked on word problems, rate problems, and geometry problems. I taught her some strategies for dealing with word problems and rate problems in particular.
We continued with the English sections, solidifying a lot of the grammar points she either hadn't learned or had forgotten. I'm excited to see how she continues to improve.
Today we worked on more PSAT-type Critical Reading practice. We reviewed the passage from last week and worked on two more (rather lengthy) passages that I had assigned as homework. The student did quite well with the passages, and we had a few incorrect answers to work through. The student's conceptual understanding seems to be pretty good and he knows some of the Critical Reading passage 'tips' and 'tricks'. One of the issues that arose a few times yesterday was how to deal with passages whose questions end with "except"; those questions require a bit of "backwards" thinking, and that tripped the student up a few times, so we'll continue working on those. I left him with some SAT grammar practice, and soon we'll begin discussing (and writing about) 1984 to encourage both grammar and critical thinking practice. Great session!
