CARPENTER TUTORING

My regular subject specific offerings include:

• All levels of reading/language arts/English
• Writing (formal and creative)
• All levels of Latin
• Math through Algebra II/Geometry
• Introductory Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (not at the honors or AP level)

Special arrangements can be made for subjects that fall outside of these offerings. Please contact me directly for more information.

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Work with a former Higher Education professional to determine what types of schools and/or degree programs may be a good fit for your interests and desires. Additionally, learn how to write an attention-grabbing personal essay for college applications and receive guidance on institution-specific supplemental essays.

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One-on-one content instruction, practice testing, and testing strategization for a number of standardized tests, including but not limited to:

• SAT & ACT
• PSAT
• ISEE
• SSAT
• GED
• MAT
• GRE
• LSAT

Please contact me directly if you'd like assistance for a test not listed here.

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Instruments offered include piano, guitar, drums, and voice. Instrument lessons include a combination of formal instruction and ear-training, which allows students to select the songs they'd like to learn. Music composition lessons focus on the techniques necessary for writing original songs, whether they be instrumental or singer/songwriter style.

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Both evaluations are based on materials submitted through an online portal. Letters are returned within a week of your notice that all documents have been uploaded. $30 option: considers math and language arts materials, satisfies proof of progress with a personalized letter and evaluator credentials $70 option: considers at least math and language arts materials plus any other subject(s) you desire, satisfies proof of progress with a personalized letter and evaluator credentials, provides homeschool families with a separate document detailing identified areas of strength, areas of weakness, and recommendations for addressing weaknesses.

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Learn how to shift high-school level writing to that which will be expected in college. Topics covered include moving beyond the five-paragraph essay, writing research papers, and choosing a topic for essays with open prompts. In-session exercises will allow students to implement these skills in real time with immediate feedback.

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Academic Coaching offers all the benefits of Study Skills and Time Management appointments plus ongoing planning and accountability support. As an Academic Coach, I keep track of your student's upcoming assignments and assessments and help craft a schedule week to week for them to accomplish their goals. Students come away as more independent and confident planners and self-advocates.

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Study Skills sessions will allow students to develop a toolkit for successful study habits. Learn about techniques to fight mental fatigue and tools for mental recall. Study Skills sessions also cover ways to address motivation, attention, and avoidance. Topics will be tailored for your specific needs.

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Dissertation coaching consists of one-on-one work to strengthen the effort you have already put in. Draw out the significance of your research by honing in on the implications, connections, and recommendations that stem from your findings. Together, we will break past a surface-level review of your study to generate the greatest impact possible. Dissertation coaching can also focus on general writing mechanics, clarity of message, and/or consistency of voice.

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Learn how to balance all of the demands in your life. Time Management sessions are tailored to your needs and can include building an hour-by-hour schedule of your week, creating a long-term plan for assignments and responsibilities, and discussing time and stress management techniques.

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