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The tutor showed great flexibility by switching from a one-on-one session to a group and changing the subject from reading to math. She was patient with confused students, repeating explanations until they fully understood. She also offered to help a student with more reading practice after the session.
Tutor · 18 days ago
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The tutor came prepared and had a great command of the material. She used a warm-up problem and then let the students choose the topic. She also gave excellent advice on how to use resources like Bluebook and the College Board website for SAT prep.
Tutor · 18 days ago
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Thank you so much! You really helped me out
Learner · 21 days ago
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Thank youuu!
Learner · 21 days ago
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Thanks so much!! This was really helpful, especially your explanations of the practice questions! I'm way more confident now!
Learner · 23 days ago
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Thank you for the session !
Learner · 24 days ago
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I like how patient the lecturer is and also it's very helpfull
Learner · 25 days ago
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Sayuri was highly responsive to students’ confusion, revisiting parts of the passage and explaining them in simpler terms when needed. She offered multiple angles of clarification, like explaining why “may” was used in the hypothesis and why weak positive effects don't imply decrease. Her adaptability was evident when she gave learners time to process before continuing. A small area of growth would be introducing visual diagrams earlier in such explanations to preempt confusion.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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Sayuri frequently paused to check for understanding and encouraged multiple learners (e.g., Katherine and Laura) to explain their reasoning. She validated their thought processes, even when they had misconceptions, and guided them to correct conclusions. This active engagement built a collaborative environment. To elevate this further, she could occasionally call on quieter participants to ensure everyone remains involved.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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You showed strong responsiveness when Katherine struggled with the soil hypothesis question. You slowed down and tried multiple approaches, including visual diagrams: “Okay, so hypothesizing that differences in land use… lead to differences in carbon and nitrogen levels. I’m gonna just explain it step by step and then I’ll just ask if you understand.” You normalized confusion and reassured learners: “These problems are so difficult. Even native English speakers struggle... don’t worry too much about it.” Your patience and willingness to revisit the question multiple times demonstrated strong adaptability and support for learner needs.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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You maintained consistent interaction with learners by prompting answers and asking them to share reasoning. For example, you asked Katherine: “What did you think the answer was?” and later invited Laura and Sanni to contribute: “Did you guys have any ideas as to what the answer was? If not, that’s okay because we’re going to go over the question anyway.” You also validated contributions and created dialogue. When Katherine explained why she eliminated A and D, you responded thoughtfully: “Oh, I see what you’re saying. Well, actually, I think it kind of goes back to not taking it too literally.” This kind of back-and-forth encouraged learners to articulate their process and engage critically with the content.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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Thank you for the lesson!! It really helped me a lot!!
Learner · 26 days ago
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Tysmmmmm! Have a nice dayyy!
Learner · 27 days ago
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Easy to understand explanations and she was super helpful
Learner · 28 days ago
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The tutor created a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere. She praised students for correct answers and offered helpful corrections when they were wrong. She also made it clear that they could ask her anything, including questions about SAT prep, which built a great bond.
Tutor · 18 days ago
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it was my first session and she is very good tutor
Learner · 20 days ago
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Thankyou for this lesson, it was very helpful. Hoping to see the next part regarding SAT reading and writing section; as well as, more explanations regarding punctuations (en dash, em dash, hyphens etc).
Learner · 21 days ago
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great session
Learner · 22 days ago
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Thank you for the session
Learner · 23 days ago
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I loved the lesson, it was really entertaining and interesting. Easy and simple explanations.
Learner · 24 days ago
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Ty <333
Learner · 25 days ago
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Sayuri cultivated a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging questions and validating contributions even when answers weren’t fully correct. Her reassurance (“I don’t mind explaining things multiple times”) helped build student confidence. She ensured that students felt safe admitting confusion and gave them space to think without pressure. If anything, she could occasionally encourage students to summarize what they learned to reinforce those confidence gains.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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Sayuri demonstrated a strong command of the content, particularly in explaining complex relationships like the one between news-finds-me (NFM), political interest, and voting probability. Her breakdowns were logical and step-by-step, and she even used visual aids like drawing arrows and typing notes to clarify abstract connections. This helped solidify student understanding. One possible improvement would be to occasionally summarize more concisely to avoid cognitive overload, especially when multiple relationships are being linked.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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You created a warm and collaborative environment from the beginning by greeting each learner personally: “Hi, Sonya! How are you? Is that how you pronounce your name?” You also encouraged breaks and self-care, which showed care for the learners beyond academics: “Make sure you get some rest. I know you’ve been doing like a lot of SAT practice back to back.” Your calm tone and affirmations, like “That’s definitely a good observation” and “I’m always happy to explain things multiple times. That’s what I’m here for,” helped build confidence and made the space feel safe for trial and error.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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You demonstrated clear preparation and content mastery when introducing SAT Reading and Writing strategies. Early in the session, you outlined the plan: “We’re gonna really focus more on the comprehension types of questions. And also punctuation. Right? So yeah, those are the things we’re going to focus on today.” Your breakdown of the NFM passage showed strong analytical skill. You walked students through the hypothesis step by step: “This is basically saying that the more people passively rely on these social networks... the less likely they are to vote.” You also used visuals and annotations on the whiteboard to reinforce understanding, which made complex reasoning easier to follow.
Tutor · 26 days ago
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Thank youuuuu!
Learner · 26 days ago
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Thank you
Learner · 27 days ago
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Thank you so much for the live zoom help! Your explanations were very clear and easy to understand.
Learner · 29 days ago
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