Katie B.

• Morristown, TN 37814 ( 6.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 38
• Member since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Certified Teacher

I have taught fourth grade for four years. In my second year there, I currently am in charge of the fifth grade team of 13 teachers for Tennessee Virtual Academy, a public online school. I have experience in all subject areas and am a certified teacher. I feel comfortable tutoring in all core subject areas for K-8 students.

Joshua W.

• Morristown, TN 37813 ( 9.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am blessed to have attended a college that prepared me for real world situations and classroom circumstances. I have achieved two bachelor's degrees, a BS in bible and a BS in elementary education. I have also achieved a master's in holistic education. These degree programs provided me with a grasp of all subject areas in the elementary portion of schooling. I have also had the pleasure of tutoring many athletes at both the college and middle school level. I have tutored in subjects ranging from math and science to history and literature.
I am a discussion based teacher. I prefer to engage the students higher level thinking with a questioning approach. I do not think that lecture or rote memorization are proper ways to educate a child. I believe that teachers affect a students learning not just through the subject but also through the real world examples that should be th ... read more

Thomas B.

• Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 ( 27.2 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition

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My approach to teaching is to create a step-by-step process, providing the student with constructive feedback at each point. I understand that everyone learns differently and work to provide analogies and stories that make the topics relatable to students. My guiding principle when teaching is to be creative,enthusiastic, and organized in a way that rubs off on those that I teach. While working I strive to be patient and considerate while also being dedicated enough to get results.
In May of 2009, I graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Communications. Throughout my time as a student, I took honors level classes and learned what it meant to go the extra mile for tests and essays. During my senior year of high school I tutored for the ACT exam and took pride in getting results. More the anything, I feel I am skilled in the preparatory and research process ... read more

Jason W.

• Knoxville, TN 37914 ( 30.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My specialty is reading, writing and research. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, where I studied government, law and economics. I believe most students can learn or solve any problem by talking it through, which is often easier and more effective than simply trying to think it through silently. I have helped students with research and writing on and off for 15 years and have the most experience in English, History, Economics, Psychology, Social Studies, Geography and paper writing (or research) of most any subject at any level.
The teaching style that brings the best success I've found is centered on two points. First of all, it is based on listening, which means getting the student to talk. Eventually, with guidance, I aim to get them the ability to talk through and solve any problem. The second major technique I like to use is analogies. Even co ... read more

Rena B.

• Knoxville, TN 37914 ( 31.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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I was determined to be the first to attend and graduate from college out of a big family. I have learned different aspects of Psychology to apply to everyday life. In the last 10 years, I have been working with troubled teens to help them get their lives back on track. I have also done some tutoring in between.
Working with different age groups, have shown me that every child is their own individual. I get to know the children I work with to understand the best approach to take with them. I can work in small groups, large groups, or individual. Some children are shy and may work better alone. It takes patience to teach and I am blessed to have that gift.

Jessica W.

• Knoxville, TN 37917 ( 34.2 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Composition

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As both an undergraduate and graduate student, I was steeped in the process of writing: development, research, writing, and revision. During my graduate years, I worked as a research assistant and editor for one of my professors. In addition, I tutored incoming students in reading and study skills. Upon graduating, I began teaching basic and developmental writing. This experience gave me the opportunity to explain writing and grammar at a basic level. I also began teaching college-level history. As a history instructor, I have become adept at helping students gain the study and reading skills that they need to retain information and pass exams. Over the past four years, I have tutored both children and adults in English and study/organizational skills.
I believe that patience and flexibility are keys to effective teaching. I practice collaborative learning, in which the stu ... read more

Angelia J.

• Knoxville, TN 37920 ( 34.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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During my college years, while earning a degree in journalism, I tutored college-level English composition; this is when I first discovered the joy of helping someone learn something and “seeing the light come on” for them. I have spent the last twenty years of my professional career in not-for-profit work, almost entirely devoted to programs involving mentoring children. I believe that success in academics is the foundation for success in other areas in life for children and young people. I am a skilled writer and editor, but more importantly, I understand the importance of helping someone find their own skills and gifts; everyone has the potential to shape their own learning style, if given the direction and support to do so.
We are all individuals and as such will have our own, unique styles of learning. My job as a tutor/mentor/teacher is to uncover that and foster the ... read more

Britton S.

• Knoxville, TN 37920 ( 34.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am an energetic educator and learner. The best way to teach a student is to provide them with the tools they need to discover the information for themselves. A teacher does no good if they simply feed the student the desired information. When we provide the student with the means of discovery, then what they find, they own. Having worked with children of varying ages, I am adept at problem solving and managing conflict, and I have an abundance of patience. Children are eager to learn, and teachers are there to harness that eagerness.
My live for the written word resulted in my acquiring a dual major in both Literature and Creative writing. I have entered the field of education so that I may share this passion with others. For the past eight years I have been working in a Montessori school, first in the early childhood classroom, and now in the elementary classroom, resulti ... read more

Erik M.

• Knoxville, TN 37916 ( 35.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr

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I work very well with college and adult students, I feel that these students can benefit from my teaching style. I use many types of examples in my teaching and I use real life examples that will solidify the key concepts that I am trying to emphasize.
As a graduate of the University of Tennessee, I feel that I am a perfect fit for this job. I enjoy tutoring and mentoring in history and spanish. I have taught English as a second language for about a year and a half at my church and I am very confortable with teaching. As a third generation of educators, I feel that I will postively influence my students and challenge them to reach their full potental.

Tara H.

• Knoxville, TN 37920 ( 35.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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In the year of 2007, I received a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Tennessee. I am currently completing graduate work in speech-language pathology in aims to someday provide services for children with communication disorders. Throughout my academic career, I have gained skills in reading/writing/and communication in various academic subjects. As a youth counselor, I have tutored children grades 1st-5th in areas of English, reading, math, science, and social studies.
I am passionate in providing services for children to improve their education and overall quality of life. I am skilled in creating lesson plans that accommodate to individual student needs and learning patterns. I value the importance of designing a stimulating learning environment conducive to social and intellectual growth. I practice the child-centered approach that nurtures each student's talent ... read more

Ericka M.

• Knoxville, TN 37920 ( 36.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I believe in inspiring children to be intrinsically motivated to learn. By learning who a child is we, in turn, learn how to teach them. As a preschool teacher I am patient, encouraging, and motivated. My motto is "if at first you don't succeed try again" and it goes not only for the student but also for the teacher. I try to bring in as many outside experiences as possible to help children form connections to what they're learning in school, and the real world. As cliché as it sounds children are the only future we have and we can give them the incredible gift of knowledge and the confidence that they really can do anything.
I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BA in English Literature. Through my coursework at UT I polished both my analytical and writing skills, while concurrently gaining comprehensive knowledge of the canonical literature that is taught in s ... read more

Joy R.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 36.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Assuming that most students would rather be anywhere than an English class, I listen to their interests of the moment and then relate them to my goals. I explore their previous knowledge and build on that, avoiding either boring them or talking over their heads. I listen, we laugh, and then I reel them in, constantly showing them how my goals are relevant to their ultimate desires. Fast, if not immediate, feedback is essential to keeping students motivated, as is elaborate explanation of why they scored what they score. Therefore, students see themselves as in control of their own learning, with a benevolent and knowledgeable mentor easing them along.
I have taught English to students at levels from seventh graders through college freshmen. My M.A. in English Literature equipped me to inspire both eager and reluctant students to write and read with confidence and capability. As a r ... read more