Maria G.

• Clare, MI 48617 ( 26.2 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 56
• Member since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading, Creative Writing

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I have my BA in social science and a Master's in counseling. I have been in the field of education for twenty years. I have taught in mostly middle and high school and am currently teaching psychology at Mid Michigan Community College. I have worked with youth in many different capacities. I have worked with 4-H, public schools, college, and volunteered in many areas. I am dedicated to and passionate about education and the process of learning. I have good realtionships with my students and they trust that I have their best interests at hand. While I understand that learning is serious, it should also be fun. I value the importance of learning and believe that I convey that to those I teach.

Joy D.

• Belmont, MI 49306 ( 35.1 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female Age 36
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Writing is one of my top subjects!

I graduated from Spring Arbor University with a BA in English-Writing. Throughout my classes, I have honed the skills of writing and communicating effectively, whether it be creatively or analytically, as well as expanded my knowledge of literature by taking classes such as Shakespeare and 20th Century British Literature. I am a very well-read person who has a leaning toward classic authors such as Bronte, Dumas,and Hemingway. I completed a senior honors thesis, which was 70 pages of analyzing the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and continuing my own creative project, a novel in the making. This honors thesis received the Marsha Daigle-Williamson Award in English in May 2011. To go along with my English degree, I acquired a minor in History while at Spring Arbor University, which led to me tutoring an American History course. Along with this, I have published short storied and poems in smal ... read more

Valerie H.

• Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 ( 14.2 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I recently received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan, where I studied English and Spanish. I chose a rigorous course schedule which allowed me to greatly develop my writing, editing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills. During my sophomore year of college, I began to facilitate creative writing workshops with youth and adults. This included editing and correcting for grammar as well as content, and providing useful feedback to my students. I continued with this work throughout college, and even after graduating. In addition, I taught an undergraduate course at the University of Michigan for the Program on Intergroup Relations. I was responsible planning and executing activities, teaching class sessions, and assigning and grading student projects, journals and exams for a class of 16 students.
I am extremely passionate about the education of our youth, ... read more

Julie M.

• Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 ( 16.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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In August of 2008, I was given the opportunity to teach three English courses at Mid Michigan Community College: (2) ENG 111: Freshman English Composition courses, and (1) ENG 097 course, which was designed to help struggling readers learn how to read a variety of texts throughout his/her college career. This teaching opportunity was a phenomenal experience for me, and I learned so much about myself as a teacher (i.e. strengths and weaknesses). At MMCC, I was also hired as a Writing Center Consultant. This job enabled me to work one-on-one with students regarding any difficulties they had with the writing process. When I was a junior in college, I was given the opportunity to be an ESL tutor at Mt. Pleasant High School. I was able to to tutor four different students from different places in the world (Saudi Arabia, South Korea, & Russia) and help them adapt to the English lan ... read more

Mary B.

• Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ( 28.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I teach by learning the student and beccoming aware of how they learn and what interests them in being able to achieve at their best. I love the look on a child's face when they finally realize that they have achieved what they viewed as unachievable. No child should be in the position of believing that they cannot accomplish any task. I believe in teaching from the view point of an open mind and helping the child to view what they are learning from the aspect of I can and not it is impossible.
Accounting Professional with expertise in financial analysis and auditing of accounts for accurate data to be used in the complilation of financial statements and managerial reports on a monthly and yearly basis. A proven track record for providing customer relationship skills which enhances the customer base leading to an increase in profitability for the organization on a consistent basis. ... read more

Steven K.

• Lowell, MI 49331 ( 32.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science from Grand Valley State University in 2008, and has equipped me with the knowledge of many applications of biological and physical sciences. I worked in a research lab in college and was responsible for training new students. In addition I acted as the supervisor of the laboratory for a group of high school interns, working to advise them on their research projects and educate them on basic laboratory protocols. After graduation, I accepted a job where I acted as a laboratory manager, directly training new staff laboratory techniques. I developed professional writing and presenting skills of data, and have had some of my research professionally published.
I enjoy interacting and teaching others through interactive discussions, presentations, and hands-on exercises. I have worked with many people from various ... read more

Angela L.

• Rockford, MI 49341 ( 32.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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All students are capable of learning, it is our responsibility as educators to discover what motivates our students and how our students learn. I love tutoring because you are able to tailor lessons to fit one specific child's needs and interests. I am a strict teacher who belives that given the right balance of stability and engagement, all students can achieve success! Working in a high needs school district in the city of Hampton, I learned that structure and compassion are two vital ingredients for engaged learning. I am energetic, fun, effective and organized. It is these attributes that keep students engaged in my interactive teaching style.
I am a highly qualified special education teacher, with an endorsement in language arts. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 2008. My experience with tutoring and teaching learning disabled and other stud ... read more

Annalisa D.

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525 ( 38.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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It is difficult for me to say which age of student I love working with because each student I have worked with from age 6 - 25 has been very rewarding. I am very patient and work diligently to find creative strategies and approaches to teaching. I believe that all children should be encouraged to meet their potential by gentle encouragement and opportunities for self-discovery.
As an educator, I have had many opportunities to work with various different students. I have earned a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education and a master's degree in teaching with an emphasis in learning disabilities. I have taught secondary special education for 5 years, focusing on math, reading, and writing. I have also privately tutored students of all ages and abilities in math, reading, and writing. I have excellent success in helping students improve their s ... read more

Julie W.

• Comsotck Park, MI 49321 ( 40.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I am completing my second Masters in Early Childhood with the hopes to complete a PhD in the near future. I recently have had the opportunity to teach an Early Childhood class for the Masters Program in Early Childhood at Grand Valley State University. I have done sunstitute teaching as well as volunteered with a reading recovery program.
My teaching style has been shaped by Bloom’s taxonomy for the cognitive domains and, more recently, by the experimental learning model of Kolb. Both of these models stress the importance of leading students through learning sequences that foster a more complete learning than can be achieved from a single perspective. For example, rather than relying on lecture as the sole means to learning Kolb’s model suggests guiding students through four learning cycles: Concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active ... read more

Melissa K.

• Comstock Park, MI 49321 ( 40.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I hold high expectations for all my students to achieve the best that they can do. I am aware that there are various learning styles in the classroom, especially with first grade! I have experience in using Brain Gym, Multiple Intelligences, and utilize the various learning styles into my lesson plans. I am patient, kind, and yet firm in my discipline. I believe that I can make a difference in a child's life just by bonding with them and instilling in them a love of learning and curiousity.
I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education/Child Development (ZA Endorsement). From that point on, I subbed in various elementary schools, including Rockford and Comstock Park. I obtained a kindergarten position at St. Adalbert School in the fall of 1996 and taught there for four years. I then transferred to St Paul the Apostle School in 2000, whe ... read more

Tara B.

• Grand Rapids, MI 49544 ( 41.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Grand Valley State University with a degree in English/Language Arts and a teaching certificate in Elementary Education, I was hoping to help students succeed. I have worked with students from K-12th grade by substitute teaching both long and short term. Most recently, I have been a Site Coordinator for an alternative high school after school program where I provided students with tutoring and extracurricular activities.
I love working with students of all ages. I believe that students have different styles of learning and all learn at their own pace. I would love to help your child find academic success. I am a patient, kind-hearted individual who can flexible to the needs of students. I think it's important to expose students to different ways of learning and help them to succeed with what approach works best for them. My goal is to help the stude ... read more