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Kevin S.

• Louisville, KY 40220 ( 26.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 54
• Member since: 09/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $35 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

While I have made a living as a technical writer in the software industry for sixteen years, part of making a life has been through my creative writing. I have written eighteen screenplays, three adult fiction manuscripts, three nonfiction manuscripts, two YA manuscripts, and now I hope to have found my niche as a middle grade novelist. I am repped by Joy Tutela of the David Black Agency who is trying to sell my first MG as I finish working on my second.
Pick out what's good and encourage that. It is too easy to focus on the negative. As a writer who understands rejection very well, it has humbled me. Another set of eyes always helps during the editing process. Sometimes a writer just needs to be set on the correct path, and they can do much of the rest from there. Being a parent has also taught me patience, which is something any teacher needs. Also, reading helps you become a bet ... read more

Jessica L.

• Louisville, KY 40245 ( 30.3 mi )
• Expert Literature Tutor

• Female Age 61
• Member Since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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Literature is one of my top subjects! Masters Degree in English and American Literature from the University of California, San Diego. MA thesis concentrated on themes found in Victorian novels. While an undergrad, I studied at Oxford University in England where I focused on Medieval and Renaissance texts. Years later, I was able to do post graduate coursework in 17C literature and the Romantics at Harvard University Extentsion. Extremely well read in a broad range of literature but primarily focused on Western Literatures. Extensive hands-on classroom instuction with first year college students, would be suitable for junior and senior high school instruction as well.

I am very comfortable working with both indivduals and groups of students. I want to know what my students are thinking and feeling, so I very much prefer a seminar style of instuction. Depending on the subject - be it composition or literature - I break up the time we have into workshops, allowing us to focus on issues or topics of interest or greatest need to the students. If the coursework is grammar or composition, I also encourage a lot of hands-on writing and boardwork when possible. I feel students learn best when they try to express themselves and are then open to honest critical review. I believe that students should get opportunities to review and revise their work as well, presenting only their best efforts at the end.
I have a B.A. in English and History from Marquette University in Miwaukee, Wisconsin. I believe in studying those subjects which are of greatest interest ... read more

Tina B.

• Louisville, KY 40272 ( 20.8 mi )
• Experienced Literature Tutor

• Female Age 60
• Member Since: 03/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $20.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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Literature is one of my top subjects! I like the classics.

I started working at JCPS as a substitute teacher in 2000 at a high-at-risk high school. I then becamse an Instructional Assistant III and was accepted into an accelerated program with JCPS and Ky. State University to complete the program in two years for my certification. I have taught at an at risk middle school for two years, and high school for the past six. I have also tutored for the SOAR after school program for the past seven years but with the cuts last year, the after school NCLB organization I worked for closed. THerefore, I am open for scheduling my own clients. I can provide many refereences of students parents that I tutored for more than one years consequtvely by request. I enjoy working individually with stuidents and moitoring their progress.
I have a basic approach to tutoring and teaching students: - Identify what the student knows and still needs to learn to ... read more

Lindsey W.

• Louisville, KY 40291 ( 21.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Have fun while learning!

- I am patient with the student and make sure that he/she knows and understand that I am here to help and to provide opportunities to him/her to use the available resources at his/her disposal. Example: how to use the internet efficiently. It is a powerful tool if you know how to use it. - I let the student define and explain clearly what is it that he/she does not understand. This encourages the student to organize his/her thinking process and help me (the tutor) identify problem areas. -I try to keep explanations simple, logical, clear and to the point. -I encourage students to email or call me with any questions or concerns prior to sessions.
-Worked with students in small groups of 3 to 4 to help develop their basic reading and writing skills. -Helped individual students prepare for exams like the SAT, ACT, and basic test preparation strategies. -Filled out evaluation ... read more

Kaitlin D.

• Louisville, KY 40213 ( 24.6 mi )
• Experienced Literature Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $32.00 to $39.00 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Literature : I'm very familiar and experienced with British Literature, not so much American Lit. I do know some American Literature authors.

I'm patient. I'll try and make my lessons easy to understand. I know how frustrating language arts can be, but I also know how rewarding it can be as well. I can relate very easily to high school students, because I just graduated from high school 5 years ago.
I started tutoring in 2009 through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. I tutor my "Little" for an hour once a week. I help with whatever subject they need. My specialty is Language Arts, but if you need help with basic math, I can do that too. I have observed many elementary, middle school, and high school classes. I know what works best, especially since I'm going to become a high school language arts teacher in a few years.

Sherry H.

• Louisville, KY 40220 ( 26.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 54
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Continued learning equals continued growth.

My teaching style is to make sure my teaching is inclusive so that every child can actively participate in the learning experience. Differentiation is an important method I use to help those students who struggle in certain areas.
I have been teaching now for a total of four years. However, I have been working in the educational field for eight years. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked as a library clerk. Also, I have experience as a tutor. I tutored for two years in an after-school program at a local church in my community. Currently, I am a special education teacher at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North in Louisville, Kentucky. I mainly teach sixth grade language arts classes. My skills and knowledge of how to effectively educate students have continued to improve over the years. The summative evaluations I have received each year as a teacher have been positive. Administr ... read more

Leigh J.

• Louisville, KY 40205 ( 27 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 71
• Member Since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Learning with Leigh

40 years of teaching special ed. Elementary Ed.all grades college level, teachers. I taught special ed. For eight years. I have BA and M Ed. from U of L. I have tutored off and on since high school. Workdays the main elementary reading person at JPCS.for 2 years. I have worked with all kinds of students from gifted to severely retarded. I also have written,implemented and managed 3 remediation programs at 3 different elementary schools.
I am very flexible and hands on.I also plan for each student then assess and plan again. I am willing to do any strategy or program if that meets student need .

Leslie C.

• Louisville, KY 40205 ( 27 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $100.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Read More About Leslie C...

While I am still a university student, I have spent many countless hours studying German. I have studied it in an American classroom and a German classroom. I lived in Germany for 15 months, studying and living the language. I really love the German language and culture, and I'm really interested in helping others to love it as much as I do! Hopefully, my passion for it will transmit onto others who are interested in Germany as well.

John M.

• Louisville, KY 40204 ( 28.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 48
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $250.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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TUTOR

Semi-retired attorney (20+ years). Biology/chemistry undergrad degree from small private university where oral exit exams were required. Three years in Washington DC as a legislative analyst. Worked as communications director for non-profit in southern California. Public speaking and problem solving are my strengths.
Tailor my style of teaching to the way the student best learns.

Claire K.

• Louisville, KY 40207 ( 29.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Teaching patience and fun learning!

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I have a lot of experience teaching children in many areas of study and extra curricular activities such as; swimming, art, English, spelling and reading. I have this experience in a professional classroom setting and at home. I taught an ESL (English as a second language) course to many students who started out knowing no English at all, and I have also been an Au Pair who's main objective was to help the children understand English grammar. I volunteered in Big Brothers Big Sisters where I tutored my little Brother one on one in reading and spelling. Many years experience in art and art lessons. Finally, I also volunteered in my university's Girls in Science day, a day once a year devoted to helping girls become interested in math and science.

Ucresia S.

• Louisville, KY 40229 ( 20.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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More About This Tutor...

I was an Adult Education Instructor for Jefferson County Public Schools for two years. I provided adults and families with quality educational services needed to upgrade skills or obtain a GED. Some of my job duties included recruiting, testing, and retaining adult learners. I have also developed lesson plans and facilitated learning through the use of technology. I have earned my B.S.B.A in Accounting as well as a M.A. in Management and Leadership. My strongest areas of study are in math and writing.
I enjoy teaching, I find it to be one of the most rewarding expeirences not only for the learner but for the teacher as well. Although my experience is with adult learners, I would welcome the opportunity to work with children. I had an opportunity to volunteer as a big sister for the BBBS organization and I really enjoyed the interaction between myself and my 5th grade men ... read more

Peter S.

• Louisville, KY 40272 ( 22.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching to me is about how to engage the student. The material that is prepared for daily lessons can be nothing more than just words to some students. The instructor must become one with the student and understand them on their level. Once you can see eye to eye with your students, then you can begin to help them learn and grow. I learn right along with my students, gaining interpersonal skills from every student. The student's feedback and honesty helps me as an instructor meet the needs of future students. Students are the backbone of the future and their strength comes from how you teach them to see themselves in the world making a difference. Knowledge is a tool and as with all tools you have to show the student how use it and make it work for them.
I have taken many courses over an extended period of time. In 2002 I entered the Surgical Technology program at Jefferson Techni ... read more

Martin M.

• Louisville, KY 40291 ( 24 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a very diverse background range from English to science. My jobs require me to understand complex topics so that I can convert them into concepts that are understandable by lay audiences. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. I am finishing my Master of Science in Entomology at the University of Nebraska. My unconventional background is what fuels my desire to learn about science. I have a solid understanding of grammar as evident by the more than 300 trade letters, papers, and articles I have authored in my career. I have tutored numerous people in mathematics, biology, and science writing and journalism. That is my way of paying back all those people who taught me what I know today.
I use the scientific method of teaching. My style is Socratic. I believe, as Rene Descartes did before me, that human knowledge is innate, including our ability to learn and use language. ... read more

Lauren S.

• Louisville, KY 40220 ( 26.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Read More About Lauren S...

I recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in elementary education teaching. While earning my degree, I logged over 800 hours inside the elementary classroom teaching and observing the practices of experienced teachers. I have experience teaching pre kindergarten through fifth grade. During my student teaching assignment, I taught, mentored, tutored and created lessons for a kindergarten and fourth grade math/science classes. I am currently a substitute teacher and am gaining more and more experience with assisting and helping students learn everyday. I have experience teaching every subject and feel confident that I can help students understand information on a deeper level.
A child must learn to read fluently with the ability to comprehend information from texts. The basics of mathematics must be set in place so that more abstract id ... read more

Sarah W.

• Louisville, KY 40205 ( 26.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Read More About Sarah W...

I have six years experience working with children of all ages in an educational capacity. I worked as a literacy tutor and I taught autistic pre-schoolers in the public school system. I also recently returned from teaching English (ESL conversation, reading and comprehension, writing and grammar) in South Korea where I worked and lived for eighteen months. I am now currently working as a substitute teacher in the public school system teaching all ages.
I've worked with children in various educational and tutorial capacities over the past years and have a firm belief that every child’s capabilities as a student are connected to the capability of the teacher/tutor to understand the needs of the individual student. I have a strong belief that with patience, persistence and positive reinforcement that every child can do their best.