Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 28.9 mi )
• Experienced Literature Tutor

• Male Age 31
• Member since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.
Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 29.7 mi )
• Expert Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Literature : In addition to teaching and tutoring English, American, World and Contemporary Literature courses to middle and high school and college students, I have also taught and tutored elementary students about grade level literature. I am an avid reader of great literature.

I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement.
I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range o ... read more

Leah A.

• Rohnert Park, CA 94928 ( 10.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have taught middle school history in Santa Fe, led and organized dance competitions for middle school students in west Philadelphia, and spent a year teaching English as a second language in Taiwan for students grades 2-6. I am starting medical school in the fall. I achieved high scores on the new 2015 MCAT, and performed well in my premedical classes including biology, biochemistry, chemistry and organic chemistry.
I am clear, energetic, and provide students with lots of opportunity for practice.

Catherine M.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 16.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am ranked 12 ou of 496 in my class. I am an Honors and AP college student. I have a 4.83 grade point average. I take eight classes a day from 5:50am - 3:00pm. I am a voluntary tutor for students after school and I have been successfully doing that for a year now. I love working with studens and I get along with all of them because they are usually around my age as well.

Molly W.

• Vacaville, CA 95687 ( 26.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member Since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Composition

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Question everything and everyone.

Relaxed but with high standards.
San Francisco State graduate with a B.A. in Sociology; my research experience is in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Currently working as a substitute teacher for grades K-12. Experience tutoring in sociology, social work, writing, and statistics, up to Master's degree level courses. Former Speech & Debate team member of local community college, with awards for parliamentary debate finalists and top 15 speaker from California tournaments.

Michael B.

• Walnut Creek, CA 94597 ( 31 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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English Grammar, Reading and Writing Tutoring

Greetings. My name is Michael B. I am a certified teacher of English as a Second Language. I am very good at teaching grammar, reading, writing, speaking English correctly and literature. I can prepare anyone for TOEFL. I am quite proficient in teaching both British and American English. I am also very good at instructing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as well as English for Special Purposes (ESP). I am very proficient in instructing conversational English as well. I taught 9 foreign students who were English Language learners. I created and implemented reading, writing and speaking lesson plans. I mentored a student and implemented strategies to improve grammar, reading, writing skills and vocabulary. I also taught 12 Chinese English Language Learners, identified phonological differences between their native language (Mandarin) and English, and practiced saying challenging sounds. ... read more

Donna R.

• Agwin, CA 94508 ( 13.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have been in the field of education for approximately 14 years of which the last 8 years have been special education. I have worked with students of all ages, on all skill levels and many with learning disabilities through 8th grade. I was a high school art teacher for two years and I worked in a college library for four years. I am able and willing to work with students of all ages. My emphasis has been the field of language arts; however, I taught middle school math for students with learning disabilities for two years. I am capable of assessing student's skill levels in both math and language arts. I feel that this is a strength.
Since I have worked students with a wide variety of learning issues; I feel that I am well prepared to assess and deliver educational materials and instruction to any student. I understand that each student has his learning style and prefers sp ... read more

Barbara H.

• Fairfield, CA 94533 ( 21.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style depends on the needs of the particular students. I assess the style needed for a particular lesson and use visuals, such as PowerPoint presentations, textbooks, as well as audio, with such tools as are available after individual assessments. I have a great deal of experience teaching ESL.
Even before I went to college and earned my B.A., I had already taught two years of ESL in Kachin State, Burma. I came back to the US and earned my degree in East Asian Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A few months after I graduated I went to the People's Republic of China and taught English as a Second Language from 2003 through 2006. In addition, I have completed all coursework for my M.A. in General Education, however, I have not finished the degree which requires student teaching. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher for two local school d ... read more

Bruce M.

• Forestville, CA 95436 ( 21.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $65.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have worked at every stage of education, primary and secondary. I hold a master's degree in secondary education. I have taught high school and junior college. I have ran a continuation high school and was the teacher in charge at both the primary and high school. I have tutored in English, History, and math.
Gestalt and all other educational styles. I believe all students can meet their potential and can be successful.I love working with children. A good teacher can make a difference. I am there for the student and I will not let them down.

Karen R.

• El Sobrante, CA 94803 ( 22.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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My doctoral dissertation examined college-level remedial reading and writing students in an effort to determine if adding online instruction to traditional instruction would improve student performance. My dissertation explored five hypotheses, and I found statistical significance in all five; thereby supporting the notion that adding online instruction to traditional instruction can improve student learning. While I was a doctoral student, I was also a Merit Scholar. In addition to my teaching, I have also tutored elementary, high school, and college students in reading, writing, and the understanding of Literature. I have also worked a great deal with ESL students.
My love of teaching is stimulated most when working with students who require the most assistance. Through my study in Educational Psychology, I have learned that all students have their own learning styles; I am able ... read more

Lynda V.

• Vacaville, CA 95688 ( 23.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I possess a Bachelor of Arts degree and have been employed as a private tutor and as a substitute teacher. I am able to work with a wide variety of students. I have been employed with the Travis, Fairfield-Suisun, and Vacaville Unified School Districts. I have assisted students who were experiencing difficulty at the elementary school level with reading comprehension, decoding and phonetic skills. I have privately tutored students who were considered "at risk" students and helped them elevate their reading and math scores. I have also privately tutored high school students who were experiencing difficulty with reading comprehension and writing as they prepared to take the California High School Entrance Exam.
As a goal oriented educator, I demonstrate to my students my enthusiasm for the subject matter. I am a commanding, authoritative presence, but never dictatorial. I use ... read more

Marc P.

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 ( 23.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My approach to teaching is to provide what is needed, and sometimes that is not limited to the explicit task at hand. As an English teacher/tutor, I have often found that, rather than merely showing students how to recognize a complete sentence and use correct punctuation and grammar, the more important thing is to prove to them that they can think, and that they are intelligent. To this end, I use gentle Socratic questioning to stimulate students, loosen them up, get them interested, and increase their comfort. Often, what comes out of a student's mouth is surprisingly wonderful, and I quickly say, "That's great! Write that down!"
I was a community college English teacher for 12 years at Vista Community College in Berkeley, CA (now Berkeley City College). I taught in a special program tailored to working adults who had returned to school in order to earn their Associate of Arts de ... read more

Kathy R.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 24 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love to tutor because it gives me an opportunity to help students build their skills and to teach them that they have the ability to learn anything,they want to learn and are willing to put their mind, determination and dedication into. I strongly believe that most if not all students are capable of learning anything they truely desire to learn, if they are willing to work hard and be determined to acquire the knowledge. I believe that this is possible with a teacher or tutor that has the skills and dedication to transfer their knowledge or drive for knowledge to their students.
My Teaching Style is to build a relationship with the student and their family. That is based on trust, confidence and a great deal of praise. Everyones performance is driven by the encouragement that they get on a daily basis. So a very important part of my teaching style is to include the whole family. ... read more

Clifford K.

• Morris, CA 06763 ( 24.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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As a recent graduate from the University of California Riverside, I have earned a bachelors of science degree from the institution. During my time at UCR I developed a passion for the sciences which was taught by dedicated professors who served as my mentors. After being exposed to many professors who have a passion for teaching, I want to also give back to the community in this way.
I really like working with all sorts of people. There is no satisfaction greater than when I can see the spark in a person's eye when they comprehend materials they had not before. Everyone can learn any material they set their mind to if they have the motivation and the proper learning environment, and of course the right teacher. It is my desire to be a great teacher, educator, and mentor.

Laurie M.

• Vacaville, CA 95687 ( 25.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have a BS in Business and have worked in Mortgage and Banking for many years. This industry requires excellent written communication skills as well as practical math skills. I have been a substitute teacher for grades K - 12 for the past year in all subjects and have C-Best Certification. I am very familiar with the curriculum and I have an excellent rapport with students.
I have discovered over the past year of substituting that I absolutely love teaching. Students are very comfortable with me as I am a very positive, friendly person who smiles a lot. As the parent of a college student, I was a tutor for 12 years. I know how to make learning fun and rewarding.