John M.

• Paradise, CA 95969 ( 30 mi )
• English Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 06/2018
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $10 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I do what I do ~ because I love who I work with!

I am the Site Coordinator for READING PALS at Paradise Elementary School. I've been working daily at Paradise Elementary for over 3 years as a Volunteer Reading Instructor. I also worked one summer for the Northern California Burn Foundation as a Counselor and Quartermaster at Camp. Working with severely burned children was one of the most rewarding times in my life.
Most of the teaching staff and 90% of the students know me as Mr.John. They know and respect me as someone who takes his time to mentor through friendship. I instill a desire in each student to improve incrementally, each at their own speed, with a focus on learning new words, and their meaning, everyday. You will always see a Dictionary on my reading table. I strive to make learning fun! I'm also a spelling nut... so flash cards with surprise spelling and comprehension quizes are also part of my repertoire.

Dorene H.

• Grass Valley, CA 95945 ( 20.8 mi )
• English Tutor

• Female Age 63
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $39.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Learning can be fun!

I am currently teaching English as a second language to post-secondary international students at California State University Sacramento. I teach all areas of English, including grammar, composition, reading, and listening and speaking skills. I have taught beginning English to refugees in Sacramento, as well as English as a foreign language in Guatemala and Honduras. I have taught both adults and children and love both populations of learners. I am also currently tutoring three Chinese girls with various proficiencies in English. I have worked with students from various language backgrounds including but not exclusive to Arabic, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, African dialects and others. My background in learning a second language myself guides me in understanding the difficulties of learning a second language.
My style is a learner centered one. I believe in guided l ... read more

Laurie H.

• Chico, CA 95926 ( 36.1 mi )
• Expert English Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $18.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring English : I have taught English to students aged 5 through adult.

I love working one on one with a student. Wherever the student needs help or wants improvement, that is where I meet them. I'm very patient and extremely friendly, and I am determined to help a student understand in any way I can! I also think cookies help studying :) Sometimes, unusual methods like movie clips, cartoons, reading passages, or other "real-life" experiences help to solidify a topic, so I'm not afraid to think outside the box!
I have been teaching all my life. Last year, I lived in Prague, Czech Republic, and taught English to students aged five through adult. They included children, accountants, analysts, engineers, energy experts, and lawyers. I've also taught swimming lessons to individual students and group classes for over ten years. I have a Master's in Creative Writing and poetry, and I have worked as a freelance writer, editor, proofreader, and teacher for man ... read more