Dorene H.

• Grass Valley, CA 95945 ( 28.3 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female Age 63
• Member since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $35 to $39 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Learning can be fun!

My style is a learner centered one. I believe in guided learning, where the students make discoveries themselves while at the same time feeling supported and directed. I believe that everyone can learn, and discovering each student's style of learning while promoting confidence is very important to me.
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 back ... read more

Katie F.

• Tahoe City, CA 96145 ( 30.8 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $29.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have a fairly easy going personality, but know when to crack down if students are getting off topic or out of hand. I'm very approachable and happy.
I graduated from Sonoma State with a BA in English, Single subject emphasis. I am taking a year off before I go back to get my teaching credential in reading. The majority of my classes were geared towards the teaching of reading and writing and I feel confident in my ability to help students improve in those areas. I also worked in a High School writing center and tutored for the past two semesters. I love being around kids and helping them. Currently I live in Tahoe City, but am more than willing to drive to Reno or other areas as well.

Christine H.

• Truckee, NV 96160 ( 21.7 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I have a Bachelors degree from UC San Diego in Communications and a minor in German Literature. I have tutored English as a second language.
I believe we can all feel inspired to learn. It can be fun to get good grades and extremely satisfying as well. It feels good to feel smart.

Michael C.

• Truckee, CA 96161 ( 22.1 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition

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I begin a lesson by asking a student what he or she knows about the topic. If they have any familiarity with the topic I ask about it and confirm or correct their preconceptions. If the subject lends itself to a real-world example or demonstration, I would offer this for thought. Finally I teach the core concept, connecting it to other concepts already understood by the student. There is usually more than one way to teach a concept. I take into account the learning style of the student. Written or diagrammatic methods might be more effective than verbal explanations. Pnemonics can be useful, but only if the underlying concepts are first taught.
Upon matriculation at Colby, I enrolled in organic chemistry and decided to major in chemistry. I continued my studies in chemistry and additional areas of interest, including math, government, and economics. Before graduating I participa ... read more

Jennifer S.

• Reno, NV 89608 ( 26.9 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar

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After receiving my teaching credential from Biola University, I eagerly accepted a permanent substitute position at Mission Hills Chrisitian School. The following year, I was asked to teach science along with several other subjects in the junior high school. I thoroughly enjoyed this position for three years until the birth of our son. During my years teaching junior high, I had the pleasure of tutoring several students in math, reading, and study skills. I have been blessed with the honor of homeschooling my two boys for the past six years. My older son has dyslexia, and I began tutoring him with the Barton reading and spelling system this year. I have also taught history classes at our local homeschool co-op for both junior high and high school.
I believe each child has his or her own style of learning, and part of the joy of teaching is discovering a child's unique way of ... read more

Rebecca G.

• Quincy, CA 95971 ( 29.9 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar

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In addition to my Fine Art degree at Humboldt State University I earned a minor in Spanish and participated in a Spanish Language Emersion program to Parras, Mexico, where I lived with a Mexican family, attended classes full time, taught classes in English and directed the construction of a painted town mural. I also have had experience assistant teaching Art classes at the University and graduated with two years in the honors painting program. My other teaching experience was as an employee at the Arcata Community Pool as a private swimming instructor for ages 3 to 18 and for a special education students.
I would describe my style as disciplined and organized yet fun and enthusiastic. I am a very compassionate person and I am very sensitive to young people and their feelings. I realize that everyone learns differently. I am adaptable and like to put lots of individual effort ... read more

Bruce W.

• Nevada City, CA 95959 ( 30.8 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am an experienced Educator at both the secondary and post secondary levels. While teaching at Puyallup High School I received two awards for excellence for my work with special needs students. I was also responsible for developing a program that was named “Best in State” two years in a row. I have excellent teaching and communications skills. I am a published author with two books and four booklets. I have written educational curriculum to NATEF standards, developed many courses and taught classes to diverse groups of students. Most recently I was training soldiers in Iraq in the repair and operation of MRAP vehicles.
Statement of Teaching Style I feel that all learners should have access to the highest quality education possible. The object of education is to provide each student with the tools that will help them develop their individual talents. All students should be give ... read more

Kai B.

• Incline Village, NV 89451 ( 31.1 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I am a valedictorian candidate, graduating with a degree in English. My background in English is both technical, focusing on classics in British and early American literature, while my position as editor of the Sierra Nevada Review, an annual publication of poetry, affords me a creative grasp of writing. I am also the assistant coordinator of the Sierra Nevada Tutoring Center. During my time at the center, I have helped institute protocols for L2 learners and have instructed tutors on methods of tutoring. I have been a tutor for four years, and have tutored all ages, including elementary school children learning to read, as well as adults working on dissertations.
I emphasize meaning in my instructional style. Rather than, say, inculcate a formula for comma us, I try to convey how comma use provides meaningful structure to an idea, i.e. the sentence. In the larger sphere of t ... read more

Tracy C.

• Grass Valley, CA 94545 ( 33.9 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar

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I believe all students can succeed and want them to be prepared for the real world. As an English tutor, I want to teach that English skills are necessary to succeed in the world.
I have always had a love of reading and writing. I was wrote poetry, wrote for the yearbook, and was working on a book while still in high school. I most recently was a travel writer for an online magazine. I have strong language arts skills. I tutored while substituting in the Marysville School District. I tutored ESL students of all ages.

Cathy G.

• Penn Valley, CA 95946 ( 39 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition

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I believe in explaining the concepts first and them allow the student to do the work themselves. I am open and friendly and clients enjoy being in the teaching environment. I practice patience and believe in giving a lot of positive reinforcement. The learning experience should be enjoyable and productive and the student should leave feeling they have actually learned new skills!
I have owned and operating my own bookkeeping/accounting/business management service for over thirty years. I have taught others how to use QuickBooks, set up filing systems, enter data base information and organize their finances. I have supported a variety of businesses and organizations including several non-profits. I have taught others about AP, AR, Payroll, Taxes, and other financial information.

Lynne G.

• Glenbrook, NV 89413 ( 40.2 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I love to help one-on-one! I have three graduate degrees with one in the field of teaching. I have taught and tutored learners from nursery school up through the college level. Originally, I majored in special education and especially love working with children.
I like to build on student's individual strengths, to enhance their self-confidence and empower them to make discoveries on their own. I realize how much learning, and one's experience of learning, can impact an individual in the present and in the future. I aim to provoke curiosity and joy in this lifelong journey.