John M.

• Paradise, CA 95969 ( 35.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

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

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

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.
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.

Rebecca G.

• Quincy, CA 95971 ( 16.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

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

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More About This Tutor...

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

Nicole L.

• Chico, CA 95928 ( 35.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a student who graduated with honors from Sonoma State University in December of 2009, I was driven to achieve the highest level of excellence in education. I have earned my BA in Biology, and have taken 21 units of Chemistry, and 12 units of Math. I have also gained many hours of experience using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, while writing research papers, laboratory reports, and essays. During the last two years I have tutored in algebra, but I feel very comfortable tutoring in both science and mathematical courses.
I have a large passion for sciences, and teaching others. I am a kinesthetic and visual learner, and I understand that determining a students learning abilities is the first key to success with education. My ambition is to provide the best education and learning experience for all I influence. It only took one great teacher in my sixth grade to lead me to my love of ... read more

Elaine D.

• Chico, CA 95928 ( 39 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I love art and feel very strongly that it should be a very important part of everyone's education. Students are anxious to actively participate. I do a demonstration while I lecture on a particular point, i.e., perspective, form, light, color theory, etc., then let them have time to execute a given assignment in class. At this point I give them personal attention. I have a "critque" at the end of the session and have them participate. I require constructive comments so as not to discourage anyone and to promote the notion that everyone has a unique and valuable point of view . Homework is assigned and I ask students to keep a sketchbook, which should be drawn in daily. I ask to see these ungraded books intermittently throughout the course.
I have many years experience as an illustrator and graphic designer, with large and small advertising agencies in Los Angeles. I have taught scu ... read more