Lacresha L.

• Kent, WA 98030 ( 23.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member since: 04/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $20 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Composition

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I currently work as a Site Coordinator with a organization called Communities In Schools of Kent, at Mill Creek Middle school. A position that I will be in for the remainder of the year. In the Fall of 2013 I will be attending the University of Michigan's School of Social Work. In 2012 I graduated with a B.S. of Psychology. from Wilberforce University, in Ohio. For the past three-four years tutoring has been a huge part of my career experience, ranging from adolescents to college students. I feel confident that I would be able to supervise,tutor and assist in any other way.

Kathleen M.

• Lakewood, WA 98498 ( 28.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 66
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $30.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Patient English and Drama Teacher

My teaching style is being patient and kind and letting students get actively involved in the lessons.
I am a Certified Teacher in the State of Washington and currently work as a Substitute Teacher for the Fife Public Schools. I have been a Substitute Teacher for local school districts and chose to work part time since I was caring for my elderly father who passed away in 2012. I enjoy teaching Elementary Education, Preschool, Drama, and English. I taught Drama for The City of Lakewood back in 2008 to 2010. We read and acted out plays, performed Improvisations, played theatre games, and had fun with many other activities.I also performed in plays at The Lakewood Playhouse and recently became a member of The Dramatists Guild of America. I enjoy writing. I was involved in local Writer's Group and wrote a Halloween Play that was voted by my peers to receive the Hack Award. I also com ... read more

Isabel G.

• Renton, WA 98059 ( 30 mi )
• Experienced Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I'm currently a student in school who has had a wide range of experience in various different subjects, specifically working best with mathematics, science and language arts in the elementary and middle school level. I'm familiar with I've been doing my best to educate myself in as best as I can, not simply for the sole purpose of filling a resume, but for the sake of learning.
When I teach, I try my best to be open minded, and to give choices to the student, rather than follow a closed-box cookie cutter curriculum. I've found it's important to find a personal way of learning for a specific student. Variety is important, because every child learns a little differently. Some kids learn by listening, others by seeing. Some kids learn only when they're making things. Encouragement and recognition when progress is attained by the student is a great incentive.

Amanda B.

• Buckley, WA 98321 ( 8 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities which covered a wide range of subject matter. In addition, I have completed extensive coursework in Information Technology, Visual Arts, Multimedia, and Music. Having such a broad academic background has proved beneficial when teaching. For the previous 14 years I have worked with and taught in a variety of settings and have worked with a wide range of age groups. My professional experiences include working as a Teacher in a Before & After School program, a Teacher in various enrichment programs, Substitute Teaching, and Assistant Teaching.
When working with a students, I like to set realistic goals and checkpoints for their progress, in order to reach the end goals that the students and/or parents have in mind. It is my desire that students also enjoy the experience and I place a special emphasis on creating an atmosphere of acce ... read more

Joyce J.

• Enumclaw, WA 98022 ( 10.6 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition

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I believe that all learning builds upon a foundation of previous learning. The key to helping a student to retain information is to make certain that student possesses all the prior knowledge needed to support the new information. For example, it is very difficult to teach a student the concept of the passive verb voice if that student does not understand the difference between a verb and other parts of speech. I am a knowledge junkie and really enjoy discovering new things. As a teacher I often lead students down proverbial side roads that will introduce them to subjects they might not have otherwise studied.
I began teaching when I was homeschooling my own children. They joined a weekly co-op and I was asked to teach high school level writing, public speaking and music appreciation for co-op students(not all at the same time). I discovered that students who took my clas ... read more

Michelle W.

• Enumclaw, WA 98022 ( 11.6 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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It is my belief that teaching truly works only in partnership with learning. My preferred approach to teaching is to start by finding out about students' needs and interests to help them develop and meet their goals. By planning out what students have to learn and showing how these things can lead to what they want, teachers bring students into the process of taking responsibility for their own education. Finally, accepting responsibility for their own education allows students to become life-long learners, which improves their ability to adapt and change with future challenges.
I have worked with students of almost every age and level. My first teaching degree was a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. With that degree, I worked in a preschool, and I have substituted extensively in elementary schools and in middle and high schools for 12 years, learning to work with math ... read more

Amy E.

• Sumner, WA 98390 ( 15.6 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I consider myself to be fun and entertaining and very approachable in my teaching methods. I never lose patience with students and believe that making mistakes is equally as important as making progress. All students can become better writers with a little hard work and a bit of desire to do so, and I can give them the tools to produce their best writing to date.
I have worked with at-risk children in the Chicago Public Schools system to teach a wide range of skills, primarily focusing on college readiness skills, essay and resume writing, ACT preparation, and remedial and advanced reading techniques. I am also highly qualified to teach speech and journalism, and have a year of experience in each as well. I feel I can make the most impact on students when I work with them one-on-one, and so I am excited to transition from the full-time teaching to the tutoring field.

Amelia C.

• Puyallup, WA 98373 ( 17.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style, derived from a one on one approach as both a home tutor and teaching assistant, is simple: provide an open environment in which pupils feel free to ask any question. The most important aspects of tutoring are positive reinforcement, repetition, and assisting students as they develop confidence and learn to grasp and utilize the skills necessary to their academic and personal development. I feel that my personal education and tutoring experience is perfectly suited to developing a rapport with students while maintaining a professional teacher/pupil relationship.
My experiences as a home school instructor for my children at the secondary level of education, as a personal tutor for SAT and GRE test preparation, and as a teaching assistant at the university level have provided me with the requisite skills to assist students at various levels of education. In addition ... read more

Carolee W.

• Tacoma, WA 98445 ( 21.3 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Interactive--listening to and learning from student to determine "where they're at". Then, posing questions to enable them to find their own beginning/solution/answers. If session doesn't find a promising beginning, start from a base and progress with them. Interaction prevents or indicates "going too fast" or overwhelming them--"the eyes" are engaged or indicate "shut-down". Making the math or education "mean something" provides a reason for learning or further developing the concepts. Encouragement and sincere compliments are very important. Sharing your own struggles or an "ah-huh" moment helps ease the role differences toward a comfortable, encouraging, learning relationship.
I have tutored and educated staff to raise their knowledge and understanding in an effort to help them appreciate their role and the benefit of their effort toward the goals of the overall departm ... read more

Glen T.

• Maple Valley, WA 98038 ( 22.1 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition

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I enjoy teaching students of all ages. My teaching style is very simple; I set goals and expectations upon meeting the parents and then set sub goals with the students that are achievable but challenging. I believe in teaching the student the information and then having the student teach the information back to me. I have found that there is no such thing as a bad or dumb child they are simply unmotivated and need to have the information presented to them in a different manner. My main goals are to find how to motivate the child and how I need to present the information.
I have solid teaching and tutoring experience in both classroom and a one on one scenario. I taught English for a private academy in South Korea to children ages K-12 and also tutored adults one on one. After completing my contract in South Korea I returned to graduate school in order to earn a master’s degre ... read more

Brandon S.

• Tacoma, WA 98422 ( 24.4 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I graduated from the University of Washington last year with a BA in Journalism. I've also received an AA Degree from Highline Community College. Unlike many Journalism students, I have experience in arithmetic like algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. I've tutored students in math and writing, from first graders to college peers.
I am a very patient, hands-on style of tutor. I take the time and try to explain things to people who have a hard time understanding. I try to gage what the student is struggling with and also what they do understand, so I can quickly pinpoint their troubles and focus on the problem issue. Some kids need more explaining, others need a picture drawn out for them. I am good at finding what method people learn best with.

Yolonda W.

• Tacoma, WA 98418 ( 24.8 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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My experience as a teacher began in my Church, I taught for 3 years in one of our Sunday School classes. My students ranged in age from 2-11 years old. After graduation from the University of Washington I was unsure if Education was what I wanted to do. So I chose a different path, and found out just how much I loved to teach. I decided to take the certification exam for Reading and Elementary Education I passed the Reading exam and missed the Elem. Ed by 5 points. I decided to go into Adult education to see if it was for me. I began teaching communications at Bates in November of 2009, I now teach Interpersonal Communications and a Human Relations course. I just completed training to become a certified online instructor.
I love to teach, and I believe my teaching style is very laid back. I like to allow my students to attempt things and try to figure it out with the information I ... read more

Mark B.

• Federal Way, WA 98023 ( 26.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I present the information or concepts at hand in several different ways. I draw on the learners personal experiences to make the information or concepts relevant to them. I help the learner tie the information or concepts to their own knowledge base thus establishing ownership.
I tutored for the Federal Way, WA campus of DeVry University from spring of 2007 to fall of 2008. I tutored students in English, multiple maths, programming, game design, logic, and test prep. I stopped tutoring to devote my time to the final project of my degree. Now I'm an independent video game developer tutoring to make "ends meet" while I'm working on my first commercial game project.

Rebecca Q.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 27.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Teaching is a true passion of mine. Tutoring my niece and nephew whom are ages 10 and 11 has opened my eyes to understanding the needs of children in an academic setting. I am patient teacher with a humorous yet professional approach. Educators can profoundly influence and enhance a child’s life, and I welcome any chance to be a part of that.
I would like to continue to develop my teaching skills while creating a challenging and fun learning environment for students. Currently, I am working towards a Graduate Degree in Geography and Education. I have extensive knowledge in areas of social studies as well as writing research papers. While I have over two years tutoring children in K- 5th grade, I welcome the opportunity to work students of all ages and grade levels. I have worked with both elementary and middle school teachers to help them develop curricula that meet the needs of ... read more

Stuart M.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 27.8 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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The cliche saying of "practice makes perfect" does not stray too far from the core of my teaching philosophy, however I do differ on a key point. I believe that practicing anything (whether or not it relates to academics) can only be done successfully if certain foundational skills are present; just as a baseball player, regardless of inherent talent, will fail if they do not know how to hold a bat correctly, so will an English student fail, regardless of the inherent quality of their thought processes, if they do not understand how to properly structure an essay. Practice must thus be accompanied with structured guidance in order to ensure that a strong foundation is in place.
I hold an MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree from the University of Puget Sound, am Washington State certified to teach secondary English/Language Arts, and am passionate about helping others to devel ... read more