Joseph M.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 37.3 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 07/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $18 to $25 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Reading Comprehension, Literature

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Reasonable Rates for a Passionate, Experienced Teacher

I think that the most important aspect of tutoring is finding out why the student needs a tutor, and to get to the bottom of that, it is important to listen to the student and figure out what the barrier to learning has been. Once that is solved, whether it be a lack of interest in the subject, or simply a lack of aptitude for that subject (not all of us are math wizards, for example), I devise an approach that fits the individual student's learning profile and interest area. Teaching styles have to differ from student to student in order to meet that person's needs; this is what I do to maximize the learning experience.
I have been teaching Information Technology at both the elementary and middle-school level in private schools in Northern Virginia for most of the last ten years. In addition, I have tutored at high-school level in Chemistry and History. With both a Bachelor's ... read more

Tambra G.

• Charlottesville, VA 22903 ( 12.6 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female Age 63
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $75.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Psychology Professor/Reading Specialist

Over 25 years of teaching experience (all grade levels ~ from preschool to university graduate level courses). I enjoy tutoring, as it allows me to work one-on-one with a student to best assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to help them reach their goals. My doctoral work in Educational Psychology has given me a unique advantage in incorporating learning theory with applied teaching techniques. My clinical psychology experience and educational background has prepared me well for all forms of educational assessment. My post-Master's reading education work and research keeps me current on how best to diagnose and remediate reading comprehension and fluidity concerns. As an assistant psychology professor at the community college level, I am currently conducting my doctoral dissertation research on reading comprehension for this student population.

Virginia M.

• Mount Solon, VA 22843 ( 35.4 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $39.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Mount Solon, VA Teacher/Instructor of English

I have over 20 years experience teaching students from pre-school to elementary, and from high school to graduate-level college classes in all aspects of English including composition skills, basic business English, poetry, survey of literature, research and thesis writing, grammar, vocabulary development, etc.

Kevin W.

• Charlottesville, VA 22901 ( 15.3 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

My ability to break things down to a level where students can understand more thoroughly has always been a string point for me. This coupled with my ability to develop a strong rapport with students has produced a positive result. I have large amounts of energy and enthusiasm that children gravitate to. On the recent term assessment for Charlottesville City Schools my children scored an 86% average. I personally believe the score is a result of my belief that high expectations coupled with strong relationships will result in success for all students by doing whatever it takes.
Since I have entered the teaching profession I have worked with children of all elementary levels. This experience has provided me with the tools to work with all types of children from grades K-5. Since I have graduated from IUP I have worked primarily in an urban setting which has afforded me the oppo ... read more

Amber L.

• Lynchburg, VA 24504 ( 35.8 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I am a recently graduated Master's student with extensive experience in teaching and tutoring and working with students of all ages. I currently hold both a BA and an MA in English, and while completing my Master's degree I was a Graduate Assisant, teaching two freshman level writing classes per semester. This position allowed me to work closely with students in the writing and research process, as well as providing me with multiple teaching tools to improve my instruction. In my undergrad I volunteered as a tutor for ESL graduate students, and during my summers in school I spent time substitute teaching all grade levels.
Throughout my last two years teaching, I have come to love teaching students in writing and literature. I believe one of the most valuable and long-lasting skills an educator can provide students with is strong literacy, and the ability to both read comprehensivel ... read more

jason d.

• lynchburg, VA 24504 ( 36.2 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling

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I try to find the best way to relate the given information to the student. Not everyone learns the same way. I will find what makes the most sense to the student and help them understand the given information. Throughout my education, I sometimes just wanted a different approach to the information. I would ask others their opionions and things all of a sudden were clear. That is what I want for my students.
I have been involved in tutoring many of my peers throughout high school and college. I find it very rewarding to help others succeed in their education. Many of my peers just needed a different way to have the information presented to them. They needed to be outside of the classroom. They needed to feel comfortable. I gave them all those things as well as encouragement.

Donna G.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 36.5 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

When teaching, I believe in the "wow factor" so the student can really see how much fun learning can be. When they are amazed with the world of knowledge, it makes their learning and my teaching so much fun! I am here to help students set and achieve their highest goals.
As a lifelong student and advocate of learning, I achieved a GPA of 3.75 upon returning to university classes as an older adult. I have many years of working in business, coaching and mentoring in several fields, which include accounting and business practices, such as customer service. While attending college, my happiest moments arrived with exceptional grades on research and theory papers. In the team environment, I am usually the "editor" since it comes so naturally.

LeeAnn R.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 37.4 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I believe that students of all ages respond to humor, honesty, and respect. Subjects in which that students have difficulty can be made accessible to them by demonstrating to them the humor in learning something hard and the fun of conquering the subject. Learing should be something students enjoy.
I taught 7th grade Language Arts for six years when I lived in Florida. I collaborated on the team that created the Orange County curriculum for teaching writing to the middle grades. This curriculum is still in use today. I worked for the Princeton Review as a tutor doing SAT preparation both privately and in a classroom setting. This was in preparation for both the verbal and math skills sections.

Michelle G.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 37.6 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I like to incorporate technology into my lessons. I am flexible and able to adjust/alter my lessons to meet the needs of the children. I like to provide on-going assessment to parents and students. This also helps me so that I can best meet the needs of my students. I have successful classroom management tools that allow a warm, caring, educational environment. I like to set my standards high and I am thrilled when my students strive to reach my standards. There isn't anything that excites me more as when a student finally "gets" a skill. I am a devoted teacher. I consider myself a life-long learner.
I have been a teacher for 17 years; teaching at the elementary level, high school English, plus a variety of grades and subjects while tutoring online with eSylvan. I have a MA degree with emphasis in language arts/curriculum and instruction. Currently I teach kindergarten. I h ... read more

Margaret C.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 38.2 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Education has always been extremely important to me. To me there is no greater feeling than finally grasping a difficult concept and I love helping someone else achieve that feeling. Consistently during grade school, high school, and college, other students came to me for help with their schoolwork and I enjoyed providing them with a new perspective, or recapping the teacher’s lecture. I have worked as a tutor for migrant aid workers’ children, helping them to learn English, as well as with Biology, Math and Grammar. I have a BA in Biology with extensive credit hours in Chemistry. I have also worked as a Chemist for two and a half years. I have always enjoyed English and Grammar and have consistently excelled in both.
I have a great deal of experience training fellow employees and have devised the system of show them once, let them do it once while talking them through it, an ... read more

Kyle D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 39.9 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition

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The joy that teaching and interacting with children brings is indescribable; there are few things that can match the satisfaction one feels when a pupil finally "gets it!" I believe that true education comes through understanding. Oftentimes students are taught tricks or rules to help them through a subject area, but I strive to bring my students to a point of clarity; I want them to be completely comfortable with the subject content because they understand it, not because they memorized a formula. Therefore, I am a firm believer in teaching the material and not simply teaching students how to answer a particular question.
I am a recent honors graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. This course of academic study exposed me to a broad range of upper-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry. During my college career I vo ... read more