Peter G.

• Cleveland, SC 29635 ( 24.8 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr

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Originally trained as a teacher of Drama and English, I subsequently spent many years working in the theatre, not only in educational situations but also as an actor, director and writer. I am now semi-retired, but still enjoy working as a teacher, and I currently teach animation and drama. I would welcome the opportunity to do some tutoring in language skills.
I have always found that the first and often most important thing a teacher can do is find the obstacles to learning that we all suffer from and seek ways to remove them. These may be the so called "blocks" that may develop after negative early experiences, preconceptions about the subject, or simply lack of confidence. Replacing resistance with enthusiasm and interest, and then providing expert guidance can then lead to acheivement.

Shannon D.

• Leicester, NC 28748 ( 28.6 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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As a graduate of the University of Georgia, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education and consider myself an avid and life-long learner and a lover of education in all forms. I have earned a bachelors degree, in both English and Anthropology and a certificate in American Sign Language. I have furthered my learning through volunteer positions in my community as well through my chosen career path. During the last ten years I have tutored students on elementary and high school levels, held substitute teaching positions, taught study abroad programs in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji and worked as a journalist and editor and a number of different publications throughout the southeast.
Among my many passions, I consider children and education to be two of my highest priorities. I believe that all children have the ability to learn, but each in different ... read more

Laura P.

• Asheville, NC 28803 ( 31 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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I am a mother of 3 children who are all very successful students. My eldest will graduate a semester early from college this month. My middle child is a junior in college and my youngest child is a senior in high school who will be entering college next fall. I speak of my children because I have helped them whenever they have had problems with their studies. When my older two were in elementary school, I was a coach for their Odyssey of the Mind teams. I pride myself on my understanding of grammar and am very good with math as well. I tutored elementary school students as a part-time job in college and later tutored students in my son's class.
I understand that any child can run into problems with schoolwork. I try to find out why the child is having a problem before trying to help them. Did he miss something and fall behind? Is she simply bored with the subject? The approa ... read more

Elspeth H.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 31.4 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Jazz Dancing, Drawing

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In order to effectively teach, I feel it is important to recognize and understand each student's metacognitive learning style. Once that is understood the material can be introduced to them in a way that they can perceive. I also feel that it is important to empower students to have the confidence to think for themselves and understand their own ability to make connections about the material. Therefore, when I teach, I think it is important to constantly ask the students questions and direct them towards the answers as opposed to feeding them information that they memorize. Putting meaning behind the information is crucial for effective learning.
After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, I spent 8 months working at a wilderness therapy program. At this school I taught students life skills in a wilderness setting. After leaving this school, I spent the summer teaching art at a sm ... read more

Jonathan M.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 31.4 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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I received my B.A. in English from Appalachian State University where I also received training in education. Afterward, I became an instructor at Richmond Community College, teaching basic reading and math to adults with learning disabilities as well as a course on PC literacy & business training. In addition to classroom instruction, I've had one-on-one experience tutoring university students in English and Learning Skills.
I strongly believe that the success of education depends on how well it targets a student's learning style and values. Everyone can learn, but individual attention is a vital part of that. We don't all learn the same way or at the same speed, and these differences should be addressed in a positive and creative way to both convey the subject material and strengthen a student's ability to learn in the future.

Melanie V.

• Asheville, NC 28803 ( 31.7 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Cheering, Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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The visual-auditory-kinesthetic or VAK method of instruction is a hands-on, child-involved method that reaches students with all types of learning needs. It is my primary teaching strategy utilized. I find it important to match reading material,(utilizing both student ability and interest levels,)to promote maximum reading success. I offer flexibility and much enthusiasm for each subject that I teach. I am a life long learner, as conveyed in countless ways to my students. I'm caring, kind, patient and understand my students' needs and abilities. I find it imperative to not only applaud my students' strengths but also to encourage the "weaker" skills that they possess. I have good rapport with students and their families as well.
The last six years I have taught using a most effective multi-sensory method of instruction for children with language-based differences, both as a fu ... read more

Kyle K.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 31.9 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drawing

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After working with adults and my peers in Boston, I've come to appreciate how rewarding teaching is. I believe that not all students learn the same way and thus aim to be as flexible as possible with each new pupil in order for them to get the most out of our time together. This may include physical expressions of a concept, pictures, or well-organized notes gone over orally. People learn well through positive reinforcement and helping children feel good about themselves while learning will not only provide a strong foundation for self-esteem, but also promote a positive connection with knowledge for years to come. I hope to help shape the future generations to be as aware about the world as they can.
Through the experience of pursuing my degree at Boston University, I was exposed to many different styles of learning and teaching due to my interdisciplinary concentration in Latin A ... read more

Marcianna C.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 33.2 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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My teaching style is holistic, relying upon the philosophy of Dr. Parker J. Palmer who attempts simultaneously to maintain humility, keep the focus less on himself and the students, and more on the subject. With the subject at the center of the room, I prepare myself beforehand to fan the flames of interest as needed to keep the students engaged. This works by first encouraging students to focus on themselves and using their own experience or questions as the best approach to the subject. I tend to ask shy students questions that invite them to express themselves. In this way I believe each student has an opportunity to participate, learn and grow.
As an undergraduate student, I became a substitute teacher for Fulton County Schools and taught in this capacity for four years K-12, focusing on primary grades. Prior to that I taught in adult private, health related programs for a ... read more

Christian J.

• Asheville, NC 27030 ( 33.6 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drawing

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As a liberal arts student, I was taught to pursue the bridge between science and understanding. My education has fostered in me an appreciation of learning, and a belief that comprehension is attainable through multiple avenues. If a student struggles by one avenue, then I believe it is my job to pave another. A student must be able to not only know an answer, but also understand how they themselves got to that answer. I strive to nurture a love of learning, and try to pass on that passion. I have ADHD and dyslexia, and as such have an understanding of the difficulties that a student can have when trying to learn. For some students, it is not enough to merely teach them, but they must be taught how to teach themselves.
I earned my BS in Biology at a liberal arts school. My education has given me a scientific training that is bolstered with an in depth knowledge of the humanities. T ... read more

Leonel I.

• Leicester, NC 28748 ( 33.6 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $58.00 /hr

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I enjoy teaching very much. I am a very patient person and more than teaching the students I like helping them figure things out by themselves. I always try to create "real life" situations for them to use the knowledge acquired instead of making them solve abstract operations.
I have a BS in Cybernetics Engineering. As an engineer, my knowledge of math and physics is high. As a student I solved so many operations involving calculus that I memorized the formulas and used them as fast as the multiplication tables. I am a native Spanish speaker. I was trained as a language teacher by Berlitz, one of the best language centers in the world. I have a certificate in Drama. I worked for a private elementary school as a drama teacher for 2 years.

Scott C.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 34.9 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $55.00 /hr

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I think that in today's public education system, with ever-growing class sizes some students get thrown to the wayside. These students need a more personalized learning plan that offers them head-to-head or small group discussions. I can relate to the child who remains silent because he doesn't think his question is smart enough. Subsequently, that child starts getting left behind little by little until they feel completely lost and abandoned and become disillusioned with the whole education system. My hope is to convince some of these children that they can make their educations work for them and maybe even become the child in class that begins to want to help others learn and grow.
As a high school student, I was very active in extracurricular activities. I participated in the rotary club, volunteering at local soup kitchens. I was also a member of the Newspaper, Quiz Bowl, Robot ... read more

Sara D.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 35.2 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $65.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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I am a Creativity Consultant and use a wide variety of teaching styles in my classes and individual sessions, including lectures, demonstrations, mind mapping, freeflow writing, focusing, and intuitive problem solving. I am a dynamic teacher who has a gift for inspiring, empowering and motivating children of all ages.
For 26 years, I have presented my writing and expressive arts classes in California, Washington State and North Carolina. I have been a substitute teacher and tutor in Language Arts, biological sciences, social sciences, math, mind mapping and study skills. I have offered staff presentations for teachers in whole brain learning, the seven intelligences and creative thinking. In arts in education programs,I visit schools in many cities to offer my classes.

Adam W.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 35.4 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr

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As a recent UNC-Chapel Hill graduate with majors in journalism, dramatic art, and creative writing, I have extensive experience in arts education, academic outreach, and childcare that help make me an outstanding tutor. I have worked with a wide-range of students in elementary, middle, and high schools, including academically gifted students, Hispanic immigrants, and autistic children. Most recently I taught creative writing and theatre at an arts camp for 10–17-year-olds, and oversaw the bunks for 10–12-year-old boys. I am also a part-time babysitter and have volunteered for Mission/St. Joseph’s Pediatric Outpatient Center and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC. Currently I work as a childcare provider at a local YWCA.
I utilize a wide-range of teaching styles in order to adapt to each student’s specific needs and abilities. I believe the key to learning is asking questions, and thus ... read more

Geraldine S.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 35.5 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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Teaching is a passion of mine. I am certified in Teaching K-8, ESL and Language Arts with graduate hours in Individualized Instruction. My extensive, rich and varied experience includes over twenty years of teaching pre-K through adults in groups as well as in private tutoring. I am very comfortable teaching those with learning difficulties and special needs of all ages in the areas of reading , writing, grammar, spelling, basic math, school readiness, GED, beginning Spanish, ESOL, test prep, and study skills. I also have extensive experience in editing for college application letters and for student papers of all types.
I am very patient and encouraging with a lot of positive feedback. I design my lessons by looking at the specific needs and learning styles of my students with welcomed input from their parents and teachers. Each session is filled with very interactive activities ... read more

Bridget M.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 36.2 mi )
• Drama Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Tap Dancing, Jazz Dancing, Ballet, Sculpting, Painting, Drawing

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I have experienced various types of teaching styles while in school. I have learned a long the way every student is different and learns in a different way. In high school and all even through college math had always been my hardest subject. My second year in college I had a math professor that had a different approach to teaching math and for the first time in my life I finally understood math! Finding the right teaching approach is the key to success!
I hold a bachelor degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I majored in Elementary Education for two years before I switched majors. I started a master degree program in International Relations in 2009 and decided to return to school in the fall for a master's degree in social work. I have experience in private school and public school systems. I completed course hours for college in public school syste ... read more