College Reading Comprehension Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Danville, CA

I have decades of experience in breaking stories and other writings apart technically, creatively, and otherwise. My undergraduate and graduate studies required that I read and analyze more than a thousand books. I am all about positivity. I believe in constructive feedback and intelligent discussion. I am patient and willing to approach a subject or issue from many angles until the student is comfortable with the material. I believe that passionate teachers create passionate students. I want people to love this stuff as much as I do! I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing--specifically poetry. Dozens of my poems have been published in print and online. I am a founding editor of The California Journal of Poetics for which I write, edit, and publish book reviews, interviews, essays, criticism, and other bits and pieces about poets and the

$ 42.50

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Greetings. My name is Michael B. I am a certified teacher of English as a Second Language. I am very good at teaching grammar, reading, writing, speaking English correctly and literature. I can prepare anyone for TOEFL. I am quite proficient in teaching both British and American English. I am also very good at instructing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as well as English for Special Purposes (ESP). I am very proficient in instructing conversational English as well. I taught 9 foreign students who were English Language learners. I created and implemented reading, writing and speaking lesson plans. I mentored a student and implemented strategies to improve grammar, reading, writing skills and vocabulary. I also taught 12 Chinese English Language Learners, identified phonological differences between their native language (Mandarin) and English, and practiced saying challenging sounds

$ 27.50

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I am very well experienced in tutoring language arts ( English - Grammar, Comprehension, Different styles of writing, Essay writing etc. I am also very experienced in teaching Elementary, Middle and high school Math, I have been working with Special needs kids who have learning disabilities to bring them upto speed in reading and writing. Have good references if needed.

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I have more than 10 years experience working in Journalism. My BA is specifically in News/Edit. I love to write and edit and enjoy helping others express themselves. I look forward to the oppurtunity to do so. I enjoy working with people and will always try my best to make a person feel comfortable with me. I like to make people laugh and feel that I am friendly and nice. I went into Journalism because I want to educate the world and make it a better place. I really like to share my knowledge with others. You never stop learning, so I hope to also learn from my students since just like everyone else, I do not know everything. What I do know is that I feel I can pass on my experience and knowledge to help people open up their minds and see how beautiful the world realy is. Patient and understanding. Willing to take time to help students understand and will take time to help whenever nee

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I have tutored ESL students in a college setting for the State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam. I have also worked as a tutor for Club Z Tutoring for English and biology. My students improved greatly. I have participated in several writing workshops for creative writing and academic writing at SUNY Potsdam. I have college credit in several areas, including creative writing, professional writing, grant writing, psychology, biology, communications, speaking, sociology, and history. I believe that no one is stupid or can't learn, I believe that students have different learning styles. I like to help people and am a hands on tutor who enjoys explaining concepts to the student in different ways until they are able to master the subject. I love teaching!

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I work very well with children to help them focus and process reading material more quickly to expand their learning. I continously tutor ages k-12, college students and international students. I have been tutoring for five years and enjoy sifting out the difficulties. Many students have trouble absorbing the material and many students read the curriculum abstractly. I help my students with processing the material easier so that we can progress efficiently. I am very proficient with teaching my students to understand rather than just finish the activity or problem. I pay very close attention to the learning style of my students. I make sure they are focusing and learning rather than copying my teachings.

$ 32.50

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Reading comprehension is something I truly excel at, whether for the young beginning reader, the struggling student, or the advanced and hungry reader, looking for a challenge. I assess the student's level of mastery by listening to parents, communicating with the student (in whatever appropriate way needed) and then doing some basic testing. Once the student is assessed, I design a learning environment and activities that coincide with the student's specific strengths, while adding some elements of challenge. I tend to work in a very focused way for 10-15 minutes, and then add in tactile activities (like Bannana Grams for example) for 10 minutes or so, in order to maintain the student's attention. Children and youth who are struggling to read and write get patient assistance to learn the words correctly. My work will improve writing techniques (including essays and basic writing skills)

$ 90.00

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I have years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language, both in the U.S. and overseas. My students have included high school students, community college students, university and postgraduate students, and working professionals of all ages. I have taught speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. I am also an experienced tutor in law, having taught both law and paralegal students in substantive law, legal writing, test taking skills, and LSAT preparation. I also work with business students who are taking business law and business ethics classes. I adapt my style to your individual needs. Some students prefer to use a textbook, but with others I will provide appropriate study materials. I like to get to know my students so that we can focus only exactly what you need to improve as quickly as possible.

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I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland- I am an accomplished student, and have worked very hard to become a great writer. I am a fun, energetic, and knowledgable mentor, and (best of all), I charge a lot less than other people! If you want a tutor for your son or daughter who can help them to discover just how cool words can be, then give me a call!

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What is the difference between Reading and Reading Comprehension? If you do not comprehend what you read you are not reading, are you? I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement. I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of

$ 40.00

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I work best one-on-one or in small groups, I can adjust my style to what a person needs after speaking with them for a while and understanding how they learn. I've found the best way to teach someone a new way of looking at something is to understand how they currently perceive it. I have worked in art and graphic design professionally for the past 6 years, however I have been freelancing and creating art for myself since 1998. I previously worked for the Hayward Area Historical Society, which included assisting in design for exhibits as well as some teaching to visiting school groups. I have also been asked to teach small groups of children about art, or help with general homework on numerous occasions.

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Many of my previous jobs have surrounded helping others. Whether that was through tutoring and teaching or customer service. Growing up I also tutored my younger sister and my cousin who has a learning disability. I have always been passionate about helping others, especially through education. Currently, I am pursuing a major in Sociology at the University of California Berkeley in hopes of becoming a teacher for K-12 students and eventually a college professor.

$ 17.50

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Fun but structured. Understanding but responsible. Culturally sensitive. I have taught college-level English as a second language both in China and in the USA. I have also tutored English & Chinese at high-school level, both in groups and on one-to-one basis. I have a wide variety of work experience including business consulting, executive searching, charity, translating and interpreting.

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I have much experience tutoring in this area, and have taken classes in Reading Comprehension. I understand very well what I read, and can answer questions well, about the literature I read. I am currently a school-age teacher at an afterschool child development program. I have my 12 E.C.E units to teach in such an afterschool program as a teacher. I have taught a afterschool based curriculum at two seperate child development centers, for a total of 6 1/2 years. I began tutoring at Diablo Valley College in Algebra. I worked with young adults and adults with learning disabilities. I also tutored Basic Math. I have also tutored for a tutoring company in the subjects of Spelling and Reading Comprehension. While I worked in the afterschool programs, I tutored in their homework clubs. The subjects that I helped the children with were Reading, Spelling, Math, English, and Grammar.

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Focus on reading speed strategies to aid comprehension. California public school teacher for 19 years, and private school teacher for 4 years. Have lived in Bay area since 1994. Trained in common core and collaboration techniques, including "close reading". Was private tutor in mid 1990's while teaching at a Christian school. Sometimes a small group setting hinders, rather than helps a child's success at school. Open to one on one or group setting, depending on the needs of the child.

$ 52.50

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