Find El Verano, CA College Poetry Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Andrew N.

• Oakland, CA 94610 ( 31.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male Age 34
• Member since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Energetic, Knowledgable, and Affordable!

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!

Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 28 mi )
• Experienced Poetry Tutor

• Male Age 31
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.
Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 28.9 mi )
• Experienced Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Poetry : Poetry study units hold their own place of significance in any English or language Arts course for all grade levels. In addition to teaching poetry, I write it from time to time.

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 teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range of subject matter, including testing; I ascertain how each student learns best to develop the most fitting, effective teaching strategies for them. I am considered a Master teacher as I train other teachers about best practices and have also been recognized as "Teacher of the Year.”
I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual studen ... read more

Victoria H.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 5.6 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 36
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading

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A Little Bit About Me...

The beginning of everything, I've got three younger sisters and there has always been a fair amount of helping out where they're concerned. I've babysat since I was twelve and for the past few years I've worked as a nanny. It's not exactly what you would expect for a tutor but I've been offering homework help in those areas for many years.

Leona G.

• Vallejo, CA 94590 ( 16.8 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 65
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Academic Learning to Standards and Beyond!

In an effort to conjure mutual respect, I approach each student more like a peer rather than a teacher, although they know who is an charge. With my elementary students, I have been known to kick a soccer ball around with them or read them a book... schedule permitting. "Play time" is my pro bono contribution after a good lesson.
University of California-Berkeley graduate in individual major titled "Diplomacies to End the Division of Europe-1949-1990." Tutored English to German students in Germany, and returned to America to "give back". Specializing in one-on-one tutoring with resources and interactive activities found on the internet as well as worksheets on paper. I am very patient and have a record of success with my past students. They have averaged a 25% increase in test scores after a minimum of 4 lessons to a maximum of 10 lessons. Looking forward to gaining my ... read more

Catherine M.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 17.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am ranked 12 ou of 496 in my class. I am an Honors and AP college student. I have a 4.83 grade point average. I take eight classes a day from 5:50am - 3:00pm. I am a voluntary tutor for students after school and I have been successfully doing that for a year now. I love working with studens and I get along with all of them because they are usually around my age as well.

RaeShawn W.

• San Pablo, CA 94806 ( 20.6 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $65.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Passionate Teacher who Empowers

I teach with laptops and traditional classroom style setting.
I have had over 4 years experience teaching grades K-12. I specialize in English, Basic Math and teaching life skills. I have mainly worked in urban areas and know how important it is for our youth to do well. I like being a positive factor in a young persons life. They need good leaders and I am happy to be the one who is leading them.

Kasshanda N.

• Suisun City, CA 94585 ( 27.5 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $39.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have been an employee of the Solano County Office of Education working with Special needs students for the last ten years as a Para Educator. Given the population, I have not used my Black Studies or Creative Writing experience in this position. Though, I have a great desire to work in a field that allows me to use my degree. Also, I have passed the CBEST and am interested in completing the English CSET to obtain a teaching degree in the future.

Michael B.

• Walnut Creek, CA 94597 ( 30.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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English Grammar, Reading and Writing Tutoring

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. ... read more

Carrie M.

• Danville, CA 94526 ( 38.6 mi )
• Expert Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member Since: 11/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Poetry : I have 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 their writing. I have also taken several graduate level courses and workshops in the writing of novels, short stories, micro-fiction, and creative nonfiction. I have worked with some of the best writers in the world. I was the recipient of a creative writing scholarship and a creative writing fellowship during my undergraduate studies. Please note that my expertise lies in the writing of poetry and the analysis of poetry. I am not an expert in the history of poetry and poets, although I do have some experience in those areas.

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 their writing. I have also taken several graduate level courses and workshops in the writing of novels, short stories, micro-fiction, and creative nonfiction. I have worked with some of the best writers in the world. I was the recipient of a creative writing scholarship and a creative writing fellowship during my undergraduate studies. I do not have any formal teaching experience but after dozens of workshops, wherein the writers had to share and critique each other's work, I learned how to communicate praise, suggestions, criticisms, ... read more

Christine W.

• Cloverdale, CA 95425 ( 39 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I'm a senior in high school, and I tutor classmates and my younger brother age 11 and his friends. He is in the fifth grade, and it is really easy to tutor him. I work part time as a receptionist, and I am CPR and babysitting certified. I have been around children, and have had very high grades my whole life.

Donna R.

• Agwin, CA 94508 ( 15.1 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have been in the field of education for approximately 14 years of which the last 8 years have been special education. I have worked with students of all ages, on all skill levels and many with learning disabilities through 8th grade. I was a high school art teacher for two years and I worked in a college library for four years. I am able and willing to work with students of all ages. My emphasis has been the field of language arts; however, I taught middle school math for students with learning disabilities for two years. I am capable of assessing student's skill levels in both math and language arts. I feel that this is a strength.
Since I have worked students with a wide variety of learning issues; I feel that I am well prepared to assess and deliver educational materials and instruction to any student. I understand that each student has his learning style and prefers sp ... read more

Barbara H.

• Fairfield, CA 94533 ( 21.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Even before I went to college and earned my B.A., I had already taught two years of ESL in Kachin State, Burma. I came back to the US and earned my degree in East Asian Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A few months after I graduated I went to the People's Republic of China and taught English as a Second Language from 2003 through 2006. In addition, I have completed all coursework for my M.A. in General Education, however, I have not finished the degree which requires student teaching. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher for two local school districts.
My teaching style depends on the needs of the particular students. I assess the style needed for a particular lesson and use visuals, such as PowerPoint presentations, textbooks, as well as audio, with such tools as are available after individual assessments. I have a great deal of experience teac ... read more

Kathy R.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 23.1 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love to tutor because it gives me an opportunity to help students build their skills and to teach them that they have the ability to learn anything,they want to learn and are willing to put their mind, determination and dedication into. I strongly believe that most if not all students are capable of learning anything they truely desire to learn, if they are willing to work hard and be determined to acquire the knowledge. I believe that this is possible with a teacher or tutor that has the skills and dedication to transfer their knowledge or drive for knowledge to their students.
My Teaching Style is to build a relationship with the student and their family. That is based on trust, confidence and a great deal of praise. Everyones performance is driven by the encouragement that they get on a daily basis. So a very important part of my teaching style is to include the whole family. ... read more

Marc P.

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 ( 23.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I was a community college English teacher for 12 years at Vista Community College in Berkeley, CA (now Berkeley City College). I taught in a special program tailored to working adults who had returned to school in order to earn their Associate of Arts degrees. This was not an academically confident population. They required enormous encouragement, personal attention, and coaching. I was very successful in this position because I was willing to talk with students on the phone, meet with them after class, and even respond to their essays at length on cassette tapes--my own idea!
My approach to teaching is to provide what is needed, and sometimes that is not limited to the explicit task at hand. As an English teacher/tutor, I have often found that, rather than merely showing students how to recognize a complete sentence and use correct punctuation and grammar, the more important thing ... read more