Melissa E.

• Bakersfield, CA 93311 ( 23.6 mi )
• Painting Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drawing

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As someone who has loved reading and books since a young age, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life: A career as a writer and a reading teacher. I obtained an AA Degree in Journalism (writing) and a BA Degree in Communications (reading/writing) with emphasis in PR and Journalism. I currently work as the Librarian of an elementary-school library part-time in the mornings/early afternoons. I tutor some of the children with reading issues, as well as tutor a young boy from my neighborhood in reading on the weekends. I would love to tutor reading and English to those who need assistance. I have eight years' experience running programs for youth.
I have years of experience working with children. I love to focus one-on-one or in small groups and believe in working in a friendly, non-intimidating style with the children. I am patient and understanding while trying to look at the ... read more

Erin L.

• Bakersfield, CA 93312 ( 24.3 mi )
• Painting Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drama, Tap Dancing, Drawing

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I am passionate about helping people. Teaching has enabled me to fuel that passion into an English classroom setting. I enjoy being around students and helping them solve their academic problems. With a degree in Psychology and experience in helping youth, I strive to understand the process behind the problem. Vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading are all working together to create comprehension of various skills and needed practices. It is my desire to simplify the subject of English and motivate the student to succeed. My BA in English has given me the foundation to invite students to put aside their fears or concerns regarding the subject of English and to look at it from a different perspective.
Beyond the subject matter and what I will be teaching, I have to spend some time getting to know the child. If I do not take the time to make them feel important and show tha ... read more

Tracy K.

• bakersfield, CA 93312 ( 24.8 mi )
• Painting Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drawing

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I don't think there is a better feeling then to see a student be proud they were able master something they thought impossible. If I had to say what method I used to teach students, I would have to say that every student is different, and that what works for one may not work for the other. I would say my approach would be to first understand what may be causing them to struggle, then working from there to teach them to be confident in their ability, and providing the appropriate tools needed to succeed.
I started in school system in 1999..I became a mentor working with at risk students I wanted to help students who lacked confidence, had low academic test scores, and lower level learners.I worked in Special Ed. for 5 yrs as teachers aide grades 6th, 7th, and 8th.I worked in the after school program teaching 4th and 5th grade combo. I have a Bachelors Degree, and have four cl ... read more

Angela T.

• Bakersfield, CA 93309 ( 27.2 mi )
• Painting Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Drawing

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Over the course of my career, I have taught a wide variety of courses for age groups K-12 which include: English, math, history, geography and English as a second language. I am quite comfortable with classes of different sizes, at different levels, and with various teaching styles. I incorporate the tactile, visual and auditory teaching methods. I have also taught adults to read in the adult literacy programs at many libraries. Some believe classes should be teacher-centered, where the teacher is expert and authority in presenting information. Others take a learner-centered approach, viewing their role as more of a facilitor of student learning. I do both.
I have taught at Porterville, Tulare and Palmdale libraries. I hold a full time designated subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credential. Teaching is my passion. I am patient, kind and punctual. My specialty is t ... read more

Erin S.

• McFarland, CA 93250 ( 33 mi )
• Painting Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drama, Sculpting, Drawing

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I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemisty with a minor in statistics. As an undergraduate, I tutored middle-schoolers in science and math as a volunteer at a local school. I was recently a substitute teacher, teaching all ages and in areas such as the biological sciences, algebra, calculus and psychology. I currently tutor a college student in mathemtics.
I first discovered my love for teaching in high school. I excelled in many areas and helped my fellow students learn. As I furthered my education, my passion for teaching grew and my style changed. I have molded my favorite, and most effective, professor's techniques into my own hybrid. I use humor and compassion to develop the student's understanding. I try to teach to the student and not at them. I teach study habits that will help them learn more effectively on their own.