Marie P.

• Austin, TX 78704 ( 28.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 44
• Member since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $20 to $40 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Creative Arts, Sociology, Psychology, Homework Help, Creative Writing, Sculpting, Painting, Drawing, ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Creative Writing : I have attended many writing workshops and know a large amount of writing prompts and exercises to get the creative juices flowing.

I am individually based and able to change my teaching style to best fit the students needs.
I worked for an organization called AS220. It is an arts organization with a youth program that works inside the juvenile detention facility and also has a community program for youth in group homes and recently released from prison. My first position was incorporated art into the curriculum of classrooms in the juvenile detention facility to enhance the learning experience of the students by making it hands-on. My end position was as Managing Director. During that time, I studied and implemented art programs to teach job readiness skills and finding innovative ways for learning to take place. Since that time, I have spent the last 3 years as an events manager on a cruise ship, seeing places all over the world. I have also co-lead a 2 1/2 week canoe trip with 6 teenagers. My diverse life ex ... read more

Jimmy S.

• Schertz, TX 78154 ( 26.8 mi )
• Expert Creative Writing Tutor

• Male Age 40
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $45.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Creative Writing is one of my top subjects! Creative Writing allows me to put my ideas and thoughts on paper to allow me to go back and improve on my ideas in poetry, journalism, blogging, and fashion photography. I am most passionate about Creative Writing because it helps improve writing skills, creativity, vocabulary, pronunciation and thought process.

My first job right after turning 16 was working as a photographer and journalist for the local newspaper in my hometown. My main job was working with the teen section; GeneratioNext asking questions, taking polls, and writing articles that were teen related to teen issues, college and continuing education, and career goals. Throughout my junior high school and high school years I worked closely with the editor of the school newspaper as a writer, and with the yearbook committee taking classes in journalism and photography. When I started pursuing my associates while enrolled at San Antonio College I took photography classes more for recreation and to hone my hobby and appreciation for photos, editing, and working behind the camera. During my time at International Academy of Design & Technology I have written and submitted several articles to the school based student magazine distributed ... read more

Salina A.

• New Braunfels, TX 78132 ( 19.3 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 09/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Composition

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I am Dyslexic and approach subjects from a different angle. I use a lot of visual techniques to help the understanding of the objective at hand. I try and figure out what works best for the student. I also try to have some fun in the learning process and keep stress and anxiety levels for the student at a minimum.
College Graduate from BYU-Hawaii University Major:ART Minor:Psychology Applying To Texas State for the Spring of 2012 in their School Psychology Department I work at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch as a Tennis Instructor for the Academy At John Newcombe Tennis Ranch I teach tennis as well as create weekend activities with the kids and help them with there school work.

seth y.

• Austin, TX 78748 ( 24.1 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male Age 46
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Many varied experiences with youth and adults as a teacher, aide, and assistant. Taught adult basic education in county jails as well as school facility for 6 years. Student teaching in a first grade class for a semester. Taught kindergarten summer school. Reading Interventionist for struggling middle school students.

Joseph C.

• Austin, TX 78749 ( 26.9 mi )
• Expert Creative Writing Tutor

• Male Age 51
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Socratic, Lecture, One on One, Group, Holistic
I have been an Educator for over 10 years- Teaching Middle School, High School, and University. Currently an English Composition Professor. Have taught English, Journalism, Reading, Creative Writing, Composition, Grammar, World Cultures, Humanities, Social Studies, American History, Art, Guitar/Bass (Music), Life Skills, Football, Baseball, Track, Tutored for all test taking skills.

David V.

• Austin, TX 78704 ( 28.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I take a servant leadership, customer-oriented approach to my responsibilities. I routinely try to answer the following question: What can I do to help students achieve their goals? For research papers, I encouraged students to pursue their own interests, such as a subject related to their major, in order to give them a better opportunity to enjoy the research process as opposed to merely fulfilling an exercise requirement.
From January 2006 through August 2008, I worked part-time as a freshman composition instructor, writing lab tutor, and teaching assistant for the English department at UNT. As an instructor, I taught two classes per long semester and one, intensive summer session. During the fall semesters, I taught Composition I, which introduced students to a variety of writing concepts, such as the personal essay and the visual text. The students wrote five papers, thre ... read more

Elaine P.

• Wimberley, TX 78676 ( 18.5 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $73.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I firmly believe that you learn best when you're having fun. Once a topic fascinates you, your mind automatically engages more, which helps you remember better. So I work to draw students in by keeping things interesting, using fun examples, humor, and applying things to areas they will actually care about. I want to make you actually WANT to learn. I have a very adaptable teaching style. If one explanation isn't helpful, I'll try to approach from a different perspective, until we get something that works. I also prefer to encourage children to figure things out themselves, using only a light hand to guide them in the right direction. It builds problem-solving skills, gives you a sense of achievement, and keeps you actively involved.
I've always had a love of learning, and have naturally slipped into an informal tutor role with friends. During high school I took several AP tests ... read more

Vanessa J.

• Wimberley, TX 78676 ( 24.1 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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For three years, I have been a writing consultant for students at Rice University who took classes in rhetoric & composition. Some students have been ESL (English as a Second Language). I have tutored at least 25 students total (about 5 per semester), and so I have had experience with tutoring students with a variety of needs.
I recognize that each meeting is unique, and I have a great amount of patience and empathy. I am calm and open, and I want to do what I can for my students to feel at ease in discussing their writing. Understanding my students' needs and providing a good atmosphere of dialogue are priorities. I think that the written word is very important, and I want to do what I can to help students feel comfortable with this form of communication.

Richard W.

• Austin, TX 78749 ( 26.9 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I enjoy working with students of all ages and am comfortable with elementary through post-graduate learners. I am particularly adept at teaching writing because I have focused my approach to grammar and reading skills around writing. I possess infinite patience and am sensitive to special learners. I believe the best way to teach is one-on-one, but I can easily adapt to classes with large numbers of learners. I believe in my students and am certain that all can learn.
I have taught language arts and reading in public and private charter schools for over 15 years. I also taught TOEFL in Mexico and Japan. While in Japan, I worked as a TOEFL instructor and also taught conversation classes, and GRE vocabulary and critical reasoning classes. I am currently creating state tests for Pearson in the area of reading and language arts. I have several years' experience working with special edu ... read more

Rita P.

• Austin, TX 78749 ( 27.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I have received rigorous instruction as to punctuation, grammar, syntax, and composition rules since my years of mandatory education. The knowledge and application of the same have expanded thanks to the years spent in college and at the university, where I have also had to use the notions in order to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. In the professional arena, I have been a Linguist, an Interpreter, a Translator, a Language Instructor, a Mediator, a Program Manager, and a Technical Writer. I have utilized the notions learned in school, as well as the opportunity to refine them in these professionally held roles, where clarity of text, verbal message, and direction of discourse are vital for successful outcomes. I can speak many foreign languages including Spanish, Italian, French, Portugese and Latin.
My techniques will be customized to the subject and studen ... read more

Lesslye M.

• Austin, TX 78704 ( 29.1 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $60.00 to $69.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I am passionate about student's reaching their potential. As an avid reader and writer, I want to see student's rise to the challenge by providing the tools they need to succeed. I utilize my experiences with Scaffolding and Tiered instruction techniques,embrace various learning modalities, and create innovations to engage students in successful learning. I am committed to evaluating student needs, creating individual strategies for him/her and implementing more effective study skills to help create independent learners.
I have tutored students for 20 years, and am currently working in AISD to raise student achievement and close the academic gap. My primary responsibilities include translating current TEA IPG’s into a written, working curriculum for ELA, Resource, Science and Social Studies classes for individual student needs, and providing rigorous instruction and assessments for ... read more

Ashish F.

• Austin, TX 78746 ( 29.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style is to do whatever works, and to get it done. I pride myself on working with my students on their level and being able to understand their personal barrier to grasping the material. I am very conscious of not imposing upon them the way it "should be done". The way it should be done is whatever way makes sense to them and as a tutor, I work hard to find this "way". I have developed the patience to work with students at their pace and to also challenge them to expand their boundaries. Ultimately, patience and persistence are what can be used to summarize my teaching style.
I have been tutoring since 2006 and have covered a broad range of subjects during my time. My tutoring experience ranges from helping elementary students prepare for private school entrance exams to tutoring college students in math, english, economics, and history and everything in between. ... read more

John D.

• Bastrop, TX 78602 ( 30.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style is one in which I strive to engage students in the subject by both instructing and challenging them to think on their own. I also strive to accomplish this goal in such a manner that the student experiences the fun that is a part of learning, but one that also emphasizes the importance of the learning process as well. In all of my tutoring and teaching experiences, I communicate how critical good study habits are: self-discipline; finding a quiet place to study; punctuality; attention to detail; following the rules; etc.
As a person who holds both a BA and MA in English, each with concentrations in writing (creative and technical, respectively), I am qualified to, and have for several years, tutored English language studies skills, including composition, grammar, punctuation, and reading comprehesion, to students from the third grade through college. I have also t ... read more

Judy A.

• San Antonio, TX 78233 ( 32 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My goal is to help students succeed in learning and in gaining confidence. My teaching style is to get the student engaged through multi-sensory and high interest sources. Utilizing student’s strengths helps gain early success and a willingness to grow and be challenged in new areas. I consider my 25 years of teaching experience to be a rich storehouse from which I can draw for future opportunities.
It has been my privilege to teach at many levels and venues over my career which started in the mid 70’s. Elementary Education was my first major, and I enjoyed teaching in a Christian setting at 5th and 6th grade levels for many years. I opened my own Reading Center to help special students. Later I went to graduate school at St John’s College. I’ve taught Jr. High, H.S., and Jr. College. Most recently Sylvan Learning Center has given me great experience teaching reading, w ... read more