Alan R.

• Chandler, AZ 85286 ( 34.5 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Composition is one of my top subjects!

I have extensive experience in psychology, creative writing, grammar, speaker training, leadership, English and English literature, philosophy, theology and ADHD. I have trained people in areas relating to the central nervous system, psychology, sales, public speaking and group facilitation and several other areas of anatomy and physiology. I have worked with students from middle school through college in a variety of settings. I have school board and school leadership team experience, so I understand the challenges of the educational system.

Kristina D.

• Gilbert, AZ 85234 ( 35.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 38
• Member Since: 08/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $15.00 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension

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It is NEVER too late to learn, nor right to learn only 1 way

I utilize kinesthetic learning and encourage parental involvement within the tutoring sessions.
I summarized my basic experience in the Policy Statement. To expand on that, I have over 20 apps on an android tablet that are for clients who need early intervention in the areas of educational subjects, speech/breathing techniques, social and emotional recognition and assistive communication. I have a child safety filter infiltrated into the device so that the clients receive only what is appropriate to their learning. They cannot access the settings on the device, nor the regular web. I honor parents' input on what they think is appropriate for their child.

Pat C.

• San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 ( 21 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Experienced,certified teacher who makes learning fun!

I am certified by the Arizona Department of Education in Elementary Education, K-8. My teaching experience includes 10 years of public school teaching. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th all subjects and middle school Language Arts. Five out of my ten years experience, was spent teaching 3rd grade which is my personal favorite. Language Arts is my specialty but I also enjoy Math and American History. Generally, my students love my teaching because they feel that I make learning fun.

Timothy K.

• Tucson, AZ 85755 ( 30.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have over ten years of classroom experience as a professional educator in a variety of settings including the states of Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C., as well as a two-year stint at an American school for Egyptian students in Cairo, Egypt (Science teacher). I have dual master's degrees and outstanding reading, writing, and communication skills. I have worked with youth in a variety of roles including teacher, coach, tutor, mentor, and youth development specialist and have worked with a diverse group of students ranging from public/private school students in urban and inner city environments as well as at-risk youth. I would be honored to help your child in whatever subject he or she is needed extra help and motivation.

Jennifer C.

• Mesa, AZ 85208 ( 34.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have taught junior high school and high school in both traditional and alternative school settings, specifically grades 7-12; I have also worked one on one with students in ell classes. I have also taught reading classes such as Language! and Read180 in both traditional and alternative school settings.I also tutor for a community colleges.

George F.

• Gilbert, AZ 85296 ( 34.5 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Male Age 68
• Member Since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Composition : Taught composition as student teacher and in the seven years as a certified teacher in Arizona.

I believe in creating routines to add structure to the learning environment as most of my students progress better in a very structure classroom. I have been noted in my evaluations as making solid connections with most of my students by taking a personal interest in their academic progress. While I do not believe in extrinsic rewards, I will use them to motivate students when necessary. I am organized and pride myself in being able to stick to the lesson plans I have devised.
I have been a special education teacher in the Apache Junction Unified School District since August 2008 where I began as an inclusion teacher at Thunder Mountain Middle School as an emergency certified special education teacher. In order to maintain my job, I got my master's degree in Cross-Categorical Special Education. I have taught in a self-contained classroom, a resource language arts classroom as ... read more

John S.

• Gilbert, AZ 85296 ( 34.9 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Male Age 60
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $26.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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Humorous experienced tutor with unconventional methods!

My approach is a little different using humor to destress students. I believe in each student understanding the underlying concepts via instruction, physical materials and hands-on activities. I have a lot of patience. I love working with different and even difficult and shy students.
I am a seasoned veteran tutor, and I enjoy, no love, mentoring, teaching, volunteering, training, or instructing almost as a hobby! I am especially passionate about career education and counseling as well as psychology and mathematics. Oooh and English too! I enjoy playing guitar and writing, also playing and instructing playing soccer.

Celeste L.

• CHANDLER, AZ 85225 ( 37.7 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

Although instructors/tutors have a preferred teaching style, I will often mix in some elements of other styles. If I wish to take a more open approach to my teaching, I include a blend of various styles which is very effective. Teacher-centered, where the teacher is expert and authority in presenting information works well with students who need little direction from the instructor, and/or those who accept responsibility for their own learning. While in other situations, I will take a learner-centered approach thus viewing my role as more of a facilitator of student learning.
In 1999-2000, I provided highly individualized, one-on-one instruction in the client's homes while working with a local tutoring company. I am an experienced educator and state certified instructor with impeccable credentials and a heartfelt enthusiasm for teaching. More recently, I have tutored adults partici ... read more

Philip E.

• Queen Creek, AZ 85143 ( 18.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My experience as an educator covers the range from grade six up to, an including grade twelve, grade twelve honors, and 'A' and 'O' levels in England. During this time frame, eleven years as a professional educator, I have served as the Head of the English Department at East Catholic High School in Detroit, Michigan, I served on the Diocese of Tucson Curriculum Committee, and I served twice on the A.I.M.S. Committee for Reading and Writing Bias.
An outstanding teacher knows that ‘practice makes perfect’. I drill my students, thus obviating the fact that ‘practice makes perfect’. This rule, however, does not only apply to my classes, it also applies to my instructional techniques. I cut a video for the Student Teacher Monitor at Northern Arizona University that he might demonstrate the animation a teacher needs to be effective. I reviewed the video and found an area that I ne ... read more

Eric C.

• San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 ( 20.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am relaxed, calm, and patient when tutoring. I use graphical, verbal and/or written methods dependent on the skill set and approach that is best for each student. I believe that every student has an innate ability to learn. It is the tutor's job to find out the approach that will yield the best results with each individual student.
I graduated with my Master's in Chemical Engineering in 1985 and have used that experience and my life experience to excel at the tutoring that I have done over the last 15+ years. I have tutored all levels of mathematics, high school and college Chemistry and SAT/ACT preparation and study. My education has been invaluable to my ability to help students excel.

Trevor L.

• Queen Creek, AZ 85142 ( 29.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Grammar

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My love for teaching is inclusive of all learners of all ages. Given that personal motivation is the key to true learning, I consistently strive to seek out and direct my student's interests through thoughtful questions and discussion. All the while I try to tailor my student's interests to meet the needs of their required course work. My questions can be described as both creative and thought-provoking. I never sacrifice intrinsic learning for the ease of 'busy work.' I always strive for simplicity and straight-forwardness in my instruction. I know at some level everyone has a personal desire to learn. I am most knowledgeable in earth/space science, basic mathmatics, and social siences.
From the start of my professional career I have been drawn to the education and edification of others, in particular the youth. I feel I have an intrinsic ability to understand them and motiv ... read more

Christa H.

• Chandler, AZ 85249 ( 29.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

As part of my lifelong love of learning and teaching, I began tutoring when I was just fourteen years old. While in high school, I usually tutored math (mostly algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) and general science. Once I moved to college, I began to work with middle school as well as high school students again in mostly math and science. However, I have a BA in politics and history; therefore I am extremely confident in many liberal arts subjects. I have also earned an MBA which helped to hone my grammatical and communication skills. I am currently an on-call teacher for two local school districts. I teach all levels, all subjects.
I love to teach. I have experience with 5-50 years old and, if pressed, could not name a favorite group. I believe that everyone can learn; some of us just process information in different ways. As a tutor it is my job to discover how a student proc ... read more

Elaine S.

• Apache Junction, AZ 85219 ( 30.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a MS in Varying Exceptionalities. I also have 18 hrs of ESL. Currently, I am working on 18 hrs of English. I have taught pre-school through adults. I have taught many different kinds of students. I have taught international students, ESL students, and native speakers of English. I have worked in pre-schools, public schools, private schools, language schools, and colleges. I have tutored many different kinds of students from foster children to adults.
Since I have a degree in special education and ESL, I have used many different methods of teaching. As a teacher I see myself as a facilitator. I want my students to be in charge of their learning, not me. I often ask a student “leading questions” instead of just giving them the answer. I also consider the audience when I am teaching. I ask myself...Are they familiar with our customs or not? Do they know our idioms or not?

Julia H.

• Chandler, AZ 85249 ( 32.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a big heart and teach using my heart. I teach towards all learning abilities slowing down when I need to or speeding up the process if need be. I love my students and I work with them as hard as I can to push both of us to success. I am very patient. This past year I worked with students who were behind their fellow classmates and I reached success with almost all of them.
I have been in some type of teaching experience for five years. I have interned at two Junior High Schools and one High school. I have also completed my student teaching in English at a Junior High school. I currently tutor a friend’s sister in English and I have worked with students since I was a Sophomore in High School.

Meredith M.

• Chandler, AZ 85249 ( 32.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As an Arizona State graduate, I have developed a strong ethic in leadership, independence, mastery, superior work habits, proficiency in my field, and would like to bring all of these qualities into the academic community. I have earned a degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in history. I have learned key grammatical skills due to writing and completing research in my field. During my college career, I have written many research papers, book reviews, and a final thesis paper centered on democracy in Latin America. With in the last two years, I have tutored students for the Salvation Army, interned at both Payne Junior High and Hamilton Prep Academy in the Chandler School District.
"We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself." (Lloyd Alexander, 1924) I like this quote because I believe that every stu ... read more