Julie W.

• Davis, IL 61019 ( 17.8 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• 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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A Little Bit About Me...

Taught: Elementary Education-First, Second, Third Grades, Subbed all grades plus Special Education. Taught/Coached Swimming, Tumbling, Cheer, Sports. Also taught Preschool, After School Care Programs, Summer Camps, Day Camps. Other Teaching Experience: Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, 5 Day Clubs.
Specializing in discovering how student best learns. Open Ended Questions, Focus on Strength while pinpointing areas of weakness to correct and strengthen areas of concern. Teach child as a whole person understanding we need trust and confidence to truly reach our potential. STUDENTS HAVE TROUBLE LEARNING WHEN TRUST BREAKS DOWN AND THEY ARE AFRAID TO EXPOSE WEAKNESSES OR ASK QUESTIONS. To me, this is the key to success--trust in a safe and challenging and FUN learning environment wheee mistakes are treated as paramount to learning, not as hindrances.

Lisa C.

• Stoughton, WI 53589 ( 16 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• 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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Making A Difference

In May 2012, I received my bachelors degree in English with a Literature Emphasis and a minor in Writing. I graduated with a 3.6 g.p.a. (Cum Laude Honors.) Throughout college, I took various education courses that focused on educational philosophy and physiology, elementary and secondary concentrations, and students with disabilities. I was able to obtain 36 education credits and in 2009, I was admitted into the school of education at my university where I was able to engage in student teachings, researchers, and observations. In 2011, I participated in the student outreach program where I would visit elementary, middle, and high schools to tutor them in English, Math, or Science and guide them through the learning process. From 2007 to 2012, I was part of the writing gym at school where I would help fellow students with their papers and tutor them about his/her grammar and writing struc ... read more

Donna M.

• Madison, WI 53711 ( 23.3 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My passion is writing.

I have my Bachelors in Communications with a Major in Writing from Columbia College. I'm an excellent editor and proficient in writing, English and grammar. I've published a book and author a blog. There's nothing I love more than writing. I love the creative process and have taught writing to children.

Miracle W.

• Madison, WI 53715 ( 25.3 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $12.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have written and peer edited novels in small groups. I continue to write novels and short stories outside of school. As a middle and high school student, I participated in state and nation-wide writing competitions. As an eighth grader, I won first place in an international science fiction short story writing competition.

Lesa G.

• Middleton, WI 53562 ( 30.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 67
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Let's make learning fun!

Hands on, experiential. I am a creative problem solver and a kind and compassionate teacher.
I am a recently retired teacher. I have taught at all levels preK through high school and with diverse populations, including overseas. My areas of specialty are Spanish and Art, and areas of strength include English, Reading, Social Studies and Geography. My knowledge of child development and behavior management is superb. I have traveled in all parts of the world and have many passions including art, cooking, cultural studies, languages and travel.

Sandy F.

• Middleton, WI 53562 ( 30.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $75.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Shakespeare, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I help students to think.

I am an interactive teacher, and I believe in step by step instructions when needed. Most importantly, I believe in the power of clear thinking combined with creative thinking. My degree is in secondary education with a minor in philosophy and a major in English.
I taught English for 40 years and am now recently retired. I taught English overseas while in the US Peace Corps, 1969-71. I taught English at MATC for two years. Most of my career was at the high school level teaching all types of classes, such as literature, Shakespeare, creative writing, reading, plays and drama, speech, etc. after retirement, I became a writing facilitator for elementary teachers. I worked with grades 1-8 teaching the six traits of writing. I have also tutored several students.

Kendra S.

• Rockton, IL 61072 ( 14.3 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I love teaching and working with all types of students. I believe that to enable our children to learn we must first teach them how to be critical thinkers. I have always had a passion for reading and hope to help other students discover their passion.
As a young adult I always had a passion for teaching. I began tutoring at a young age and then after high school began working towards my teaching certificate in English. While in college I worked as a private tutor and also volunteered as a tutor at a local middle school. I currently teach high school English and also advise our school's newspaper and yearbook.

Amber S.

• Machesney Park, IL 61115 ( 20.9 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Teaching is my passion and my life. There is no other career that I would desire to teach. I am a very firm, but fair teacher. My teaching styles vary depending on the lesson being taught. Hands on activities are very important to me, and I will incorportate them into the lesson as often as possible. Technology is also very important to me. I have a lot of experience with the Elmo, overheads, projectors, and other programs associated with Microsoft. Parental involvement is very important to me as well, and I try very hard to build great rapport with parents, and will keep them involved in their child's education.
I have earned my BS degree in Elementary Education. I student taught in first grade, and have taught for the last two years. My first year of teaching was at Eisenhower Middle School in Rockford, IL. I taught 7th and 8th graders Journalism; a class in which I bu ... read more

Kimberly D.

• Fitchburg, WI 53711 ( 21.5 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching is my passion. Besides being a mother, it is the thing that most defines me. I believe that learning is innate in all individuals, but, if an individual lacks passion, they will struggle at seeing their potential. As a teacher, it is my role to help each student find their own passion in learning. For some students, their passion is shown through reading and writing. For others, it is shown through their creations. For some, their passion is obvious; while for others, they need to have it teased out of them. I enjoy the challenge of helping students find their potential and their passion. Once they have found it, I love watching it grow!
I have spent the last 10 years educating young adults in both high school and college. I have taught in brick and mortar schools and in online institutions. In both, I have worked with students who are strong, natural learners who ... read more

Megan C.

• Rockford, IL 61101 ( 22.3 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a high school student I participated in peer tutoring. While in high school I volunteered to serve as a tutor in Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Zoology, and Biology. I graduated with 27 AP credits which helped me complete a B.S. at Clarke College in 3 years. At Clarke I found that tutoring my peers helped both the student and me. As a biology major at Clarke College I took many courses in science including biology, chemistry, and physics. Clarke is a liberal arts college so I took a variety of courses including English and History. At Clarke I tutored peers in many classes such as Human Biology, General Chemistry, and Elementary Physics. I also revised and edited papers along with providing topics and direction to written works.
I started tutoring people because it seemed like a great way to meet different people, but I continued because I like helping people learn and discover n ... read more

Chad L.

• Loves Park, IL 61111 ( 23.1 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I believe that learning occurs through doing, particularly when it comes to writing. Students become better writers by putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). There are obviously techniques to be taught and encouraged, but individual discovery is key. As a tutor, I believe that it is my responsibility to serve as a guide, keeping learners on track and pointing out opportunities for getting closer to the ideal.
As a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois University, I taught composition, primarily using popular culture as a topic for expository writing and developing critical thinking skills and techniques. I have also served as a substitute teacher in the Rockford Public Schools in several subject areas. Most recently, I spent five+ years as the Communications Editor for a global manufacturing company, where I was responsible for all sales literature and communication in th ... read more

Andre W.

• Rockford, IL 61107 ( 24.1 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a master's degree graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. I have worked in higher education alongside professors and communications staff. While working as assistant's to professors, I gained experience during guest lectures to classes. In additon, for two months in 2009, I was an English teacher in a distance learning program wherein I taught English to elementary school Korean students via the web. I look forward to opportunities to assist students of various ages to unlock the world through reading excellence.
My teaching style inists of utilizing all aspects of learning. Visual elements are incorporated into a study to help students conceptualize and memorize the highlights of our session. I believe in positive reinforcement and repetition as tools to assist growth in the subject. I also believe that each student is an individual and unique person with diverse ... read more

Amy D.

• Rockford, IL 61114 ( 24.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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As a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BS in Elementary Education, I received my first teaching position as a special education teacher in the Rockford School District, 205. After two years, I moved into a 6th grade position, teaching Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. I received my Master's degree from Walden University in Middle Level Education with areas of concentration in Language Arts and Social Studies. I went on to teach 7th and 8th grade Language Arts. I am Title 1 certified and have 20 additional hours of training in the education field.
The description of my teaching style changes with each new class I receive. I am a strong believer in the Multiple Intelligence approach to teaching, as individual students learn in many different ways. In my classroom, expectations are explained at the beginning of each lesson. Because attention spans only l ... read more

Amanda H.

• Monona, WI 53716 ( 24.5 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I currently work with students in 3rd through 8th grade teaching music and spiritual gifts indentification classes. I have volunteered in classrooms of elementary age students during my college years. I worked with students one on one in these settings catching them up with the rest of their class on current projects.
I am a true believer of rewards for excellence and this is how I teach. I believe every positive milestone should be marked and celebrated in some short way. I also am a firm believer in laying out the plan for overall growth with the student.

Lindsay C.

• madison, WI 53711 ( 24.6 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I believe that mutual respect and understanding is fundamental to a student-teacher relationship. I take time to get to know my students, both to understand their personalities for the purpose of choosing a teaching style that would be more effective with them, as well as to let them know that I genuinely care about them and their success. Compassion, encouragement, and patience are three qualities that I believe are so important to removing the effective filter that a student creates within him/herself when he/she feels uncomfortable. Once that "wall" is removed then true learning and comprehension can take place and this is what I strive to do with each of my students.
I graduated summa cum laude with my BA and MA in Italian linguistics and while that seems to be a degree that is not very marketable in the field of general tutoring, I have studied other subjects at the graduat ... read more