Dana M.

• Forked River, NJ 08731 ( 0 mi )
• Expert Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40 to $55 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love English Language Arts, You Can Too!

I am a teacher at a school for dyslexic students. I have been teaching high school and middle school for nine years. Prior to that I was a journalist. I am also an adjunct professor, part time, at Ocean County Community College. There, I teach two freshmen English courses. I am skilled in reading comprehension techniques and spelling instruction.
I believe teaching is a combination of hands on and direct instruction. Learning should be fun too.

jon s.

• Trenton, NJ 08618 ( 34.1 mi )
• Experienced Poetry Tutor

• Male Age 64
• Member Since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $100.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Poetry : I have taught students about poetry, plays and short stories for 20 years. I am patient and understanding. I am a poet myself!

In my experience, the majority of students are highly motivated. This is, for me, the key to success. However, very often, students require assistance with a wide range of ‘remediation’ in many of life’s basic competencies: a skill set that includes such issues as time management, test taking, study habits, and, sometimes, acculturation. My teaching methodology follows these simple steps: Step 1: Motivation Step 2: Definition & Understanding of terms Step 3: Explanation, exploration, discussion, debate Step 4: Questions & Answers Step 5: Practice: Time & Effort Step 6: Demonstration (or proof) I absolutely believe that motivation is required for learning. I have found that students become more motivated to learn when they understand how they will profit from the experience. I teach ‘communication’ all the time, regardless of the subject matter. Throughout the course of ... read more

Teresa M.

• Barnegat, NJ 08005 ( 3.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• 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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Highly Experienced Teacher/Director looking to help students

Students best learn by doing, by experiencing, and from a variety of experiences that incorporate their five senses. Students learn with different paces and styles. There is no one way for a student to become well-rounded, it is just a matter of providing experiences where the student can learn from the environment. It is not a matter of one student being better than the other, rather it is a matter of students learning in different ways.
My experience entails a well rounded experience of teaching students from preK to adult. My most important position was acting as Director of Education for Sylvan Learning, where I basically ran the learning center. I supervised teachers and all student programs, conferred with parents from the beginning to the end of their experience with Sylvan, and did so much more to develop a positive experience with all clients and teachers involved. I have ... read more

Karen S.

• Mount Holly, NJ 08060 ( 26.6 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 75
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I combine a variety of teaching styles to accommodate student's learning style. When it comes to GED instruction, I would say that math is my strong suit. I always try to find examples of how certain skills could be applied to real life experiences.
I have experience working with students from Kindergarten through adult education. My earliest teaching experience was with primary grade children (K-2) in an inner-city school district. I taught basic skills to incarcerated men in a NJ Correctional Facility. I have experience working with first generation college students in need of remedial coursework before advancing to college level courses. I'm currently working (part-time) teaching GED writing and math, 2 evenings a week.

Gina D.

• Levittown, PA 19056 ( 34.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member Since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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If you Need a Tutor, Look No Further!

I have been tutoring since 2004 both privately and employed. I had worked at The Tutoring Center at St. Dominic's parish on Frankford Ave., in NE Phila. from 2004 until it closed in 2009. I have also tutored privately in the past and continue to do so. I have tutored students from preschool all the way up to college. I have helped students who were behind not only catch up to their current grade level but also stay current with their present material.
The Key for me is to Make Learning as Fun & as Easy as you can! Bc the more a student likes what he/she is learning the more he/she will want to learn! And to do that, you have to Know your student - his/her learning process. I also make a point to ask my students what they like & then I use that to make my lessons Fun & Enjoyable rather than a Chore or something they don't want to do! I also Explore Why they find a particular topic h ... read more

Gustave S.

• bayville, NJ 08721 ( 4.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I focus on starting small and helping the student develop on their own. For example, when I teach how to write a strong essay, we write many drafts of an introduction. Then, we write many drafts of body paragraphs. Last, we would focus on writing a conclusion. Then, by working seperately on all of an essay's parts, the combined product is much stronger. The art of teaching is similiar to building a house: you start with an idea, then a foundation, and finally the framework.
I volunteered at the Ocean County Library writing center for four years and helped my peers construct, organize, and layout essays. I also proofread, edited, and helped in the creative process of their essays. I am curreently working part-time at Ocean County Library (Lakewood Branch) tutoring k-12 students after school in the S.M.A.R.T kids program.

Kristin A.

• Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 ( 5.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My main focus when teaching is to "keep it interesting". Students struggle with relating to their teachers and administrators in a classroom or school setting; either because the material in their opinion may be "boring" or the style of teaching is not corresponding with the students style of learning. I like to keep it simple and keep them focused. There are so many distractions and temptations for a student struggling with their school work and social or home life. I take the time to get them back into it. I can help improve reading and comprehension skills, help advance writing skills and creativity all while keeping them interested and entertained.
At Hofstra University I gained not only the experience necessary to work with a diverse group of children and teachers, but also the understanding of how important reading, writing, comprehension, and grammatical skills are in life. ... read more

Jennifer R.

• Toms River, NJ 08753 ( 8.9 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As an English educator, I firmly believe that the more experience you acquire, the more effective your teaching style becomes. Since I not only teach language arts in a middle school setting, but also accept positions which require me to tutor students of all ages (elementary to college level students), I feel my experiences have allowed me to become very flexible and adaptable to any teaching situation and any student's need. Also, because of these experiences, I am more confident in the content area I teach, but I am still open to learning new ways to present material.
My teaching style is fair, but firm. I am a strict believer in following directions and organization as a basis for any subject taught, and I strive to help my students understand this process as they go through their educational careers. My role is not just as educator, I am a director in my student's study sk ... read more

Robert H.

• Lakewood, NJ 08701 ( 11.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My time tutoring has helped me shape a tutoring strategy in which I first identify the level of help the student needs and then guide the student through collaborative efforts to the realization of his or her own innate writing abilities. I create a safe space where the student feels free to ask any question without shame. Within this safe environment the student can help identify his or her writing strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately become a better writer.
My experience includes work as a professional tutor for Penn State University where I helped undergraduate students with English papers at all levels of development from brainstorming to final drafts. I also co-taught writing workshops on grammar and proper research for an English paper. In addition, I possess my Master of Fine Arts in Writing, and therefore have experience with conducting my own research and writin ... read more

Danielle V.

• Toms River, NJ 08753 ( 11.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I enjoy working with children. I believe each child is different in the way that they learn and you have to vary your teaching style to the child. However, my general teaching style would be to provide examples that the child could relate to in their daily life.
I am a practicing attorney, who strives for high level of excellence in everything I do. I have skills in history and political science. I also have experience with public speaking. As an attorney, I also have a vast knowledge of research and writing.

Jamie S.

• Lakewood, NJ 08701 ( 12.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Since 2000, I have tutored students of all levels in a variety of subjects. During my undergraduate studies, I earned a BA in communication (public relations) and specialized in political science. At that time, I was trained through 4H America Reads to teach young, multilingual students how to read. While not tutoring, I practice criminal law. My job requires me to write and speak to an array of audiences each day. I also make appearances at local schools and libraries for presentations. Contact me if you need help with any project or report, reading, writing, vocabulary, business, government and study skills.
I began tutoring K through 5th graders at an elementary school. Many of my students only spoke Spanish at home. From then, I continued tutoring elementary school students with a wide range of abilities. A few of my students were gifted, and we worked on sharpening their alre ... read more

Thomas S.

• Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 ( 17.8 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style is focused on student achievement. Many parents complain that their child does poorly on tests. This is often a result of inadequate teaching practices which fail to recognize individual learning differences in students. My goal in teaching is to individualize the learning process for each student, so that the student understands and retains knowledge and is able to explain what they learned. This process increases their test scores and confidence. Students often require that educational materials be modified or accommodated to meet their particular needs. My experience in special education has shown that all students can achieve if knowledge is properly presented and goals well defined.
I have over twenty years teaching in the public and private schools in New Jersey. I have taught English, Math, Social Studies, and Business. I am a NJ state certified teac ... read more

Lishma A.

• Howell, NJ 07731 ( 18.1 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As an ESL instructor, I understand the special needs ELLs require as they learn a new language. I have had experience with students from various backgrounds and have implemented different learning approaches for each individual student. I always aim to create lessons and learning strategies that are specific to a student's needs. I see my role as a facilitator who is there to help students learn and understand their subjects the way that best suits the student's learning style.
Currently, I am a graduate student pursuing a degree in Urban Education with a specialization in English as a Second Language. My undergraduate degree is in English. For the past two years I've been working as a substitute teacher while working on my degree. Recently, I have volunteered as a tutor for English Language Learners.

Brenda P.

• Howell, NJ 07731 ( 18.9 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My teaching style is a combination of the Demonstrator Model and the Facilatative Model. I start with establishing a logical prototype for how to think and approach problems, then I oversee, guide and direct by showing how to do things. Once the student has a basis of understanding, (s)he is encouraged to emulate my approach. I then move into the facilitative style and focus on guiding and directing by asking questions, exploring options, suggesting alternatives and encouraging growth and development of criteria to make informed choices. The overall goal is to develop in students the capacity for independent action, iniative and responsibility.
Throughout my diverse career spanning the fields of finance, management, sales and design I have excelled at connecting with people and helping them reach their goals. I am very caring, sincere, enthusiastic, empathic and an effective c ... read more

Jamie Y.

• Neptune, NJ 07753 ( 22.8 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My University experience at Georgian Court has further enhanced my abilities to teach a diverse group of learners. Teaching children has always been an innate passion of mine, and through substituting and student teaching, I have been able to use my prior knowledge to become a great teacher. I am very capable of multi tasking and implementing accommodations and modifications for all types of students. Tutoring struggling learners will be a great addition to my abilities and I am very excited to do so. My final GPA was a 3.87 and this shows my dedication to my education. Working full time all through college and maintaining good grades proves that I can manage anything.
I believe in a student centered environment, focusing on each learner as an individual. Using sensory learning and hands-on experience to execute the objectives being taught is how I prefer to teach. With group work ... read more