Find Funkstown, MD Middle School Writing Skills Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Patricia S.

• Hamilton, VA 20159 ( 28.6 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 06/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40 to $75 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, SAT - Verbal, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Life Science, Grammar

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Every Moment Can Be a Teachable Moment

This fall, I begin my twentieth year as a teacher. I'm still teaching because I'm still curious myself about the world around us, and sharing that passion, curiosity, and drive to know is part of my classroom every day. Showing learners the path to success is not just my vocation--it's an avocation. I've taught at high schools in Texas and Virginia, and have worked with students of all abilities: remediation and review classes, general, academic, honors, advanced placement, and advanced placement for gifted students. The courses I've taught include ESL English language, and reading, science, social studies, and math for ESL; Earth Science; Sat Verbal and SAT Writing; high school English for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades; AP Language and Composition; AP Literature and Composition; Creative Writing; Practical Writing; and, Science Fiction. In my first decade as a teacher, I ... read more

Sara J.

• Fayetteville, PA 17201 ( 20.3 mi )
• Experienced Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My comments on tutoring Writing Skills : As a doctoral candidate, I do a lot of writing. This makes me very aware of grammar usage, voice, flow, cohesion, and other aspects critical to strong writing. I use a variety of techniques to teach students how to structure and edit their own writing.

I believe I have the skills set and passion needed to successfully tutor a variety of students. I have a Specialist degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and I am a certified teacher with a master’s in Special Education. I currently teach adults studying for their GED. I also taught a self-contained, city-wide program in the District of Columbia Public School system for four years for students with multiple disabilities. Both settings have made me very familiar with all of the core subjects, including Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Teaching GED classes has enabled me to understand the importance of integrating writing into all subjects. I also help students with study skills, organizational skills, and test-taking skills. In addition to teaching in DCPS, I have also managed the academic and behavioral needs of secondary students with moderate to severe autism ... read more

Michel P.

• Germantown, MD 20874 ( 34.6 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male Age 50
• Member Since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $33.00 to $39.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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10/14 - Present United States Coast Guard – DLS Engineering, Baltimore, MD Service Logistics Center (Government Contract Position) Statistical Analyst – Supply Chain / Logistics • Research and Analysis of Transportation/Logistics data to create KPI (Key Performance Indicators) tools to increase efficiency in the planning of current and future Logistics Operations. • Develop and implement performance metrics using Excel VBA programming skills to help the United States Coast Guard better evaluate the effectiveness of different Supply Chain projects 7/13 - 04/14 COSMO FILMS, Hagerstown, MD Manufacturer of Plastics Films Supply Planning / Production Scheduler Inventory Analyst • Plan, Schedule and Coordinate efficient movement of Products and raw materials • Administer Customer Service operations: handle order processing and customers inquiries ... read more

Miss Deb S.

• Gaithersburg, MD 20877 ( 37.8 mi )
• Experienced Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 63
• Member Since: 11/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $80.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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Individualized Instruction for Unique Learners

16 years of Public School Teaching Experience 15 years of Preschool Education Teacher I taught students with various special needs in a public school system for sixteen years. I left teaching to raise my son and then to raise my step children. I decided to re-enter the world of work and began to work part time in various offices (insurance, real estate, small business, clothing store and landscaping/gardening center) so that I could have the experiences outside of a classroom environment. I decided to work with children and began to pursue a position as a preschool teacher. I have experience working with adults who happen to have various special needs and I have worked with children from kindergarten through high school. My degree in special education has allowed me to be proficient with individualizing instruction and curriculum to meet the needs of each person I tutor. I beli ... read more

Kelly M.

• Fairfield, PA 17320 ( 15.9 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I love teaching and interacting with students of all ages and ability levels. I believe that each person is unique and receives information in a unique way. Tutoring should be a joint process of discovering a student's learning style and tailoring information so that the student is able to learn and thrive. In my opinion, teaching should focus on the individual strengths of the learner and not just their challenges. The student should learn to use their strengths to not only overcome their challenges, but also to fall in love with learning and gain self confidence.
As a holder of a Bachelor's in Social Work, I have a great deal of experience mentoring and tutoring students of various ages and abilities. I have worked with adult learners and high school age students with disabilities. I have a strong background in English and Grammar due to an extensive amount of college level paper ... read more

April H.

• chambersburg, PA 17202 ( 16.3 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr

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My teaching style comes from 15 years of teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and being a Youth Group Leader as well. I have also been a server trainer at my current job at Cracker Barrel for 9 years. I am a very patient person and I treat others with respect. I love to help others learn and I explain things thoroughly which is the way that I tend to learn. I like to come up with demonstrations such as notecards or Powerpoint where the material can be seen and not just heard. I am a visual learner which I know that a lot of other people are the same kind of learners. I truly am a teacher at heart.
I have recently earned my BS in Accounting from Wilson College in 2009. I have just finished up my first tax season at H&R Block in Chambersburg where I received very beneficial experience. I have researched and written numerous research papers at Wilson College and presented var ... read more

Wendy S.

• Saint Thomas, PA 17252 ( 18.4 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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While in high school, I was a certified adult literacy tutor. Since I've had children, I have been an active volunteer in their classes - preschool through elementary school. I hold a BS from PSU in Finance with a minor in Economics. I earned my MBA while working full time in less than 2 years. In my last position, I was the training team lead for IT and policy for the Department of the Navy's financial card program. I have taught classes as small as 4-5 individuals to as large as 1200 students.
I love to teach and to see the students actually understanding the concept and putting the context into action. I try to teach the big picture first - if the student understands why they need the subject and how it will benefit them in their future, it makes the learning relevant. I am personable and down to earth, making examples at the students level. I try to keep the learning re ... read more

Johnny John B.

• Frederick, MD 21701 ( 22 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I have assisted a number of students; Grades 1-12 as well as college-aged and continuing education in various math and science courses. My previous career included 27 years in the television industry at various local production facilities in Oklahoma, Texas, Maryland as well as the Washington DC bureau of the ABC Network. I love tutoring all ages, and find that adults, while a bit harder to reach in the beginning are usually the most enjoyable to work with.
I like to take the "mystery" out of the subject. Math can be especially scary to students who don't have a strong foundation in general mathematics and reading comprehension. I am currently volunteer tutoring an adult friend in general math and I am proud to say that her understanding of the basic principles have increased dramatically in only a couple of sessions. I like to teach students how to take each problem apart into i ... read more

Carrie M.

• Warfordsburg, PA 17267 ( 28.8 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I love to help people understand what they are learning. My goal is to see the "lightbulb" flash on in their mind. I am always available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, very easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best understanding and education possible for your child. I believe there are different ways in which a student will learn and I am a huge believer in the constructivist approach to learning. I strive to make a difference in all my students' lives and to create a better future and understanding for them.
As an online graduate at Kaplan University, I quickly became aware of my priorities. Students seeking help often emailed other classmates for assistance. I was often told there were very few students who responded to their emails; however, I was one of them. I earned my Associate degree through Allegany College of Maryland. I enjoyed ... read more

Amy Z.

• Montgomery Village, MD 20886 ( 35.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

Although some students are naturally gifted in reading and writing, I believe every student can learn strategies to strengthen their language ability. Good writing begins with good reading, and many students need training about how to focus their minds during the reading process. Effective writing is also a result of effective thinking. Students often struggle with writing because they have not spent enough time on the mental planning and pre-writing stage of the composition process. I can help students work on a specific writing project or work on their own grammar and editing skills. I can also offer general approaches for helping students read more effectively, study more efficiently, write more clearly, and think more critically.
After evaluating over 7,200 college English papers, I know the language skills that students need to develop in high school. I have taught colle ... read more