Heather P.

• Elco, PA 15434 ( 16.3 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, American History

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I enjoy teaching children at all levels. I find that children learn at different speeds and by different means. So, to be truly effective you have to present the information to the broadest base of students and hope you address all their needs. Having a great level of flexibility in your lesson plans is need to ensure that no one student falls behind.
Over the past year, I served as an Americorps volunteer in an inner city charter school with an emphasis on character education. I worked one on one with students helping them with math, reading, and science skills. I assisted in classroom teaching of mini lessons too. I also helped with their after-school program, I also created supplemental study guides and multimedia software to help students to improve their study skills. Tutoring has been rewarding, because it has increased my interest in the field of education. Subsequently, ... read more

Carl S.

• Charleroi, PA 15022 ( 19.4 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, American History

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I believe in a constructivist approach to education. Stusents come with prior knowledge of topics. My goal is to get those students to connect prior knowledge with new information. I also believe that there are mltiple ways that students learn. They can have multiple intelligences in several areas, such as artistic, kinesthetic, or visual and spatial. My challenge is to assess each student's learning style and then design activties that work to that style. EVery student can learn, and my goal is to facilitate that learning.
I returned to school in 2007 to pursue a career in education. In several corporate positions, I was responsible for training new employees in various store operations. I have volunteered as a teacher in my church and taught Sunday School at the middle school level. During my courses and student teaching, I utilized many hands-on and inquiry-based tools ... read more

Rebecca E.

• Belle Vernon, PA 15012 ( 20 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $46.00 /hr

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As a first generation college student, I appreciated when teachers made me feel special, and I try to do the same. I was a Resident Assistant and Wellness Coordinator for a dormitory at WVU for three years, where I received a Resident Assistant of the Year Award. I currently teach four sections of general biology lab and two sections of comparative anatomy lab. I was awarded the 2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year award for the Department of Biology with a 93% evaluation rate. I held extra tutoring sessions in my free time.I adored getting to know them better, giving them more one on one teaching, and building a trusting relationship with over 200 students each semester.
Curiosity and interest drive student motivation, where it is my job to help develop this foundation. I draw many pictures to help students relate to the content and be able to laugh. I put in the extr ... read more

Tunde F.

• Washington, PA 15301 ( 25.9 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History

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My number one priority is sharing the best of my subject knowledge with my students, guide and support them, increase their interest in my subject area and provide a caring learning environment. As a teacher I try to instill the love of learning in my students, help them develop respect for themselves and for others, give them the tools to cultivate their own potentials to become successful and capable learners. In my classrooms I incorporate hands on activities, individual work, group work and projects in order to make students active learners. I am a dedicated teacher who believes in providing excellent subject knowledge, thorough preparation to achieve the high standard in each class.
I graduated from the University of Pecs, Hungary in 1995 majoring History and English. I taught in a high school in Pecs, Hungary for 10 years. During that time I was a form teacher, a department ... read more

Kari G.

• Washington, PA 15301 ( 26 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $53.00 /hr

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In 2001, I graduated from IUP with a degree in elementary education. I substitute taught around the South Hills of Pittsburgh for a year, then moved to Virginia, where I taught fifth grade for four years. The first three years were in a public school and the fourth in a private school. I taught all subject areas and skill level abilities.
I would describe my teaching style as hands on and according to multiple learning styles. I understand that students learn best when they have the option of working with material objects. I also realize that students all learn in different ways and therefore I try to teach to each student's learning style. If a student doesn't understand it one way, I try to teach it another way so that he/she can learn it.

Rosann R.

• Venetia, PA 15367 ( 26.6 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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Taught secondary education at Penn Trafford for 12 years. Program was awarded the #1 Program in Pennsylvania for 1985, Taught Salespeople at AT&T and Bayer as to the benefits of financing equipment as a closing tool for their equipment sales. Very adept in analytical methods, Financial procedures, and Business. Temporary Substitute in 1997 for the Pittsburgh Board of Education and the Ringgold School Districts, K through 12 Adult Education at the Allegheny County Community College which included a course of Business Development. Past 7 years have owned and operated my own Retail Floral business using the expertise that I have acquired over the years in Business, Math and Design
Believe that each student is to be evaluated by their Skills, Knowledge and Abilities in order to create a teaching method that is relevant to the student. Tutoring is a one on one situati ... read more

Lawrence G.

• Canonsburg, PA 15317 ( 27.2 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I believe that every child has the unalienable right to experience some success each and every day of their lives. My approach is hands-on, student centered and nurturing. I believe in learning by discovery and the use of manipulatives in a manner whereby the student learns without even knowing it. The discovery approach is best to grasping knowledge but to process any and all information is tantamount. Knowing what to do with the information is far more important than just possessing it. Therefore, my students need to learn how to utilize their knowledge by applying it a variety of situations for true understanding.
I had been a teacher for 12 years engaging in a multitude of learning styles and methodology. I spent 6 years serving as principal at all levels. I was Director of Education for two years and then served as Superintendent of Schools for two districts for a total of ... read more

Jacqueline F.

• Bethel Parl, PA 15102 ( 29.1 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I believe that all children learn differently and at different levels and as a teacher, you need to recongize that and adapt your lessons to your students so they can achieve. For social studies, most student think that class is all about taking notes and reading from the book but I put a twist on all of my lessons. I do a lot of group projects, I have the students do presentations for each other on the material and also reanacts of big events to help the students understand what really happened with that specific event and how it impacted history.
As a recent graduate from Westminster College, I have earned a BA in History and my PA teaching certificate for 7-12 in Social Studies. I have had experience in teaching grades 9-12 and tutoring students in grade 10 in subjects other than social studies such as science, math, and spanish. I have also volunteered to teach in my church ... read more

Heather M.

• Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 ( 29.4 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $55.00 /hr

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Since graduation, I have been substitute teaching in the county I graduated from. I have gotten phone calls from many of the same teachers, and received no negative feedback from any.
I firmly believe that a child can do anything. Given just a little direction they can accomplish anything they set their sights on. My job is simply to help them see everything that they can potentially do, then help them accomplish their goals.

Bethany I.

• Bethel Park, PA 15102 ( 29.9 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History

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I was trained as a Secondary School teacher to use the Communicative Method of instruction. This helps students to create meaning from their studies and link classroom learning to outside experiences. I try to plan lessons and educational activities specific to student needs and interests. I work well with groups and individuals, Americans and internationals. In order to enable students to think outside the box, I use a variety of resources, including media, to explain topics and involve students. My lessons are consistent and balanced with listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities.
While studying at Bradley University, I worked with the CHOICES program tutoring local disadvantaged High School students in core curriculum: History, English, Math, Science, etc. As a French tutor, I volunteered to help my fellow classmates learn the French language. After obtaining ... read more

Kathleen H.

• Pittsburgh, PA 15236 ( 29.9 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $46.00 /hr

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I have nine years experience teaching First Grade. During those years, I have tutored many students after school who were struggling with learning to read as well as Math.I have taught Preschool for five years. I have also taught summer school and have done substitute teaching.I am dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.
I love to teach and make a positive difference in the lives of my students. I believe children learn best by hands-on methods and meaningful experiences. Each child has a unique learning style that works best for them. It is my job as an educator, to find the student's best learning style so they can reach their full potential. I feel it is very important to build the child's self-esteem so he/she can be confident in achieving their goals.

Robert F.

• Muse, PA 15350 ( 30 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I believe it is important to understand that every child is a different, and a different approach is necessary for them to each achieve their highest potential. I believe that every student can be taught to strive for their best, no matter what the circumstance. It is important to get to know each of your students and embrace their differences, and furthermore, to treat them with respect and kindness. All it takes is that one teacher to motivate a child to succeed, and if I could have that impact on one child, then it would be worth it.
As a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, I had the opportunity to work in small work group settings and learned the value of tutoring firsthand. throughout high school, I had the opportunity to tutor younger students in first and second grade. Upon graduation, I was able to return to my old school and teach high school students how to exce ... read more

Ginger G.

• N Huntingdon, PA 15642 ( 31.7 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies

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I have designed a classroom that supports these students in learning basic living skills, workshop skills, social skills, as well as, working on behavior goals. I have created IEP goals to match the needs of each student and I continually strive to ensure they succeed.
I have received my Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Seton Hill Univeristy and I have experience in the general education classroom and Autistic support classroom. At the present time, I am teaching in a life skills classroom with students who have Autism. This position enables me to provide these students with the skills they will need to transition to independent living and employment. I am challenged to be creative, nurturing, and patient.