Lane G.

• Brookshire, TX 77423 ( 34.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male Age 27
• Member since: 09/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30 to $40 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Composition

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High School Grad College student (first semester) experience at football baseball band music marching 3 different brass instruments tuba trombone baritone Eagle Scout Knot tying first aid certified coaching baseball games drawing blue prints construction tech. painting houses roofing home fixtures

Mary W.

• Weimar, TX 78962 ( 23 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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My original degree was in English with a minor in Spanish. I received my teaching certification in 1979 in Secondary English/Spanish. I taught adult ESL part time for 2 years in the evenings. After a taste in this field, I began teaching in ESL and have taught 9 years in public schools. With one school district I also had a class helping students with the English part of the TAAS test. During the rest of my career I taught Spanish which was also 9 years.
I believe the first thing you need to do is to find out what the student needs help with. At times I have used music, poetry, or computer programs to get the students attention. Repetition is very helpful and note cards are good for memorization. Taking notes is a good way for the student to stay focused. A little comedy helps too to help students to remember. I enjoy helping students, adult or younger, feel the success of ... read more