Janae K.

• Salinas, CA 93901 ( 12.9 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $30 to $60 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, ACT

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I'll Teach your Student to Teach Him or Herself

I have worked as a tutor for 10 years in all subjects, especially focusing on ESL learners. Recently, I have worked in an ESL school (FLS International) with university age students seeking to matriculate into American Universities. Before that, I worked in South Korea teaching English. While employed at these schools, I also work part-time as a tutor- mostly for middle and high school age students. Many of my students struggle with time management, and this is a main focus in my tutoring sessions.
I hate lecturing! I do! This is why my tutoring style is very interactive. I don't like talking AT a person, I prefer to have a conversation. My goal as a tutor is to make subjects interesting, and also to make sure they stick- so you can do well on exams. I also teach study skills in every session, so ideally you won't have to rely on me forever. I try to give students tools th ... read more

Mary S.

• Salinas, CA 93906 ( 14.8 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a graduate, I've been very blessed to have received a degree in Business Communication. In college I learned how to become a better educator, and communicate with them on the highest level. Although, I tutor in all of the academic areas, I also enjoy helping my student appreciate the art of becoming a good writer, and thinkers. My students are also encouraged to read for relaxation, and entertainment. Making the education process fun is also an asset. The extensive course work, I received in college has enabled me to teach others to become academically proficient.
Teaching can be a most wonderful adventure. I believe every child can learn. At times students or overwhelming with new concepts, and they need to be encouraged, and praise until they can accomplish the task at hand. I enjoy seeing the appearence of awareness on a childs face, when they have accomplished a goal, or sol ... read more

Brian P.

• Marina, CA 93933 ( 20.1 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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I strongly believe that a successful tutor/teacher must know how to recognize students' individual learning styles and capitalize on their strengths. With all of my students, I make every effort to create a positive learning environment and to build their self-confidence. I have tutored many intelligent students who have developed mental blocks in relation to certain subjects as a result of receiving consistently negative feedback. By maintaining a learning environment that students finds agreeable, manageable, and challenging all at the same time, I am able to achieve success and make the learning experience rewarding for them.
What interested me in a pursuing a teaching career was the tutoring experience I gained in high school and college. I started tutoring high school students in basic mathematics and science, and in college I was able to broaden my tutoring base to Spanish a ... read more

Jessica Q.

• Aromas, CA 95004 ( 21.4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I am very passionate about teaching. I want to do it for the rest of my life so it is something that I enjoy. I love working with children and teenagers. I want to be an inspiration to my students. I want to motivate them to love learning and to find subjects that interest them. I like to teach through discussion and interaction because I believe that the best way to learn something is to analyze it yourself. In this way children and teenagers can learn and can, possibly, find a deeper meaning in what they are doing and as a result enjoy it. I also try to motivate my students to take control of their own education, to think critically, and to feel better about themselves through learning.
I am currently working towards my BA in Humanities at San Jose State University. After I complete my BA I will enroll in a program to get my teaching credential in language arts. I have wr ... read more

Chelsea P.

• Monterey, CA 95940 ( 23.1 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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In High School I discovered that not only was I skilled in math and science, but that I was effective in tutoring other students in these subjects. I started professionally tutoring students younger than me when I was a junior and continued until I graduated college. I successfully tutored students in Algebra, Geometry/Trig, Algebra 2, Pre-Calc, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and SAT Prep. I have taught swimming and been a lifeguard through American Red Cross since I was 16, and in 2007 decided to take the next step and become an instructor for them. I now teach CPR/First Aid, and Lifeguard Training for different facilities in the area.
I feel that my largest teaching strength is the ability to identify where students are having problems and address those issues first. If students don't understand the fundamentals, it is impossible to teach them advanced concepts. In addition t ... read more

Kelly S.

• Carmel, CA 93923 ( 23.7 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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My former high school students used to tell me how much they appreciated my patience with them; modestly, I would have to agree with their assessment. I believe that individuals process information in different ways, and it is my responsibility to understand the best method to help a student successfully learn. In addition to being patient, I am creative, courteous, composed, and an effective communicator. With my acute attention to detail and calm persistence, learning (specifically, writing) becomes less daunting, more tolerable, and even enjoyable. Anyone can learn if permitted to do so in a positive environment and with the proper tools; I enable such an experience as a knowledgeable and conscientious tutor.
After earning my BA and CA Teaching Credential in English, my love for the language and subject drove me to complete my MA in English and Comparative Literature in less tha ... read more

Paul K.

• Pacific Grove, CA 93950 ( 24.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, ASVAB, ACT

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I have more than 14 years of experience as a Literature, Language, Business Communications, Technical Writing, and Composition Instructor at the college level. I hold a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and a TOEFL certificate which I earned before teaching for five years in Poland. Although my expertise is in adult education, I have a great deal of experience teaching at both the middle school and high school levels.
I have devoted myself to teaching as a profession for the last fourteen years because I feel a sense of worth in what I do. I believe that my role is that of a facilitator. My job is to help students define their goals, explore the resources they have at hand to reach those goals, and facilitate the process of meeting those goals. My choice to teach also rests on a foundation of community. As a college instructor, my worth is tied to more than t ... read more

Matthew M.

• Gilroy, CA 95020 ( 28.8 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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Throughout the course of my education, I have had the opportunity to work with many great instructors and professors; learning the qualities and characteristics of what comprises an effective teacher. I currently possess two degrees, a Bachelors of Arts in Social Science with an emphasis in Teaching Preparation and a Masters of Science in Environmental Management. While I consider myself highly competent and comfortable teaching anything within California’s kindergarten through twelth grade curriculum, my strengths lie within my background and education in science and mathematics. I have also garnered over two years of providing instruction in preparing for the SAT.
Over my years of experience providing supplemental instruction to a diverse range of students, I have found that I possess a breadth of knowledge and interpersonal skill-sets that make me an effective teacher. I teach f ... read more

paul s.

• aptos, CA 95003 ( 35.4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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In 2009, I completed a profession editing certificate to add to my degrees in English and rhetoric. Because of this experience, I am confident teaching and tutoring the humanities (English, history, philosophy, etc.) at high-school and college levels. For two years, I have taught all subjects as an aid in a fourth and fifth grade special day (SDC) class. This experience has taught me effective ways to teach difficult material to young learners with particular learning needs.
I am comfortable lecturing on various subjects. However, I have seen the best results with repetition and continual reinforcement of the subject matter while weaving in larger ideas here and there. I am calm, patient, persistent, and supportive of everyone's particular abilities.