Thomas H.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 22.2 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male Age 43
• Member since: 11/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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Learning is a life-long endevour.

I have taught Spanish as well as tutored people in Spanish, music (guitar) and English composition. Also, I have some experience with teaching English as a Second Language. I taught beginning level Spanish to 8-12 graders for one year. I have tutored three different individuals in music (guitar) and love helping people to find out how to be creative in their pursuit of music. And, with English, I have tutored one individual with grammar and composition. I thoroughly enjoy writing, and have an eye for good writing.
I try to meet the needs of the prospective student, and teach them in a way that will be beneficial to them.

Jonathon E.

• Sevierville, TN 37876 ( 26 mi )
• Expert Government Tutor

• Male Age 45
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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My comments on tutoring Government : I never made below an "A" average in this subject, and have 10+ years of practical experience in this field, having worked for governments at the local and state level.

I like to use the Socratic method, mainly by asking questions and challenging assumptions. In addition, I like to engage those I teach, challenging them to think about what they previously have not considered. I believe in building on successes, and offering constructive criticism, where appropriate.
I have mentored various people since 2000, in all types of subjects, including math, science, social sciences, English, writing, literature, and other related subjects. My academic record is very strong, and I believe empowering those I work with every single time. The only pre-requisites are that you have to be willing to learn, and learn how to learn.

Aaron M.

• Waynesville, NC 28786 ( 0.7 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a graduate from UNC Charlotte, I was blessed with the opportunity to earn a B.A. in English, as well as a professional certification in techncial writing and editing, which has afforded me both knowledge and experience in both journalism and technical media. In addition, I have acquried extensive grammatical skills due to writing research papers, as well as conducting articles which were seen by more than 30,000 subscribers nationwide at my previous publication
It is my belief that every student yearns to acquire an education. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the instructor to find that spark and create a learning regimen geared towards that students specific method of learning. I tend to lead by example in an effort to relate to the student. I find that this method of operation creates a sense of willingness from the student, as well as establishes a sense of trust.

Katelyn C.

• Waynesville, NC 28786 ( 3.5 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Geography

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I have worked with students in all levels of elementary school through teaching as well as during my college year. Specifically I have been in classrooms of pre-k, kindergarten, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. I find the enthusiasm and thinking of students in upper levels very intriguing. I graduated from Clemson University with a BA in Elementary Education in 2007. Upon graduating I have been in elementary classrooms as a teacher for three years. I enjoy working with children one on one. Allowing me to better understand their reasoning and thinking.
In my experiences I have found that children learn in many different ways. Based on this I feel that individualized attention to each student makes them more successful in school, as well as, in many life experiences. Children learn by doing. With this in mind I find the best teaching style for each child. ... read more

Jim M.

• Candler, NC 28715 ( 13.9 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, American History

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My teaching style is personal, active, topical and involved. The first assignment in every class I've taught has been for the students to write brief autobiographies. This helps me relate course material to their lives through relevant, and current, examples and analogies. My own belief in the importance of education has been demonstrated by service on the Board of Education in Watertown, CT, and my book proposal to have America's leaders in government,the arts, sports, science, education and business discuss how a special teacher greatly influenced their lives.
I have over 15 years experience teaching advertising, public relations and copywriting as a university adjunct, based on decades of professional background in advertising and journalism. That background includes award-winning creative work in advertising, four years as editor of Hudson River Boating News magazine,four years ... read more

Jason Y.

• Leicester, NC 28748 ( 14.6 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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My teaching style varies greatly depending on the needs of the student; however, I always try to meet the student first and then decide which approach will be the most effective. My philosophy of teaching revolves around the theory that a tutor or teacher's primary role is to support the student so that each problem can be solved by the student. It is also important to me to apply the subject at hand to the life of the student so that concepts hold meaning in an individuals life. I am patient and capable of working with students from all walks of life.
I am a recent graduate with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies with a Conservation Biology concentration. This education has required that I become acquainted with a wide variety of subjects including mathematics and the natural sciences. This also entails having a high level of written and oral communication skills n ... read more

Manisha D.

• Whittier, NC 28789 ( 14.9 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have tutored children of all ages, and adapt my teaching style to the student's needs. Patience and perseverance are my core characteristics, and those are the two qualities that I try to instill in all of my students.
I am a very avid learner and have earned two degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: a BA in psychology and a JD. I taught science classes to children ages 4 - 12 during my law school career. I tutored elementary school students in basic math, grammar and science during my last two years of undergraduate work. During my first two years of undergraduate studies, I tutored college students in math and English

Gary P.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 19.7 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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As a graduate in one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, I received an education that enhanced my skills as a writer, as a leader, and as a thinker. I worked as an assistant teacher for the Spanish department where I conducted speaking drills to improve the proficiency of Spanish for elementary level students. I also frequently led class discussions to garner confidence in speaking Spanish. During my senior year at Davidson College, I researched and wrote a thirty-five page thesis regarding the portrayal of women in two Latin American dictatorship novels. I currently work in the mental health field providing primary care and guidance to youths. I enjoy sharing with them the knowledge I have gained throughout my life.
Working as an assistant teacher in Davidson College encouraged me to pursue a career in educating children. I currently work at Eliada Homes helping teac ... read more

Richard L.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 21.3 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I have Bachelor's Degrees in English & Spanish, a Master's Degree in English, and am rated 'advanced low' on the Arabic Oral Proficiency exam. My Spanish training includes 42 college level credit-hours, as well as a semester studying in Mexico. I have tutored language for native and non-native speakers on high-school and college levels. I also taught the high school curriculum, including Social Studies, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Physical Science, English and Geography to a class of JobCorps candidates who had been failing students, many with special learning needs, and helped all of them to graduate with diplomas within 5 months. I am self-taught and proficient on all MS applications, plus HTML-, CSS-, PHP- and Java-based design.
I'm most interested in tutoring on the high-school or college level, but I do have experience teaching young children as well. I believe that t ... read more

Kyle K.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 21.3 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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Through the experience of pursuing my degree at Boston University, I was exposed to many different styles of learning and teaching due to my interdisciplinary concentration in Latin American Studies. After spending two months in Peru on a study abroad program, I utilized my Spanish language minor by volunteering as an ESL teacher of adults at the Brazilian Workers Center in East Boston, MA. My college experience culminated in a personal research project where I was personally both class and teacher, facilitating an understanding of how I best learn. During my studies I participated in approximately one year of peer tutoring organized through the dorm I lived in, allowing me to see how others learn. The diversity of my studies provides me with the ability to tutor in many liberal arts subjects including History, Government, and English at the higher levels, though I also scored high in ma ... read more

Marcianna C.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 22.1 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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My teaching style is holistic, relying upon the philosophy of Dr. Parker J. Palmer who attempts simultaneously to maintain humility, keep the focus less on himself and the students, and more on the subject. With the subject at the center of the room, I prepare myself beforehand to fan the flames of interest as needed to keep the students engaged. This works by first encouraging students to focus on themselves and using their own experience or questions as the best approach to the subject. I tend to ask shy students questions that invite them to express themselves. In this way I believe each student has an opportunity to participate, learn and grow.
As an undergraduate student, I became a substitute teacher for Fulton County Schools and taught in this capacity for four years K-12, focusing on primary grades. Prior to that I taught in adult private, health related programs for a ... read more

Rachel L.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 22.3 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I enjoy working with people and helping them gain the confidence to complete their assignments. Each person is a unique individual with inherent talents and skills, as a tutor I help to facilitate the use of these strengths to build confidence, to help the student enjoy the learning process and to help them succeed in academics and life. I absolutely love to teach, I love to see the spark when a student finally understands a difficult concept and the smile that comes from success!
I have been teaching in some capacity since High school. During my diverse experiences working, traveling and studying, the commom denominator has always been my love and passion for teaching and education. I have worked with children and adolescents from infancy through college, and with adults as an ESL instructor. I have a Bachelors degree in French and Environmental Studies, a teaching credential for ... read more

Melissa B.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 22.4 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Geography, American History

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As a participant in a bilingual tutoring project, I thrived in connecting with my students and tailoring the lesson plan to their specific needs. I accompanied my students in the classroom, translated assignments from English to Spanish, and provided instruction entirely in Spanish. As a tutor in this program, I received invaluable experience working with at-risk youth from the ages of 9 to 14. These students had varying language proficiencies, and I learned much from helping all of them. In addition to my tutoring experience, I have had at least five years of experience as a peer reviewer both in the classroom for English literature and as a professional editor. I have tutored students in math, ESL, and English literature and composition.
My teaching style is based on the needs of each particular student, and, in cases where ability levels are varied, I find ways to use the streng ... read more

Naomi U.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 22.4 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I am a strong proponent of self-directed learning. The best retention of material and new skills comes when a student finds the subject engaging and is able to relate the subject to their own experiences, passions, and goals. All people learn differently; therefore, it is helpful when a student is able to learn particular methods and study skills that will continue to benefit their future learning. I love asking questions that allow a young person to reach their own conclusions. As a child, I felt very much empowered when teachers and mentors supported my own explorations and created the spaces for me to learn in my own way.
I graduated from Stanford University with two bachelor degrees, BA in English Literature and Creative Writing and BA in Art and Art History. I am extremely competent in reading comprehension, composition, editing for grammar and content, and in constructin ... read more

Laura P.

• Asheville, NC 28803 ( 22.7 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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I understand that any child can run into problems with schoolwork. I try to find out why the child is having a problem before trying to help them. Did he miss something and fall behind? Is she simply bored with the subject? The approach I take with the child depends on the answers to these questions. I feel it is important for the learner to understand that there is a reason for making the effort to learn each subject. In math, I like to assign the numbers and equations to subjects the learner likes, such as pizza, sports or music, for example. I also find it is beneficial to make references to the different careers one might use the knowledge learned in the child's classes.
I am a mother of 3 children who are all very successful students. My eldest will graduate a semester early from college this month. My middle child is a junior in college and my youngest child is a senior ... read more