Renee D.

• Farmington, ME 04938 ( 23 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 32
• Member since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am an English major at the University of Maine at Farmington. I have been in accelerated English programs throughout elementary and high school. I believe I am qualified to tutor skills based on reading, writing, comprehension, and computer skills. I am a patient individual with a natural desire to help others succeed.

Robyn S.

• Waterville, ME 04901 ( 6.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I feel very strongly about the importance of a good education. Having a degree in English, I have much experience in using proper grammar, technical writing skills and creative writing skills. I have tutored students in the area of English, biology, history and some spanish.
I have always loved working with children. Through my experience as a special education instructor, I have learned children can learn in a variety of ways. My teaching philosophy is that each child has different strengths, and it is imperative to tailor an educational program to these strengths. By highlighting what a student is good at, their confidence is increased. This confidence will help them overcome academic obstacles. I believe that teachers play a huge role inthe success of their students, and that with the right support system, any child can acheive their academic goals.

Richard M.

• Clinton,, ME 04927 ( 6.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature

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I have a refined ability to interpret and to write about the best writers and critics in the English language. I have also learned to express my understanding to tough, cynical and easily distracted teenagers, as well as to more motivated and capable students. I have worked at GoodWill-Hinckley, where for more than five years I taught behavioral and social skills to teenagers. I have also worked for many years as both staff and as a supervisor in homes for the developmentally disabled, where I have been responsible for training new staff. In the CADD Certificate program at Kennebec Valley Community College (where I earned high honors) I worked as an algebra tutor to adults.
I am a very patient listener and think that I empathize well with everyone. While student teaching I learned to pay attention to all of the students in a very diverse student body. I chose texts from a variety o ... read more

Marcy M.

• Winslow, ME 04901 ( 8.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar

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I posess a Bachelors Degree in Finance and a Masters Degree in Education. I have been able to successfully combine these two areas in school environments as well as corporate environments. The students that I have taught, tutored and mentored varied in age, educational level, and ability. I have always tried to match my teaching style to the learning styles of my students. I have tried to individualize instruction as much as possible. I have taught various areas of Business to apply to many different venues. I believe a good teacher creates an environment where students are motivated to be productive and are eager to learn.
I have taught at-risk youth (ages 16-25) at Northlands Job Corps in Vermont. The course I taught was to prepare students for careers in Business. I have also taught Business at Middlebury Union High School in Vermont. I have 14 years of Corporate Training at L.L ... read more

William Joshua R.

• Oakland, ME 04963 ( 10.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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The school of Education in North Carolina prepared me well. I am above all flexible. My license reads K-8 and I have taught Art K-6 for a year, Second Grade for two years in NC. Then in 2001 I taught Title One reading in TN for a year then Fourth grade for three more years. My family moved to Northern VA and I taught Fifth grade there for two years before moving back to TN for a year where I taught 8th grade Algebra, and 7th grade English. Since moving to Maine I have only had oppurtunity to work with alterative special Ed with grades 6, 7 and 8.
I have worked with students who were given up on years before, but once the met me, they evolved and became what so many said they never would become, educated.Vgotsky talked about the zone of proximal development and potential. I believe I teach to reach the highest level of potential and often come very close. ... read more

Amy N.

• Norridgewock, ME 04957 ( 11.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have loved working with children since I was a teenager. Especially with my experience with children with special needs, I believe all children can learn and I want to help all children have academic success. I firmly believe that all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate instruction and a positive environment. I strive to make a difference in every child's life that I work with.
I have always been interested in teaching others, in particular, teaching children with special needs. The majority of my experience teaching is teaching children with special needs including many children with autism. The degrees I have earned in Psychology and Special Education have allowed me to gain an understanding in many areas, including social sciences, education, science, social studies, etc. I also have learned many grammatical skills due to writing research ... read more

Tracy T.

• Vassalboro, ME 04989-3233 ( 12.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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My B.A.in English from the University of Maine at Augusta, where I graduated magna cum laude, and my participation in the ProLiteracy America program as a Literacy Volunteer was inspired by my life-long love of literature. I have taken courses in Interpersonal Communications, Ethics, and Advanced Technical Communications, all of which expand my purview as a tutor. I am an avid bibliophile and am well acquainted with both American and European literature with an emphasis on Shakespeare.
I have greatly enjoyed my experience as a Substitute Teacher and Literacy Volunteer as I truly enjoy helping others. I am sensitive to the fact that all children learn differently and will augment my teaching stlye to compliment their needs and goals. I will be committed to helping the student meet their potential and goals in a productive and positive learning experience.

Robert K.

• Rome, ME 04963 ( 13.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $68.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Creative Writing

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I love to work with students one-on-one from topic selection to final editing. Making the right decisions early in the writing process is critical to the paper’s success, and I have many classroom-tested tools and techniques to help students make the right decisions. My goal is leave each student with the skills they need to succeed in writing –not just a particular paper but any writing assignment they may face.
After earning my BA and PhD in English, I spent many years in industry as an engineer, quality manager, project manager, and technical writer. I have taught a wide range of subjects in college classrooms, from astronomy to information literacy and composition to professional writing. I am currently on the faculty at two colleges here in Maine and I serve as an editor for several academic and industry publications.

Elizabeth O.

• New Sharon, ME 04955 ( 18.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I've taught Aesthetics, Critical Theory, Painting and Drawing at various schools on the East Coast. These include New York University, Penn State University, Maine College of Art and The University of Southern Maine. I currently teach at The University of Maine at Farmington. I'm also a grant writer, specializing in academic grants in the Arts and Humanities. This has made me quite proficient in writing clear, concise and readily accessible prose on a multitude of topics.
I believe I'm quite a good teacher because I'm firmly committed to excellence in academic work, but I don't believe in being pedantic or dreary about it. My own interests are quite broad, and I think I'm quite good at finding ways to make academic subjects relevant and appealing to each student's particular experience and worldview. I'm proud to say that I always receive very positive student evaluations at ... read more

Jennifer D.

• Whitefield, ME 04353 ( 26.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I prefer working as a collaborative team with teaching staff/specialists. I believe most of my success comes from continued conversations and ongoing discussions about best practices during staff meetings and professional development workshops. I believe if we can integrate content with cross-curricular themes and skills such as writing across the curriculum in all subjects, not just during the language arts block, All students can access prior knowledge and reframe their thinking when appropriate. Once we establish accountability through state standards, we need to teach one child at a time, at their own level and pace and eliminate lessons that do not move students toward meeting the standards. I use flexible/small groups based on reading readiness levels and interests and change strategies as needed to meet students' needs.
As a literacy-based educator, I have served 12-years a ... read more