seth y.

• Austin, TX 78748 ( 34.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 46
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

Many varied experiences with youth and adults as a teacher, aide, and assistant. Taught adult basic education in county jails as well as school facility for 6 years. Student teaching in a first grade class for a semester. Taught kindergarten summer school. Reading Interventionist for struggling middle school students.

Anne F.

• Austin, TX 78747 ( 38.9 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar

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Composition is one of my top subjects! I have been teaching students of all ages, from 1st grade through adult and teacher certification programs.

For the past three years, I have been teaching Writing at Austin Community College. Prior to that I taught teachers as an online facilitator for PBS. In addition, I have been a special education teacher and coordinator and an English/Language Arts/Reading teacher in Texas, Ohio, Connecticut, and New York.
I believe that all students can learn to read and write with an approach individualized for each learner regardless of the age.

Silas A.

• Austin, TX 78729 ( 29.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 54
• Member Since: 02/2017
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Teach, Mentor, and Educate.

As a teacher, I engage my students in learning process, which helps develop critical thinking skills. My teaching methods include, but not limited to: 1)Student-teacher style. 2) Demonstration Style. 3) Multi-layer Style. 4) Facilitator or participatory Style, and; 5) Cooperative or Group Learning Style .
I have taught in all levels of education from elementary through middle/high schools to college. More so, I have over two decades of teaching experience. Interestingly, my teaching subjects are nearly same. These include: grammar, writing and composition, spelling, vocabulary building, syntax, semantic, morphology, poetry, and literature. Other social studies subjects are:World History, Political Science, Citizenship, government and it's operation, and international relations.

Janet W.

• Austin, TX 78729 ( 29.8 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female Age 70
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Composition is one of my top subjects!

To teach reading, I teach the children to use all the reading strategies used by good readers.Examples of those strategies would be sight words, visual and context clues, and phonics. Then, I prefer to use leveled readers to improve their fluency and comprehension. For writing, after assessing their composition, I work with them to improve where needed skills such as organization, elaboration, complex sentences and transitions. I use hands on materials and lots of practice to teach math.
I taught grades kindergarten, first grade and second grade for a total of twenty-six years. Since then, I have tutored pre-k through 5th grade. My last assignment was tutoring a fifth grader in writing composition. I have worked as a tutor with several children on their reading, spelling and math skills. I worked as a UIL coach for creative writers in second grade.

Kevin L.

• Austin, TX 78746 ( 30.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Former newspaper writer/editor looking to help writers

I am a former newspaper writer/editor having worked in the journalism business for 18 years. I worked as a sports writer for the first half of my journalism career, having covered the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. I interviewed professional athletes, coaches, and league officials to find out what was going on with the team and I attended home and away games and wrote about what happened. Later, I became a news writer/editor, covering crime, politics, and education. Currently, I am in PR, writing press releases for a major Texas state agency.

Jared S.

• Austin, TX 78759 ( 31 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 35
• Member Since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $12.00 to $15.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have experience teaching not only at the college level, but also for grades 6-12. I was an English teacher during my most recent stay in France and I've tutored Accounting at Houston Community College. As an English teacher, I taught not only grammar and comprehension specifically to students that had issues with the grammar of English, but I also was involved in teaching Shakespeare to the students as well as many different forms of English literature. In addition, I have acted as a French tutor for many years.
I try to avoid lecture in teaching. For me, personally, instruction comes from helping the student understand the material on their own without having to directly be told everything. This comes through in creative exercises that help the student to understand the concept better and to hold onto the idea much easier.

Joseph C.

• Austin, TX 78749 ( 31.7 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Male Age 51
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Socratic, Lecture, One on One, Group, Holistic
I have been an Educator for over 10 years- Teaching Middle School, High School, and University. Currently an English Composition Professor. Have taught English, Journalism, Reading, Creative Writing, Composition, Grammar, World Cultures, Humanities, Social Studies, American History, Art, Guitar/Bass (Music), Life Skills, Football, Baseball, Track, Tutored for all test taking skills.

David V.

• Austin, TX 78704 ( 34 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I take a servant leadership, customer-oriented approach to my responsibilities. I routinely try to answer the following question: What can I do to help students achieve their goals? For research papers, I encouraged students to pursue their own interests, such as a subject related to their major, in order to give them a better opportunity to enjoy the research process as opposed to merely fulfilling an exercise requirement.
From January 2006 through August 2008, I worked part-time as a freshman composition instructor, writing lab tutor, and teaching assistant for the English department at UNT. As an instructor, I taught two classes per long semester and one, intensive summer session. During the fall semesters, I taught Composition I, which introduced students to a variety of writing concepts, such as the personal essay and the visual text. The students wrote five papers, thre ... read more

Niklous K.

• Austin, TX 78704 ( 34 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $12.00 to $30.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Literature, Grammar

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I've done quite a bit of tutoring in the past couple years. I graduated from Michigan State University in May, 2011, where I studied French and studied abroad in France. I also spent a year in France teaching English, so I speak French at a near-native level. I really enjoy teaching and would love to help anyone out that needs help in French.

Shardae J.

• Killeen, TX 76542 ( 39.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am excellent in teaching new things with a positive motivating attitude. I am very familiar with Math, English, History, and other things. I not only try to help the individual but I would love to be a mentor with them and build a relationship to create a trustworthy, comfortable working environment!
I like to make it fun and bring new strategies to the table!

John R.

• Cedar Park, TX 78613 ( 25.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My goal when working with students is to fully describe the steps necessary to solving various classes of problems, often in an outline form, for it is in learning these steps that a student becomes an independent learner. I like to work through as many examples as the student needs, gradually working them into the problem-solving process, until they are able to work a few completely on their own, or, in some way, demonstrate understanding of the material. Of course, this method is a little easier to employ in one on one tutoring sessions, but even with my work in the classroom, I feel student participation is crucial to the learning environment.
While in college (1988-1994), I worked as a grader in the math department, with a goal of providing useful feedback to the students. I also began working as a tutor at Austin Community College (ACC) in their free learning labs at this ... read more

Sarah S.

• austin, TX 78750 ( 28.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As a graduate of Southwestern University with a Bachelor in English and Communications, I was drawn to the field of education. I come from a family of teachers. After earning a post-baccalaureate certification in Secondary Education with a focus on English/Language Arts, I taught for a couple years and wanted to expand my teaching to younger students as well. I am also certified in elementary k-6 instruction. My passion and specialization are in reading instruction, literature, grammar, and composition. During the past ten years, I have tutored AP English, ESL students and parents, elementary students, and middle school students who wanted to improve their reading, speaking, test taking, and writing abilities.
I adhere to Gardener's Multiple Intelligences, which states that each student possesses certain intelligences and that using a students' strengths improves their achieve ... read more

Erin R.

• Austin, TX 78717 ( 28.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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Graduating from Southwestern University gave me an extremely well-rounded education, and taught me numerous vital things that I have already successfully applied to the real world. I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Religion. As well as greatly focusing on my academics during college, I participated in several extracurricular activities, such as participating in a community service fraternity, tutoring underprivileged children, and volunteering with churches to aid wherever needed. I also took many classes in the Education field, and have had hands-on experience in the classroom.
I have always had a strong passion for teaching and working with children. I am extremely upbeat and energetic, and believe that with the proper mix of dedication and fun children can easily find academic success. I have had several classes in Children Psychology, and through ... read more

Michael M.

• Austin, TX 78759 ( 30.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar

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I am a born teacher, and I love the challenge of bringing students who are less than engaged in the learning process to becoming eager and confident learners. I am patient, though I also believe in setting goals and reaching benchmarks and deadlines. My basic philosophy is that all young people are not only able to learn but also capable of much more than they or their environment may believe. My goal is to increase their confidence by praising their successes, and to hone their skills by expecting rigorous application of their efforts to the learning tasks at hand.
I have been teaching and tutoring students since the 1980's, both in Israel (where I completed my B.A.) and in the United States, first as a graduate student and then as an Assistant Professor of English. My background of studies includes many humanities and social sciences (English Literature, Philosophy, Psychology ... read more

Rita P.

• Austin, TX 78749 ( 31.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My techniques will be customized to the subject and student population. One of the techniques: I will use exercises and team involvement as additional tools for re-enforcement and opportunity of exchange, so that team spirit and creative opportunities can be encouraged and explored. Students will notice how genuine my interest in education is, as I am an avid learner myself. I will also create an environment of comfort, exchanges, and suggestions. Where the subject materials and school policies allow, I may introduce additional techniques and suggestions.
I have received rigorous instruction as to punctuation, grammar, syntax, and composition rules since my years of mandatory education. The knowledge and application of the same have expanded thanks to the years spent in college and at the university, where I have also had to use the notions in order to effectively communicat ... read more