Leigh K.

• Mills River, NC 28759 ( 29.2 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $14 to $25 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am currently a print reporter and have worked for the NY Times and Gannett companies. I have more than 20 years of experience in the field. I have won numerous journalism awards in North and South Carolina. I am an expert in reading comprehension and have experience in creative writing with poetry, short stories, etc.

Gennell L.

• Asheville, NC 28803 ( 23.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2022
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Grammar

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Experienced, unconventional Latin and English teacher

Personal, humorous, and energetic. I tailor games and activities to each class and do not think teaching directly from a text inspires many to learn. Typical key elements of my courses include flexible lesson planning, personalized tests/quizzes, adding cultural content, and incorporating student ideas as much as possible.
I have over 20 years of experience working as a university instructor and private teacher for students ages 11-50. Most of my experience has been in English as a Second Language programs for community colleges and research universities, including M.I.T. and Tufts University. For the past several years I have been assisting middle and high school students with Latin (I have studied over 11 years of that language) and have also tutored beginning German and English writing.

Yvonne B.

• Hendersonville, NC 28792 ( 34.5 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Female Age 70
• Member Since: 12/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /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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All Subjects K-8; English Language Expert; SAT/ACT Verbal

Over twenty years success in teaching, including homeschooling my own four children, has made me an exceptional tutor. I love children, care about their lives and academic progress, and have the experience of classroom teaching to help me relate to students' needs. I am equally at home in the classroom, in groups, in person one-on-one and online.
Caring, concerned, earnest, fun, relaxed

Emily F.

• Marshall, NC 28753 ( 8.2 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have a B.A. in English from Mars Hill College with a minor in Theatre Arts. I have extensive experience in tutoring. I worked for a tutoring company in Georgia before moving back to North Carolina, and I had a high success rate--one high school student had a grade increase of 14 points in only two months.

Maggie H.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 18.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 48
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I believe strongly in Writing Across the Curriculum and Writing to Learn. Writing can be used in any subject, including quantitative disciplines, to enhance learning and develop academic prowess.
BA, cum laude, from the University of Denver in Religious Studies and Anthropology Graduate work in Religion from Vanderbilt University Over 10 years of experience in Higher Education Four years of teaching at Vanderbilt University Freelance editor and proofreader Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association

Sherrie M.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 18.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Experienced Educator and Instructor

Experienced educator and instructor. Have taught English and Psychology courses at secondary schools, community colleges and adult education classes. Courses have included creative writing, literature and grammar/usuage; communications skills building; effective study habits; human relations in the workplace; basic composition skills and proofreading

Thomas H.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 19.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 43
• Member Since: 11/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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Learning is a life-long endevour.

I try to meet the needs of the prospective student, and teach them in a way that will be beneficial to them.
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.

Jonathon E.

• Sevierville, TN 37876 ( 26.9 mi )
• Expert Composition 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: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Composition : I am an excellent writer and composer of many, many works, having written dozens of speeches, prose, and writings entirely on my own, and learned many tools, techniques, and options for writing and composition. I continue to be a prolific writer and composer to this day.

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.

Amy B.

• Fairview, NC 28730 ( 28.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I am currently in school to become a middle school language arts/social studies teacher. I am about to enter my junior year of college. I have volunteered in middle school classrooms. I have been doing one-on-one care with individuals with mental/physical disabilities for the past year and a half working for the Arc of NC. I have volunteered as a tutor at the Pullen Hope Center in Raleigh, tutoring adults trying to get their GED's.
I am all about positive feedback. I think it is extremely important to point out when people do things right, and not just when they do things wrong.

Dawn H.

• Black Mountain, NC 28711 ( 30.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Educator with ten years experience. Five years as Title I reading assistant. Five years experience teaching. Currently teaching fourth grade with Buncombe County Schools. Have experience working with diverse cultures in my class and enjoy a challenge. Am available in summer including evenings and weekends. Evenings only during school year.

Jason Y.

• Leicester, NC 28748 ( 12.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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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 needed to bridge the gap between science, law, and policy. I have worked in the college setting as a community service coordinator and collaborated with several faculty to incorporate community service into their classroom curriculum in a wide variety of subjects.
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 ... read more

Karen B.

• Weaverville, NC 28787 ( 12.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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After earning my teaching degree in English, I gained some middle school and high school teaching experience, then took a different path for some years. While earning my master's degree in reading education, I gained experience by helping teach children at Western Carolina University's reading clinic in Asheville. I have done some individual tutoring on my own, while searching for a position in my field. As an avid reader myself, I know the value of a sound reading ability. I try to instill that love of reading in my students.
I have found that children are very comfortable with me, which makes the learning process flow more smoothly. I was trained to discover the problems that prevent children from learning to read and absorb written material. Children learn in different ways, and I try to individualize my teaching methods to suit the individual child.

Shannon D.

• Leicester, NC 28748 ( 14.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Among my many passions, I consider children and education to be two of my highest priorities. I believe that all children have the ability to learn, but each in different ways; and it is with patience and perseverance that a successful education can be achieved. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery, with hands-on methods that children can relate to real life. I strive to help each person, young or old, to reach their highest potential and succeed in the world by feeling confident in themselves and their abilities.
As a graduate of the University of Georgia, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education and consider myself an avid and life-long learner and a lover of education in all forms. I have earned a bachelors degree, in both English and Anthropology and a certificate in American Sign Language. I have furthered my learning through vol ... read more

Bridget M.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 14.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I hold a bachelor degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I majored in Elementary Education for two years before I switched majors. I started a master degree program in International Relations in 2009 and decided to return to school in the fall for a master's degree in social work. I have experience in private school and public school systems. I completed course hours for college in public school systems as well as working for public and private schools.
I have experienced various types of teaching styles while in school. I have learned a long the way every student is different and learns in a different way. In high school and all even through college math had always been my hardest subject. My second year in college I had a math professor that had a different approach to teaching math and for the first time in my life I finally understood math! Findi ... read more

Adam W.

• Asheville, NC 28804 ( 15.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I utilize a wide-range of teaching styles in order to adapt to each student’s specific needs and abilities. I believe the key to learning is asking questions, and thus encourage students to use discourse and debate as their greatest academic assets. In addition to my educational experience, I have other skills, passions, and interests that make me excited to work with children. As an artist, my primary interests lie in theatre, writing, and storytelling, and thus the ideas of imagination, personal growth, and creativity – so essential to a student’s mind – are inherently intertwined with who I am as a person. As an arts educator, I would thus hope to incorporate these qualities into my role as tutor.
As a recent UNC-Chapel Hill graduate with majors in journalism, dramatic art, and creative writing, I have extensive experience in arts education, academic outreach, and childcare that ... read more