Amy B.
- Farmington Hills, MI 48331 ( 7.1 mi )
- Expert Writing Tutor
- Female Age 51
- Member Since: 07/2012
- Will travel up to 40 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
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On-line
- Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
Writing is one of my top subjects! I have the ability to work with students of any age, from young students through college level, including research and documentation experience.
My teaching style is very interactive. I like to begin a tutoring session by helping the student set a goal for the session. We then begin work on the material. During the session I encourage the student's learning by asking open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking. With writing assignments, the pen is always in the student's hand and, with guidance, the student makes choices about his or her writing. I use a method I call guided discovery, which encourages students to think in depth about their subject, discovering new methods and information with guidance from me.
In addition to having a Master of Arts in English Literature, I have extensive experience teaching English at the college level. I have spent the last three years as the Writing Corner Director at a Kansas community college, administering all of the writing tutoring for the college. This has provided me with ... read more