Find La Fayette, IL Writing Skills Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Reinhold K.

• East Peoria, IL 61611 ( 30 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 12/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $18 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I am usually everyone's favorite substitute teacher

I am tutoring in college and grade school right now.Author of 20 poetry books. My first Masters is in German from UW-Madison. Substitute teacher for 15 years.Have taught 9 different subjects at the college level. Worked for the University News Service. President, United Amateur Press in U.S. Extremely well educated, taught computer courses for 10 years.

Rachel W.

• Brimfield, IL 61517 ( 19.1 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr

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I have a very strong background in writing. My experience includes my graduate research and thesis, news writing for a tv station, in addition to 6 years of writing for academia. I spent a semester in Pau, France and can tutor beginning to intermediate level students. I graduated with a 3.9 GPA in high school, college and graduate school.
I don't believe in giving a student the answers to their questions. Rather, I think it is important to help them find the answers themselves--understanding the process will enable them to perform on their own. For example, rather than editing a student's paper, I will go through it line by line and have them help me find the errors.

Brian L.

• Peoria, IL 61615 ( 24.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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I taught one semester of College Algebra at Illinois State University. I was responsible for 2 sections of lab while I completed graduate credits for a Master's in Mathematics. My B.S. in actuarial science (math) was attained from Bradley University. Also, I've been a youth minister at the local church for a year and half now and have formed a large group consisting of junior high and high school students.
I love to put myself in the students' shoes. I have the ability to relate to the students on an individual level and they respect me. I always hope that no one is left behind just because they are afraid to ask questions. I believe in having fun while learning and in being honest with your students.

Clotee L.

• West Peoria, IL 61604 ( 29.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

As an experienced K-12 substitute teacher, my work extended from the inner city to the county schools. I had the opportunity to instruct students with various ability levels and learning styles. During the 2008-2009 school term I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA in a middle school working as tutor, special projects assistant, and mentor. I hold a BS degree in Sociology and expect to earn a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2010. Graduate school taught me to converse on every level; to write research papers, essays, and content specific lesson plans that conform to IL Learning Standards. With joy I will employ technology aids to teach and adapt instruction to each individual, situation or learning environment.
Teaching and learning is deeply rooted in my being, children are my joy, and I truly believe all are capable of learning. I use a constructivist approach to teaching, and be ... read more

Stephanie N.

• Bettendorf, IA 52722 ( 36.9 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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My teaching philosophy is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for my students, in which they feel equal and confident as learners. Creating a positive learning environment begins with building a strong rapport with students and coworkers. Another aspect of building a strong classroom community is motivation. As a teacher, my goal is to help student build strong self-efficacy so that they feel inclined to work hard and develop an inner sense of motivation. I use scaffolding in my instruction, so the students are able to watch me demonstrate the skill or strategy, and slowly I turn over more and more responsibilities to the student regarding that skill until he or she is able to do the skill without my assistance.
I graduated from the University of Iowa on May 15, 2010 with a BA in Elementary Education and a reading endorsement. Apart from my area of specializat ... read more

Jonathan W.

• Rock Island, IL 61201 ( 37.3 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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I believe the best way to learn is peer-to-peer learning. As an auto-didact I have the study skills necessary to regurgitate information as taught by the current institutional models. This is an uncreative and highly unnatural way to learn. There's a reason no major discovery was made in a classroom -- true innovation, discovery and learning is an organic process.
I'm a student at Augustana College whose academic record has ranged from public school to home schooling to community college and and even private education. I've worked as a tutor for over 2 years at Black Hawk College, at the same time obtaining an Associates Degree. Throughout those years I've encountered many special needs students and many bright students, tutoring in subjects ranging from English, Math, Social Studies, to Computer Science.

Toni P.

• Rock Island, IL 61201 ( 37.5 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I'm a strong believer in the Gardner's ideas of many different learning styles and types of intelligent. Some students are better audio, tactile, or visual learners. I feel it is the teacher's responsibility to find the best learning style for each student and build on that format through scaffolding. I love nothing better than to see the light bulb go off in a students mind. This also helps them to realize that learning can be a fun adventure.
I've been a special education teacher and held positions in resource and in self-contained rooms. I've taught students with learning problems in reading, math, and writing. I have also worked in the Lights on for Learning program and have been a home tutor for home bound students in the district.

John W.

• Davenport, IA 52803 ( 38.3 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $74.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I firmly believe that children are able to learn and grasp concepts more easily by relating the lessons and information to their everyday lives. If the material is presented in a manner where students can recall past experiences in their lives, it is much more likely to gain their attention and interest. My substitute teaching experience has taught me that praising effort and positive reinforcement are the ways to get the best results out of the students.
I have earned two bachelor degrees in History and Geology. I am presently taking online courses at Western Governors University to attain my teaching certificate. Additionally, I have been a substitute teacher for grades K-8 since 2009. I've recently completed a long-term teaching assignment including preparing my own lesson plans. I have substitute taught in all types of environments including general education and special educat ... read more