Trista L.

• Knoxville, TN 37923 ( 29 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 28
• Member since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $15 to $50 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

19. Majoring in French and Women's Studies. College student delighted to help local kids in their English and French studies. I recently graduated from Hardin Valley Academy in May 2015. In high school, I took four years of English classes and three of French, and have developed a passion for both.

Heather H.

• La Follette, TN 37766 ( 0 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /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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Composition is one of my top subjects! I have excellent editing and writing skills, and am an excellent communicator and teacher. I am well versed in both MLA and APA style.

I have been tutoring both peers and high school students during my stay at Lincoln Memorial University. Students regularly asked me to proofread their papers, and parents frequently contacted me for help with high school students senior research papers. I have made consistent A's in all of my English classes, and I currently hold a Bachelors degree in English.

Autumn T.

• Powell, TN 37849 ( 20.5 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Help your child fall in love with learning.

I currently work and teach in a private high school in the Knoxville area. I teach upper level math and science as well as middle school math and science. I also have much experience with elementary students. I student taught with an elementary teacher. I am currently getting my degree in Secondary Education. Teaching is my passion. Helping kids to learn and love to learn is my goal.

Alex G.

• Knoxville, TN 37921 ( 26.2 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Male Age 36
• Member Since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

Music- Classically trained pianist from age five. Self taught guitar player at age fifteen. Vocal lessons on and off since age eighteen. Theatre/Drama- Bachelors degree with an emphasis on acting (classical/modern/voice/movement/Chekov). Ran a Shakespeare based theatre company for three years. Adjunct professor of theatre at Pellissippi State Community College. Been a professional actor (stage/TV/film) for the last five years. Writing- MFA in Playwriting/Screenwriting. Had plays produced professionally all over the country. Written episodes for nationally produced TV shows.

Leslie F.

• Knoxville, TN 37921 ( 26.2 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $39.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Composition : Currently teaching Composition at the college level.

I began my career teaching music to students in grades K-8. I have always loved the Special Needs students and thus chose to pursue my Master's degree in the Special Education field. My first Special Ed. assignment was for ADHD and LD students in 7th grade Math and Language Arts. From there I have progressed to being the Lead teacher in inclusion settings as both the regular education teacher and the special education teacher. I am experienced in interpreting testing results and IEP writing and would willingly serve as an advocate for your chile and advocate. I am currently teaching grammar and composition to college level students.
I believe in meeting a student at whatever level he or she is ready to work. I am friendly and like to develop a personal relationship with my students in order to know how to serve them better. I use technology as appropriate.

Tabitha D.

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830 ( 27.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Reading Comprehension

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English and Writing Tutor

Facilitator Teaching Style: Students discuss with me about the basic understanding, concepts, and framework of essays and papers and then do one attempt. We then review and analyze each paragraph for grammar and general cohesiveness and make necessary improvements.
I am a senior at the University of Tennessee and am majoring in Architecture. Coming from a background of advanced English classes at Oak Ridge High school, writing and composition is my strong suit. I have tutored an architecture student who was taking a writing intensive essay course on "Theory of Architecture" and helped her sharply improve her weekly grades on papers. Also, during my freshman year in college, my summer reading essay was chosen as one of the top out of thousands of incoming freshmen. I enjoy composing interesting and well formatted papers, no matter if they are research papers or creative writing pap ... read more

Chad H.

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830 ( 27.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 59
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I taught High School US, World and European history to grades 10 - 12. I taught AP European History and Government. I taught Geography, Civics, and Psychology for 5 years. I have owned my own construction firm for 10 years and worked in manufacturing. My specialty is European History with an emphasis in the classics. My literature background is not formal but is extensive.
I have always emphasized the immeasurable distinction between education and schooling. Although the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive, in our era they are more and more. I strive to draw a student into a fascination with learning. If that occurs, then education is a fait accompli.

Judy P.

• LaFollette, TN 37766 ( 1.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I have training in the Balanced Literacy program in which the word study, reading objectives, and writers' workshop are combined in a one and a half hour block of student driven, teacher facilitated activities. These are ultimately shared in a whole group and or one on one setting. When tutoring, I do a very brief mini lesson on the objective and we go immediatley into the task at hand with instant feedback and adaptation between the reader or writer and myself as we progress through the lesson. If the student is hung on vowel digraphs, we stop and examine those and do word work with several examples. My next choices for them to read would have more vowel digraphs. If my student is confused about where to put the punctuation in a quotation, we will do several real world scenerios where he will write statements, questions, and exclaimations correcting as we go along. These are just a f ... read more

Allison T.

• Knoxville, TN 37938 ( 21.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I have spent the majority of my adult life acquiring my undergraduate degree and masters degree. I have been driven to achieve and consider myself a life-long learner. T My career experience has been focused on counseling for people in crisis situations and in long-term care settings for adults. I have extensive training and experience in helping people realize their potential. I am very patient.
I have worked closely with children and families, focusing mainly on information necessary for change. I am very easy-going and affable, and willing to adapt to a person's needs. I believe that individuals can learn once they understand how they best do so.

Heather R.

• Powell, TN 37849 ( 21.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I have a comprehensive background in both early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools. As a special education teacher, I am familiar with a vast range of student needs and current research-based practices to be used within the classroom. This knowledge has enabled me to grow as a professional, while allowing my students to thrive at his/her education level. While teaching in New Mexico, I taught using "English as a Second Language" models and strategies to non-native English speakers. This allowed for my delivery to be fine-tuned in a way that is more extensive based on individual need. I combine my experience and education in a style that serves to enhance learning, while being committed to professional development. I am currently tutoring online and working independently for an educational assessment company.
As a special education teacher, I have a passion for student ... read more

James O.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 24.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am and always have been an avid reader. I learned to speak well from my mom who was an English teacher. As a naval officer and training analyst I have developed some skill at writing. My undergraduate college degree is a B.S. in Agricultural Education. This degree included a fair amount of science and so I am qualified to teach biology, chemistry, vocational agriculture, and horticulture. My graduate degree is an M.S. in Educational Administration. I spent ten years in the navy as a naval flight officer with a subspecialty in electronic warfare. I taught general science, physical science and biology two years at an inner city magnet school.
I am and always have been an avid reader. I learned to speak well from my mom who was an English teacher. As a naval officer and training analyst I have developed some skill at writing. My undergraduate college degree is a B.S. in Agricultur ... read more

Cathy K.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 25.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I love teaching both school-age students and adults. I believe the three most important qualities a teacher can bring to a student are expert skills in the areas being taught, patience, and optimism. I truly believe all students can learn, and I provide a safe atmosphere that encourages risk-taking (the willingess to make mistakes for the benefit of learning), exploration and expansion of background knowledge, and the progressive acquisition of new material. With guidance, a student can construct knowledge and own it. This is far more important and complex than just imparting information. A good teacher can make all the difference in the success of a student.
My backgrounds in special education (BS), adult GED preparation, and nursing (AAS - RN) have helped me develop into a patient, skilled, and compassionate teacher/tutor. I have a strong instructional foundation in basic math, p ... read more

Emily A.

• Knoxville, TN 37917 ( 26.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I believe in inquiry based learning, or teaching any subject by incorporating the student's natural curiosity and drawing connections to their interests. I don't taking a long time to teach a student how to approach a single problem or concept and foster their understanding of the material so that they will understand how to approach the problem on their own. In other words, I put energy into explaining why they should do something so that they can reason through it themselves in a test situation.
I am currently a PhD candidate in Ecology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Throughout my education and short career I have developed teaching skills through tutoring, teaching labs to middle school students, mentoring high school students and giving informational talks on environmental issues to the public. I enjoy teaching and I feel that I have a gift for explaining science and ... read more

Christopher B.

• Knoxville, TN 37931 ( 26.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I recently obtained my MA degree in education and also hold a BS degree in Exercise Science. I am certified to teach grades Kindergarten through eighth grade in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. I am certified to teach language arts , science, math, and social studies. I have previously taught for the Robeson County school system in North Carolina teaching sixth grade science and social studies. I have also had experience working for a local tutoring center tutoring students having difficulty in reading and math.
My goal is to provide the best educational experience for my students. I truly enjoy working with young people and helping them learn. I believe that all children can learn regardless of abilities and backgrounds when provided with the appropriate learning environment. I also believe that each child is unique and has different styles of learning, and how these st ... read more

Lance T.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 26.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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Read More About Lance T...

I received my BS in Accounting 1988. While getting my degree I was involved in the on campus tutoring program. I have tutored students in, accounting mathematics, philosophy, marketing, business law, finance, and religion. Since graduating from college I have had several training opportunities in various jobs. These jobs have given me a wide range of experience in training (tutoring) a wide range of people with various levels of education, and their ability to grasp the information required for the job. I have passion for teaching others what I have learned. My work experience and education have given me a great deal of knowledge and I want to pass that along to others that may benefit from it.
In working with students one needs to have the ability to connect with that student at their level of understanding. This can be different for every student, and the tutor needs to adjust to ... read more