Abigail O.
- San Ysidro, CA 92173 ( 19.4 mi )
- Expert Literature Tutor
- Female Age 31
- Member Since: 07/2014
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $15.00 to $35.00 /hr
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On-line
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- Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
Literature is one of my top subjects!
I'm a firm believer in positive reinforcement. I have dealt with my fair share of teachers who use shame as a motivator, but that only stalls students. Teaching students WHY helps them understand HOW, and it works every time. I'm confident in this method's results.
This is my first time tutoring professionally. However, it is not the first time I help others to learn. Even though I am only a college student (an English major, soon to be studying creative writing as a minor field), I have often volunteered at an elementary school in San Diego, where I worked with younger children. My tasks included administering tests, helping them with their work, and teaching proper study habits. Hopefully, I can take this little bit of experience and help any other students that need it. As an aspiring English professor, I know this will be a wonderful start to a career in teaching and of course, ... read more