Sarah B.
- Knoxville, TN 37934 ( 29.2 mi )
- Reading Comprehension Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
More About This Tutor...
Both my BA and my MA are in English, and I have extensive experience working in my field. After college, I taught high school English for 6 years. Currently, I work as an adjunct instructor at Pellissippi State Community College and ITT-Tech. Since 2007, I have also worked at the Thornton Center at the University of Tennessee, where I tutor student athletes; I help them with a variety of tasks in the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and research.
My teaching style is very relaxed, though I also encourage students to stay focused and on-task. I believe in creating a positive atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions. When I teach or tutor in writing, I make it my goal to give students a solid structure for composing assignments that they can use to write any paper. When I teach reading, I make it m ... read more