Creative Writing Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Laneview, VA

My teaching style is best described as modern Socratic method. Questioning to elicit critical thinking is the essence of education. Many of my students have thanked me in later years for teaching the principles of clarity, simplicity, brevity and humanity in writing, as those principles haave led to job promotions and advanced degrees. As a college English professor and high school English teacher with an MA in English, I have had the opportunity to help many young people improve their writing and critical thinking skills. I have also tutored students from middle school to college level English on many occasions. I can help students at all skill levels become better writers and thinkers.

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Special educator (cotaught and self contained) Gloucester Public Schools. Ten years Homebound Instructor. Middlesex County Public Schools. Three years Special educator (self contained). RASP nigh school program. One year EDUCATION Masters degree in special education. 2007 Bachelors degree in business administration and marketing. 1993

$ 40.00

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I pay close attention to the student's optimal form of learning. Although I take every tutoring opportunity seriously, I believe it is important to make the sessions enjoyable. My desire to help is matched by will to create a fun experience I am an established graduate of The College of William and Mary, where I double majored in English and Education. Not only have I been through an extensive amount of literature and composition courses, but I have received training in teaching as well. Furthermore, I have tutored in writing, reading, literature, and reading comprehension since 2005.

$ 27.50

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Coach, Critique, Edit (Short Stories, Plays, Novels, etc.) I prefer to coach people - identifying and polishing their strengths while focusing on improving their weaknesses. The key is being a willing, disciplined, teachable pupil. Experience is good, eagerness is better. In time, your efforts will pay off. I am a professional technical writer, published author (www.TheOtherWorlds.net), and produced playwright, with a passion for writing and drama. I have several decades of experience as a writer, professionally and at an amateur level. The primary focus of my career has been in providing solid dependable technical writing and documentation for a number of industries, including: robotics, electronics, video, film, special effects, and government (DoD). Creatively, I write long and shot fiction, have published a novel and had a play produced by the American Southwest Theatre Compa

$ 37.00

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This is my major in college and what the majority of my college classes are focused on. I like to see examples of what the person is having difficulty with in order to pinpoint problems and then work on them from there. I am currently an English major, specifying in creative writing, at Virginia Tech. In high school, I took both of the offered AP English courses and passed with a 4 on both. In college, almost every class I have taken has been English-oriented, with regards to either literature or writing. When it comes to helping others, I have been editing friends' papers some in high school and multiple times weekly in college. I am able to find what they are doing wrong and constructively advise ways to fix their problems with writing.

$ 38.50

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Writing & Public Speaking are my niche. As a tutor, I have helped students at all academic levels (K-12, and beginner undergrad) I've recently discovered a joy for helping others learn and am currently a substitute teacher in Henrico County Public Schools. My current students are primarily at elementary, middle school and high school levels. Throughout my sessions I teach and emphasize the mechanics of writing. I also assist students in test preparation. Many parents want to prepare their children/students for the college or specialty center of their choice. So Essay Writing and Reading Comprehension are subject matters that I work on with students to help achieve those goals. In Writing... I generally give my students a mild assessment to see how I can best help them. I also conduct all of my own lesson planning. However, I am certainly accustomed to helping students with current

$ 30.00

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*Vast knowledge and experience in the areas of writing, psychology, and mental health counseling. *Over 15 years experience working with children in various settings and in different roles. *Over 20 years experience writing for newspapers, newletters, online magazines, etc. *Self published five (5) books. *Proficient in written and oral communication. *Self starter and I work well indedpendently. I enjoy educating people through practice and application.

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I am currently a published writer and Editor/ Creative Director of my own webzine. I have written poetry, prose, memoirs, and am currently writing a book. I have taken many college creative writing courses and have scored high marks on my work. My teaching style lends itself to my student. Everyone has their own unique way of learning and it's my job to find out what that way is. Creative

$ 25.00

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I have been involved in various aspects of teaching and tutoring for the past 14 years. I have tutored students one-on-one for reading, writing, and math, and have taught private music lessons for voice (since 2005), violin (since 2005), and piano (since 2004). I also taught fourth grade in an elementary school. I have taught children to read before kindergarten (one fluent by age 2-3, one fluent by age 3-4). Violin: Suzuki method Reading: Rollins method

$ 30.00

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I like to work with students one on one and use innovative methods and materials to make the lessons come alive and interesting to the students. I have B.S. in Mass Communications from VCU and have worked as a journalist for many years. I have also worked as an ESL tutor with Hispanic adults and children. I am a former Peace Corps volunteer, who worked in the Domincan Republic implimenting educational and economic development projects in small villages. I have most recently worked with the Richmond Public School system as a Title 1 Reading and Writing tutor, which I enjoyed very much.

$ 24.00

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I have been working at Hermitage High School in Henrico County as an English teacher for the past 4 years. I have taught 9th grade, but I have spent most of my time teaching 11th grade. I have taught a variety of "levels," from standard to college prep to honors. Every year I teach about 130 students. Last year, only 5 of my students didn't p ass the 11th grade SOL, and after re-takes the following week, only 1 didn't pass. I was trained to be a SAT tutor using the TCA program in the county. On any given morning, I will have 1-4 students in my room with me while I tutor them for the SATs.

$ 40.00

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My teaching style is very engaging, relaxed and I can be a bit animated at times. I am an experienced Special Education teacher and Substitute. Most of my work has been with high school students although I have tutored 3rd graders. My main subjects are English and Government. I also am experienced with World History, Zoology, Biology and General Science. One of my strongest areas is writing. Although Special Education has been my area of teaching, one of my strongest areas is in Writing...my degree is in Journalism/Communication.

$ 27.50

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Determined and experienced writer and copy editor. Excited to assist children of all ages as well as professional adults in the craft of writing. Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and Associated Press. Previously worked as copy editor and content manager for Broad Street Magazine and Blackbird online journal of literature and the arts. I currently hold an MA in Literature Research and Writing as well as a BA in English Language, both from Virginia Commonwealth University. Experienced in fiction and nonfiction writing, screenwriting, and academic writing. I am an after-school counselor at the local JCC where I supervise children (K-middle) and tutor in homework.

$ 27.50

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I have a highly customized teaching style. Typically, I assess a learner's strengths and limitations then we work together to create a learning plan that guarantees improvement. I strive to empower learners to take charge of their educational success by helping them set and achieve their goals. I am an experienced tutor with intensive concentration on writing support. I have a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and I have worked as a teaching assistant at the university level. On average, my learners improve by two or more letter grades, and all have shown marked improvement. In the four years I've worked as a private tutor, my learners have had a 100% success rate!

$ 40.00

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