Find Locust Gap, PA Composition Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Patricia H.

• Harrisburg, PA 17112 ( 30 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female Age 73
• Member since: 05/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar

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My comments on tutoring Composition : I have taught composition skills just about every year since I have graduated from college.

I have a student-centered teaching style. That means I see at what level the student is and meet him/her at that level. Then we together move up to where he/she needs to be.
I have taught for many years in all levels of secondary school, alternative schools, and tutoring centers.I eat, sleep, and drink tutoring as I tutor every day during the school year and do lots of research to help my kids in whatever academic subject is causing them difficulty. I began my teaching career for the first five years as a high school English teacher and taught regular college prep English courses.The next five years I taught English at the middle school level.Next, I got married and resigned from teaching when our first child was born. For the next twenty!!years, I raised four children and tutored kids sporadically. After all the kids had entered school, I began substituting in our school dis ... read more

Irwin S.

• Lebanon, PA 17042 ( 27.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 71
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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My teaching style with students of all ages is to facilitate their learning as opposed to simply feeding them what I feel is the best response. Students learning is maximized when they can take ownership of and pride in their work. I am very patient. Recognizing that all students learn differently, I seek to ascertain their learning styles and then adjust my tutoring style to that learning style.
I taught and tutored ESL two years before entering law school. I hae taught college classes as an adjunct and later FT professor at Penn College for 25 years. I currently serve as Career Outreach Coordinator for HACC-Lebanon Campus. I have tutored many students, particularly in areas such as writing essays. I also served as a reader for the SAT Writing section, so I am familiar with what they are seeking. I am very proficient in grammar and structure.

Jennifer W.

• Minersville, PA 17954 ( 9.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have a passion for working individually with students to find their personal learning styles so that they can succeed and excel academically. I encourage students to think through a problem and find a solution that works for their individual abilities and plays to their strengths. I believe learning should be fun and not a forced activity.
I began working as a Water Safety Instructor when I was 16 and taught swimming to people age 3 to age 76. I worked as a Teacher's Assistant at West Virginia university and taught my own section of a one credit course required of all freshmen students while working on a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. While working on my MA in English Literature with a Certificate in Folklore at George Mason university, I worked as a substitute teacher and then was hired as a full time middle school English teacher. I worked as a mid ... read more

Jamey R.

• Auburn, PA 17922 ( 19.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I graduated college with top honors. I worked as a Juvenile/Shelter Care Counselor at Berks County Youth Center where I worked with children of all ages and races. I am semi bi-lingual in Spanish. I took three years of Spanish courses in college. I supervised children in school and daily activities, but was also responsible for helping them complete all homework assignments, organize educational activities , help teach all school subjects, as well as tutor children in need of extra help in school. I have worked with children of all educational levels, especially since most of the children came from poverty stricken areas and were behind in their schooling,many with learning disabilities.
I enjoy working with children of all ages and skill levels. I feel that each child requires their own learning style and pace. I am a very patient and understanding person, as well as persistent. I ... read more

Joanne D.

• Bernville, PA 19506 ( 21.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have taught high school in three different countries: Germany, UK and USA. I am passionate about foreign languages and social studies, and I care about my students. It is my intention to broaden their horizons and help them reach their potential as students and as human beings.
I believe in constructivism. Students learn more when they make their own learning. They need to see the real world application of the material and how it applies to them. I try to create tasks that are hands-on, use authentic materials, and encourage students to collaborate with others and think outside of the box.

Nicole K.

• Hazleton, PA 18201 ( 24.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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My name is Nicole Koerner and I'm a native speaker of Germany. I was born and raised in Germany. I received a B.A in German Studies/ Communication & Culture from Kutztown University,PA in May 2009. During the past few years,I've been tutoring German to children in High School. Some of my honors include the National Dean's List,Honor's List Who's Who Among American High School Students and I belong to the German National Honor Society. I have experience in the German language, since that is the country where I was born. I am very good in the German language, such as writing essays, research papers and grammatical skills.
I love teaching and planning every day activities. I had many field placements and I really liked working with children- especially one- on -one. During my field placements, I've had the opportunity to communicate with children and teachers as well.

Jamie A.

• Myerstown, PA 17067 ( 24.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar

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While passion is essential to create a positive learning-centered environment, I believe a successful instructor must also encourage an open, meaningful dialogue with students, ensure class cooperation and active learning, provide timely instruction and feedback and respect that each student will have a different way of learning. I have high expectations of my students and encourage them to have high expectations of me as well.
I've earned a BA in Writing/Composition, minoring in History, and an MA in English (Modern American Literature). I currently work part-time as an adjunct English professor at the Community College of Philadelphia. Before finding my niche in academia, I worked full-time as Communications Manager at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), leading all internal and external communications for 250 programs and 10 affiliates. Before joining PHMC, I worked ... read more

Kristin L.

• Lebanon, PA 17042 ( 25.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I personally designed my undergraduate degree. I believe this shows the value I place on personal initiative in education. I have experience in teaching reading and writing to elementary school students. I also have experience tutoring my peers in reading, writing, art and literature. In my spare time I write fiction and creative non-fiction for a writer's group.
I am very personable and easy to get along with. My teaching style is relational. I think that students learn best when they are allowed to explore and find the tools that really work for them, I am happy to help students learn in this way and am very patient. I have high standards and believe in hard work and the pursuit of excellence.

Alicia B.

• Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 ( 32.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As a recent graduate of Lock Haven University, I have obtained dual bachelor's degrees in both Accounting and Business Administration. Throughout the course of my college career, I have completed several accounting related projects including auditing cases, creating financial statements, etc. I have helped several students with accounting classes over the past four years, completed an accounting internship and am very educated in the subject.
I come from a teaching family, and continue to learn from teachers myself. I feel that because I am still eager to continue to learn new things, I can appreciate a good teacher. I myself need good teachers, and I would not provide a student with anything but that. I am a hard worker and give 110% for every job that needs to be done. While at college, I was a member of the Americorps program in which I completed over 300 hours of community serv ... read more

anupama r.

• harrisburg, PA 17111 ( 32.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I love children and teaching to all children. I believe children learn in many ways and have different talents. I like to teach students according to their talents and want to strive hard to for their acedamic exellence.
As a computer graduate, I worked for many organizations but I am interested in teaching Math, Physics and chemistry to students. I taught math, chemistry to students in susquehanna township high school as a volunteer and continuing it.

Esther T.

• Blandon, PA 19510 ( 33.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I am a firm believer in differentiation. I am a very structured instructor, but I will adjust at a moment's notice if a lesson needs to be changed to be more effective. I also believe that it is the teacher's actions that control the student's actions, and it is this believes that causes me to constantly reflect on the day's events and the student's progress. I instruct using methods that cause students to be engaged in various ways and on multiple levels. Group work and class discussions often are integrated into my daily routines.
After finishing student teaching, getting certified to teach in Pennsylvania, and graduating from Moravian College, I joined Teach for America and committed two years to closing the achievement gap. I have taught 10th and 11th grade English for two years in Forrest City, AR. I have run after-school ACT prep sessions with my students, and I have worked o ... read more

Jaime T.

• Wyomissing, PA 19610 ( 33.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I truly enjoy teaching. It is life-long passion. I have spent my eleven teaching years working with 9-12 grade students, and I have loved every moment. I am patient and easy going. I do not mind trying to think of many different ways to explain a topic. In my classroom, I have created an environment where all my students feel safe and are not afraid to ask questions and actively participate in the learning process. I believe all children can be successful when they are given access to the tools they posess within themselves.
My undergradute years at Kutztown University have truly prepared me to be an educator. I earned a BS in education with a specialization in English. This degree has given me a great "bag of educational tricks." In other words, I am well versed in different teaching strategies for all learning styles. I have taught all genres of literature, as well as, wr ... read more

Rebecca L.

• Dauphin, PA 17018 ( 33.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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What tools I use in the classroom really depends on the student's learning style and course material. Some individuals learn by performing tasks, while others learn by reading or hearing the material to be learned. I use a variety of methods depending on the course such as: PowerPoint, Internet, Lectures, Whiteboard, Student Presentations, and individuals within the community to discuss their current views on health care and their roles in Medical Billing/Coding.
Head coach for girls’ softball team and won first place every year. I instructed students in various technical schools the Medical Billing/Coding Programs. Now, teaching Medical Billing/Coding at Harrisburg Area Community College. In addition, I tutored high school students for two years in Algebra. I have an understanding of how students struggle in various subjects such as Math and English which are two of my stron ... read more

Jameson B.

• West Lawn, PA 19609 ( 34 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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After several years of coaching and working with children I have learned that my true life calling is to teach children and young adults. I am easy going and friendly and have learned how to quickly build rapport with students. I believe that I can make a difference in children's lives, especially when it comes to education.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Geneva College, I spent time developing my skills with working with children and young adults as a soccer coach. My first experience in the educational field was working as a paraprofessional at a private school for children with autism. I continued my work in education working as a caseworker with my primary focus being truancy and juvenile probation. I am currently in the process of enrolling for a Master's of Education degree which will enable me to teach history at a high school level. My educational skills are especial ... read more

Rachel S.

• Wyomissing, PA 19610 ( 34.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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Teaching comes naturally to me and I adore children. I am fascinated by the way they learn and believe each child has their own path on which they must tread to find success. It's my job to help your child find his/her own path, feel successful, and build on those feelings of confidence to ensure success in the future. I have a nurturing style mixed with humor, however, I do hold students accountable and maintain high standards. I find it extremely effortless to relate to children of all ages. There is not too much that's more rewarding than helping a child find success in academics, for it is the foundation of a lifetime of confidence.
After graduating from Susquehanna University in 1993, I began substitute teaching for my former elementary school in Lincroft, NJ. I then took a full-time preschool teaching position for one year. During that time, I also tutored a first-grader ... read more