Composition Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Locust Grove, VA

Diversified. Appeals to Visual learner...listens to my students for better assessment of needs. BS degree in Secondary Education: English, Theatre, Speech Master of Fine Arts: Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Experienced high school and Middle school teacher. Former Sylvan and Huntington Learning Centers tutor. Developed SAT course of study for local school. Experienced with the VA SOL's in English. Years spent working in a residential camping venue for ages 7-18. Have taught summer school for local public schools.

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I have taught composition on the college level for over 20 years. My instructional experience includes over 230 credit hours of composition and language arts instruction, including creative writing, literary analysis and Shakespeare. However, most of the instruction has been focused on composition. I developed a bachelor level English course for Pearson Education, working as a writer on a team of three; the course was deployed nationally at over 100 campuses. Interactive! Students need to apply what they have learned, to reinforce the learning cycle.

$ 30.00

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As the child of a novelist, there was an extremely heavy emphasis on composition in my education. I love to incorporate art and sensory experiences into everything I do to really activate the brain. The "Drill and Kill" is very rarely appropriate, so I tailor every approach individually. What works for one student may not work with another. My formal training includes many intervention types and experience with multiple programs and curricula, so I have a large pool from which to draw...then we get creative! My style REALLY aims for those over-arching foundational skills like critical thinking, thought organization, and problem solving. I will also track and provide data to monitor progress and hold myself accountable for effectiveness. Let's start out by saying I am definitely not your average tutor! Fun is vital to motivation, and I live on the stuff! I have been teaching for over

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I took ENG 111 and 112, college english classes, in high school as a duel enrollment class. I also took survey of American literature my first semester of college. In all three classes I wrote many papers and got good grades on all of them. I also had to write a 25 page term paper and received an A on the paper. I feel that I have very good and experienced writing composition skills. I receieved and A in all three classes. What I try to do first is get the student to work out the problem, and as they are doing that I will work the problem as well. We will go over our answers together so I have a chance to explain the problem to the student. I believe that repitition and practice makes perfect as long as you have someone to explain it along the way. I will thoroughly explain the problem to the student if they don't understand it. By the end I would hope that the student could then explain

$ 35.00

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I studied Languages for four years at University. I was about to get a degree in English and Portuguese when I moved to the US. I taught for one year. I worked in 3 different schools, in all of them, the subject was English. I have no experience teaching Portuguese outside of college, but I am planning to find students to change that. I have good grammar and comprehension knowlege and also, I'm brazilian, so, in case of pronunciation and the rest, I'm good.

$ 60.00

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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 honorably served in the Navy for seven years as a Yeoman (secretary) and have been in the administrative field for over 10 years, resulting in my proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, English composition, spelling, grammar, and language arts. I am a stay-at-home mom, currently enrolled in a Bachelor Degree Program at the University of Maryland, University College so I completely understand a working student's schedule. I look forward to helping you master your skills. Hands-on, visual

$ 20.00

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I have successfully been able to adapt to teaching in many different styles based on the student's needs, and have helped many students develop successful study and learning habits that have increased their grades. My tutoring experience has included working for Advanced Learners LLC, and working in a Middle School tutoring students during their study hall. The main group of students that I have worked with include Middle School aged students, but I also have experience working with Elementary aged students as well. I have taught children how to read, worked on developing phonics skills, and have taught math curriculum to students. I am great at teaching students how to develop their writing styles, complete academic writing assignments, and I have proven to successfully help students who struggle with reading. While my main emphasis of study in college is English, I have also had experi

$ 45.00

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one on one With more than 3 years of experience in French and English tutoring, I have developed effective teaching strategies to make students fully benefit from my lessons. Those strategies consist of explaining complex grammar concepts using real-life contexts, arousing students' interest in the material at hand, and encouraging students to continually practice the language. I have been tutoring college freshmen and sophomores at the Northern Virginia Community College since 2011. Concurrently, I have also taught elementary and high school students. I currently work as a language lab assistant at NVCC. In that capacity, I review and edit students’ French and English oral assignments. P.S. I prefer one-on-one settings. As always, I pledge to make my students' learning experience as smooth and fruitful as possible. Nils K

$ 22.50

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With a 50 year background in the administrative field, I am a super expert in tutoring/teaching English Composition. I believe in tutoring so that the child receives feedback and fully understands his/her own limitations and how to overcome obstacles in class. Many children lack positivity in the methodology! I also believe that using art instruction helps children to learn in a more creative manner. I have over of 30 years of progressive experience in tutoring young children in the elementary years of education in all subject matter areas. My specialty is literacy and reading, but I am also adept in teaching all of the math curricula as well. I also firmly believe that teaching organizational skills and proper research methodologies are very important for the classroom today--and every child needs these skills in order to excel in the classroom and survive. I am also a qualified

$ 30.00

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Strengths-based, recognizing each student learns differently. Patricia M. Hudak, Director of PathFinder Coaching & Tutoring LLC, is an experienced teacher, tutor, and coach. After retiring from the Federal government in Washington, DC, Pat put her teaching and public speaking skills to use in a second career. She has taught K-12 core academic subjects, with special emphasis on math. A tax accountant, Pat has worked with college students pursuing accounting and business degrees. Also, while teaching for the Fairfax County Public School system, she taught accelerated SAT-prep courses to high school students. The curriculum focused on all three elements of the college entrance examination: critical reading, math, and writing. As PathFinder Coaching & Tutoring LLC's CEO, Ms. Hudak believes: "Knowledge is the starting point on the pathway to success." The company's goal is to prepare st

$ 55.00

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Over 25 years of teaching experience (all grade levels ~ from preschool to university graduate level courses). I enjoy tutoring, as it allows me to work one-on-one with a student to best assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to help them reach their goals. My doctoral work in Educational Psychology has given me a unique advantage in incorporating learning theory with applied teaching techniques. My clinical psychology experience and educational background has prepared me well for all forms of educational assessment. My post-Master's reading education work and research keeps me current on how best to diagnose and remediate reading comprehension and fluidity concerns. As an assistant psychology professor at the community college level, I am currently conducting my doctoral dissertation research on reading comprehension for this student population.

$ 62.50

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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 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! 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.

$ 40.00

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