Catherine M.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 35.2 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10 to $20 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am ranked 12 ou of 496 in my class. I am an Honors and AP college student. I have a 4.83 grade point average. I take eight classes a day from 5:50am - 3:00pm. I am a voluntary tutor for students after school and I have been successfully doing that for a year now. I love working with studens and I get along with all of them because they are usually around my age as well.

Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 35.3 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Male Age 31
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.
Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.

Amy G.

• Petaluma, CA 94952 ( 4.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Reading

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Masters in Education Can Help Your Child Love Reading!

I have been a reading tutor for many years. My goal is to make students enthusiastic and competent readers. I do this using the latest research in literacy and child development as well as adjusting my teaching system to each individual child's learning style and interests. Many of my students have gone on to become avid readers who can't wait for the next book in a series!

Christina G.

• Cotati, CA 94931 ( 11.7 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Shakespeare

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My comments on tutoring Writing : Writing Skills I am in a reading and writing program at Sonoma State called the Hutchins program. I have always been good at writing, and I absolutely love to write. I have a natural instinct to write and to help younger students find their voice through writing.

I would say my teaching style is really focused on the student and what they need. In school I was an average student never getting lower than a C or higher than in an A. So I really want to focus on listening to the student, especially because they probably are not heard at school. I want to make each subject interesting to the student, whether that means going out and playing basketball or chess or candy or anything the student absolutely loves. I want to attach each subject to a good memory, I don't want to pressure them or push them to just memorize facts that I know they will probably forget after they are tested. From my own personal experience I want any student I tutor to turn around and actually enjoy learning about a subject they are having trouble with.
I am a Sophomore attending Sonoma State to receive my Teaching Credential and Bachelors in Liberal Arts within four yea ... read more

Robert J.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 13.6 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Male Age 78
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $34.00 to $39.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Writing : I've enjoyed writing letters and analyzing problems in memos at work my whole life. I love communicating with others, questioning to clarify meaning, boiling down wordy and redundant first drafts to lean and clear description.

Very informal and conversational. I like to laugh and joke as well as understand things that are challenging, to both pupil and teacher. Repetition with interesting variation, coming at a problem from different angles solidifies concepts and ideas in our heads.
I have a B.S. in Technical Journalism from Iowa State University. I worked on a sales magazine upon graduating until I was drafted into the armed forces, spending four years as a Navy Electronics Technician. On the G.I. Bill I did Television Production coursework at College of San Mateo and entered the Broadcast TV Graduate Program at San Francisco State. I did not complete my Master's degree, but my training and contacts made there led to a 35-year career in television and video editing.

James O.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 15.7 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading

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My comments on tutoring Writing : Assisted students in writing stories from beginning topic, main subject, and summary.

25 years accounting and finance experience in the private and public sectors, 4 years education and teaching experience as a teachers aide, substitute teacher and special education-full inclusion aide, 4 years customer service experience for a local manufacturing company. Corporate staff and training experience setting up policies and procedures and financial systems.

Linda D.

• Santa Rosa, CA 95409 ( 20.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

In 2001, I was a teachers aide at American Canyon Middle School, in American Canyon, CA, Napa County. I assisted the teachers in the classrooms with grading papers, entered the students tests and quiz scores in the computer and helped them after school with their reading and writing lessons. I was awarded for my Service to the Napa County Education Community Certificate for excellence and contribution to education by Congressman Mike Thompson of the 5th District of California. hompson
Develop a trust with the student and possess patience and kindness all along the way.

RaeShawn W.

• San Pablo, CA 94806 ( 29.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $65.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Passionate Teacher who Empowers

I have had over 4 years experience teaching grades K-12. I specialize in English, Basic Math and teaching life skills. I have mainly worked in urban areas and know how important it is for our youth to do well. I like being a positive factor in a young persons life. They need good leaders and I am happy to be the one who is leading them.
I teach with laptops and traditional classroom style setting.

Elizabeth G.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 30.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 60
• Member Since: 10/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Reading/English Tutor

My style is structured yet easy going and patience exercised.
Have tutored adults and teenagers with reading; vocabulary, grammar, and writing; work one-on-one with students at their pace in a relaxed setting (library or public place preferred). English is my specialty because my background is in writing and mass communication. I have worked at a daily newspaper as an editorial assistant and I also have written freelance articles about jazz (and music in general) for publications such as Jazziz; Jazz Now; Windplayer; and the Alameda Newspaper Group.

Amanda C.

• San Francisco, CA 94117 ( 33.3 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Dynamic, Engaged, and Supportive English Teacher

• ESL Teacher, 06/14 – Present. Beginning and Intermediate ESL – Teach general English, conversation, pronunciation, grammar. Students are international students visiting from many countries. • Student Teacher, 01/14 – 05/14. Advanced Non-Credit ESL – Provided in-class teacher support, conducted some class activities, especially computer and health literacy incorporating a multi-modal approach. • Teacher-Trainee, 05/13 – 08/13. Vocational ESL – Taught multi-level classes on ESL for Computers and ESL for Career Readiness. Students were international, immigrant, and refugee students from basic to advanced proficiency. • Teaching Assistant, 01/13 – 05/13. ESL Advanced College Composition – Conducted writing conferences, evaluated written assignments, tutored, and provided in-class teacher support • Teaching Assistant, 08/12 – 12/12. Introduction to Linguistics – Conducted group writing ... read more

Christopher O.

• San Francisco, CA 94105 ( 34 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male Age 52
• Member Since: 05/2018
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $65.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Tutor for Several Elementary & College Courses

Extensive experience as both a college adjunct (at 6 different universities) as well as a tutor for various courses, with particular skill assisting students in overcoming exam-related stress and learning blocks. My experience includes teaching children (8 years old and above), as well as diverse college students, including student-athletes, and those with a learning disability/hearing disability. I hold three graduates degrees--it's fair to say that I am a life-long learner, which I try to instill in others.
Depending on the course and student, I vary my teaching style from the Socratic Method (with a lot of questions and answers between the student and me), as well as utilizing real world examples to reinforce concepts. Finally, I strive to move from the basics of a concept, to intermediate types of problems, and build to advanced level. By doing so, I focus on the student's ... read more

Deborah S.

• San Francisco, CA 94132 ( 34.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 50
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Creative Writing, Composition

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EDUCATION 2011 – current MFA in Writing; University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 1997 BFA in Media Arts, Arts Management, and Theater Arts, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE/WRITING COURSES/CERTIFICATION 2012 Switchback ? Associate editor of literary journal 2009 Santa Monica Community College Continuing & Community Educational Program • Short Fiction Workshop (7/14/09-8/18/09) 2005 – 2007 UCLA Extension Program • Essential Beginnings: An Introductory Creative Writing Workshop (4/5-5/10/05) • Novel 1: Writing the First Novel (1/19-3/23/06) • Basic Writing Skills for News Media (7/19-9/13/06) • Creative Writing: Short Story (9/27-12/13/06) • Writing Funny: A Workshop in Creating Humorous Prose (7/11-9/19/07) 2001 California Basic Educational Skills Test Certification; Los Angeles, CA PUBLICATIONS March/April 2008 ... read more

eric m.

• San Francisco, CA 94112 ( 35.5 mi )
• Expert Writing Tutor

• Male Age 79
• Member Since: 12/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Writing is one of my top subjects! I am published writer and a very highly experienced and highly skilled tutor in writing. Writing is my Number 1 subject Many current, local references available.

I have taught/ tutored at all levels from K through college/ graduate school. I hold a Child development program Director permit in California and a Masters in Teacher from USF School of Education. i also hold a MA in Child development from Cornell, and ac BA in Writing from City University of New York.I am currently completing my PhD in Education. I currently teach English/ Language arts/ Writing and US and World History in a local, Sf, private school. I have many local, current references available. I am a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Patient, persistent, supportive.

Marc P.

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 ( 14 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My approach to teaching is to provide what is needed, and sometimes that is not limited to the explicit task at hand. As an English teacher/tutor, I have often found that, rather than merely showing students how to recognize a complete sentence and use correct punctuation and grammar, the more important thing is to prove to them that they can think, and that they are intelligent. To this end, I use gentle Socratic questioning to stimulate students, loosen them up, get them interested, and increase their comfort. Often, what comes out of a student's mouth is surprisingly wonderful, and I quickly say, "That's great! Write that down!"
I was a community college English teacher for 12 years at Vista Community College in Berkeley, CA (now Berkeley City College). I taught in a special program tailored to working adults who had returned to school in order to earn their Associate of Arts de ... read more

Bruce M.

• Forestville, CA 95436 ( 17.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $65.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have worked at every stage of education, primary and secondary. I hold a master's degree in secondary education. I have taught high school and junior college. I have ran a continuation high school and was the teacher in charge at both the primary and high school. I have tutored in English, History, and math.
Gestalt and all other educational styles. I believe all students can meet their potential and can be successful.I love working with children. A good teacher can make a difference. I am there for the student and I will not let them down.