Kara L.

• Foreston, MN 56330 ( 5.7 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As an educator in the school district I have multiple areas of experience that include academics in math, science and reading. I also have experience in dealing with multiple levels of reading levels that are conducive to cognitive, behavioral, or emotional problems that prevent optimal learning to occur and have utilized mant techniques to help students achieve their individual goals. During my education I have learned multiple learning strategies that can be used to help individualize each student's progress.
Working with children is my passion. I beleive that alll children deserve the tools necessary to be successful in academic and personal growth in order to be successful in the path that is chosen for themselves. I believe that with the right tools each student is capable of fullfilling individual success. I believe that over the years I have touched many students lives ... read more

Ahna G.

• Foley, MN 56329 ( 15.9 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I worked as a camp counselor for 3 summers, and understand that everyone has different learning styles. Personally, I am a visual learner, and I understand that when teaching lessons it is important to incorporate all aspects of learning: touch, sound, visuals, etc. I am energetic and creative and would rather do hands-on activities to drive the lesson home than to sit and memorize lists forever. Since I have a deep understanding of the English language from my Greek studies, I can help students remember the meanings of words with creative mnemonic devices. My college classmates appreciated my input when it came to test time!
Attending a private liberal arts college taught me to push myself to be the very best I could be. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics with an emphasis on Greek, and a minor in English. I tutored for a January term Beginning Greek class, as well as whenever ... read more

Peggy A.

• Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 ( 28.4 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I have a variety of teaching experience. I began teaching as a secondary Language Arts instructor with focus on reading skills, reading comprehension, interpretation of literature, and writing. I have taught students the writing process, research skills, and all areas of proofreading, editing, and revising. I have also been a tutor for homebound students at grade levels 1-12 as well as taught students in Adult Basic Education classes. I have also taught mathematics from grades 1-10 (includes algebra). I am able to teach math at levels 1-10 and all areas of Language Arts , reading, and study skills. I enjoy teaching and look forward to working with students one-on-one to develop skills and improve their academic performance.
I enjoy working with students on a one-on-one tutoring basis. I begin the first session with listening to the student to discover what he/she feels is the ... read more

Caleb O.

• St. Cloud, MN 56303 ( 29.1 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am undaunted by challenges, easy to get along with, and passionate about the English language. I approach each student as a person, recognizing that each will have specific needs and that certain methods will work better than others. I believe it is my job to make the material comprehensible and relevant. I believe the best results occur when the student connects, for themselves, their own innate ability to communicate, and the possibilities that lay upon a sheet of paper. I believe that every student can learn to love one thing about writing, even if they hate to write. I believe that writing can become as natural as thinking, and that it clarifies our thought.
With a BA in Politics, Philosophy, & Economics (w/Literature Concentration), I am able to help students move beyond a simple grammatical appreciation of the English Language: from understanding allusions to developing the ... read more

Nicole E.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 29.5 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My teaching style is, for the most part, non-directive. I think it is important to try to have students answer their own questions. When this does not work, I do not just tell the student what goes where or why this doesn't work, I give reasons and have them tell me these same reasons the next time we come across something that doesn't work.
At SCSU, I work as a writing consultant at the Writing Center on campus. With students, I help to make them better writers by helping answer questions, presenting questions, working through the brainstorming and paper-writing process, and helping with formatting. As well, I have helped to coordinate our second satellite location, which entails working with people on their schedules, managing conflicts of schedule, and serving as a head of the second location. I am also fluent in Spanish and feel comfortable tutoring high school and college leve ... read more

Molly R.

• St Cloud, MN 56303 ( 29.5 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love working with all ages and generally prefer English as a Second Language students, but I enjoy working with everyone. My teaching style is very student centered as I try to figure out what a learner likes to learn and cater the instruction to them so it stays fun and educational. I do not necessarily prescribe to a particular approach to teaching as I believe it takes a variety to make a difference. Every learner is different. I know I love teaching and I love when a student strives to be the best, that is truly the most rewarding thing about being an educator.
As an undergraduate at the University of Mississippi I was a teaching assistant for a College Skills class and also a year long tutor at Oxford High School in pre-algebra. After graduating from the University of Mississippi I lived in Seoul, South Korea and taught students ages 5-11 English as a Second Language, i ... read more

Kathleen Y.

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301 ( 29.7 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Creative Writing, Composition

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The best validation I have for my teaching style is to watch my students. They are well-rounded in their knowledge and confident in their performance. I believe in enabling my students, showing them skills that will help them become independent learners. I believe that every person has strengths. When I meet my students for the first time I find out what those strengths are, and we start from there. My teaching approach is very much centered on the person I am teaching, and starting from his/her level of understanding, building confidence at each step along the way. I love teaching all ages, and delight in each stage of learning.
I have been a piano teacher for 29 years, teaching privately in my home studio. I am insatiable in my pursuit of knowledge, and have wide interests. My first degree in history and philosophy influenced me in how I approached all other fields of stu ... read more

Benjamin W.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 29.8 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I'm currently employed as an English Instructor at a College. I teach Composition, Creative Writing, Humantities, Literature, and Critical Thinking. I hold an MFA in Poetry from the number one Low Residency writing program in the U.S. Also, I'm a nationally published poet in journals, anthologies, and books.
I work best one on one. I prefer being able to have a one on one connection with each student in my classroom. I have my classroom set up this way so my students get they attention to feel like a capable individual.I feel that communicating well is one of the most essential educational tools to learn for future educational endeavors and caeers. I'm an avid writer, and passionate about making sure students know how to write well. I'm patient, outgoing, responsive, approachable and kind. I give examples until my students understand and learn the material. I've always been a tea ... read more

Joshua A.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 29.9 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Grammar, Composition

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I love teaching because I truly enjoy seeing the light come on when a student gets it. I have had some excellent teachers in my life and have used their techniques to help students I tutor. I understand there is not one specific way to teach a subject and the key is asking questions to find out what will help a particular student. I find it helpful to use processes students are familiar with and expand upon that knowledge. I am a firm believer in showing why something works the way it does, not just showing the solution. This process, along with patience and understanding, has been useful my past experience and I believe it will be in the future as well.
I began my college career in the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota. During my five semesters in the program I was able to study calculus and physics. I am familiar with high school level physics and mathematics ... read more

Benjamin M.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 30 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $76.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching philosophy is simple; I believe in providing a safe and positive atmosphere for students to learn. In creating this positive atmosphere I motivate my students by showing them that they can indeed, be successful. I help them move toward success by teaching content, but also building trust with the students. I am approachable and have a positive attitude; I take the time to learn each student’s interests which helps me relate to them. Building this trust is a fundamental part of the equation; it is a foundation to be built upon. Once a student realizes that you are trustworthy person, and that you believe they can succeed, they start to believe it themselves.
I have been a substitute teacher for over a year. I have subbed for every grade level and subject. A significant amount of my sub jobs have been math related. I am working on my Master's Degree at The College of ... read more

Patricia J.

• Ramsey, MN 55303 ( 30.2 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $62.00 to $72.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Since I do not believe that proving one's self by test scores is the same as being educated, my classroom is a place of fun, laughter and enjoyment of the role story telling must play in our lives. My students read and share their book choices with others. I promote understanding the author and his motives as a lens for comprehension. In order to fully comprehend a written work, a person must spend time as a writer. I use the Kansas Sentence, Paragraph and Theme writing strategy to teach students to communicate themselves in writing and thereby more fully comprehend exactly what it is that an author does when he writes.
For the past thirty years, I have used my BS from Bemidji State Univeristy and my Masters of Education from St. Mary's as a secondary English/Reading teacher. The predominance of my experience is in middle school, but I have many years in high school as well. In b ... read more

Steven H.

• Sartell, MN 56377 ( 30.5 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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The position obviously requires excellent written communications skills. Having recently completed an AAS degree in Information Systems Management, with a focus in Network Administration and Network Security/Computer Forensics, one of the comments frequently received from my instructors was in reference to my technical writing skills. The recent AAS degree required extensive submission of APA-style formatted academic papers, so I have a high comfort level and significant experience base in that area. I have always felt that my written communications skills were a very marketable asset, and I am hoping that your firm will find that to be true.
I have a concrete-sequential learning style, and am very aware of the need for practice and repetition to develop and perfect skill acquisition. Stereotypically low proficiency in writing capabilities in many students is due to the fact t ... read more

Anthony P.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 30.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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As a fresh graduate I feel the need to be a part of academia. Tutoring is the perfect opportunity for me to strengthen my abilities while simultaneously helping students achieve success. My goal is to be a college professor and tutoring is the first stepping stone. Being able to help students reach their full potential is my passion and my goal in life.
English and education have been a passion of mine for my entire life. My undergraduate experience at the University of Minnesota Morris exacerbated this characteristic. While at U of M Morris I lead several study groups as well as copy-edited for the University newspaper. Grammar, nonfiction writing as well as critical analysis of literature are my strongest talents.

Melissa T.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 31 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I view education as an on-going conversation. I bring more knowledge and experience to the table, but the learner also brings experience that can be applicable to material. I introduce new material with passion in the hopes the student can understand and capture a similar passion for knowledge. I like to incorporate activities, small group work, class discussion, video clips, and games - pretty much anything to help me make it interesting and applicable to the "real" world.
After receiving my BA and MA in English, I continued my education to get certification in postsecondary education as well as to receive licensure to substitute teach in Minnesota. I have been a substitute teacher for two years, and I have been with students ages 4 through 18. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for an interpersonal communication class at a college in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. My educati ... read more

Jill D.

• Saint Cloud, MN 56303 ( 31.8 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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As a recent graduated of the University of Minnesota-Duluth I am a very motivated and energetic person. I earned a 4 year degree in 3 1/2 by taking college level classes in high school and taking extra classes each semester. As a Communication student I took many journalism and writing classes and am familiar with different writing styles as well as citing formats such as MLA and APA which I know can be difficult for many students. During the last 7 years have been a nanny for three children, the eldest of who is now 12 and have helped each of them with homework. I have also worked at a local church as a teacher's aid on Bible Study night.
I love hanging out with and helping kids. It is especially rewarding to me to see a child who finally understands their assignments. As a person who once needed a tutor as a child also, I know the importance of being patient and listening t ... read more