Lisa E.

• Sparks, NV 89434 ( 25.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $10 to $60 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Never tell a child when you can ask him.

For Science and Math I employ an inquiry-based method of teaching/exploration. This allows for more meaningful learning and gives the student the opportunity to learn on his or her own before being given instruction by the teacher. This method is aligned with the STEM initiative in the United States. For Language Arts, reading, and Spanish, I teach by individualizing instruction to each child, allowing for meaning-making and communication rather than simply rote learning of facts and vocabulary. I believe in combining a more traditional, rote approach with the more progressive whole-language approach to create a well-rounded literacy curriculum.
I have 6 years of substitute teaching experience in the Washoe County School District in Nevada, as well as at a charter school. Substitute teaching has allowed me to work with children from preschool to grade 12, in all subjects. I ha ... read more

Anya G.

• Reno, NV 89510 ( 19.6 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I have taught classes/tutored/judged efforts in Math, Science, Controls, Robotics, Matlab/Simulink, Beginning Computing, Effective WWW Searches, Neural Networks/Artificial Intelligence, Alternative Energy, Writing Resumes, Spelling, Grammar, Effective Presentations, & basic safe Horseback Riding. My personal expertise is developing & implementing automation, sensor fusion, nonlinear modeling, controllers & user-friendly interfaces which isolate, track, diagnose, & predict incomplete or corrupted real-time signals in uncertain environments. Tools have included statistics, neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, deterministic chaos, wavelets, stochastic Petri nets, frequency clustering, & intelligent agents.
I work with students from age 2 to 82, and with all origins, cultures, and orientations. I specialize in using mental triggers to help in effective understanding and ... read more

Michelle B.

• Sparks, NV 89436 ( 24.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Most of my life has been focused on obtaining my education and improving my educational goals. I have a deep desire to assist others in reaching their full potential. I know that everyone learns in different ways, so my teaching style varies on the needs of each student. Overall, I am a calm and relaxed person that works towards keeping students on task and tries to make learning a fun process.
I began tutoring my freshman year of college. I participated in a Sparks High School program designed to assist and motivate at risk students to achieve their educational goals. Tutoring continued through my own educational career, as I have spent countless hours assisting fellow peers and younger students with their school work. Now as a young professional, I would like to continue to assist today’s youth. My Law degree, along with my Bachelor of Science and Associate of Arts degrees ... read more

Harry S.

• Reno, NV 89506 ( 26 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I prefer a "hands on" approach in a one-on-one environment. I have had success with classrooms of up to 120 students, but I prefer the individual monitoring. It yields the best results. I have tutored remedial reading at the Elementary level for a tutoring service out of Phoenix, AZ for the Washoe County School System in Reno. While in my undergraduate study, I tutored fellow students who were struggling with beginning music theory. Another classmate and I taught classes in 4 levels of theory for up to 120 students while at U of P-West Chester. I teach Music Reading, Voice production and beginning theory to individuals in my church choir as well as microphone and performance technique.
I hold a BS in Mus. Ed. and an MM in Music Composition. I taught at the Elementary and Secondary level for 5 years, then moved on to teach in a Community college for 26 years. my subjects were app ... read more

Bradley G.

• Sparks, NV 89431 ( 29.1 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My experience in tutoring computers for the last 6 years and facilitating study sessions in college for the last 4 years has refined my skills in directing absorption of knowledge in a direction that is organized and on-task. As an avid and trained grammarian and writer, my strengths are in English. As such, I was a paid tutor for Syntax, Principles of Modern Grammar, Phonology and Sociolinguistics classes over a few semesters. However, I am malleable to teach any subject to which I am exposed (astronomy, science, etc). You can always expect a professional approach to the job from me.
A strength on which I have always prided myself is my ability to relate complex concepts with useful analogies and from different angles. I never underestimate a child's ability to learn something, so long as it's in a way in which they understand it. Curriculum development is also important. B ... read more

Jason L.

• Sparks, NV 89431 ( 30 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a graduate of the University of Nevada Reno, I am driven to succeed in education. I have earned a bachelors degree in English writing, which has allowed me to understand many techniques in writing papers for different audiences. I also have a minor in Speech Communication which enables me to help students with speech writing and prepartion. Over the last year I tutored students at UNR in English composition and I am willing to expand my tutoring expertise to include history, poltical science, study skills and test preparation.
I love to work with all children and college students. I believe that everyone can learn in his or her on way. I want your child to succeed and become better learners and get better grades. I believe in teaching with a calm voice and to be postive towards the students and not bashing. I believe that if a child or college student is motivated to work and be ... read more

Hannah P.

• Reno, NV 89523 ( 35.6 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I think that kids light up life and make it interesting. That's why I love working with them. I love the intellectual stimulation of the older age groups and the academic challenge they present. However, I love working with the younger kids as well, learning their fresh take on life and watching them learn HOW to learn is like watching life happen before your eyes. I think the most important concept for me, as a tutor, to remember, is to allow the student to arrive at the answer themselves. To get them to think, and by thus doing so, empower them to sharpen their skills and learn independently.
I have experience tutoring anything from phonics to college level writing. I taught preschool for a year and a half at the Lion and Lamb Christian Preschool in Reno, NV. I have also tutored at the UNR Writing Center (when it still existed) during the Fall semester of '08. Since Octo ... read more