Kai B.

• Incline Village, NV 89451 ( 20 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I emphasize meaning in my instructional style. Rather than, say, inculcate a formula for comma us, I try to convey how comma use provides meaningful structure to an idea, i.e. the sentence. In the larger sphere of things, I believe in showing a student how a piece of literature--which may well include his or her own writing--is meaningful to himself. When this is accomplished, I have found that the "meaning" of the work provides the necessary impetus to motivate the student. As academic success is so inextricably linked with qualities such as interest and pertinacity, I emphasize the root cause: meaning.
I am a valedictorian candidate, graduating with a degree in English. My background in English is both technical, focusing on classics in British and early American literature, while my position as editor of the Sierra Nevada Review, an annual publication of poetry, affords me ... read more

Matt S.

• Incline Village, NV 89450 ( 22.5 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ACT

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Having worked with students of all ages in a variety of settings, I specialize in teaching science and math concepts as well as test prep and study skills. My mission as a tutor is to help students understand subject content while learning how to learn. My favorite part of being a teacher is watching confusion and doubt become knowledge and confidence. I believe that this transition of ignorance to understanding is the hallmark of education and my goal is to motivate my students to seek these opportunities.
Born and raised in upstate New York, I graduated from Cornell University in the spring of 2000 with a B.S. in Biology. In 2003, after a short stay in the biotechnology world, I moved west to work for an outdoor science school in Southern California. Since then, I have had the pleasure of traveling all over the country and working with a variety of successful environmental ... read more

Hannah P.

• Reno, NV 89523 ( 30.6 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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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

Christine H.

• Cool, CA 95614 ( 31.1 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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I have taught ESL for 17 years to children and adults from all over the world. I have a strong command of language arts and am experienced at teaching literacy, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, essay writing, phonics, pronunciation, etc. I coordinate the after school enrichment program and annual play at Earl LeGette Elementary School. Having finished a financial planning course, I have also recently brushed up on my math skills. I have a well-rounded education and am constantly learning as I tutor my own children with their homework.
My teaching style involves fun and an active student. Self-discovery is the best way to learn and retain knowledge. I see myself as the facilitator; I give my students the tools, so they can figure out problems on their own and become more self-reliant. I want learning to be fun, involving games, healthy competition and active learning, so studen ... read more

Brett K.

• Reno, NV 89523 ( 31.9 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $61.00 /hr

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I am a recent graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno. I earned my BS in Finance through the College of Business Administration which enabled me to gain experience in different subjects such as math, economics, accounting, information systems, and marketing. I also used to tutor other, younger students when I was in high school.
I am a very understanding and considerate person and my teaching style reflects that. I have been counseling a week-long church camp in southern California for the past 5 years now and I absolutely love doing it. The ages are 9-12 and I look forward to it every year. I have also worked with older children when I worked at the Boy's and Girl's Club. I definitely believe a successful tutor can really change the life of a young adult by stressing the importance of education. Sometimes all it takes is hearing it from a different person in a different perspec ... read more

Ann D.

• Auburn, DC 95602 ( 32.2 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $56.00 /hr

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I enjoy a hands-on teaching style, tailoring lesson plans to the child's interests and abilities. I have much experience teaching to children with learning challenges as my own son has ADHD and dyslexia.
After graduating from California State University in 1992 with a Bachelors degree in Child Development and Family Studies I taught and directed a school for a period of seven years before returning home to homeschool my own children for a period of ten years from preschool through eighth grade.

Catalina J.

• Reno, NV 89503 ( 33.5 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ASVAB

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I am a parent and I understand that educating our children is a priority. Although challenging, I particularly enjoy working with children, teaching them as well as learning from them. I believe that what makes me a good teacher is my ability to listen, understand a child's outlook on things and my constant focus on challenging traditional teaching styles. I am a believer in visualizing the everyday subject, and I always give memorable examples related to our learning material. Also, I understand that every child's capabilities are different and it is only a matter of adapting to their level of understanding and providing a constructive approach. I like to involve all students in classroom activities, delegate tasks and reward good results. I also share personal experiences from my academic and professional career. At the end of the day, knowing that I made a difference in someone's ... read more

Nicole L.

• Reno, NV 89503 ( 34.4 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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I thoroughly enjoy teaching, especially the satisfaction of watching a student that was previously struggling start to succeed as a result of your time and instruction. I am an extrovert, personable, intelligent, and am not limited to one specific style of teaching. Moreover, having an extensive background in sports(collegiate athlete/captain), I have developed and improved a critical attribute which allows me to personalize my teaching/instruction style based on understanding/knowing how various individuals think. Overall, I want to make an impact by allowing other students to have the opportunity to receive a strong education provided by individuals that care.
Currently, I am a senior at UNR nearing the completion of a nutrition-dietetics major and psychology minor. From a young age, I was driven to exceed academically, which have positively influenced my success in the classr ... read more