Lance T.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 13.3 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Public Relations, Marketing, Law, Finance, Economics, Advertising, Accounting

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In working with students one needs to have the ability to connect with that student at their level of understanding. This can be different for every student, and the tutor needs to adjust to the student. A tutor has to be able to do this or the student will not be any better off. It is my firm belief that I need to find a way to connect with each student, and find a way to help them understand what they need to learn. Very often in a school setting it is not only the subject matter that can give students a tough time, but a lot of times it is that the student either freezes on tests and quizzes or may not have good test taking skills, and sometimes this needs to be learned as well as a particular subject.
I received my BS in Accounting 1988. While getting my degree I was involved in the on campus tutoring program. I have tutored students in, accounting mathematics, philosophy, ma ... read more

Jason W.

• Knoxville, TN 37914 ( 15.1 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Law, Finance, Economics, Accounting

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The teaching style that brings the best success I've found is centered on two points. First of all, it is based on listening, which means getting the student to talk. Eventually, with guidance, I aim to get them the ability to talk through and solve any problem. The second major technique I like to use is analogies. Even complicated subjects can be simplified into their core components which are easy to understand if taught as an analogy to something more familiar in daily life. Just as the Bible uses parables or employers use phrases from team sports to explain team roles, I find lots of success by using analogies.
My specialty is reading, writing and research. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, where I studied government, law and economics. I believe most students can learn or solve any problem by talking it through, which is often easier and mor ... read more

Robert P.

• Knoxville, TN 37917 ( 15.3 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting

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I have 20+ years of real world business IT experience. Most of that was programming on IBM iSeries/AS400 mini computers in RPG or COBOL. The last 6 or 7 years has been devoted to learning HTML & PHP in my spare time. The languages aren't important, what is key is learning to break complex tasks down into smaller chunks and think logically about how to link all these smaller tasks into a program to accomplish the overall goal.
I'm a very laid back casual sort of fellow that likes to make someone think about how to solve problems efficiently. I won't just blurt out an answer to a question hoping they pick up, hands on working through a problem is the best way I've found to solve computer problems. Teaching the student "where" to look to find answers is big help too, there is reference material out on the web for ANY business related task you can think of.

Angelia J.

• Knoxville, TN 37920 ( 16.3 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing, Public Relations

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During my college years, while earning a degree in journalism, I tutored college-level English composition; this is when I first discovered the joy of helping someone learn something and “seeing the light come on” for them. I have spent the last twenty years of my professional career in not-for-profit work, almost entirely devoted to programs involving mentoring children. I believe that success in academics is the foundation for success in other areas in life for children and young people. I am a skilled writer and editor, but more importantly, I understand the importance of helping someone find their own skills and gifts; everyone has the potential to shape their own learning style, if given the direction and support to do so.
We are all individuals and as such will have our own, unique styles of learning. My job as a tutor/mentor/teacher is to uncover that and foster the ... read more

JR L.

• Knoxville, TN 37922 ( 17.9 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Public Relations, Advertising

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At the University of Tennessee every student is expected to fulfill certain core curriculum requirements in any degree program. As an AP student in high school, I tested out of U.S. History and freshman English/Composition. I tested out of the first year of Spanish via UT's foreign language placement exams as well. With 18 "free" credits under my belt from day one, I was able to pursue my love for writing in the journalism program. I have earned a BS in communications giving me pratical hands-on editing and writing skills, be it creative, technical, or persuasive. I completed my internship year at Farragut High School, where I taught both freshman and junior year writing and literature.
I love the give and take of working with high school students. I relish hearing fresh, young opinions and seeing how they decide what they believe in and why. My style entails showing a student the ... read more

Sarah B.

• Knoxville, TN 37934 ( 18.7 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing

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Both my BA and my MA are in English, and I have extensive experience working in my field. After college, I taught high school English for 6 years. Currently, I work as an adjunct instructor at Pellissippi State Community College and ITT-Tech. Since 2007, I have also worked at the Thornton Center at the University of Tennessee, where I tutor student athletes; I help them with a variety of tasks in the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and research.
My teaching style is very relaxed, though I also encourage students to stay focused and on-task. I believe in creating a positive atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions. When I teach or tutor in writing, I make it my goal to give students a solid structure for composing assignments that they can use to write any paper. When I teach reading, I make it m ... read more

Amanda R.

• Harriman, TN 37748 ( 20.5 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Public Relations

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I enjoy working with students. It seems that, in most cases, tutoring is essentially a confidence-builiding exercise. Yes, it's anout instructional leadership, but it's more about showing a student they can really achieve what they're setting out to do. I really enjoy showing students that they know the solution; it's just about learning how to properly express it. And if they don't know the solution, it's about properly learning it in order to express it.
I am currently an undergraduate student studying communications. I have held four collegiate journalism internships, two of which were federal internships in Oak Ridge, Tenn. In the past year, I served as assistant managing editor of my collegiate newspaper, The Oracle; served as assistant editor of the collegiate yearbook, The Eagle; and I served as a teaching assistant for the freshman introduction to journalism course at TN Te ... read more

Rick D.

• Knoxville, TN 37922 ( 20.7 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Finance, Economics, Advertising, Accounting

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While completing my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at University of Idaho, I was often called upon to tutor people within the building where I lived during college. I also was employed by the University to grade papers and offer assistance to underclassmen in the Chemical Engineering department. From this experience, I have gained both the knowledge in math and science and the understanding of how to use different approaches with different people to deliver the lesson. I have tutored in English, math and science.
I believe learning is about confidence. I have seen numerous students doing poorly in courses because they were convinced that they were not capable of learning the subject matter. Small successes help to build confidence in order to move on to the subsequent challenges. I believe in starting with the basics, and making sure that the students truly gras ... read more

Timothy B.

• New Market, TN 37820 ( 25.8 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Speaking

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Coming from a family with no prior college education, I made it a point to not only graduate from a four-year university but to work as hard as I could to be the best at what I do. I accomplished what I have set out to do by graduating with a degree at both institutes I attended with a GPA above 3.0. I have tutored my younger brother for several years in the four major subjects. I also worked in high school as a teaching aid for a 4th grade class at Jefferson Elementary School and actually taught math and science to the class. As part of the Jefferson County High Science Club, I volunteered for different workshops for kids that showed them the wonders of science.
I like to accommodate to a child's personality and likes to help them to learn through distinct processes. When given the opportunity in the correct manner, children can learn most of what is put in front of them. By using ... read more

John K.

• Maryville, TN 37803 ( 29.4 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $66.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Accounting

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In high school, I was a member of the Governors Peer Study Program where I tutored lower classmen in the areas of mathematics and science. I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2002 where I earned a Bachelors degree in Business. I have a strong background from work experience in statistics and logistical management.
I love working with college bound high school students. I believe that proper preparation at the high school level will determine how easy or hard the transition to college will be. The difference between earning a scholarship or not may determine whether a child goes to college or enters the work force performing entry level work. Education is the key to making the world a better place for everyone.

Phue V.

• Cumberland Gap, TN 37724 ( 30.8 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Economics, Accounting

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As a Graduate Student, I develop small applications for reviewing data quality, develop custom reports in spreadsheets from ETL transfers; repaired specialized computers and software for chemical science instrumentation Software: Visual Studio development tool (2yrs): Visual Basic, C, C++, used in graduate and undergraduate course currently used to develop webpage programs. JAVA (1yr): Eclipse IDE, graduate course work in database project development Mainframe: CICS, TSO associated with Foster Farms Database: SAP used at Foster Farms, mySQL, pSQL, Oracle used at AES and Accura LIMS currently building application projects for client.
I believe in using technology and tools to keep students interested in understanding what is being taught. I have many nieces and nephews that I work directly with to help them grasp and understanding of what is being taught and applied. I beli ... read more