Amanda M.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 25.8 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 40
• Member since: 03/2014
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Reading, Poetry, Creative Writing, Composition

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Giving students the tools to fulfill their life's potential!

I like to give students the tools and watch them practice using those tools for themselves. I encourage two-way communication.
I have been a substitute teacher and tutor for general education and special education students of the Williamson County School District. Before that, I was working with adults and students in a ministry environment back in Texas as a worship leader and music teacher. My education has centered around music, theology, and literature primarily (with a general exposure to various other sciences).

Peter W.

• Kingston Springs, TN 37082 ( 22.4 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male Age 76
• Member Since: 11/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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30 years producing and writing TV News. Published widely on a variety of subjects including science, land use, environment, foregin policy, tlecommunications policy, trade issues, and politics. There are two ways to write: know your subject wel enough to put down what you think you know in a logical way, or put down what you think, then read it to discover what you have missed and adjust your thinking after learning more about your subject. Then write the final draft.
Socratic.

Kristin B.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 25.8 mi )
• Experienced Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Reading Comprehension is one of my top subjects!

I have five years of teaching experience, including teaching kindergarten students, students who were English language learners, and fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students. My focus has been in reading and language arts, and I have attended several Uncommon Schools trainings for close reading techniques and writing and vocabulary strategies. My previous background and work experience was in writing, and I enjoy teaching students about the different forms of writing, including creative writing, literary analysis, argumentative, and informative. Since I started my teaching career working with students in kindergarten, I deeply understand the foundations of literacy. My experiences with students in middle school has also helped me understand and realize the connection between a strong foundation in English language arts and how it develops in middle school.
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Laine W.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 32.8 mi )
• Experienced Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 41
• Member Since: 04/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am a casual yet intense tutor who demands of a lot of her students. I know how to balance a need to teach to the test and also find personal and lasting internal motivation in my students toward improving their own academic performance.
I have years of experience in helping people learn how to write better through my editing and coaching skills in a variety of settings. As a current doctoral student, my study and time management skills are excellent and I can show you or your son or daughter how to study more effectively. As a psychologist in training, I am particularly adept at addressing the psycho-emotional issues that often accompany learning struggles. I have experience coaching students on resumes, admissions essays and recommendation letter solicitations based on my own experience with top-tier educational institutions such as Harvard and Vanderbilt. I work well with peopl ... read more

Robert P.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 32.8 mi )
• Experienced Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male Age 72
• Member Since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Reading Comprehension : 20 years experience 2-6th grade

For 20 years I worked for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as a fifth through 7th Grade classroom teacher. I taught all of the academic subjects in various combinations, sometimes all at once to a self-contained class. The State of Tennessee recognized me as "Highly Qualified" in all subjects, from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. I served on the district's math council for 5 years, helped direct the district's science fair one year, and worked extensively in the field of arts-based curriculum development. I also was trained in the IB curriculum, and implemented it for 10 years.
Constructivist, multi-sensory, inquiry-based.

Antionette Y.

• Nashville, TN 37218 ( 34.7 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, Composition

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Whatever works best for you.
I am a senior in college working on a Journalism major. I love reading and writing and college has taught me how to craft these skills. I have worked at many summer camps before and I am very patient. In High School I took honors and AP English classes. I love the subjects and hope I can pass on this love to others. I've written every type of paper and creative piece under the sun.

Carl V.

• Kingston Springs, TN 37082 ( 23.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I teach in a personal, adaptive and responsive style. I listen first, identify the needs of the student and develop a one on one approach to raise their proficiency. My teaching style has been developed from my experience in volunteer literacy tutoring with Hispanic immigrants, and substitute teaching in Davidson and Williamson County Schools. I have always taught music and instrumental skills in the course of my career.
I have 33 successful years experience as a guitarist/songwriter/publisher in Nashville. I was staff guitarist for Hee Haw and other TV shows. I have performed on recordings, television and/or in concert with 25 members of The Country Music Hall of Fame. I am currnetly touring the world with singer - songwriter Don McLean - who wrote and recorded AMERICAN PIE and VINCENT.

Carol E.

• Cumberland Furnace, TN 37051 ( 26.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Seeing the look and smile on the face of a student that finally grasps a concept, or realizes they have just read on their own for the first time, OH What a Feeling!!! I take each child as their own individual knowing they have their own needs in learning a subject. I teach in several different ways as to ensure the child grasps what they need. I see children today as my future for tomorrow, so helping them and making a difference in their lives will make a difference in mine. I have not forgotten any individual I have helped to this day.
After graduating in 1996, I opened my own tutoring service in Dickson, TN. I tutored individuals from public schools and home school in Math, Reading, and several other subjects needed until 2001. At this time I left Dickson and moved to Clarksville, TN and tutored with A+ Math tutoring intil 2006.

Michael D.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 28.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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For four years I taught in private schools, where I gave instruction at the middle and high school levels in English, French, Hebrew, computer programming, and office applications (spreadsheets, etc). I taught Math and English for one year at a Huntingdon Learning Center (elementary through high school students). Prior to this I taught French and Linguistics courses at the State University of NY at Albany where I earned a degree in each of those fields. Later I became a database administrator. Today I develop web applications in the C# programming language and the Transact SQL query language. I have also given private music lessons over the years to a total of 20 to 30 students. I play guitar, trumpet, a little piano, and I sing.
I have always told my classes, "Learning can be fun; and if it's not, you may not be doing it right." Of course, that does not mean learning is ... read more

cherry s.

• spring hill, TN 37174 ( 30.3 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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After completing my student teaching at Fort Campbell High School in Kentucky I was offered a position to teach English at another one of the military schools located on the base. I had thoroughly enjoyed teaching Senior English-it presented a challenge to me as I was only 22 and my "students" were 17 and 18 years old. I helped supervise the Senior play and talent show and found it to be a rewarding experience helping these students to grow in their knowledge of English grammar and to learn to appreciate their study of English literature.
My style of teaching was geared to the individuality of each child and his learning abilities. I feel that each child must learn at his own pace and it is my place to deal with this. I think that the teacher must motivate the child to want to learn and to discover the innate ability within each child. It was my job to make learning fun, creat ... read more

Romona C.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 31.1 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Based on previous experience I have discovered that the same teaching style does not work for every child. I find that explaining each topic and asking the child question gives a clear indication of their understanding. Based on responses to the questions adjustments may be made to address each child's need.
As the daughter of educators, I have been exposed to the education system all my life. As a result of this exposure, I became very interested in tutoring and teaching. I taught for two years as a substitute teacher before attending law school. I previously worked as a substitute teacher with Morrow Elementary in North Lauderdale, Florida where I taught test-taking strategies for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Most recently, I have volunteered with Youth Encouragement services as a tutor.

Rebecca N.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 32.8 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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My excellent writing skills, ACT score of 35, and passion for academics got me into Vanderbilt University, from which I acquired my BA in 2009. I studied every subject I could but found most pleasure in political science and sociology. In addition to these fields, I have expertise in grammar, essay composition, and a variety of creative arts. I also have teaching knowledge of the basic maths and sciences. Overall, I have about three years of teaching and mentoring experience in my repertoire.
I believe that when a student does not do well in school, it is not because that student cannot learn. Different teaching methods speak to different students, and sometimes a student simply needs a fresh and alternative introduction to subject material. My job as a tutor is to find the teaching method that speaks most clearly to my student. By being patient, precise, persistent, and knowledgea ... read more