Laine W.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 32.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30 to $60 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Reading, Journalism, Composition

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I believe strongly in all students developing their writing skills as part of what it takes to suceed in school, work, and life. My students at Vanderbilt Divinity School where I am a Teaching Fellow and PhD student in Religion, Psychology, and Culture, write in evaluations that I give the most attention and valuable feedback on their writing in terms of composition, the technical aspects of writing, and organization that they have received at the school. I have been writing and editing professionally since I was in high school when I wrote for The Oregonian, Oregon's major newspaper, and was asked to review high school capstone projects at the school district level.
I love working with students on their writing. My background in pastoral counseling means I am particularly trained to be an empathetic listener who can pretty quickly analyze fears and anxieties which may be affecting ... read more

Peter W.

• Kingston Springs, TN 37082 ( 22.4 mi )
• Writing 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, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Socratic.
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.

Kristin B.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 25.8 mi )
• Experienced Writing 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, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Experienced and successful teacher in English language arts.

I am focused on achieving student growth while helping students develop learning habits and a love for reading.
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 betw ... read more

Ricky H.

• Nashville, TN 37221 ( 28 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male Age 40
• Member Since: 07/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Grammar, Composition

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I am currently completing my final year at Vanderbilt Law School. Over the past three years, I have taught a class and provided one-on-one tutoring for students preparing to take the LSAT. I also taught an upper level course while in grad school (it was in radio production). While I was in undergrad, I spent time tutoring elementary and middle school aged children over the internet. All together, I have helped dozens of individual students in a private setting and nearly a hundred students in the classroom. Personally, I love numbers and have always been very comfortable with math. But my grades and test scores have always been just as strong in other subjects, and I am confident that I can help you or your child in any of the areas listed below.

Laine W.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 32.8 mi )
• Expert Writing 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, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Writing is one of my top subjects!

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 )
• Writing 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, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Constructivist, multi-sensory, inquiry-based.
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.

Jessica A.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 32.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Literature, Creative Writing

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I try to keep the lessons lighthearted and centered around students' interests when possible.
As an undergraduate, I assisted an undergraduate professor in her Intro to Human Communication course. As a graduate student, I assisted an undergraduate professor in his Research and Composition course. I have tutored students grades 1-5, in math and english. I wrote Budding Poets: A Beginner's Guide to Verse and Rhyme, grades 1-4, published by the Teaching & Learning Company. I am currently writing seven interactive lesson plans, grades 7-9, for Lorenz Educational Press and Rand McNally.

Antionette Y.

• Nashville, TN 37218 ( 34.7 mi )
• Writing 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, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, Composition

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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.
Whatever works best for you.

David H.

• Kingston Springs, TN 37082 ( 19.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Literature, Grammar, Composition

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After twenty-five years in book and magazine publishing, I decided to do something that mattered, so I went back to school, got a master's degree, and began teaching. I've been teaching college English for the last ten years, as well as writing poetry -- some of which gets published. I also tutor students in how to write their college application essays. I've published poetry, a novel, short stories, and a short collection of essays.
Writing is thinking. If I can get my students to think, I can get them to write better. We sit down with interesting texts, thought-provoking texts, and figure out what the author was trying to say and how. Then we try to do the same thing ourselves. Part of that is learning the rules of grammar, but I value those only because they let me and my students say what we mean. My classes focus on getting what we mean onto the page, and making that as intere ... read more

Carl V.

• Kingston Springs, TN 37082 ( 23.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, 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 )
• Writing Tutor

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

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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.
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.

Christy G.

• Thompsons Station, TN 37179 ( 28.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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One of the most important things a teacher of Language Arts can get a student to do is write. The more a student writes, the more in tune they become with their own style of expression. This not only aids in prose development, but also communication in all forms. I believe that all children are capable of understanding parts of speech and writing well. Each has his own learning style and I pride myself in being patient enough to discover what each student needs.
I taught middle school Language Arts for three years and thoroughly enjoyed watching my students excel. It thrilled me each time they grasped a new part of speech or attempted a new writing style. I have degrees in English and Physical Education and have learned to draw from sports as a teaching tool for those sports-minded students.

Michael D.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 28.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, 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

Jacklyn P.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 28.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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At the age of 24 already possessing a bachelor's and master's degree illustrates my efficiency and determination. I have taught English as a second language at the high school level and politcal science at the university level. I am very personable and able to relate to various types and education levels of students. I have tutored in history, english, spanish, italian, social studies, civics, and the arts.
I enjoy enabling students to discover the abilities within themselves. I excel at being able to get students to find answers to their struggles by asking them the right questions, leading them in the right direction instead of doing the work for them. I have an uncanny ability to see the best in all students, patience, understanding, and flexibilty are virtues in tutoring. Each student is unique and needs an individual style of assistance. A solid educational foundation provide ... read more

Nathan H.

• Nashville, TN 37221 ( 29.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Literature, Composition

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Learning is a lifelong adventure in pursuit of truth. In following the example of Socrates, a teacher must realize that the wisest among us are those who are keenly aware of their own lack of knowledge. It is not a coincidence that eager learners make the best teachers. Because education is primarily concerned with the development of human beings, it cannot ignore the fundamental importance of personal relationships. I believe that an effective teacher must carefully analyze the personality, attitudes, and goals of students in order to better understand how to motivate and communicate with them. The most effective way to stimulate learning is not through providing more and more data, but rather by developing a personal and unique approach that reaches students where they are. A teacher should seek to follow the example of effective mentoring demonstrated by the great Teachers of the pas ... read more