Eleanor H.

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 ( 24.6 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a huge supporter students tutoring students. I have found that working with students helps to take down a barrier between the tutor and tutee. Students are more comfortable to work with peers than an authority. My first priority is to listen, listen to what the tutee is looking to get out of the experience. Each student's needs are different and you have to plan around them. When I am tutoring I strive to make the tutee vocal. I like to allow students to think for themselves and see how they approach the challenge. I am there to guide their thinking process and strengthen their knowledge not lecture to them.
I have worked as a tutor for 5 years. I worked as a volunteer peer tutor at my high school throughout my time there and fell in love with it. I am now a freshman at Saint Louis University majoring in biology on a pre-medical track. I have tutored in a variety of subjects ... read more

Shelbi R.

• Havana, IL 62644 ( 12.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 08/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Creative Writing

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I strive to do my best in whatever situation I am put in.

EDUCATION August 2009 – May 2013 Eureka College Eureka, Illinois Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative Writing 3.03 Cumulative GPA WORK EXPERIENCE Intern, Kane County Chronicle, St. Charles, IL June-July 2012 ? Authored articles/briefs/wedding announcements for Features section ? Performed phone and in-person interviews ? Covered festivals/concerts/plays for various articles ? Assisted fellow interns with assignments ? Responsible for learning to operate Roxen editorial system Intern, ELM Literary Magazine, Eureka College, Spring-Summer 2013 ? Accepted/rejected submissions upon reading and analyzing ? Evaluated current issues of online literary magazines and selected published authors’ work to solicit ? Formulated statements in order to assess why each piece was/was n ... read more

Anne Marie D.

• Springfield, IL 62712 ( 29.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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In my night job, I'm an ICU nurse. In college I received over $40,000 in scholarships awarded largely on written essays. I received a perfect score on English and near perfect on Reading on the ACT. I'm tutoring because I've loved reading and writing since childhood and am happy to help others learn to enjoy them, too.

Rebecca M.

• Springfield, IL 62712 ( 29.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Math/English/Music Tutor

I graduated high school in 2013 with a 3.87 CGPA. I am currently a full-time student at University of Illinois Springfield. I have taken college algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and quantitative reasoning. My final grades were A, A, B+, and A, respectively. I have also taken English 101 and 102 and received an A in both classes. I am very skilled in math and English, and I am also a musician (guitar, piano, and vocals) with knowledge of music theory and history. I take my work and education very seriously, and can assist in developing good homework and study habits.

Sarah W.

• Springfield, IL 62704 ( 23 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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My background includes teaching at the elementary level and at the adult education level, especially literacy. I spent 10 years directing an adult literacy program where I trained volunteers to be tutors and tutored myself. During that time I took an intensive training course on working with people with learning disabilities. I have worked with ESOL students, as well.
I believe that each child/adult has a learning style unique to them. Finding what works and what makes learning fun, to me, are critical to success, especially to struggling learners. Positive reinforcement and encouragement are critical, as well.

Lani M.

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 ( 24.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am very passionate about teaching. I am a very hands-on type of teacher that really likes to get the student involved in their learning. I like to set goals for learning, but also find it important for students to set their own goals as well. I believe that all children can learn, no matter what. It is just my job as a teacher to be able to help figure out their best way to learn as well as bring those resources to that student for their success.
I graduated National-Louis University with a 3.7 GPA, and am also in the Kappa Delta Pi honors society for teaching. I have had many years of experience in the classroom, and with many different programs. I also have tutored previously for Sylvan tutoring. I am a Golden Apple Scholar, which is a prestigious award for teaching scholars that I won my senior year of high school. My experience has mostly been with younger students but recent ... read more

Amy M.

• Riverton, IL 62561 ( 25.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I enjoy teaching a great deal. I love children, and believe every child has the capacity to succeed. My job is not only to give children the content knowledge, but to build their self-esteem and help them realize their own potential. In my experience, students who lack self-esteem often perform poorly in school, even if they know the material. My job is to build their self image while giving them the skills they need to excel.
After graduating from college with a degree in English, I pursued a career in the corporate field. I did not find it satisfying and yearned to return to school to pursue a master's in education. I began substitute teaching in spring of 2007 and completed my student teaching in December 2007. I have been teaching English since I finished student teaching and have been a tutor at Sylvan for some time. I tutor all areas, from beginning to advanced reading and ma ... read more

Kiley U.

• Springfield, IL 62703 ( 26.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I was a very shy child, and have been able to find comfort within to obtain success in not only the classroom, but in life. I am good at drawing students out of their shell, and figuring out how they can be most comfortable with academics to benefit the most from their education. I believe that my success in a tutoring situation is as dependent on the student’s style of learning as it is on my method of tutoring. I recognize not everyone learns the same way. I am a believer of asking the student where they are struggling and what they feel the problem is, so I can mold the tutoring session to best benefit him, or her, based on personality and comfort. This approach has found success whether I was coaching, guiding, or teaching.
My entire educational career has been based on my innate drive for excellence. I was valedictorian of my high school class, graduated Summa Cum Laude as a ... read more

Jeremy R.

• Emden, IL 62635 ( 26.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As a seminary student, I gained a deeper respect for the education process and a greater passion for teaching students. During my time at what is now Lincoln Christian University, I gained a respect for the written word as well as a significant knowledge and usage of the English language. For the MA degree that I completed, I gained a working knowledge of grammar and research skills due to writing research papers and a final extensive thesis. Not only have I gained experience through study, but I have taught and, at times, tutored junior and senior high students in a classroom setting.
The process of learning has always facinated me. I believe that all individuals regardless of age are able to learn something new everyday. I also understand that each individual learns in a different manner from the next. My teaching style is structured so that I try to help each student learn ... read more

Joseph C.

• Chatham, IL 62629 ( 29.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I graduated from Monmouth College with a B.A Degree in Mathematics while being a four-year starter and two-year football team captain. I can serve as an example that studies and extracurricular activities can go hand in hand. For the first two years I was a chemistry major and my science coursework included botany, geology, and astronomy. Furthermore, my non-math and science electives were focused on ancient Greek philosophy, society, and recreation. The liberal arts curriculum and an incredible grammar teacher in high school have provided me with excellent literary skills as well. My tutoring experience comes from teaching our five children and their classmates in all classes over the last 18 years.
I truly enjoy helping children reach their full potential. I believe that children who don't understand a subject just haven't had it explained to them in their way of learning and I b ... read more

Kayla W.

• rochester, IL 62563 ( 31.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am currently an Avid Tutor for Springfield 186 School District in Springfield, Il.I am also Teacher Assistant and Special Education Attendant certified. I have also tutored at Lincoln Land Community College in the past. I also have done private tutoring for friends of our family and people that they know and have referred me. I have my Associates degree and am currently working towards my Bachelors degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics.
I am open to different tutoring/teaching styles to accommodate different peoples individual needs and differences in learning style.I am very passionate about teaching/tutoring and enjoy helping others and seeing them understand a concept that before may have been trivial to them. I do whatever I possibly can in order to accommodate each persons needs. I give 110% when teaching/tutoring because I have to give all I can when helping others b ... read more