Sandy S.

• Tallahassee, FL 32312 ( 30.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 27
• Member since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $10 to $20 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My experience has been primarily with children within my school or those around my neighborhood. I find that children are more capable of learning in a stable environment that they are familiar with. Children respond well with well timed incentives and subtle reprimands of lost focus. Students are more likely to acknowledge a lack of concentration skills once their intelligence is put into question. Under my tutoring students are able to concentrate more and see an improvement in their grades. Ill behaved children are more likely to round out their behavior once an appropriate hobby is acquired for them and holds their interests. All materials should be produced based on the individual child's rights.
Repetitious in manner.

Kelsey T.

• Tallahassee, FL 32312 ( 23.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 12/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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Fun and Loving Tutor!

I teach in different ways depending on how the student learns best.
I have tutored fellow classmates, and I have often helped my siblings and friends with homework. I have helped students with reading. I graduated high school with a 3.99 GPA, and I was the valedictorian of my sixth grade class. I won a spelling bee in fifth grade. I placed second in a spelling bee in eighth grade.

Rachel B.

• Tallahassee, FL 32312 ( 23.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have earned a bachelor’s degree in History and English, as well as a master’s degree in teaching. My educational background has given me a wide range of knowledge in the humanities, and my liberal arts education has helped me develop high reading and writing skills. I have four years of experience running writing workshops and tutoring first-year college students and non-native English speakers in study skills. From these experiences, I have gained expert knowledge in teaching literacy and study skills. Also, from my time teaching at a public high school, I am very familiar with the types of expectations teachers have of students and can help students "crack the code" of multiple choice, short answer, and research assignments and tests.
My teaching philosophy and style is founded upon the belief that all children are brilliant and can succeed. My approach to teaching is highly in ... read more

Ronald L.

• Tallahassee, FL 32312 ( 23.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $34.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching has been my career ever since I entered a primary classroom at age 16 and finished teaching graduate and undergraduate students. I was trained as a teacher at The Leewards Teachers' Training College (in Antigua), an affiliate of University of the West Indies (Jamaica). As a Primary and Secondary School teacher, I taught English Grammar, Mathematics, and the Social Sciences. Although I have strong mathematical skills, I present myself here primarily as an English teacher, because of my expert facility with the grammar, usage, and vocabulary of the language. At my last graduate school (Vanderbilt U., Nashville, TN), I was employed by the Graduate Dept. of Religion as the Writing Tutor for graduate students who were preparing their term papers for professors. My assignment was to help students present papers free of grammatical errors and with correct stylistic composition, precise ... read more

Ellen V.

• Tallahassee, FL 32308 ( 30.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $15.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Shakespeare, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Ellen Vandever

I am a college graduate with a Bachelor's in Theatre. Currently, I am working as a blogger for an online company and also as a ghost writer for a Georgia newspaper. I have previous experience teaching children/teens, and would love to continue to do this kind of work. I am a writer, actress and teacher. I am also a very organized and hardworking individual. I love nothing more than to help people learn more about the things that inspire me.
Patient, fun, and always willing to change up a lesson if it isn't working for someone

Diane S.

• Tallahassee, FL 32315 ( 30.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $12.00 to $18.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Super tutor!

I enjoy teaching and observing my students' different learning styles. I respect each student's individual method of assimilation. I work hard to accommodate his or her particular needs. I delight in the dynamics of the classroom and strongly believe that I can make a difference in whether the student becomes engaged in the learning process.
I place a high value on formal education and believe strongly in lifelong learning, for the betterment of the individual and, ultimately, for society. While raising three young children, I obtained my undergraduate degree in business administration. In later acquiring a law degree, I was introduced to the rigorous demands of such study and to the fascinating arena of reasoning and analytical thinking required by this discipline. I have tutored young children intermittenly over several years, with one stint of four years length as a Literacy Vo ... read more

Martha M.

• Monticello, FL 32344 ( 31.1 mi )
• Experienced Literature Tutor

• Female Age 63
• Member Since: 08/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Literature is one of my top subjects! Having begun to read the Greek myths at about six and continuing from there, I have mastered reading English literature and much American lit as well. All of the creative arts involve literature as each seeks to tell a story. Want to grow in appreciation and understanding? Call me!

I hold a Bachelors in English with a minor in Philosophy and Religion. I have years of experience in business writing and in creative writing and poetry; some work in advertising and PR as well. I read books for money, forecasting pre-publication fiction for the trade magazine Publisher's Weekly. English is the most beautiful, malleable and useful language on earth! Whatever you learn now will greatly assist you in school and in the job market of the future.

Bill M.

• Bainbridge, FL 39817 ( 20.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I have always excelled in school. My master's degree GPA is 3.8. my undergraduate degree GPA is 3.85. As a retired marine officer, I have had many opportunities to teach in a military environment. In addition, I served as the School Liaison Officer for the U. S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay School system for 3 years. During that time I also taught a college freshman English class for Troy State University aboard the base. Upon retirement, I tutored and mentored middle school students for 2 years. I also volunteered 2 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for a 3 children. This advocacy involved keeping up with school progress in special programs and assisting the kids to adapt and overcome environmental difficulties. I have owned and operated my own small business (a roller skating rink) for the past 12 years. In the rink, I have regular contact with kids of all ages. I am familiar wi ... read more

Sam M.

• Tallahassee, FL 32309 ( 26.2 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I have enjoyed each of my teaching and tutoring roles very much. Teaching young people is particulaly rewarding as it provides the opportunity to motovate and make a positive impact on the lives of people who have a long future to give back to society.
I have over 37 years experience managing peoply in Supply Chain management and material acquisition. In this role I designed and wrote courses. Using Power Point presentations I taught courses in my field to over 100 students in classes as small as ten to as large as fifty. I also tutored children for two years in the Leon County literacy Volunteer program and one year in the ESOL program. I enjoy teaching and helping young people.

Anne H.

• Monticello, FL 32344 ( 26.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I believe everyone will respond well to individualized instruction when the tutor studies the student's learning style and offers the information in the form best suited to each learner. I am patient and encouraging with students. I work hard to find ways to present a subject so that each learner will find it interesting.
I am the author of five historical novels and a number of articles, poems and short stories. I occasionally do short “residences” teaching Language Arts and Drama to special needs students in k-12 schools for VSA Arts of Florida. My graduate studies emphasized American and Tudor/Stuart History. My doctorate included a Criminal Justice minor. I regularly teach writing and grant writing seminars to adults, usually through libraries on weekends or in the evening.

Paul D.

• Tallahassee, FL 32317 ( 27.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I have taught both children and adults private piano lessons. I taught history and other subjects for 2 1/2 years as a daily and long-term substitute teacher in secondary schools. For one year I directed a public library story-time program for preschool children. I worked two years as a middle school Library Media instructor. I wrote curriculum and taught computer literacy for four years in a prison GED program. My undergraduate and graduate degrees conferred honors. I enjoy writing, and I completed a short story correspondence course with Writer's Digest. A science fiction zine published one circa 1997.
All learning starts with a question, both by teacher and student alike. My role is both as teacher (coach and guide) and student (questioner). I should employ a variety of questioning techniques to better understand strengths and weaknesses, then prescribe remedies tailored f ... read more

Michael L.

• Tallahassee, FL 32317 ( 28.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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As a Training Coordinator for service-learning projects throughout Florida, I learned about the effectiveness of service-learning strategies. The opportunity to apply what is learned in classroom settings promotes retention of all subjects. In one project, students learned about homelessness in Palm Beach County, Florida and throughout the United States. Students empowered themselves when they spearheaded a food drive and conducted an assessment of homeless people in Palm Beach County. This process enriched their empathy for people in need. In addition, I challenge students with thought-provoking situations that increase their critical thinking ability and communication skills. One such example included the shootings at Columbine and why young persons might commit such an atrocity. This helps to promote self-discovery and critical thinking as well. The treatment of individuals wi ... read more

Louis T.

• Tallahassee, FL 32308 ( 29.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have taught every type of student, from struggling to gifted, including 2nd language learners. My classrooms have always been models of structured learning, high standards and high achievement. I am very skilled at managing both large and small groups, using tried-and -true strategies. In small group or one- to-one settings, I am humane, empathetic and gently questioning. I believe that all students deserve the quality teachers and resources to reach their personal potential.
After receiving my teaching certificate from the State of California, I taught in Oakland, California public schools for nine years, and was appointed a Mentor Teacher. I left Oakland in 1996, and taught for nine more years in Berkeley. I became known as an outstanding teacher of writing and reading, and also served as School Literacy Coach, leading monthly workshops for teachers in the best practic ... read more

Jonathan S.

• Tallahassee, FL 32308 ( 29.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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While earning my degree in English, I developed teaching and communication skills through both curricular and extra-curricular experiences. As an intended Secondary Education minor, I took many classes in education, including a middle and high school practicum. I also tutored students in grammar and composition, as well as foreign students in conversational English. I strongly considered teaching as a profession after graduation, but I wanted to earn my law degree first. While studying for the LSAT, I took an online course, mastering test-taking skills in all three parts: logic “games,” analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension. Graduating summa cum laude from the University of Florida, with extensive work in research, analysis, and writing, these skills came easy to me. Currently, I am a teaching assistant for Legal Writing and Research and thoroughly enjoy helping 1L’s also ... read more

Kenneth F.

• Tallahassee, FL 32303 ( 29.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I follow the teaching strategy of Total Physical Response with commands, and TPR for stories. I find that this gets the students engaged with the foreign language, and they start communicating in Spanish faster than if other teaching styles or strategies were used. I have had good success with TPR and TPRS. The focus of this strategy is teaching language the way a child learns his/her own language, starting with commands, and adding nouns, and adjectives to the verbal commands. Then, we progress into stories, and students interact with the words and phrases of the stories.
I have always been fascinated with the Spanish language: its phonology, expressions, and many forms of the Spanish language. That love of Spanish caused me to formally study the language, and earn a B.A. and an M.A. in Spanish. My interest in Spanish also took me to Paraguay, and Mexico, where I lived for over th ... read more