Journalism Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Opelika, AL

I am young; however, I have a huge passion for all facets of English. I enjoy keeping up with grammar rule changes. In high school I actually looked forward to writing research or literature based papers. I hope to soon have a position on a newspaper, magazine, or publishing staff. I was on the newspaper and yearbook staff during high school and actually had the opportunity to write for a Catholic magazine, One Voice. I have a lot of patience, coming from growing up with seven siblings, and am very competent when it comes to teaching. I have plenty of experience.

$ 42.50

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Top 10% of my graduating class in high school with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Took numerous SAT/ACT classes and have left over materials. Took college prep classes that improved study skills. 32 composite ACT score with a 35 in English areas. Currently taking advanced Honors courses at Auburn University.

$ 30.00

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I am a graduate of Tuskegee University with a Bachelor's Degree in English. I also have special training in creative and script writing also. Standard- I prefer to get to know the student and what helps them learn the best and continue our learning process from that point forward. My tutoring experience started in high school as an Advanced English student taking Honors English where we helped our peers taking standard English 12. I continued my tutoring experience throughout college at Tuskegee University where I tutored various students in the community and at the local YMCA in English.

$ 22.50

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I have worked for three years in the journalism field. During that time, I have experience in writing for the journalistic style, as well as desktop publishing and use of Associated Press rules. I graduated from Troy University with a degree in print journalism with summa cum laude honors and a GPA of 3.8. I am currently pursuing my second degree, a master's degree in accounting from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

$ 17.50

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I am well-versed in both English Literature and also intermediate level Spanish. I have studied both subjects for five years at University. I have also tutored non-native English speakers in my native language, English. I enjoy teaching others, especially those who are eager to learn. I have also interacted with people from many different countries, backgrounds, and languages, which allows me to be a well-rounded tutor. I prefer one-on-one tutoring, utilizing both real-life examples as well as many teaching tools.

$ 22.50

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The majority of my experience came from my first two years in college. I excelled at all subjects and in turn, people noticed and would meet me in library for help; which I never denied. I took a break to really educate myself. During this time ordinary people witnessed my study habits resulting in a broad array of question from educational [writing, science, math, politics, etc.], to health and fitness. I teach according to the students way of learning. Flexible.

$ 25.00

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I love communicating with people, most especially sharing them what i do know. I am flexible in terms of time. I can prepare reviewers for my tutees. I graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English at Academia de San Lorenzo, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines. I have taken up English major subjects, such as : Introduction to Linguistics, Structure of English, Literary Criticism, English- American Literature, Language Research, Mythology and Folklore, Campus Journalism, the Teaching of Speaking, Listening and Reading, and The Teaching of Literature.

$ 11.00

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I'm laid back and like to draw the student's interests. I love small details and histories and to make a student think. I've worked in the ESL (or related) field for a total of 8 years. I was a Foreign Language Expert in China for 3 years and am finishing my 4th year as a rater for the TOEFL exam. I also taught Spanish for a year. I've worked with all ages of students as well (Pre-K to College age). I have been in the education/mentoring field for over 11 years.

$ 35.00

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Education is extremely important to me, and I constantly strive to achieve a high level of excellence in all my educational pursuits. I have earned bachelors, master's, and doctoral degrees in the field of communication, with graduate level minors/training in psychology and statistics. My educational background has given me extensive experience in writing and grammar due to writing research papers. My research has been recognized at regional and national levels with awards of excellence. I believe my professional and educational experience allows me to provide various perspectives to my students in the fields of English, Psychology, Statistics, Public Relations and Communications. I follow three goals with every student that I teach: To encourage original and critical thinking, to introduce new topics in such a way that the students will not only learn the concepts but also begin to appl

$ 37.50

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I do believe that every student has the right to learn to his or her own optimal potential in a safe, welcoming, and nurturing educational space.I believe that I am blessed to be able to share in motivating the learning lives of students, and I hold that charge/duty in utmost respect and regard. My teaching style: ? Establish good communication with the students and my colleagues ? Develop patience and listen to students issues/problems ? Impart confidence and satisfaction in students ? Organize information in appropriate way that it is more readily understood ? Use humor and positive reinforcement to keep students interested and involved during the lecture As a business degree graduate, I am highly trained to communicate in all levels. My skills in writing, communicating, educating in fields like history, and reading are extraordinary. My extensive grammatical skills in writing are

$ 36.00

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I am certified in Alabama and Georgia as a professional educator. In Georgia, I am certified in elementary and middle grades). As a Highly Qualified Teacher in Alabama, I am certified P-6 expiring in 2015. I have altogether 15 years experience tutoring students from ages 6-24 year olds tutoring college students in Economics, Math, and Speech. I earned a Masters Degree in Elementary Education in May 2005 and a Bachelors in Accounting. I taught three years in a school district in Alabama and currently substitute teach for Muscogee County in Columbus and Fort Benning. I strive to be one of the most effective teachers possible by understanding each student’s needs. I am committed to students and their learning by showing compassion, confidence, equality, and fairness. I show responsibility and accountability for managing and monitoring student learning. I believe knowledge is the most basic

$ 50.00

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I believe that nothing can replace personal interaction in improving writing skills. In my classrooms, I utilize peer groups and personal interaction to make clear the connections between writer and reader. I take a non-judgemental approach to dealing with the shortcomings each writer brings to communication and work very hard to personalize the importance of effective writing skills for success at any academic level. When I tutor or work one-to-one with a student or mature writer, I try to balance respect for the writer's personal voice and perspective with the demands of excellence in written communication. I have a very diverse teaching and writing background in educational and professional settings, including both English and journalism. In addition to working as a writer and editor, I have taught young people K-college in a variety of public and private settings for more than 15 yea

$ 37.00

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I enjoy teaching students of all ages.I do not have a set teaching style. I use several methods during our tutoring sessions. I believe that each student is unique and they have their own method of learning information. I help the student identify this method and we work together to expand the student’s knowledge in the given subject. My students inspire and motivate me and I encourage them to continue using what they have learned from our tutoring sessions into their daily lives. I have over 13 years of tutor experience working with young and adult students. I have a BA in Criminal Justice this degree has helped me relate and better assist my students during our tutoring sessions. I enjoy reading and writing. In the past I have tutored students individually and in small groups of 3 to 4 to help them develop their basic reading, writing and study skills. I have also tutored young and adu

$ 49.00

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I love teaching and working with children. It is my belief that everyone has the ability to learn more. My main reason for being there for your child is to help them insure academic success in English. I'm very patient and considerate. No matter what it takes I'm willing to help your child as much as possible. I will give them the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences to suit their individual learning needs. I have effective written, oral and interpersonal skills. I'm a graduate of Auburn University of Montgomery. My degree is in English. I feel that I'm at a greater advantage than most because my college career has been solely dealing with English. I'm currently enrolled at Auburn University of Montgomery to complete my master's degree in English Education. I'm dedicated to furthering my education. I'm a strong believer that eduacation will take me a long way. As the Bible s

$ 35.00

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