JOSEPH A.

• Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 ( 31.7 mi )
• Expert Literature Tutor

• Male Age 69
• Member since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $65 to $300 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Shakespeare, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Literature is one of my top subjects!

I am a retired English professor. I have publications in poetry, criticism, translation, film study and critical theory. I also have over twenty years of experience teaching all aspects of English, including essay writing, critical analysis and appreciation of literature, creative writing, research based writing across all disciplines, basic and advanced grammar and style. I also have taught test strategy and prep for standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.

Michelle E.

• Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 ( 31.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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-2 years as a high school English teacher at Rosemont High, Sacramento. -3 years as a Tutor for all ages and learning levels -4 years as a Search Engine Optimization Copywriter and Editor for online marketing agency. -Self-employed essay and article editor for college students at CSU Sacramento

William A.

• Valley Springs, CA 95252 ( 16 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have more than three decades of experience managing and working in marketing, PR, communications, the web, and media relations. In all of that work, I have always been the one "teaching people" how to use technology and computer, as well as how to write anc communicate. My passion, energy, drive, know-how, knowledge, inventiveness, and infectious optimism will all play a key role in me mentoring, teaching, and tutoring.
What I like about helping people learn more and do better in communicating and expressing themselves is that it gives me a chance to "give back" all that I know in a special way. I teach people how to do things through a method of "learning by doing" with practical (and many times personal experience) exercises. Writing and communicating is a craft that anyone can do if they understand how to "map out" their thoughts and ideas in an outline and then "build from th ... read more

Caitlin O.

• Camino, CA 95709 ( 21.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I began tutoring as a volunteer in High School. I have since graduated Magna Cum Laude in less then 4 years earning two bachelor degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. I have recently finished my first year of law school in the top 30% of the class. My experience in Political Science, Philosophy, and law have set me apart in grammar, punctuation, and both formal and creative writing. I have most recently privately tutored a high school student in English, Literature, and Writing.
I realize that each student learns differently and thus should be approached differently. My teaching style is to exert patience and positive reinforcement for each style of learning. I believe that tutoring is the missing link in a child's education, and that providing structure and follow up is the best method.

Maureen C.

• El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 ( 24.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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First and foremost, it is important to me and, especially for my students, that we have excellent rapport. I want to know their academic goals and what is most important to them as we establish our tutoring relationship. I do everything in my power to let my students know that I am there for them, that I care about how they learn best, and that I want regular feedback on what they are feeling successful about and what it is that may need more reenforcement or practice. I then adjust my teaching strategies based on their learning needs.
I am a credentialed teacher who has had 22 yrs. of teaching experience, ten years in elementary and twelve years in middle school. I majored in English Literature in college and have taught seventh and eight grade Language Arts for 12 years. I specialized in teaching the honors students, but also enjoyed teaching grammar, writing skills, literary ... read more

Michael B.

• Wilton, CA 95693 ( 25.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I come from a family of teachers and, like my parents, I enjoy helping others and reaching the end goal of aiding a student in attaining their own aspirations both long and short term. I understand the difficulties and frustrations that often accompany learning, however I believe that with the right positive reinforcements all students can overcome any hurdle and achieve academic success. In addition, these academic success are the kindling to creating a growing fire of self-motivation which can last a lifetime. I want to help all students in anyway possible to find the academic switch that inspires them to continue to learn and better themselves.
As a recent college graduate with a BA in Spanish and a BA in International Affairs, I possess current experiences from my studies in the United States, Europe and South America. Since attending college in Spain and Argentina I unders ... read more

Jenni G.

• Soulsbyville, CA 95372 ( 30.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $76.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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In a one-on-one situation, I prefer dialogue. Assuming the student does the assigned work before the session, I find that a informal, relaxed conversation on the subject matter at hand encourages the student to further explore the addressed topic. If I am familiar with the student's extra-curricular interests, I attempt to relate the subject matter to such interests. I find that questioning the student in a conversational manner produces the best results, as opposed to the more stringent (i.e. boring) task of fill-in-the-blank worksheets. For writing assignments, I ask the student to write a paragraph which we then go over line-by-line so the student has immediate feedback on any errors.
Having homeschooled my children (eldest is attending a top 20 public university)and volunteering extensively in the school community, I have become familiar with a wide variety of learning styl ... read more

Anthony Z.

• Granite Bay, CA 95746 ( 32.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As a college graduate, I was extremely driven to achieve a high level of academic excellence. I earned my bachelors degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Philosophy. These have enabled me to have an understanding of many areas of Language Arts, History, and English. As a Comm Studies major I was held to a high standard of technical writing with essay and would always use credible sources for my research.
I love to teach, there is nothing more self rewarding then helping a person who is struggling to achieve something and helping them with their goals. I believe all students can find academic success somewhere if given the correct opportunities and surroundings. I firmly believe that I have been educated by some of the best and these educators have made a world of difference in my life and expectations. I would like to help students in the same way my educators helped m ... read more

Katherine R.

• Pilot Hill, CA 95664 ( 32.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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I have experience working with students of all ages and I thoroughly enjoy the challenge each person brings. I treat each student according to his/her needs and I look for the most effective ways he/she learns. I ask the student questions that lead to his/her discovery of the process, steps and answer to the problem. With this method the student has the satisfaction of resolving the problem, encourages him/her to continue on to more difficult ones, and gives him/her the confidence to do his/her best!
As a Summa Cum Laude graduate, I have always valued academics and education. I began to share my drive for excellence through tutoring in high school. I tutored elementary school students in all subjects and college students in Statistics. During college, I tutored in Spanish, as my area of expertise. I have extensive knowledge of the Spanish language and dialects throughout Latin Amer ... read more

Amandeep K.

• Lodi, CA 95240 ( 34.2 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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As a biochemistry student at University of the Pacific, I was required to know the science so well that even if a random person on the street asks me a question, I would be able to explain it to him/her in a way that they could understand. I worked with a lot of excellent professors in lab and tutored a lot of students in grammar, math, sciences, psychology (one of my favor subjects), Spanish and Economics. I love to teach because I learn a lot myself by teaching.
I love working with students, and sharing my knowledge with them. I try to make the learning experience fun along with educational. I love to come up with new ways to help students remember there material. I believe that I have the experience and the knowledge to help someone else. I think a teacher can really change the way how students look at the world and their course material, and I want to make it so that every subj ... read more

Gina G.

• Stockton, CA 95212 ( 35.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I believe that positive reinforcement, patience, and a genuine desire to see one’s students excel is the best way to success. I feel that the only way to get through to a child is to be his or her friend first and foremost, and to treat him or her as an equal. I love being both a tutor and a friend. My approach to teaching is more hands-on, rather than lecture based, because I feel that if the child is actively participating the lesson will be more likely to stick. I enjoy helping children learn and can not even begin to describe how fulfilling it is to see a child finally grasp a difficult concept.
After earning my BS in Biological Sciences from UC Santa Barbara, I decided to live abroad in South America as a Peace Corps Volunteer to help others and put what I learned to practical use. I was stationed in Bolivia where I taught natural resource management, ecology, basic science, a ... read more

Leena P.

• Stockton, CA 95205 ( 38.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As an experienced tutor and a Certified Paraprofessional by the San Joaquin County Board of Education, I have tutored, guided, and assisted numerous students in various age groups in multiple subjects. Going through college has taught me many important valuable principles including everyday learning and continuing education is a passage to succeed in our real world. College has also strengthened my skills in mathematics, grammar, analytical reading, science, and in many other various subjects. With over a year and a half of tutoring, I have successfully helped many students achieve better grades and improve their learning methods.
Paraprofessional training has taught me that there are 7 unique learning styles that fit every student. I configure each student's learning style through giving them a short characteristic questionnaire. I use their learning style to incorporate proven tu ... read more