Autumn T.

• Powell, TN 37849 ( 26.3 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15 to $20 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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Help your child fall in love with learning.

I currently work and teach in a private high school in the Knoxville area. I teach upper level math and science as well as middle school math and science. I also have much experience with elementary students. I student taught with an elementary teacher. I am currently getting my degree in Secondary Education. Teaching is my passion. Helping kids to learn and love to learn is my goal.

Chad H.

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830 ( 28.9 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male Age 59
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, American History

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I have always emphasized the immeasurable distinction between education and schooling. Although the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive, in our era they are more and more. I strive to draw a student into a fascination with learning. If that occurs, then education is a fait accompli.
I taught High School US, World and European history to grades 10 - 12. I taught AP European History and Government. I taught Geography, Civics, and Psychology for 5 years. I have owned my own construction firm for 10 years and worked in manufacturing. My specialty is European History with an emphasis in the classics. My literature background is not formal but is extensive.

Heather R.

• Powell, TN 37849 ( 27.6 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a special education teacher, I have a passion for students who have more specific challenges or needs related to the learning process. Thus, I am an advocate for differentiated instruction and have experience meeting the challenges of these students. My delivery has provided multi-modal instruction to students with special needs both individually and within classroom settings. Students’ disabilities ranged from severe to mild. Support was provided in both small groups and in team taught classrooms. I have experience teaching and tutoring students in Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, and Math based on students’ abilities.
I have a comprehensive background in both early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools. As a special education teacher, I am familiar with a vast range of student needs and current research-based practices to be used within the classroom. T ... read more

Kimberly R.

• Knoxville, TN 37921 ( 32.2 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies

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My teaching style is very matter-of-fact and flexible. Some students learn by listening, others by reading, and still more by doing. It is my job to determine which students need which type of teaching. It's important to never let the student feel I am judging his abilities in a negative manner while still making sure he learns from his mistakes.
When getting my Bachelor's degree, English was my chosen major. I chose the subject because I love to read and write, and excel at both of those things. In high school and college, I tutored middle and high school - aged children. I was able to find and help those kids because my parents were teachers; thus, so were their friends who needed tutors. As a professional editor and writer, I have the experience necessary to help these kids grasp one of the harder languages, English. French was my language in high school and I took Russian in co ... read more

Lance T.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 32.3 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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I received my BS in Accounting 1988. While getting my degree I was involved in the on campus tutoring program. I have tutored students in, accounting mathematics, philosophy, marketing, business law, finance, and religion. Since graduating from college I have had several training opportunities in various jobs. These jobs have given me a wide range of experience in training (tutoring) a wide range of people with various levels of education, and their ability to grasp the information required for the job. I have passion for teaching others what I have learned. My work experience and education have given me a great deal of knowledge and I want to pass that along to others that may benefit from it.
In working with students one needs to have the ability to connect with that student at their level of understanding. This can be different for every student, and the tutor needs to adjust to ... read more

Emily A.

• Knoxville, TN 37917 ( 32.8 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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I believe in inquiry based learning, or teaching any subject by incorporating the student's natural curiosity and drawing connections to their interests. I don't taking a long time to teach a student how to approach a single problem or concept and foster their understanding of the material so that they will understand how to approach the problem on their own. In other words, I put energy into explaining why they should do something so that they can reason through it themselves in a test situation.
I am currently a PhD candidate in Ecology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Throughout my education and short career I have developed teaching skills through tutoring, teaching labs to middle school students, mentoring high school students and giving informational talks on environmental issues to the public. I enjoy teaching and I feel that I have a gift for explaining science and ... read more

Robert C.

• Knoxville, TN 37921 ( 33.1 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $71.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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Through experience and research, I have developed a tutoring style that has helped countless students achieve unmeasured success. My students usually respond very well to my standard explanation of the procedure for solving algebra equations, as well as other math concepts, such as logarithms, trigonometry, and derivatives. On occasions when my students do not quite understand my standard explanations, I will explain the concept in a different way until the student understands. I am also very good as devising mnemonic devices to remember various formulas and terms in classes such as Biology and Anatomy.
I have been a full-time (and quite busy) professional tutor for the past five years. I currently work as an independent tutor through The Tutor Connection and Wyzant, as well as my personal tutoring service. While living in California in 2007, I was employed by the San Diego Bo ... read more

Jessica W.

• Knoxville, TN 37917 ( 33.8 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Government, American History

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As both an undergraduate and graduate student, I was steeped in the process of writing: development, research, writing, and revision. During my graduate years, I worked as a research assistant and editor for one of my professors. In addition, I tutored incoming students in reading and study skills. Upon graduating, I began teaching basic and developmental writing. This experience gave me the opportunity to explain writing and grammar at a basic level. I also began teaching college-level history. As a history instructor, I have become adept at helping students gain the study and reading skills that they need to retain information and pass exams. Over the past four years, I have tutored both children and adults in English and study/organizational skills.
I believe that patience and flexibility are keys to effective teaching. I practice collaborative learning, in which the stu ... read more

Jason W.

• Knoxville, TN 37914 ( 34.7 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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The teaching style that brings the best success I've found is centered on two points. First of all, it is based on listening, which means getting the student to talk. Eventually, with guidance, I aim to get them the ability to talk through and solve any problem. The second major technique I like to use is analogies. Even complicated subjects can be simplified into their core components which are easy to understand if taught as an analogy to something more familiar in daily life. Just as the Bible uses parables or employers use phrases from team sports to explain team roles, I find lots of success by using analogies.
My specialty is reading, writing and research. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, where I studied government, law and economics. I believe most students can learn or solve any problem by talking it through, which is often easier and mor ... read more

Thomas B.

• Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 ( 36.6 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Government, Geography, American History

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My approach to teaching is to create a step-by-step process, providing the student with constructive feedback at each point. I understand that everyone learns differently and work to provide analogies and stories that make the topics relatable to students. My guiding principle when teaching is to be creative,enthusiastic, and organized in a way that rubs off on those that I teach. While working I strive to be patient and considerate while also being dedicated enough to get results.
In May of 2009, I graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Communications. Throughout my time as a student, I took honors level classes and learned what it meant to go the extra mile for tests and essays. During my senior year of high school I tutored for the ACT exam and took pride in getting results. More the anything, I feel I am skilled in the preparatory and research process ... read more