Creative Writing Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Presto, PA

I hold a bachelor's degree in English writing and possess extensive teaching experience as I have taught every summer since I was an undergraduate. Most recently, I instructed creative writing with the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project through the Young Writers Institute where I taught creative writing workshops at the Cathedral of Learning to middle school students. I have also taught art and writing classes through the Community Arts Center of Cambria County and the Greater Johnstown school district for after-school and summer-school programming. I have been working as a private writing tutor for about two years and primarily teach essay writing, creative writing and reading comprehension. As an instructor of writing, my primary goal is to motivate students to uncover the benefits and the value of the practice. I believe that every student is able to be inspired by the act of wr

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Face to face, online, classroom, video chat/skype, one on one or small group setting EXPERIENCE: Graduate Admissions Representative Argosy University, OHE, EDMC Pittsburgh, PA 5/2010-Present • Facilitate the enrollment of Graduate and Undergraduate students with the admissions process, which includes application, official transcripts, financial aid documents, and all required basis of admission documents. • Create and complete a Student Success Plan with students to prepare them for academic research and writing to ensure the successful completion of their degree program. • Schedule and manage one-on-one follow up with past and present students to support the successful completion of the coursework to promote graduation. Instructor, Academic Writing & Business Communication Shanghai University, SILC Shanghai, China 4/2

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I prefer to incorporate student participation as much as possible instead of giving lecture-style instruction to learn their unique learning styles and to understand more about my students. With this understanding, I will be able to understand how I can better instruct them and test them on the material being taught. I have studied the indicated fields for over two years at high school and university levels. Also, I have taught English as a Second Language as an intern while studying abroad in London for one semester. For this position, I taught from self-made exercises, lesson plans, and individualised activities focusing on English comprehension, writing, communication, grammar, and literature.

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I have worked as a peer tutor ever since elementary school. In middle school I facilitated and organized my school's tutoring program. Now, in high school I'm on an advanced AP track and am a literary arts major. My tutoring skills include, but are not limited to creative writing, poetry, journalism, geometry, biology, algebra 1, algebra 2, and elementary skills.

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I have experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school students in urban, rural, and suburban settings. I have co-taught in inclusion settings in math, reading, social studies, and science classes, and also currently teach in a self-contained setting. I am proficient in differentiated instruction, modifying curriculum, and individualized instruction. I utilize a variety of different interventions, including ones I have developed myself. I am firm, but caring. The students are my number one priority and the reason I have a career. I use structured teaching and structured choices to ensure even the toughest students can learn.

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Patient, friendly, supportive but rigorous feedback on narratives, essays and research papers with close attention to quality of research, craftsmanship, grammar, analysis and structure. I taught Nonfiction Writing, Composition and Professional Writing at the University of Pittsburgh for three years. My essays have been published in the New York Times and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, broadcast on National Public Radio, and anthologized in *Operation Homecoming* and in The Best of the New York Times "Modern Love" Column. My undergraduate degrees were in Studio Arts and English, with a minor in Art History and I encourage my students to incorporate multimedia in their work. I also encourage study of historical context for individual narratives and journalism.

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I am a published journalist with over four years of experience. I also worked for a lecturer as a writing assistant. was most recently employed as an ESL instructor at a private language school in NYC where I have worked for four years primarily teaching a class size of 10 students. I have experience customizing curricula utilizing an immersion method approach which integrates listening, speaking, grammar and pronunciation. I also research and incorporate 'real world' supplemental material in conjunction with the Interchange and Headway language textbook series. I have also pitched elective courses and customized/lead a mandatory professional development workshop on the topic of integrating technology in the classroom. I recently presented at the 2015 Spring Mini NY TESOL Conference to nearly 100 attendees. I have administered grammar tests in accord with both the textbooks and gram

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ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMICALLY. SINCE THE TUTORING PROCESS IS NOT A “ONE SIZE FITS ALL” SOLUTION, WE SEEK TO DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED LEARNING PLANS BY IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF AN INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. WE AIM TO DEMYSTIFY THE LEARNING PROCESS IN ORDER TO ENABLE A STUDENT TO GRASP DIFFICULT CONTENT OR FORMULATE SYSTEMATIC STUDYING AND TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES. Please visit www.keftutoring.com for further information! Kirstin Fowler graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor’s of Arts, and continued her education at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London where she earned a Master’s in Contemporary Art (merit). During her time in London, each of Kirstin’s professional endeavors included an emphasis on writing and reading critically as well as primary source historical research. Upon her return to Pittsburgh, Kirstin completed the Master’s of Art

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EXPERIENCE: Patient Coordinator, July 2012-present Fox Chapel Family Dental • Assist staff on computer systems, necessary software and all upgrades • Manage an office of three dentists, five hygienists, and various other personnel • Schedule patients • Triage phone calls • Research and enter all insurance information for patients for billing purposes • Train new staff members • Aid in the transition from paper charts and X-rays to completely digital files • Investigate and reconcile account balances • Devise systems of operations in a state-of-the-art digital dental facility Communications Director, September 2010-present Bodiography Contemporary Ballet Company • Develop content, write articles, and layout Bodiography’s weekly online Newsletter • Manage Bodiography’s social media sites • Correspond with local media to promote shows and events • Participate in the

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I have one year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. For the past 3 years, I have been teaching special education. I have experience with students diagnosed with ADD, ADHD. Specific learning disabilities , autism, ODD, emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injuries, and developmental delays. Student centered

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Anything K-12 and some college math, science, physics, psychology, and pre-med. Tutored (recommended by school) fellow classmates elementary though college and various friends and family. Was the type of student that would teach myself and help others that were behind. I work hard to learn about others and help them in the way they need to be helped. Education is a journey and having the right tour guide is the most important part.

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I have a Bachelor's Degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing. I am an educator and a writer. I have online and ground classroom college teaching experience. Currently, I write web content for iParadigms, a company that developed plagiarism detection software. I recently developed the web content for their online writing center. I also write an adult education column for Examiner.com. My teaching style is learner-centered. I interview the student to find out how they learn best.

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I have tweleve years of experience helping people prepare for their GED and /or prepare to enter employment. I am certified in Secondary Ed. English and I have a Masters of Education with my major in Alternative Education. I have excellent rapport working with people from varying backgrounds and ages. I also taught high school English.

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I am a highly-experienced speaker and tutor of German with 4.5 years of tutoring experience. As a teenager, I attended the annual Statewide German Competition in San Antonio, TX, competing in various fields such as sight-reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation. I scored in the 90th percentile on the National Exam for three consecutive years; in 2011, I received the highest score in the state of Texas. In 2010, I was able to travel to Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, for a six-month study abroad program, where I lived with a German family and attended school to achieve an immersive experience. My students show marked improvement in their abilities with German. I am projected to receive my BA in German in May 2016. I specialize in translation, conversation, and grammar. Casual and conversational; focused with opportunities to explore the nuances of the language and its usage

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