Find Prophetstown, IL Writing Skills Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Whitney H.

• Lanark, IL 61046 ( 30.6 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $10 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Love Kids, Love Writing.

In high school, I was on our school's speech team, I competed at the varsity level all throughout high school. I placed at every competetion, without fail. I placed in advanced English classes in high school, and tested in to the second level of English classes at Western Illinois University my freshman year. I have won state wide writing competetions, and have a poem published in a book of young writers. I went to school for Journalism and Communications, but am currently taking a year off. I have also taken and passed the Illinois basic skills test, and took 2 years of Special Education courses at Western Illinois University.
I believe each student is different; therefore, I change how I approach my teachings based upon the individual.

Stephanie N.

• Bettendorf, IA 52722 ( 27.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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My teaching philosophy is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for my students, in which they feel equal and confident as learners. Creating a positive learning environment begins with building a strong rapport with students and coworkers. Another aspect of building a strong classroom community is motivation. As a teacher, my goal is to help student build strong self-efficacy so that they feel inclined to work hard and develop an inner sense of motivation. I use scaffolding in my instruction, so the students are able to watch me demonstrate the skill or strategy, and slowly I turn over more and more responsibilities to the student regarding that skill until he or she is able to do the skill without my assistance.
I graduated from the University of Iowa on May 15, 2010 with a BA in Elementary Education and a reading endorsement. Apart from my area of specializat ... read more

John W.

• Davenport, IA 52803 ( 28.4 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $74.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I firmly believe that children are able to learn and grasp concepts more easily by relating the lessons and information to their everyday lives. If the material is presented in a manner where students can recall past experiences in their lives, it is much more likely to gain their attention and interest. My substitute teaching experience has taught me that praising effort and positive reinforcement are the ways to get the best results out of the students.
I have earned two bachelor degrees in History and Geology. I am presently taking online courses at Western Governors University to attain my teaching certificate. Additionally, I have been a substitute teacher for grades K-8 since 2009. I've recently completed a long-term teaching assignment including preparing my own lesson plans. I have substitute taught in all types of environments including general education and special educat ... read more

Jonathan W.

• Rock Island, IL 61201 ( 29.5 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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I believe the best way to learn is peer-to-peer learning. As an auto-didact I have the study skills necessary to regurgitate information as taught by the current institutional models. This is an uncreative and highly unnatural way to learn. There's a reason no major discovery was made in a classroom -- true innovation, discovery and learning is an organic process.
I'm a student at Augustana College whose academic record has ranged from public school to home schooling to community college and and even private education. I've worked as a tutor for over 2 years at Black Hawk College, at the same time obtaining an Associates Degree. Throughout those years I've encountered many special needs students and many bright students, tutoring in subjects ranging from English, Math, Social Studies, to Computer Science.

April S.

• Oregon, IL 61061 ( 38 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

My teaching style is learner-centered, constructivist, and practical. I believe that a teacher must get to know her students on a personal level to facilitate the best learning. By ascertaining a student’s current knowledge and beliefs about a particular subject, I am able to help students advance to their fullest potential. If students understand the applicability of a concept or skill, they are much more likely to be engaged in learning it. Thus, I give students as much “real-world” practice as possible, so they can see the value in the subject they are learning. I am most able to tutor students in all aspects of English and language arts, but I can also tutor in the social sciences like history, psychology, sociology, and geography.
My experience includes teaching college English for three years. The courses I taught (Composition I and II) required me to know the mechanics of En ... read more