Efleda B.

• Sutter Creek, CA 95685 ( 13.8 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Elementary

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As the oldest of five children, my 15+ years of tutoring experience includes helping my siblings in their homework when we were growing up. I have also taught English for two years at a private Junior/Senior girls' high school in Kyoto, Japan; mentored the English Speaking Society for the high school students; and, more recently, trained three content editors at Intel, as well as developed training classes for HP. Although I did well in math and science during my school years (my mother was a math and science teacher), I consider writing and English grammar my strengths. Scholastically, I am proud of having been a four-year scholarship recipient and of finishing the technical writing certificate program with a 4.0 GPA.
Because each student, young or old, responds to different learning stimuli (graphical or verbal) at diffrent rates, I always try to get to know my student fir ... read more

Kristie S.

• Valley Springs, CA 95252 ( 19.9 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $71.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Elementary

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Most children have had positive and negative experiences at school. I believe regardless of a child's past experiences, I have the ability to develop meaningful relationships and help students believe in themselves and see their strengths. I do this in a caring manner, but always hold children to their personal best. Throughout the years I have influenced hundreds of children and have often been referred to as their "favorite teacher."
Since 1996, I have been a successful elementary school teacher servicing students in grades K-8. Along with being a classroom teacher, I have obtained my Administrative Credential and Masters in Education with an emphasis on best practices. I have the background to assess students and develop individualized goals to meet their needs.

Jenni G.

• Soulsbyville, CA 95372 ( 24.3 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $76.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Phonics

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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

Rino B.

• Sonora, CA 95370 ( 24.4 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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I had no intention of teaching when I started my career in Psychology and the Analytical Chemistry industry. I continuously tried to improve my methadology to arrive at the right mix of stimulation and information to make the learning process as interesting as possible. Teaching the Physics of Xrays and chemical analysis does challenge one to keep assessing the learned content and modify as results indicate. The results of effective teaching and learning start with asking questions about the purpose of the instructions, how will the results of the learning be measured, and what is educational level of the students? I try to teach them how to learn, rather than the concepts of facts and numbers, what do the numbers mean?
As an Application Engineer for a research company, it was my resposaability to train, instruct and give seminars on the material currently in vogue in Semiconducto ... read more

Caitlin O.

• Camino, CA 95709 ( 25.5 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Phonics

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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.