Jeffrey B.

• Sartell, MN 56377 ( 7.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $76.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I adjust to where each student is at, pursue goals and objectives that need to be undertaken and I am supportive/offer encouragement to do the best of my ability. I am open minded and care very much about individual progress. I do my best to make a difference and I have worked with a variety of diverse individuals in the past giving me additional knowledge/skills to be helpful. I look forward to contributing to the learning of those in need.
Graduating magna cum laude, I take education seriously where I feel that everyone has the potential to grow and succeed. I have a bachelors degree in social work and a minor in human relations where I was on the deans list/graduated with cumulative average g. p. a. of 3.6. I was chosen as a IV-E child welfare scholar through Saint Cloud State/University of Minnesota where I received additional focus/training in helping children in need. I have ... read more

Jill S.

• Sartell, MN 56377 ( 7.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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As a mother of two, I understand not only the importance of learning to read but the process involved. Each child has a different learning style and speed, and as a tutor it is important to be agile - teaching to individual needs. I believe in allowing children to learn through discovery, while providing guidance and correction as needed. There is opportunity in the written word, and this is something every child should and can experience.
As a Notre Dame graduate, I have always valued education. Having graduated with two degrees in computer science and psychology, I entered the workforce immediately following college and recently took a leave of absence to spend some time with my children. They have both entered elementary school, which is affording me the opportunity to seek part-time work outside of the home. Professionally speaking I have been responsible for numerous int ... read more

Steven H.

• Sartell, MN 56377 ( 8.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have a concrete-sequential learning style, and am very aware of the need for practice and repetition to develop and perfect skill acquisition. Stereotypically low proficiency in writing capabilities in many students is due to the fact that many of them are not expected to produce nearly enough original written materials of any length during their public school years. They are also far more likely to become successful writers if they will discipline themselves to read a great deal. Imitation of the style and grammar evidenced by others will assist with their own creative endeavors.
The position obviously requires excellent written communications skills. Having recently completed an AAS degree in Information Systems Management, with a focus in Network Administration and Network Security/Computer Forensics, one of the comments frequently received from my instructors was in refe ... read more

Peggy A.

• Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 ( 9.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I enjoy working with students on a one-on-one tutoring basis. I begin the first session with listening to the student to discover what he/she feels is the greatest strength and weaknesses in the areas of academics. Using Benchmark and other assessments, I then select and utilize materials that will best meet the student’s individual needs. I encourage the student to try new skills, improve the current skills, and develop an enjoyment for reading. I utilize games, examples, and practice activities to accomplish this goal. I know that each student is a unique individual and I adapt materials to reflect each person’s individual needs.
I have a variety of teaching experience. I began teaching as a secondary Language Arts instructor with focus on reading skills, reading comprehension, interpretation of literature, and writing. I have taught students the writing process, research sk ... read more

Cindy H.

• St. Cloud, MN 56303 ( 10.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN in 1987. I have been teaching Elementary Education in the ROCORI School District located in Cold Spring, MN for 22 years. I tutor students independently and teach Summer School/Camp in the ROCORI School District.
I believe that every child can learn and has the right to a solid education. I believe students learn best when they are a part of the educational process and feel safe while learning. Children should be encouraged to voice their opinions in a democratic and respectful manner. However, they should be taught to uphold their teachers, and other adults, with the utmost respect. I feel teachers should be knowledgeable, flexible, and compassionate. Teachers must be able to adapt to the everyday changes in life to create a smooth transition for their students. A teacher's compassion can only improve their tea ... read more

Caleb O.

• St. Cloud, MN 56303 ( 10.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am undaunted by challenges, easy to get along with, and passionate about the English language. I approach each student as a person, recognizing that each will have specific needs and that certain methods will work better than others. I believe it is my job to make the material comprehensible and relevant. I believe the best results occur when the student connects, for themselves, their own innate ability to communicate, and the possibilities that lay upon a sheet of paper. I believe that every student can learn to love one thing about writing, even if they hate to write. I believe that writing can become as natural as thinking, and that it clarifies our thought.
With a BA in Politics, Philosophy, & Economics (w/Literature Concentration), I am able to help students move beyond a simple grammatical appreciation of the English Language: from understanding allusions to developing the ... read more

Jill D.

• Saint Cloud, MN 56303 ( 10.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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As a recent graduated of the University of Minnesota-Duluth I am a very motivated and energetic person. I earned a 4 year degree in 3 1/2 by taking college level classes in high school and taking extra classes each semester. As a Communication student I took many journalism and writing classes and am familiar with different writing styles as well as citing formats such as MLA and APA which I know can be difficult for many students. During the last 7 years have been a nanny for three children, the eldest of who is now 12 and have helped each of them with homework. I have also worked at a local church as a teacher's aid on Bible Study night.
I love hanging out with and helping kids. It is especially rewarding to me to see a child who finally understands their assignments. As a person who once needed a tutor as a child also, I know the importance of being patient and listening t ... read more

Benjamin M.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 10.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $76.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I have been a substitute teacher for over a year. I have subbed for every grade level and subject. A significant amount of my sub jobs have been math related. I am working on my Master's Degree at The College of Saint Scholastica, in Education. I also have had numerous classroom field experiences through the college, where I have been observed by other teachers and professors. During these experiences, every cooperating teacher has let me use them as a reference. From substitute teaching to my prior career as a correctional officer, I have a tremendous amount of experience turning a bad situation into a good one. In a tutoring environment, I have a lot to offer the student(s).
My teaching philosophy is simple; I believe in providing a safe and positive atmosphere for students to learn. In creating this positive atmosphere I motivate my students by showing them that they can in ... read more

Molly R.

• St Cloud, MN 56303 ( 10.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As an undergraduate at the University of Mississippi I was a teaching assistant for a College Skills class and also a year long tutor at Oxford High School in pre-algebra. After graduating from the University of Mississippi I lived in Seoul, South Korea and taught students ages 5-11 English as a Second Language, including math and social studies. Upon returning to the United States I began working on my master's degree in TESL and I've also had the opportunity to teach 3 credit bearing college courses from 2009 to current. I am qualified to tutor pre-calculus and science as I received an associate of science degree where I completed Calculus II, Organic Chemistry and Genetics.
I love working with all ages and generally prefer English as a Second Language students, but I enjoy working with everyone. My teaching style is very student centered as I try to figure out what a learner ... read more

Nancy H.

• SAINT CLOUD, MN 56304 ( 11.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I like to teach ESL from the Communicative Competence ideal. Integrating reading writing speaking listening into thematic units. Learning a new language requires hands on experience. If for example we are doing a unit on weather then my students may role play a weather man. Gather vocabulary from a newspaper. Count change as if they were really buying something. Read and write from a reporters perspective, or even travel to a museum with a reoprt and description of things they have seen using adjective and adverbs for color and detail. I also believe reading should be taught at the appropriate reading level for comprehensions sake. If a reader is below the 98% error level, they will not succeed. Frye's reading level test determines the reading level. Vocabulary is very unique in that there are many fun activities to spur children into acquiring a huge vocabulary. Word walls are ... read more

Benjamin W.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 12 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I work best one on one. I prefer being able to have a one on one connection with each student in my classroom. I have my classroom set up this way so my students get they attention to feel like a capable individual.I feel that communicating well is one of the most essential educational tools to learn for future educational endeavors and caeers. I'm an avid writer, and passionate about making sure students know how to write well. I'm patient, outgoing, responsive, approachable and kind. I give examples until my students understand and learn the material. I've always been a teacher that's wanted to make a difference in my students live's.
I'm currently employed as an English Instructor at a College. I teach Composition, Creative Writing, Humantities, Literature, and Critical Thinking. I hold an MFA in Poetry from the number one Low Residency writing program in the U.S. Also, I'm a ... read more

Kathleen Y.

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301 ( 12.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have been a piano teacher for 29 years, teaching privately in my home studio. I am insatiable in my pursuit of knowledge, and have wide interests. My first degree in history and philosophy influenced me in how I approached all other fields of study. I am never satisfied with a superficial knowledge of anything I undertake. My experience with other cultures has been a huge influence in how I approach knowledge and how I approach teaching. I lived in Quebec, Canada for 29 years, learned French and studied in a French university. I also speak German. I am an excellent writer in English. Anything I have ever submitted for publication has been accepted.
The best validation I have for my teaching style is to watch my students. They are well-rounded in their knowledge and confident in their performance. I believe in enabling my students, showing them skills that will help th ... read more

Nicole E.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 12.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My teaching style is, for the most part, non-directive. I think it is important to try to have students answer their own questions. When this does not work, I do not just tell the student what goes where or why this doesn't work, I give reasons and have them tell me these same reasons the next time we come across something that doesn't work.
At SCSU, I work as a writing consultant at the Writing Center on campus. With students, I help to make them better writers by helping answer questions, presenting questions, working through the brainstorming and paper-writing process, and helping with formatting. As well, I have helped to coordinate our second satellite location, which entails working with people on their schedules, managing conflicts of schedule, and serving as a head of the second location. I am also fluent in Spanish and feel comfortable tutoring high school and college leve ... read more

Melissa T.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 12.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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After receiving my BA and MA in English, I continued my education to get certification in postsecondary education as well as to receive licensure to substitute teach in Minnesota. I have been a substitute teacher for two years, and I have been with students ages 4 through 18. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for an interpersonal communication class at a college in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. My education and experiences have given me the opportunity to use my grammatical skills in written and oral forms, as well as afforded me the opportunity to refine different teaching methodologies.
I view education as an on-going conversation. I bring more knowledge and experience to the table, but the learner also brings experience that can be applicable to material. I introduce new material with passion in the hopes the student can understand and capture a similar passion for knowle ... read more

Anthony P.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 13.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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English and education have been a passion of mine for my entire life. My undergraduate experience at the University of Minnesota Morris exacerbated this characteristic. While at U of M Morris I lead several study groups as well as copy-edited for the University newspaper. Grammar, nonfiction writing as well as critical analysis of literature are my strongest talents.
As a fresh graduate I feel the need to be a part of academia. Tutoring is the perfect opportunity for me to strengthen my abilities while simultaneously helping students achieve success. My goal is to be a college professor and tutoring is the first stepping stone. Being able to help students reach their full potential is my passion and my goal in life.