Douglas W.

• Palm Desert, CA 92211 ( 33.9 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $18 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My comments on tutoring Writing Skills : I have a double major in English and Psychology and I have taught high school English. I have published both technical and fictional articles.

I have taught in Michigan and in California. I also have credentials as a school counselor and psychologist. I have experience with all aspects of the special education system from the K through grade 12 level. This incudes testing, placement and re-evaluation and the IEP process. I also have worked at the post secondary level and am familiar with academic and financial aide requirements.
I am very aware of the necessity of adapting my teaching style to the learning modality of those I am working with. As an educator I evaluated students to define how they best process information. They may be auditory learners, visual learners or they may use a combination approaches. I am very patient and understand that everyone can learn. I believe in setting goals and evaluating progress to establish new goals when necessary.

Brenda S.

• Coachella, CA 92236 ( 26.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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The world would be a boring place if all of its people were the same. I believe each individual is socially, academically, emotionally, cognitively, and creatively developed differently from others. Some children perform better in social relationships than at written language and this is where people like me come handy to improve and help develop some of these academic domains. I believe people learn through direct experience and that an educator should focus on an individual’s needs, so a constructivist approach is my teaching style. I am patient, a good listener, who embraces diversity and is attentive.
Maintaining a good GPA was something extremely important to me during my academic years both in high school and in college. This is why I believe that everyone should have the opportunity and access to improve a certain academic area through the help of competent tutors like mysel ... read more

Mariela L.

• Coachella, CA 92236 ( 26.4 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Chess

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My goal is to help prepare students to meet the challenges of the new millennium. I realize technology is, and will continue to be, a driving force in workplaces, communities, and personal lives; I want to reinforce the learning skills of students and bring them to the twenty-first century; It is important for students to receive a solid education. Students must actively learn skills that will help them be successful learners in the future; and as a tutor I’m aware of and sensitive to a students individual needs and as a consequence help students unlock their full potential.
My areas of expertise include Spanish, Math and English Language Arts; though, I have acquired experience providing 1- on -1 and in-home academic tutoring to students from grades k-12th in all subject areas. I have extensive knowledge, and skills working as a tutor for students under the No Child Left Behind ... read more

Krystal B.

• LA Quinta, CA 92253 ( 27.9 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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As a recent graduate from University of California- Santa Barbara, I am eager to put my acquired skills and knowledge to use. I have earned a bachelor's degree in Global and International studies with an emphasis in Latin America, which has provided me with the opportunity to understand many different cultures and value the importance of education. I always excelled in writing and research classes, earning high marks on term papers and exams. I volunteered in a local kindergarten class 5 hours a week. I helped coordinate various learning labs, that enabled the children to explore and learn new things.
I believe that education is the ultimate tool in life, that every person should have access to. I teach with passion, and truly believe that each child has the ability to achieve anything with hard work and determination. I understand that each person has a different way of learn ... read more

Matthew D.

• La Quinta, CA 92253 ( 28.6 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $51.00 /hr

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I have earned a BA in Criminal Justice from American Military University, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas such as math and language arts. In addition, I have learned extensive grammatical skills due to writing research papers, along with essays in many various areas of study. I have tutored both of my sons in math and language arts.
I love teaching and working with all children. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I believe firmly in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference in a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives.

Jennifer A.

• Palm Desert, CA 92260 ( 33.8 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I bring my strong desire to learn into the sessions to show each child there can be a joy in learning and discovery. I am motivated to find a child’s individual learning style and interests then apply these to the teaching material. As I believe this is a proven method of learning. I believe that patience, by both the instructor and student, is an essential part of learning as development follows a step-wise model. I love working with children, to watch the flash of pride at discovering or learning a new skill makes the future seem much brighter.
In obtaining a B.S. in Exercise Science and an A.S. in Respiratory Therapy I have a strong background in science and health. My strength also lies in reading and grammar as a college student preparing lab and research papers to my work as a Respiratory Therapist reading journal articles and teaching from an evidence-based approach. ... read more

James S.

• Palm Desert, CA 92210 ( 34.1 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

I started teaching tennis to juniors at the age of 16. I enjoyed that very much. For close to 10 years I taught at a country club in Connecticut. During my time there I did not focus on winning, but our record went from 0-7 to 7-0. I attribute this to the power of positive teaching. After I completed Loyola University MD, I went into B2B Corporate sales, where I was successful, but my passion remained with teaching. Recently I was a PE Coach at a school, and I started an after school program for tennis and golf for the children.
My teaching style is modeled after the Princeton Method, which is the way that I was taught to teach tennis. The Princeton method focuses on the positive. So instead of saying "don't skip the hesitation for a period mark", I would say "remember to hesitate in between sentences".