Amal J.

• El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 ( 37.6 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $35 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar

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I have an extended experience in teaching English as a Second Language. I have taught all the language skills courses at the undergraduate university level. I have taught many core subjects as well. I have been teaching for more than 10 years. My experience encompass teaching students from diverse ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds. I believe that all students can learn. One must know their learning preferences that would help them learn better. I use pair and group learning as well, because sometimes students can learn by debating amongst each other. I am always open to questions and give time for whoever want more time to learn.
I use communicative student learning approach to enable students learn and improve their proficiency in the targetted language.

William A.

• Valley Springs, CA 95252 ( 12.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have more than three decades of experience managing and working in marketing, PR, communications, the web, and media relations. In all of that work, I have always been the one "teaching people" how to use technology and computer, as well as how to write anc communicate. My passion, energy, drive, know-how, knowledge, inventiveness, and infectious optimism will all play a key role in me mentoring, teaching, and tutoring.
What I like about helping people learn more and do better in communicating and expressing themselves is that it gives me a chance to "give back" all that I know in a special way. I teach people how to do things through a method of "learning by doing" with practical (and many times personal experience) exercises. Writing and communicating is a craft that anyone can do if they understand how to "map out" their thoughts and ideas in an outline and then "build from th ... read more

Efleda B.

• Sutter Creek, CA 95685 ( 15.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar

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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

Jenni G.

• Soulsbyville, CA 95372 ( 19.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $76.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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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 styles. My legal background has prepared me for tutoring in that I am able to effectively communicate with the student and present the material in a manner conducive to a learning experience(similar to explaining legalese to a lay person). Above all, I strive to ensure that the student has a true understanding of the materials, as opposed to simple memorization. I strongly encourage the student to take an analytical approach to learning, and to view both sides of any issue so that true understaning of the subject matter is achieved.
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 ... read more

Brandy L.

• Oakdale, CA 95361 ( 28.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I greatly enjoy teaching and feel accomplished helping someone achieve his or her goals. Particularly, I believe that mastering new concepts can be challenging but also a rewarding experience. I feel it is essential to approach teaching in a way that appeals to the student's interests and also his or her methods of learning. I am a respectful, patient, dedicated and personable individual who enjoys helping others. I greatly believe that with the proper encouragement, guidance and learned skills, a student can achieve success. Moreover, I can balance being diligent and dedicated to the goal of helping a student academically and also appealing to the needs, limitations and interests of the individuals I work with.
At the University of California-Berkeley, I have pursued my academic interests and personal convictions through a variety of study, work and volunteer experiences. As a stu ... read more

Michael B.

• Wilton, CA 95693 ( 32.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As a recent college graduate with a BA in Spanish and a BA in International Affairs, I possess current experiences from my studies in the United States, Europe and South America. Since attending college in Spain and Argentina I understand word usage and vocabulary differences within the Spanish language. Mixed with my superior Spanish skills I am able to discuss and explain political differences in Spanish and explain, on a historical level, how government has evolved internationally. As a past member of the Sacramento Jazz Society I also have a strong background in music both in practice and theory. Since high school, I have tutored others in Spanish, government, music and sports.
I come from a family of teachers and, like my parents, I enjoy helping others and reaching the end goal of aiding a student in attaining their own aspirations both long and short term. I understand ... read more

Carmen L.

• Riverbank, CA 95367 ( 32.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I enjoy working with children. My theory of teaching is using the multiple intelligence theory. I believe that all children have the capacity to learn but in their own way. I like to incoporate different styles of learning in a lesson. I also like to incorporate hands on activities, because I believe that doing is learning.
I have been working with children from K-12 grade since 2001. I was part of the Math Academy in 2002. I have been subsituting in grades K-8 since 2009. I am fluent in the Spanish and I have experience working with migrant as well as with English Learner students. I worked with EL students for 3 years. I have also had the chance to work with special needs children.

Maureen C.

• El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 ( 36.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am a credentialed teacher who has had 22 yrs. of teaching experience, ten years in elementary and twelve years in middle school. I majored in English Literature in college and have taught seventh and eight grade Language Arts for 12 years. I specialized in teaching the honors students, but also enjoyed teaching grammar, writing skills, literary appreciation to all levels of students. I am particularly adept at teaching how to write organized essays without eliminating creativity. I love teaching language arts.
First and foremost, it is important to me and, especially for my students, that we have excellent rapport. I want to know their academic goals and what is most important to them as we establish our tutoring relationship. I do everything in my power to let my students know that I am there for them, that I care about how they learn best, and that I want regular feedback ... read more

Joseph L.

• Modesto, CA 95356 ( 36.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $71.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have always been passionate about language and thinking critically and I take great joy in discussing and sharing with others. From a tutoring perspective this means I am always energetic and optimistic because I enjoy the work. I am competent in my subject areas and organized because I like to make sure that time spent is time spent productively. But foremost of all my traits as a tutor is that I am entirely adaptive to a student's needs. Some students need a more professional teacher figure to work with, others need a peer or a mentor, finding that need and filling it is something I excel at.
During my time at Cal State Stanislaus, where I earned my bachelor's degree in English, I was selected to tutor other students because of my mastery of grammar and writing. I spent two years working for the University's Writing Center. I tutored ESL students and Freshmen on how best to imp ... read more

Amy P.

• Ripon, CA 95366 ( 37.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I love teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. My education and tutoring experience has taught me many valuable teaching skills. I have learned that we all learn in different ways, and in order to be an effective tutor, one must be able to employ different styles of teaching to get through to students. It is extremely rewarding to see progress, big or small, in any student. I believe that my compassion, knowledge, and drive to help my students succeed make me a great tutor.
As a Liberal Studies graduate of CSU Stanislaus, I have extensive volunteer experience working with K-6 children. As part of my required 90 hours of classroom observation, I worked one-on-one with students in various Modesto elementary schools. In addition, I have worked as a paid tutor through Smart Kids Tutors, working with children from economically disadvantaged families who needed improvement in ma ... read more

Alrick H.

• Ripon, CA 95366 ( 37.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar

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I have worked with children and young people all my adult life from teaching VBS as a teenager to presently being a tutor and substitute teacher. In addition to my majors, I have minors in Greek and Western Culture. I wrote a substantial Master's Thesis. For the past 12 years I have also worked as a pastor. Part of my work in this capacity involves writing and presenting two sermons every week which is equivalent to researching, writing and presenting two ten page papers every week. In addition, I presently teach Greek and Latin, tutor students in math (pre-algebra and algebra), Latin, natural science, and writing.
My approach to teaching begins with having a high expectation for what my students can accomplish. Therefore, my goal is, in part, to help my students love learning and to translate the love for learning into higher achievements. I try to inspire the students In ... read more

Lenna B.

• Salida, CA 95368 ( 37.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $48.00 /hr

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I have a passion for teaching others and thoroughly enjoy the satisfaction of seeing others succeed. In addition to my FT position at Stanislaus University, I am currently teaching adult learners how to prepare for competing in the labor market and fine tuning their job hunting techniques. I have about 6 yrs.experience as a trainer, workshop facilitator/creator as well as over 25 years of professional working experience. I am able to effectively teach not only adult learners, but children as well. Regardless of age, you need to determine which type of learning style each individual has and what will work.
My teaching style is one where I combine patience, efficiency, technology, variety as well as traditional methods. I believe that you need to keep learning fun and if you mix up different methods then it keeps the aspect of learning from getting boring. If a student gets ... read more

Andrea E.

• Modesto, CA 95356 ( 37.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I have taught music in public education for the last 15 years. I have been involved in church music ministry for over 25 years, and currently am the church pianist in Stockton, Ca. I love working with children of all ages. Math is my second love and I almost majored in math instead of music. Math was always easy for me in school. Although I don't enjoy writing, I am very strong in written English and enjoy proofreading papers.
I strive to include various learning styles when working with children. Some students learn best by listening or writing, while others need movement or tactile experiences to help in comprehension. I believe in keeping students engaged at all times, to minimize wasted time. Every child has potential. A teacher just has to know how to reach each child, and that happens when the students builds trust with the teacher.

Jessika A.

• Ripon, CA 95366 ( 38.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $80.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I find working with children to be a great experience. I believe that working with children at a young age leaves nothing but the possiblity of a successful future. I am very good at communicating with children and I find myself to be very patient and considerate.
I am previous student from Modesto Junior College and I am currently applying to nursing programs.I have received my degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences. I have worked with young kids in the past and find that my time with them has been very fullfilling. I am very efficeint in math and English. I currently tutor a student that is in his junior year at Davis High School in Modesto.

John d.

• Salida, CA 95368 ( 38.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I taught for twenty five years at the middle school level mostly in a self contained sixth grade classroom. In addition to teaching reading, English, math, science,and social studies, I taught electives is video filming and remedial reading. In my experience as a teacher, I discovered that all students can learn if they are properly motivated. I found that I could best motivate a student if I found what they were interested in, and what grade level they were working at. I also worked for five years as a substitute teacher.
I believe in individualized teaching. In my sixth grade classroom, I individualized instruction wherever possible. In reading I tested my students and placed them in books at their reading level. I had them write reading summaries and corrected their first drafts. In sixth weeks, I retested and in most instances moved students to a higher level. In my ma ... read more