Find Spencertown, NY Literature Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Roberta A.

• Troy, NY 12180 ( 26.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 02/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $30 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Seek first to understand and then to be understood.

I have taught English at the secondary school level in New York City. I have also worked for publishing companies and edited books, magazine articles, and press releases. In the last decade I have worked within the State University System of New York in the grants and contracts field. I have written grants and administered grants monies for program use.
I enjoy an interactive style with students rather than relying on teaching straight from the text book or using a lecture format.

Greg M.

• Old Chatham, NY 12136 ( 7.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 38
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Creative Writing

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I'm Here to Help!!!

I have often thought about becoming a teacher and have been told by friends, families and previous instructors in my own learning I would make a good one but I feel my personality would be better served in a more laid back and less rigid atmosphere. I am very laid back, amiable and have a strong passion for what I've learned and what I do (the whole aspiring writer thing I mentioned earlier).
I am a twenty eighty year old graduate of the University at Albany where I received my Bachelors in English Lit. in 2011. I have no previous teaching or tutoring experience but that does not mean I lack the knowledge or skill necessary to help one learn and grow. I am an avid reader and aspiring writer and try to put thought to paper every day.

Laura M.

• Slingerlands, NY 12159 ( 27 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 68
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $18.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Guided Practice
High School Math Teacher 3 years Orlando Florida - Private and Public schools; Algebra I, Algebra II, Statistics, Geometry, Trigonometry Middle School Math Teacher 2 years Albany NY - North Albany Academy - Algebra I, Pre-Algebra Middle School Math Teacher 2 years Schenectady NY - Additional Instructional Services

Stacey M.

• Watervliet, NY 12189 ( 27.6 mi )
• Experienced Literature Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Literature is one of my top subjects!

My degree is in English/Theatre arts. I excelled in Shakespeare, British and American Literature from Chaucer to Sylvia Plath. I enjoy reading anything I can get my hands on. Had a 3.75 GPA in English. I am currently working on my elementary education Master's degree from Grand Canyon University's online program.

Erin M.

• Troy, NY 12182 ( 29.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member Since: 11/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have my associates in Early Childhood Education and have tought preschool for 13 years. I enjoy working with others and being able to help someone progress is very rewarding. I graduated from HVCC and completed one year at Suny Oneonta. I returned home to work and I have been at the same job since 2002. I love to teach.

Laura S.

• Schenectady, NY 12303 ( 33.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Student (B.A. in English & Spanish) with teaching experience

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Tutor at the Free Library of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA from February 2012 to May 2012 Intern at Jessica Kingsley Publishers in Philadelphia, PA from September 2011 to December 2011 Au Pair in Madrid, Spain from July 2011 to August 2011 Teacher’s Assistant at the Duanesburg Area Community Center Daycare in Duanesburg, NY during the summers of 2009, 2010, and 2011 Summer Camp Counselor at the Duanesburg Area Community Center Daycare in Duanesburg, NY during the summer of 2010 Childcare Associate at the Gold’s Gym in Niskayuna, NY from May 2007 to August 2009

Elaine C.

• Altamont, NY 12009 ( 34.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $24.00 to $34.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Certified Public Librarian

Patient and kind...I like to set specific goals but always encourage creative and imaginative ideas and ways of expression. I can be firm when needed but also like to bring a sense of humor into play, so to speak.
After six years of social work experience as a caseworker for Westchester County Department of Social Services where I worked extensively with families and children with special needs, I returned to college to receive my Master's degree in Library and Information Science. In 1978 I started my librarian career at the New York State Library, as a reference librarian specializing in the humanities, social sciences and legal research. I soon became coordinator of staff training (for a staff of over 200), both organizing and teaching classes in many subjects, and was liason with the New York State Data Center and Census Bureau. My interest and love of teaching and working with ... read more

Marcia M.

• Canaan, NY 12029 ( 7.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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After graduating college I taught elementary K-8th grade in NYC. I taught for one year and decided to live Paris, France teaching English. I lived in Paris, France for 1.5 years then moved to Rome, Italy, again teaching English. My experiences were wonderful as I met people who really enjoyed learning English and needed it for work. After 6 months I returned to the states and taught at a Junior High School on the Lower eastside of NYC. I left teaching after 10 years to market computers. My skills as an educator served me well and I did extremely well. After approximately 8 years I decided I wanted to go back to teaching, and have been teaching the use of computers. I enjoy helping individuals to increase their skills and achieve success!
As I read the example noted below, I hear an echo, YES, I too love to teach. I see myself as a mentor. Listening and watching how people learn, wh ... read more

Peter S.

• East Chatham, NY 12060 ( 7.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

One of the things I enjoy more than anything is helping someone to understand not only the specific principals of the subject matter, but the WHYS and WHEREFORES so that as that student encounters real world examples he/she will quickly be able to adapt and be successful. I am a patient teacher who "has been there" and wants to help anyone I can.
I have been working as a company CFO and VP Finance in excess of 40 years. There is virtually nothing I do not know regarding accounting and finance. This will provide students with real world experience as well as the principals required in a course study. I also have expert experience in Excel and Word. In addition, during this time I have been instrumental in tutoring employees who have worked for me. This numbers in the hundreds over the years. I no longer work full time and am highly motivated to help others in my chosen sub ... read more

Sachi P.

• Hudson, NY 12534 ( 11.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a tutor, I hope to continue to find fulfillment in facilitating enjoyable learning and in giving students the individual attention that is needed to succeed. I have long been interested in alternative teaching methods, including Waldorf-Steiner and Montessori styles of teaching, for the way that they focus on holistic and hands-on learning. I value an approach to teaching that is empathetic and is tailored not only to what a student needs, but to his or her current strengths and abilities.
My experience as a teacher has nurtured within me a deep respect for children as thinkers, and ultimately "real" people. In my position at Spence's Farm, I was responsible for a group of 5-8 year olds. I enjoyed being with kids, who inspired me to observe and innovate, two talents that I had to perfect in order to develop fun and effective lesson plans and field trips. I also observed that chi ... read more

Kathy B.

• Hudson, NY 12534 ( 13.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I believe teaching is more than just showing how to solve a problem, but is helping the student to discover the “bigger picture”. For that reason, I ask a lot of questions to ensure that a student is not just learning by rote, but understands a topic within its larger context. In that way, he or she is learning not only how to solve a particular problem or answer a specific question, but also how to apply it to other problems in the future. I also like to make problems relevant. Students often complain that there is no reason to study something – math, for example. But I like to show that indeed, they use it all the time and that it can be fun. Learning should not only be effective, but enjoyable as well.
At my Ivy League college, we were taught not just facts, but how to learn. This invaluable skill has stood me well and put me in an excellent position to teach. I have continued ... read more

Paul S.

• Hannacroix, NY 12087 ( 16 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I received a technology degree in 1975. Several years later I returned to college to persue a Physics/Mechanical Engineering Degree from SUNY New Paltz and RPI. I was an "A" student in Physics and enjoyed tutoring many classmates. I was a guest lecturer several times at RPI. Due to work and family commitments I did not complete the degree. My wife and I homeschooled our children through the primary grades. I taught sciences. While an Employee at IBM, I wrote and taight technical courses. Physics is my forte and I love talking about and teaching the subject. I am especially helpfull to students challenged by word problems. Throughout college I would host study groups in Physics and Chemistry. I currently am a financial advisor.
Because I enjoy and see the wonder in science and I like to show that to students. If they see a reason to want the knowledge, and see how it can expan ... read more

Brian E.

• Selkirk, NY 12158 ( 21.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love to teach children and have fun at the same time. I love to incoprate games, i.e. jeopordy, or watch various DVD's on the subject that I am tutoring. I also realaize that not every student leanrs the same, what may work for one may not work for another.
I am a senior at the State University at Albany, where I am majoring in History. I am aniticapting graduating in the summer of 2010. I earned my AS degree in Liberal Arts. I currently work as a after school counselor at PineBush Elementary in Guilderland NY. Majoring in History, I have learned to write various papers and analized data. I have tutured students also in other subjects such as English, and Government.

Michele S.

• Rensselaer, NY 12144 ( 21.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I am permanently certified in Secondary English. I have been teaching since 2001. I have also tutored for eight years. My teaching experience covers English grades seven through twelve. I have taught general English classes, honors English classes, college prep courses, special education courses, English labs, English as a Second Language, SAT Prep, and GED level classes.
The stand that I firmly take as a teacher of English Language Arts is that preconceived notions of a student's ability are left outside the door to my classroom. Every student has a different personality, a different belief system, a different home life, and a different style he/she learns best in. However, every student can learn to write and communicate clearly, and to read and appreciate literature when provided with a rich learning environment, motivation, and explanation of the purpose/learning goals behin ... read more

Elizabeth A.

• East Greenbush, NY 12144 ( 21.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Over the years, I have had the ability to work in various grade levels in various school districts. During my student teaching I had the chance to teach first and fourth grade. After graduating, I subbed in many school districts throughout the Capital Region. I worked as a teacher's assistant in a self-contained classroom serving children between first and third grade. I had the opportunity to work one on one with them and contribute to helping them successfully reach some of their IEP goals. I currently work as a Pre-k teacher in a local elementary school and work to meet their indiviual needs every day.
Teaching is my passion! I believe that every child has a person learning style and that once a teacher can tap into the child's interests and find a way to engage them in their own learning, this will lead the child on a road to success!