Amy B.
- Independence, MO 64057 ( 35.9 mi )
- Journalism Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 07/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $61.00 to $65.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
More About This Tutor...
I've worked as an addiction tech, juvenile court officer, volunteered at Girls, Inc., an obituary writer, and a freelance writer. In each of those positions, at many a time, I had to assist someone with writing. My mom was a K-8 grade teacher, as were all of my aunts, so it runs in the family. All of them were English Majors. I just chose to write as a career instead of teach. But throughout my different job experiences, I've had to assist others with their writing needs. It can be as simple as telling them what they need for something, as in an obituary, to as detailed as helping them build a business plan.
Normally I would have them write something and then we would look at their work together and discuss how we could improve it. Once they see how they write, and then learn what they need to do to improve that, and why, they start to incorporate that writing style. We may ... read more
