Find Swengel, PA Writing Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Mary E.

• Millville, PA 17846 ( 30.1 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Writing : I have taught writing for thirty years in various grades from Kindergarten to sixth grade. Also, I have to write assignments in my doctoral degree courses such as literature reviews, discussions, and research articles.

I use a combination of both online games and Websites and hands-on manipulatives. First, I like for the student to take multiple intelligence tests and then I know how best to help the student. The information I gain from the analysis is extremely informative. It tells me where the students' strengths lie such as some students are musically inclined, some are visual learners, auditory learners, some are mathematicians and various other styles. Then, the style that they learn through the best is how I would teach the student; this is based on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence. Second, meeting the standards are essential in today's education system. The four C's of the 21st century is also necessary for students' to learn. They are collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity.
I have tutored in both Robeson County and Cumberland County for a total of six years. I ... read more

Silas G.

• Selinsgrove, PA 17870 ( 13.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I always tried to keep my approach as grounded as possible so that even my least talented tutees could grasp the task at hand. For instance, I feel it important to always sound out the words on a page, making sure the words flow smoothly off the tongue and not just in the mind. I do this so that the writing style, while formal, is also practical and easily accessed by the student as they write. I also feel it best to not focus too strongly on a student's weaknesses, but to feel out their strengths so that they may use those strengths to really work out their difficulties. I try to make a student not have to rely to strongly upon a tutor, but to, after not too long, walk away with the ability to tutor themselves better.
I was employed as a Writing Tutor at my university, giving me the experience necessary to know how to direct and assist peers on an individual level. To obtain this ... read more

Mark J.

• Linden, PA 17744 ( 22.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Read More About Mark J...

As one who holds a Bachelor's and Master's in the arts, I believe in the power of exploratory learning. However, as one who has spent considerable time working in computers and networking, I value the attainment of hard knowledge. When the two are combined according to a student's particular learning modality(ies), then learning become meaningful and accelerated. In my professional career I was largely self-taught. My success depended upon my ability to learn new concepts based upon my current knowledge set, and to continue growing on that basis. I would ask nothing less from any student of mine. I am well-versed in the English language, a superb grantswriter, and a natural story teller...
I believe in Constructivism, whereby rudimentary skills are continually built upon; a combination of rote learning and discovery-based learning built upon a mastery of previously-learned conce ... read more

Mary E.

• Mifflintown, PA 17059 ( 24.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Read More About Mary E...

As a junior and senior in college, my research papers consistently received the highest grades ever awarded by a certain professor with a reputation for being the toughest on campus. I subsequently became a successful trade journalist and marketing communications writer with in excess of 150 feature articles to my name. In addition, the last eight years, during which I've been a homeschooling mom, have allowed me to hone my teaching style and become more aware of the barriers students typically have and effective methods of overcoming writing difficulties.
I enjoy helping students find the writer within them! For example, a few of my own children were reluctant writers, so I developed a daily routine of assigning them to write a full page about anything they desired. The creativity surfaced with a vengeance, let me tell you! Showing the most resistant student how to grab the bull b ... read more

Phyllis B.

• Spring Mills, PA 16875 ( 26.2 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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More About This Tutor...

I have always desired to be a teacher. I graduated from Penn State in 1981 with an English degree and a music minor. I have since continued to take classes in both English and Music Education. I have taught all grades, tutored individuals and groups in summer school, and have a private studio as a music teacher. I have tutored students with reading difficulties for 20 years. As an English teacher, I have taken students on trips to see Shakespeare in the Park and to Pattee Library to learn to use reference materials. As a Music teacher, I have created performance opportunities for students from a coffee house format to recitals for the elderly. I believe in inspiring students to learn by empowering them to use their gifts.
I teach students in an informal manner. My individual students call me Phyllis. I welcome questions, and if I do not have an immediate answer, we will loo ... read more