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Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems, or may occur in conjunction with other arts, as in poetic drama, hymns, lyrics, or prose poetry. Confused? Looking for help? Select a tutor today. Trouble understanding how metaphor, simile, and metonymy create a resonance between otherwise disparate images—a layering of meanings, forming connections previously not perceived? Select a tutor now. Select a poetry tutor today on your terms, on your schedule, to suit your needs and within budget.

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Carrie M. - Danville, CA 94526 (33.1 mi) - $42.5/hr.

Carrie M. - Danville, CA 94526 (33.1 mi) - $42.5/hr.

My comments on tutoring Poetry: I have a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing--specifically poetry. Dozens of my poems have been published in print and online. I am a founding editor of The California Journal of Poetics for which I write, edit, and publish book reviews, interviews, essays, criticism, and other bits and pieces about poets and their writing. I have also taken several graduate level courses and workshops in the writing of novels, short stories, micro-fiction, and creative nonfiction. I have worked with some of the best writers in the world. I was the recipient of a creative writing scholarship and a creative writing fellowship during my undergraduate studies. Please note that my expertise lies in the writing of poetry and the analysis of poetry. I am not an expert in the history of poetry and poets, although I do have some experience in those areas.

I am all about positivity. I believe in constructive feedback and intelligent discussion. I am patient and willing to approach a subject or issue from many angles until the student is comfortable with the material. I believe that passionate teachers create passionate students. I want people to love this stuff as much as I do! I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing--specifically poetry. Dozens of my poems have been published in print and online. I am a founding editor of The California Journal of Poetics for which I write, edit, and publish book reviews, interviews, essays, criticism, and other bits and pieces about poets and their writing. I have also taken several graduate level courses and workshops in the writing of novels, short stories, micro-fiction, and creative nonfiction. I have worked with some of the best writers in the world. ... read more

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Carrie M. - Danville, CA 94526 (33.1 mi) - $42.5/hr.

$42.50

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Joy C. - Stockton, CA 95219 (9.5 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $30.00/hr. Joy C. - Stockton, CA 95219 (9.5 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $30.00/hr.

Able to help with subject I have had 22 years total of tutoring experience, worked for six different supplemental educational services tutoring providers, worked for three different online tutoring companies, and have eleven years of experience as an ESL Teacher. In addition, I have the content knowledge of the academic subjects, am confident, and interested in what I am tutoring. My goal with the parents is to help their child work towards improved grades, increased confidence, and performing at or above the grade level. As for adults I am knowledgeable about the subject matter and course material. Also, I do Free Talk lessons as to whatever you're interested in talking about during lessons. I have a Bachelors Degree in Community Studies, four Associate Degrees which are as follows: Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree in Social Sciences, Associa

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Joy C. - Stockton, CA 95219 (9.5 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $30.00/hr.

$ 30.00

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Kira C. - Elk Grove, CA 95758 (14.9 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $22.50/hr. Kira C. - Elk Grove, CA 95758 (14.9 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $22.50/hr.

I worked a child with their study skills, I helped bring their grade from D's to A's and B's. I helped the student with English, Math, and with the child staying on task and making the work fun to learn. We made up games and made stories that helped make the child memorize and enjoy to learn the boring stuff

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Kira C. - Elk Grove, CA 95758 (14.9 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $22.50/hr.

$ 22.50

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Kasshanda N. - Suisun City, CA 94585 (21.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $32.00/hr. Kasshanda N. - Suisun City, CA 94585 (21.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $32.00/hr.

I have been an employee of the Solano County Office of Education working with Special needs students for the last ten years as a Para Educator. Given the population, I have not used my Black Studies or Creative Writing experience in this position. Though, I have a great desire to work in a field that allows me to use my degree. Also, I have passed the CBEST and am interested in completing the English CSET to obtain a teaching degree in the future.

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Kasshanda N. - Suisun City, CA 94585 (21.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $32.00/hr.

$ 32.00

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($25.00-$39.00)

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Xochitl O. - Sacramento, CA 95811 (23.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $20.00/hr. Xochitl O. - Sacramento, CA 95811 (23.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $20.00/hr.

Experience in advances placement poetry analysis and essay writing Open to a teaching style that will fit the student. Advanced Placement English Comp./Literature - 4 years Honors English Comp./Writing - 2 years Poetry Scholarship Participant - 3 years (winner/runner up) Theater Arts/Public Speaking - 4 years Communications - 1 year Wrote/delivered high school graduation speech Can assist in resume writing, speech and public speaking, and speech writing

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Xochitl O. - Sacramento, CA 95811 (23.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $20.00/hr.

$ 20.00

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Christina M. - Sacramento, CA 95864 (24.4 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $36.00/hr. Christina M. - Sacramento, CA 95864 (24.4 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $36.00/hr.

I have over 15 years in Education as a Special Education Teacher, Multiple Subject Teacher, Single Subject Teacher and Professor. I can help in all areas and provide supplemental academic support with curriculum if needed. I can work one on one, small group or whole group in all settings. I look forward to working with you to meet your educational goals and objectives. Authentic Learning style, differentiated instruction, hands on, arts embedded, project based

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Christina M. - Sacramento, CA 95864 (24.4 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $36.00/hr.

$ 36.00

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($32.00-$40.00)

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Michelle E. - Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (27.1 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $27.50/hr. Michelle E. - Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (27.1 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $27.50/hr.

-2 years as a high school English teacher at Rosemont High, Sacramento. -3 years as a Tutor for all ages and learning levels -4 years as a Search Engine Optimization Copywriter and Editor for online marketing agency. -Self-employed essay and article editor for college students at CSU Sacramento

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Michelle E. - Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (27.1 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $27.50/hr.

$ 27.50

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JOSEPH A. - Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (27.1 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $182.50/hr. JOSEPH A. - Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (27.1 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $182.50/hr.

I am a retired English professor. I have publications in poetry, criticism, translation, film study and critical theory. I also have over twenty years of experience teaching all aspects of English, including essay writing, critical analysis and appreciation of literature, creative writing, research based writing across all disciplines, basic and advanced grammar and style. I also have taught test strategy and prep for standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.

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JOSEPH A. - Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (27.1 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $182.50/hr.

$ 182.50

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Samaria H. - Carmichael, CA 95608 (27.2 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $22.50/hr. Samaria H. - Carmichael, CA 95608 (27.2 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $22.50/hr.

I have been in many tutoring sessions myself helping wise and observation wise, because I've been wanting to tutor for a while now. I have been on high and regular honor role many times. All through 7th and 6th grade, and now 8th. I get amazing grades and believe in hard work is the key to success and that asking for help in the long run is not wrong at all,no ones perfect. Not even me. I want to be able to help kids as much as to my ability, to help lead then to success and making sure they know it's never wrong to ask for a little help if needed. I am a hard working person end in the process of being the best i can be. I do tutor kids at my school or friends when they ask or nedd it. I have signed up at my school to be a tutor on our tutoring days. Sometimes i struggle with my own homework but i soon catch on by ysing the methods and books my teachers assigned and helped me with, i wil

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Samaria H. - Carmichael, CA 95608 (27.2 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $22.50/hr.

$ 22.50

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Girwar M. - Antelope, CA 95843 (32 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $30.00/hr. Girwar M. - Antelope, CA 95843 (32 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $30.00/hr.

My style of tutoring is I make the subjects more relevent to the students.I make the tutoring very interesting to students so that they can put more effort to learning.I believe all children can learn if they are provided with good resourse and safe and clean environment to learn. Being a teacher and teacher’s assistant, I have attended many trainings and seminars. Through my experience, I have knowledge of consulting and analyzing to tutoring services . At present I am also working as a teacher’s assistant. My duties at present are preparing educational materials , assisting in assignments ,testing and record keeping . I can plan, implement for others and developing values, I can help them in these areas. My affiliation with many non-profit organizations, brought me to this skills of working with at risk and high risk students.

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Girwar M. - Antelope, CA 95843 (32 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $30.00/hr.

$ 30.00

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Michael B. - Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (32.3 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $27.50/hr. Michael B. - Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (32.3 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $27.50/hr.

Greetings. My name is Michael B. I am a certified teacher of English as a Second Language. I am very good at teaching grammar, reading, writing, speaking English correctly and literature. I can prepare anyone for TOEFL. I am quite proficient in teaching both British and American English. I am also very good at instructing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as well as English for Special Purposes (ESP). I am very proficient in instructing conversational English as well. I taught 9 foreign students who were English Language learners. I created and implemented reading, writing and speaking lesson plans. I mentored a student and implemented strategies to improve grammar, reading, writing skills and vocabulary. I also taught 12 Chinese English Language Learners, identified phonological differences between their native language (Mandarin) and English, and practiced saying challenging sounds.

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Michael B. - Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (32.3 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $27.50/hr.

$ 27.50

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Amal J. - El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (35.6 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $37.50/hr. Amal J. - El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (35.6 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $37.50/hr.

I use communicative student learning approach to enable students learn and improve their proficiency in the targetted language. 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.

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Amal J. - El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (35.6 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $37.50/hr.

$ 37.50

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Leona G. - Vallejo, CA 94590 (36.9 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $42.50/hr. Leona G. - Vallejo, CA 94590 (36.9 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $42.50/hr.

University of California-Berkeley graduate in individual major titled "Diplomacies to End the Division of Europe-1949-1990." Tutored English to German students in Germany, and returned to America to "give back". Specializing in one-on-one tutoring with resources and interactive activities found on the internet as well as worksheets on paper. I am very patient and have a record of success with my past students. They have averaged a 25% increase in test scores after a minimum of 4 lessons to a maximum of 10 lessons. Looking forward to gaining my teaching credentials this Fall. In an effort to conjure mutual respect, I approach each student more like a peer rather than a teacher, although they know who is an charge. With my elementary students, I have been known to kick a soccer ball around with them or read them a book... schedule permitting. "Play time" is my pro bono contribu

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Leona G. - Vallejo, CA 94590 (36.9 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $42.50/hr.

$ 42.50

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Noelani C. - Castro Valley, CA 94552 (37.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $26.50/hr. Noelani C. - Castro Valley, CA 94552 (37.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $26.50/hr.

I believe that no one is stupid or can't learn, I believe that students have different learning styles. I like to help people and am a hands on tutor who enjoys explaining concepts to the student in different ways until they are able to master the subject. I love teaching! I have tutored ESL students in a college setting for the State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam. I have also worked as a tutor for Club Z Tutoring for English and biology. My students improved greatly. I have participated in several writing workshops for creative writing and academic writing at SUNY Potsdam. I have college credit in several areas, including creative writing, professional writing, grant writing, psychology, biology, communications, speaking, sociology, and history.

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Noelani C. - Castro Valley, CA 94552 (37.8 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $26.50/hr.

$ 26.50

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Andrew R. - Modesto, CA 95350 (38.6 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $20.00/hr. Andrew R. - Modesto, CA 95350 (38.6 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $20.00/hr.

I graduated high school with a full International Baccalaureate Program Diploma, and a 4.53 weighted GPA. I then went on to receive a full ride scholarship to Santa Clara University for Computer Engineering, where I took part in the University's Honors Program. There I completed 3 years of study in computer science, classical languages, and Spanish, before deciding to change directions and gain real-world experience. After a brief leave of absence, I entered Licensing Education Courses for the field of Insurance, passed the License Exam, and went to work as the Vice President of Marketing for Financial and Insurance Services, an independent insurance brokerage in Fresno, CA. Feeling the urge to once again to change directions, I am taking took time to pursue my passion for poetry, competing in several contests and publishing an anthology of poetry on Amazon (“Automatic Phantom”). Tutor

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Andrew R. - Modesto, CA 95350 (38.6 mi) - Poetry Tutor - $20.00/hr.

$ 20.00

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