Paul B.

• Duluth, MN 55804 ( 28.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Journalism, Grammar

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More than 30 years of writing and editing have taught me that effective written communication begins long before the first word. It begins with accurate and detailed perception, whether of an event or one’s own thoughts. This perception then is related with precision, which is created using the tools of semantics, syntax, punctuation and grammar. My work as a daily newspaper editor and as senior writer in corporate public affairs and marketing departments have provided the opportunity to mentor countless young writers in this approach.
Sharing what I’ve learned about writing has been the most gratifying aspect of my work over all these years. I’ve learned that lecturing or directing is an ineffective, if not counterproductive, method of teaching. Rather, I prefer to help the student reach the same conclusions I have through questioning him or her, first about perceptions and then a ... read more

Kelsey H.

• Duluth, MN 55806 ( 32.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am currently a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. Before I started medical school I worked as a tutor for six years with two teenage boys with autism. Under the six years of my tutoring, both of these "disabled" kids were completely mainstreamed and even taking some AP and challenge classes. I believe that any kid can learn if they are taught in a way that is fun and structured. I tutored these kids in Math, Science, Social Studies and English. I also spent a semester as a Teaching Assistant in an upper level Philosophy course during my undergrad. Most of my TA tutoring was helping college students write papers.
I tend to teach things in a visual way. Drawing pictures, diagrams and using visual aides are the best ways I have witnessed to teach kids. I also think a structured reward system is HUGE in motivating kids to succeed. You need to find o ... read more

Emily S.

• Duluth, MN 55806 ( 34.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Literature, Grammar

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With a BA in English and Minor in Mass Communications, I pursued careers utilizing my writing, editing, and communication talents. Five years in the professional world helped me realize my passion lies in teaching English composition. Thus, I decided to attend graduate school for an MA in English in order to fulfill my passion. During this time, I gained intensive training centered around composition theories and methods, linguistics, written assessments, and rhetoric. In addition to attending full-time graduate school, I was also a graduate teaching assistant responsible for developing and presenting curricula aimed at helping students discern different situations, aims and purposes in writing. I presented 50 plus class sessions per semester to 25 students, ranging in age from 18-62 and originating from seven different countries. While my MA coursework is completed, I am currently wri ... read more

Pamela S.

• Superior, WI 54880 ( 35.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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From childhood, "playing" school was a passion! Afforded an excellent education by teachers, mentors, spiritual guides and community leaders - I'm thrilled to meet today's promising learners with the same measure of affirmation. Every child is talented and gifted. The teacher's role is to design a context for success within which problems are resolved, obstacles dismantled, weaknesses strengthened and doors opened for continued enrichment.
In my Senior Honors study, I worked with a group of special needs children. I matched nontraditional learning methods to identify and develop talents and interests. I have taught music privately, for music stores, and taught and assisted with music in public and parochial schools. My teaching Internship was at Robbinsdale High School in art and commercial design. I served as Teaching Assistant to the Dean of Students while earning m ... read more

Monica G.

• Superior, WI 54880 ( 36.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing

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I graduated from Bemidji State University with my Early Childhood Elementary degree in 2007 and for the last two years I have been a k-3 Literacy Tutor with the Minnesota Reading Corps. While I was at BSU I was active with the local girl scouts, and in three years I was a Studio 2B counselor, a pixie camp coordinator, a troop leader, and the co-community coordinator. At BSU I had a variety of different labs and practicums. I was a reading and science tutor, I was placed in a head start classroom, and I had four different student teaching experiences: toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. My most rewarding position, however, has been as a reading tutor with MRC at an elementary school in Duluth, MN.
I believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful and the best way to help them realize that potential is by hands on direct instruction. ... read more

Jodi B.

• Duluth, MN 55807 ( 36.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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After I earned my BFA, I started working towards my Master of Art in Art History. I have an understanding of most studio art forms and extensive knowledge of Art History. When I started working on my thesis, I joined the Minnesota Reading Corps, and have been teaching early literacy ever since. For the last three years, I have been working in Head Start classes, preparing children for kindergarten. I am currently enrolled in the FasTrack program at Bemidji State University working on getting my teaching license in Visual Arts K-12.
I have been researching the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets because I plan on using them as a base for the children that I work with at Community Action Duluth through the Circles of Support program. I believe that teaching children academic skills while building assets within them is necessary for a healthy community. I teach around the ... read more

Erena S.

• Duluth, MN 55807 ( 36.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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As University of Minnesota Duluth graduate, I excelled in studies of math, physics, logic, critical thinking, and accounting. I earned two degrees: Bachelor of Accounting and Associate of Arts. I received a high excellence grade in math and physics courses and was preselected by math instructors to tutor any math course through Calculus I and to grade Calculus I and Math for Elementary School Teachers. In addition, I illustrated outstanding knowledge of English grammar skills.
I enjoy working with children. My volunteering experience with children at Grant Elementary gave me opportunity to realize how much I enjoy teaching. I believe that any child can meet his or her potential if he or she is given proper direct approach. I am also a mother of fourteen-year-old, eight-year-old, and one-year-old. These diversified children age groups allow me to have a clear understanding of educat ... read more