Reading Comprehension Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Valley, AL

I worked for 12 years as a Special Education teacher in the public school system, teaching students with ADD, learning disabilities, autism, Aspergers, emotional and behavior disorders, and mild intellectual disabilities in a resource room and inclusion setting. I am able to quickly make significant connections with the students, building the good rapport that is essential to achieving a good working relationship. I especially enjoy working with reluctant and struggling readers, and nothing makes me happier than to see them overcome the obstacles that have kept them from success.

$ 32.50

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My teaching style will vary with the need of the student. I do try to make my teaching fun for the students so they know learning can be fun. Will graduate from Columbus State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education in December 2012. I have experience tutoring students with a difficulty with reading and phonics. I also have experience teaching a variety of fun and educational lessons in elementary school classrooms. I enjoy teaching and believe that most students don't get enough individual attention in schools.

$ 17.50

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I have 30 years of classroom teaching experience 10 of them in special needs instruction. I have experience in Pre Kindergarten through 10th-grade levels. I have worked in public and private schools. I did not have a preference for one or the other. Children are mostly uninformed and young people are beginning to experience life. Some need a little more help than others on the road to success. My former students described me as laid back, determined and persistent.

$ 22.50

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I am a highly qualified educator who loves to teach. I have been educating minds for the past seven years. I have taught sophomores as well as seniors. However, I currently teach eighth grade. Also, I am the English chairperson. My goal is to foster learning in a safe environment to produce productive citizens.

$ 36.50

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I am a Senior in High School. I was selected to tutor a large number of my peers. I have tutored in every subject since my 8th year, and I have never had a student who showed no improvement. I am very proficient in every subject. I currently have a 3.6 GPA. I was a member of the Beta Club as well as many other clubs/societies. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

$ 45.00

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Whether for a test or a class, I can help your student stay focused and understand what they're reading. I am a student at Auburn University studying English Education. I am a rising senior and have over 3 years of education courses under my belt. I have a 4.0 grade point average, and studied for one semester at Oxford University in England. I love English, writing, and teaching, and I love helping students understand my favorite subjects! My teaching style is very hands-on. I want my students to remember what they're learning because it is interesting, not just toss information out by rote. I think that it's very important to have fun while learning, so I try to make my tutoring sessions fun and engaging.

$ 30.00

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I have a lot of patience, coming from growing up with seven siblings, and am very competent when it comes to teaching. I have plenty of experience. I am young; however, I have a huge passion for all facets of English. I enjoy keeping up with grammar rule changes. In high school I actually looked forward to writing research or literature based papers. I hope to soon have a position on a newspaper, magazine, or publishing staff. I was on the newspaper and yearbook staff during high school and actually had the opportunity to write for a Catholic magazine, One Voice.

$ 42.50

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I am a middle school teacher. I began my career by teaching Special Education. After a few years I transitioned into the regular education setting. I am certified in Special Education, Reading, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Business Education. I have been at the same middle school for 9 years. I also coach the girls soccer team and volleyball team for our school. I like to make sure the student is enjoying the learning process. Without the enjoyment the information is less likely to stick.

$ 27.50

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I graduated high school in 2008. I then attended West Ga Tech., for over a year. I majored in technical communications and took numerous computer classes. I love computers and Math. Those are my two favorite subjects but I am pretty well rounded, there's not much I can't do. I'm very self motivated and enjoy helping people better themselves. I work full time right now as a staffing agent, helping people get jobs. I'm only 22 recently out of college so most of the school subjects are still fresh in my memory.

$ 30.00

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My teaching style depends on the students needs. I believe students learn in different ways. I try to make sure my teaching styles fit the students I am working with. I believe that all students can benifit from hands on learning. I enjoy teaching in a hands on manner. I have had a lot of experience in several Georgia school systems. I have taught, student taught, and substituted. I have done long term substituting a couple times. I have tutored several students. I studied education at Columbus State University. I have experience in elementary, middle, and high school. I have the most experience at the elementary and middle school levels though.

$ 35.00

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Top 10% of my graduating class in high school with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Took numerous SAT/ACT classes and have left over materials. Took college prep classes that improved study skills. 32 composite ACT score with a 35 in English areas. Currently taking advanced Honors courses at Auburn University.

$ 30.00

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I adapted to the student's strengths, weaknesses and current needs Masters in Education, 3 honor students of my own, Homescooled for 5 yrs. I have just received my Masters but obviously have been in the education field and around children all my life. I have mentored and volunteered over the years and have been a substitute teacher since 2005- grades K-12. I am also a CASA.

$ 32.50

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I prefer one-on-one tutoring, utilizing both real-life examples as well as many teaching tools. I am well-versed in both English Literature and also intermediate level Spanish. I have studied both subjects for five years at University. I have also tutored non-native English speakers in my native language, English. I enjoy teaching others, especially those who are eager to learn. I have also interacted with people from many different countries, backgrounds, and languages, which allows me to be a well-rounded tutor.

$ 22.50

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Thirty years nursing, ten years teaching nursing field. Working in hospital settings for twenty years. Teaching in the nursing field for ten years at a private technical college in Valdosta,Georgia. Teaching subjects included basic math, medication calculations, basic chemistry, science, anatomy, physiology, biology, sociology, psychology , bedside care, nursing skills I and II. Visuals, real life scenarios, iPad, speed tests

$ 40.00

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Q: We've been studying Spanish/French at home for the past year. Would we really benefit that much more from a class environment? A: Absolutely! Language cannot be truly learned in a vacuum. Language is dynamic, and so should be learned and practiced continuously in an interactive environment. Most people say their main goal in learning a foreign language is to be able to speak it. That is why we use the power of the internet, weekly phone conversation practice, and in-class discussions to constantly improve our students' ear for the language, pronunciation, listening, and speaking abilities. Grammar is also taught in a complementary fashion to the English grammar learned in other classes. So, students benefit from a greater understanding of their first language in the process of learning a second. Without real-time interaction with fellow learners, speaking correction, p

$ 47.50

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