Shelley S.

• Griswold, CT 06351 ( 10.6 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED

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Every child has his/her own learning style. I think it is important to first determine how each child best learns – either visual, auditory, or tactile. I can then tailor my instruction to the needs of each student. In general, I believe that people learn best by ‘doing’. I believe that students should be able to ask questions or discuss relevant experiences during lessons – this kind of dialogue makes the instruction memorable and meaningful to students. The key to one-on-one instruction is patience and understanding of the child’s needs. Little in life is as rewarding as when a child says, ‘Oh, NOW I get it’.
As a wildlife biologist for 15 years, I spent a good portion of my career giving presentations to a wide variety of audiences and educating people one-on-one about environmental issues. I have both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. I recently underw ... read more

Randolph S.

• Eastford, CT 06242 ( 12.3 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I was more of an instructor than a teacher. I was a day camp counselor at Solway House parent/child resort in Saugerties N.Y. I instructed kids how to swim, dive, play various sports and gave dancing lessons to the guests. As a high school student I tutored 7th and 8th graders in an after school community center. I was one of a few staff at the University of Connecticut to instruct graduates and staff in the use of the various electronic facilites available to them.
I feel children are very self-aware and are very vulnerable to positive and negative feedback. Therefore, no matter how little progress is made, praise them. If no progerss is made or if an issue needs to re-addressed, praise them..."That was great, but let's try it this way!" I feel that you are positive, smiling, and they believe that you believe in them, 9 out of 10 kids will follow you!

Victoria L.

• Norwich, CT 06360 ( 15 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GMAT, GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Contractors Lisencing, CLAST, ASVAB, Actuarial Exams, ACT

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My experiences have taught me that a cookie-cutter teaching style is not suitable for every individual. My responsibility is to quickly identify the students weaknesses and turn them into their STRENGTH! I am a every interactive teacher. It is my strong belief that anyone can succeed with the proper motivation, reinforcement and tools. My tutoring style emphasizes the student as an active participant in the learning process. With an approach that is clear, reliable, friendly, and personal, I look forward to helping a student succeed in their academic career. I do not have one specific teaching style, but rather have several styles that I implement based on each students specific needs.
I understand that finding the right tutor can be confusing and time consuming. My specialty is to offer a customized experience to each student. I recently graduated 'Summa Cum Laude' fro ... read more

Lucian S.

• Coventry, CT 06238 ( 19.1 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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I developed a patient style of simply allowing a student to set his own pace yet make sure he lives up to his own promises. Making lasting commetments allowes the student to take controle of his own improvement, yet allows me to see what he need direction in. In showing the student alternative practices, he will see the benifit in changing his ways for the better.
I am seeking a degree in Finance and Actuarial Sciences from the University of Connecticut. I achived a high level of proficiency in math from a very young age and finish Advanced Calc 3 and a half years ago. I have tutored a student for his entire second year of high school in all subjects with noticable GPA improvements.

Alex A.

• Warwick, RI 02886 ( 21.9 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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As a college and high school football coach, I learned first-hand how to motivate and teach people the correct techniques for playing and helped them prepare for games. I learned to formulate productive professional relationships that were the foundation for success for the players themselves. As a business management major, I honed my writing and presentation skills, as well as math skills in the preparation of financial data. Having coached football for 6 years, I developed crucial teaching skills and effective ways of connecting with students/players. I was also involved in tutoring as I coached. I have tutored history, English, math, SATs, and economics/personal finance.
I am a firm believer in complete individualized, unique attention. It is critical to identify what motivates students and what techniques work best for them, and then work to enhance those skills and apply them ... read more

Henry C.

• West Kingstown, RI 02892 ( 21.9 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, Contractors Lisencing, ACT

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As a 2009 graduate of University of Rhode Island (URI) with a MS in Civil Engineering, I have multi task of student teaching experience on all levels (Adult Education programs, high schools and colleges) in both suburban and urban school and educational institution districts. I have taught the following classes: 1. Mechanic of Materials 2. Geometric Design 3. General Plans Review 4. Shop Drawings 5. Introduction to college Mathematics 6. Calculus I 7. Linear Algebra 8. Business Mathematics 9. Mathematics with Survey & Applications 10. Elementary of Algebra 11. Fundamental of Mathematics 12. GED Classes (Adult Education) 13. Arabic (Languages)
Instructor / Mathematics • Taught the following classes averaging 25 students each classes (3 credit course): 1. Fundamentals of Mathematics 2. Elementary of Algebra 3. Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) 4. Busines ... read more

Maurice R.

• Providence, RI 02909 ( 22.8 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, ACT

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I have recently learned to incorporate meaning-centered philosophy (Viktor Frankl) to my teaching with a Portfolio methodology. I use these methods with a dynamic demeanor and with positive re-inforcement remarks on their papers.I learned Portfolio method at the Junior College and have significant results with it. For me, there is no greater passion than to impart to students the desire to want to learn; particularly, when they do the research. I have always wanted to be the professor or teacher children remember.
I tutored English composition in the writing lab as work-study for St. Petersburg Junior College to assist financial aid for my Associates degree. I also tutored disabled students at the University of South Florida in writing skills. I held a composition writing component to the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program at the Training School Boys. I taught ESL for the Cape Ve ... read more

Matthew G.

• Warwick, RI 02888 ( 23.5 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 09/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, ACT

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Essentially my teaching style is goal oriented. I motivate students to build skills that are not only applicable short-term, but well into the future as well. These concepts are reinforced by applying skills to realistic situations and problem solving. In this way, my students will be able to leverage skills that they have acquired in myriad areas of interest to ensure their success.
While holding certification in three varied subjects, I feel that my strengths lie in teaching transferability of acquired skills. Having a bachelor degree in an educational field, an MBA, and 8 years of various "real world" experience that includes both retail and project management gives me an advantage when teaching. While in college and afterwards, I built a studio of music students that placed in the top two seats in Florida All-State bands, various regional student orchestras, and All-County ... read more

Richard H.

• Mystic, CT 06355 ( 23.8 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr

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Friends and colleagues often tell me that I should have been a teacher instead of an entrepreneur based on my clarity of expression and passion for instructing. I instinctively augment my spoken word with drawings, gestures or other “reference systems” to help learners grasp the necessary background and repeat processes on their own. I prefer incremental check-ins to make sure students understand intermediate steps and apply theoretical concepts to real life situations whenever possible. Most of all, I have boundless enthusiasm for these topics which further engages my students in the process of learning.
Though my educational background tells of a ‘numbers’ background (economics, MBA), I consider myself a strong communicator and leader, too. I was fortunate to attend a leading high school, which gave me the foundations to excel at Colby College (undergraduate, magna cum laude) ... read more

Shauna K.

• Sutton, MA 01590 ( 24.4 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 06/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes, FCAT

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I always want students to feel relaxed in a tutoring session. I adapt my teaching style to each student and encourage them to practice, explore, analyze, and learn from any mistakes. As a tutor, I will create an environment of comfort, and answer questions without causing any embarrassment. I want to restore a student's confidence in learning.
I've tutored at inner-city schools and in one-on-one environments. I have also tutored numerous Russian-speaking adults, children, refugees, and asylees in English through a non-profit organization. This assistace helped them become self sufficient and learn English and American culture. I thoroughly enjoyed that tutoring, and have since become a teacher.

Austin G.

• Providence, RI 02906 ( 25.6 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $53.00 /hr

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As a PhD student in English at Brown University, I have been both a committed scholar and dedicated instructor. My teaching experience includes composition courses at Brown, literature classes, summer teaching for high school students (with an emphasis on the AP and SAT exams) and three years of working at Brown's Writing Center. I would be a good fit for any middle or high school students looking to improve their writing and preparing for college-level work; I can also provide strategies for improving scores on college entrance exams.
Writing is a difficult skill and practice. I do not believe that anyone is born a great writer; it is something that is taught. At the same time, not everyone aspires to be a "great writer." Many students simply want to achieve a good mark on their college papers in order to go on and become doctors or engineers, etc. This is why a discussion of obje ... read more

Arthur B.

• Riverside, RI 02915 ( 26.8 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GRE, GMAT, GED, ACT

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With normal class size groups... the goal is to provide a lesson with real educational content but to deliver it in a totally entertaining format... usually organizing the students into groups to a) provide support for the challenged and b) excitement for the total class as each group competes against the others. one-on-one teaching requires that the objective(s) be well established and then carefully focus on the individual student's best learning method, be it: verbal, written, reading, hands-on, or all of the above. In general a good teacher will be well planned and offers a delivery which teaches in concentrated bursts, with a brief break every 20 minutes.
Over 20 years of engineering experience, primarily, automated electronic test for manufacture of electronics. Over 2 years of Masters level engineering in bone density measurement, spectroscopy and neutron detecti ... read more

Deborah L.

• Waterford, CT 06385 ( 27.1 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, FCAT, ACT

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I taught school for four (4) years to ages kindergarten - seventh grade. I also tutored inner city children ages 5-12 for two (2) years. For the last eight (8) years I have been tutoring ages kindergarten- third grade. I took courses in psychology and children. I have a J.D. Degree, Masters Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degree. I studied foreign language and assited with children in math, reading, art, hebrew, bible study and reading. I am proficient in German and French.
I enjoy teaching children, students of all ages and those willing to learn. As a high school student, I was involved in inner city teaching and I helped hartford students in their studies after their school. I appreciate higher education and I truly understand what it takes to teach as I myself teach my own children with their homework from their own schools after they come home. I earned the Barbara Allen W ... read more

Shiraz D.

• Franklin, MA 02038 ( 29 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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Transitioning from an exemplary career in Engineering and Technical Project Management to Education – Planning on teaching high school Math and Science. I have been involved in Education during my engineering career and been very interested in working on innovative teaching methods to teach Math & Science by making it more interactive and interesting from a very early age through high school. • For the last 8+ years have coached high school juniors and seniors in preparation for SAT exams. • Have been a mentor to middle school kids for LEGO robotics competitions at local and regional levels • Have been a judge at Science Fairs at local, regional and state level championships
I believe in being a coach to the student rather than traditional teaching. While I will go over any new concepts in a teaching format, I prefer letting the students figure out solving an ... read more

Tyson B.

• East Matunuck, RI 02879 ( 29.1 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED

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When I taught sailing to young kids, I used to dress up like a pirate. I have lots of energy. I know I'm doing my job right when kids start laughing. When I taught to teenagers, I kept in mind my own experiences at that age. If I'm helping a student study hard on that big, important test that might have the ability to crush the student's soul - I bust out my acoustic guitar and sing about how It's The End of The World As We Know It (And This Test Means Very Little In The Long Run).
I recently graduated cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with two Bachelors of Science in Marine Geology and Maritime Law. I teach sailing and environmental education in the summers. This means very little however as I aspire, one day, to become a lighthouse keeper. Sadly, few can find such a position these days. I enjoy writing, science, mathematics, literature and most all musi ... read more