Yvonne B.

• Hendersonville, NC 28792 ( 28.8 mi )
• Experienced English ESOL Tutor

• Female Age 70
• Member since: 12/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $35 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, English, Language Arts, Math, Writing, Reading, Musical, Grammar, Elementary, Drama

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All Subjects K-8; English Language Expert; SAT/ACT Verbal

Over twenty years success in teaching, including homeschooling my own four children, has made me an exceptional tutor. I love children, care about their lives and academic progress, and have the experience of classroom teaching to help me relate to students' needs. I am equally at home in the classroom, in groups, in person one-on-one and online.
Caring, concerned, earnest, fun, relaxed

Gennell L.

• Asheville, NC 28803 ( 22.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2022
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Latin

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Experienced, unconventional Latin and English teacher

Personal, humorous, and energetic. I tailor games and activities to each class and do not think teaching directly from a text inspires many to learn. Typical key elements of my courses include flexible lesson planning, personalized tests/quizzes, adding cultural content, and incorporating student ideas as much as possible.
I have over 20 years of experience working as a university instructor and private teacher for students ages 11-50. Most of my experience has been in English as a Second Language programs for community colleges and research universities, including M.I.T. and Tufts University. For the past several years I have been assisting middle and high school students with Latin (I have studied over 11 years of that language) and have also tutored beginning German and English writing.

Benjamin G.

• Waynesville, NC 28785 ( 5.3 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $70.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy teaching and the connections I make with my students. I enjoy making learning as fun and interesting as possible. I know first-hand how having a teacher who does this can change a student's outlook on learning and give him or her the desire to work hard and master their skills in that subject. I am easy to get along with and have found that most all of my students easily warm to me and my teaching style. I also enjoy the one on one atmosphere of tutoring because it allows for a more personalized experience for the student and can focus on their needs alone. This allows the student to move forward at their own pace and not be held back by the needs of others or discouraged by others who may be faster learners.
I was always interested in the Spanish language. My family had a Spanish housekeeper. She was like a grandmother and why I chose to take Spanish. Then I had a Spa ... read more

Michael M.

• sylva, NC 28779 ( 12 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy seeing students learn. I get a real kick out of seeing the light come on. I like spending the time and helping students to learn, grow and achieve. I am very patient and caring.I will go the etra mile and use evry resource possible to ensure that students understand their subject matter. I also believe that education is the key to all success and so everyone deserves and should benifit fron a good education. My ultimate goal is for the students to succeed and may a difference in the world tommorrow.
I grew up in Jamaica and my formal years of education were under the british system. This sytem was very student friendly and much emphasis was placed on learning and not testing. I have earned a Bachelors degree double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of the West Indies Jamaica. A masters degree in Science Education 5-12 from Western Governors University ... read more

Manisha D.

• Whittier, NC 28789 ( 15.8 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a very avid learner and have earned two degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: a BA in psychology and a JD. I taught science classes to children ages 4 - 12 during my law school career. I tutored elementary school students in basic math, grammar and science during my last two years of undergraduate work. During my first two years of undergraduate studies, I tutored college students in math and English
I have tutored children of all ages, and adapt my teaching style to the student's needs. Patience and perseverance are my core characteristics, and those are the two qualities that I try to instill in all of my students.

Leonel I.

• Leicester, NC 28748 ( 18.8 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $58.00 /hr

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I have a BS in Cybernetics Engineering. As an engineer, my knowledge of math and physics is high. As a student I solved so many operations involving calculus that I memorized the formulas and used them as fast as the multiplication tables. I am a native Spanish speaker. I was trained as a language teacher by Berlitz, one of the best language centers in the world. I have a certificate in Drama. I worked for a private elementary school as a drama teacher for 2 years.
I enjoy teaching very much. I am a very patient person and more than teaching the students I like helping them figure things out by themselves. I always try to create "real life" situations for them to use the knowledge acquired instead of making them solve abstract operations.

Jonathan M.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 19.3 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: German

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I received my B.A. in English from Appalachian State University where I also received training in education. Afterward, I became an instructor at Richmond Community College, teaching basic reading and math to adults with learning disabilities as well as a course on PC literacy & business training. In addition to classroom instruction, I've had one-on-one experience tutoring university students in English and Learning Skills.
I strongly believe that the success of education depends on how well it targets a student's learning style and values. Everyone can learn, but individual attention is a vital part of that. We don't all learn the same way or at the same speed, and these differences should be addressed in a positive and creative way to both convey the subject material and strengthen a student's ability to learn in the future.

Staci B.

• Bryson City, NC 28713 ( 20.1 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $57.00 /hr

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I have found that positive reinforcement is the most effective way to encourage students to learn. I truly believe that each person has potential regardless of social, economic, or other factors. As a tutor, I feel it is my job to find a way to motivate that student to reach his/her potential. I have worked with learners who absorb information in different ways (e.g., real-world application, memorization, repitition, etc.) and am capable of adapting to these various styles. As a manager in the corporate world, I found myself teaching on a daily basis. As a tutor, many of the principles I have developed over the years--including patience, perserverance, adaptability, and a positive attitude--apply as well. In general, I firmly believe that the basis for success in the world is education. Personally, my reward in tutoring comes from seeing a child’s face light up when he/she can finally ... read more

Richard L.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 20.4 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Arabic

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I have Bachelor's Degrees in English & Spanish, a Master's Degree in English, and am rated 'advanced low' on the Arabic Oral Proficiency exam. My Spanish training includes 42 college level credit-hours, as well as a semester studying in Mexico. I have tutored language for native and non-native speakers on high-school and college levels. I also taught the high school curriculum, including Social Studies, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Physical Science, English and Geography to a class of JobCorps candidates who had been failing students, many with special learning needs, and helped all of them to graduate with diplomas within 5 months. I am self-taught and proficient on all MS applications, plus HTML-, CSS-, PHP- and Java-based design.
I'm most interested in tutoring on the high-school or college level, but I do have experience teaching young children as well. I believe that t ... read more

Shawn B.

• Asheville, NC 28806 ( 20.6 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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As the founder and president of UNCA French club 2008 until 2010 I enjoy helping others with the French language. I am also a member of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor society's chapter at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I now hold a bachelor degree from UNCA with a major in French language. This language experience makes me a capable instructor of English as well as French.
I believe that the best way to learn is by repetition and not being afraid to make mistakes. This is especially important in language acquisition as many students are afraid of making pronunciation errors. I believe in making this practice and experience enjoyable so that both student and teacher can put in the necessary hours for real learning to happen.

Marcianna C.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 21.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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My teaching style is holistic, relying upon the philosophy of Dr. Parker J. Palmer who attempts simultaneously to maintain humility, keep the focus less on himself and the students, and more on the subject. With the subject at the center of the room, I prepare myself beforehand to fan the flames of interest as needed to keep the students engaged. This works by first encouraging students to focus on themselves and using their own experience or questions as the best approach to the subject. I tend to ask shy students questions that invite them to express themselves. In this way I believe each student has an opportunity to participate, learn and grow.
As an undergraduate student, I became a substitute teacher for Fulton County Schools and taught in this capacity for four years K-12, focusing on primary grades. Prior to that I taught in adult private, health related programs for a ... read more

Rachel L.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 21.4 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: French

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I enjoy working with people and helping them gain the confidence to complete their assignments. Each person is a unique individual with inherent talents and skills, as a tutor I help to facilitate the use of these strengths to build confidence, to help the student enjoy the learning process and to help them succeed in academics and life. I absolutely love to teach, I love to see the spark when a student finally understands a difficult concept and the smile that comes from success!
I have been teaching in some capacity since High school. During my diverse experiences working, traveling and studying, the commom denominator has always been my love and passion for teaching and education. I have worked with children and adolescents from infancy through college, and with adults as an ESL instructor. I have a Bachelors degree in French and Environmental Studies, a teaching credential for ... read more

Melissa B.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 21.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a participant in a bilingual tutoring project, I thrived in connecting with my students and tailoring the lesson plan to their specific needs. I accompanied my students in the classroom, translated assignments from English to Spanish, and provided instruction entirely in Spanish. As a tutor in this program, I received invaluable experience working with at-risk youth from the ages of 9 to 14. These students had varying language proficiencies, and I learned much from helping all of them. In addition to my tutoring experience, I have had at least five years of experience as a peer reviewer both in the classroom for English literature and as a professional editor. I have tutored students in math, ESL, and English literature and composition.
My teaching style is based on the needs of each particular student, and, in cases where ability levels are varied, I find ways to use the streng ... read more

Naomi U.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 21.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: German

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a strong proponent of self-directed learning. The best retention of material and new skills comes when a student finds the subject engaging and is able to relate the subject to their own experiences, passions, and goals. All people learn differently; therefore, it is helpful when a student is able to learn particular methods and study skills that will continue to benefit their future learning. I love asking questions that allow a young person to reach their own conclusions. As a child, I felt very much empowered when teachers and mentors supported my own explorations and created the spaces for me to learn in my own way.
I graduated from Stanford University with two bachelor degrees, BA in English Literature and Creative Writing and BA in Art and Art History. I am extremely competent in reading comprehension, composition, editing for grammar and content, and in constructin ... read more

Megan S.

• Asheville, NC 28801 ( 21.8 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $66.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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A Little Bit About Me...

I graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina at Beaufort with a BA in English Language and Literature in 2008. Since then, I have worked as a tutor both in-school and online. During the spring of 2009, I worked as a 5th grade tutor in Language Arts and Math at a Title 1 elementary school in North Charleston, SC. Since the fall of 2009, I have worked as an online writing lab tutor for Smarthinking, Inc. I review and make editing suggestions for all types of essays on a time constraint. I currently serve as a volunteer for the Buncombe County Literacy Council, and I work with a man who is trying to pass the Writing portion of the GED so he can go to college.
I believe in a direct, hands-on approach to learning. The main issue many children (and adults) face with learning new material is understanding how the information is applicable to them. I believe in context ... read more