Diane H.

• Redding, DC 96003 ( 26.7 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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A Little Bit About Me...

Working as a High School English teacher for seven years, in Alternative Education, has greatly honed my skills in assisting students to excel. Teaching critical thinking skills to those struggling to grasp concepts, provides great benefit in every subject area. I have used my expertise in reading and writing to open doors for others as they begin to learn, in confidence, and strengthen their own skills. Aside from substitute teaching--whereby I have taught every subject area, I have, as a full-time teacher, taught a variety of English classes (literature and writing) and a psychology elective.
I believe that every person has a specific set of gifts, talents and abilities that is unique to each of us. Education, through its varied forms, is vital in the process of equipping children with the ability to grow and walk in their fullness so that they are confident in contributing t ... read more

Joanne C.

• Redding, CA 96001 ( 27.7 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I have always been passionate about receiving and giving the best education. As a graduate of a top-level liberal arts college I was able to hone my skills in English writing and composition. I received a certificate in Elementary Education both in New York and California, and have taught in elementary schools for three years in grades 3, and a 1st/2nd grade combo class, respectively. I also have 2 years of experience substituting in elementary and middle schools, and 1 year of experience tutoring in English, as well as math. My most recent experiences have been teaching ESL students as an instructional assistant, as well as working one-on-one with autistic and special needs children in a special day class for 1 and a half years.
I have always loved to teach children because it excites me to see them really grasp a concept, and overcome a hurdle they thought was beyond their reach. ... read more

Amber W.

• Redding, CA 96001 ( 29.6 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Elementary

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A Little Bit About Me...

I think that it is important to make sure that the student understands the concepts being learned in each subject rather than learning how to do one particular problem. Too often students forget the basics that they learned before because they thought that they were finished only to find that it comes up again in a more advanced subject. My goal is to get students to understand and apply the concepts to different situations other than the ones that are directly in front of them at the moment. I tend to push students to work hard and challenge them to think about the process instead of just giving answers.
During High School I taught at a science camp for 3 years. After college I went and lived in China and taught university level ESL for 3 years. I have worked for a few local tutoring organizations in the last 2 years as well as doing private tutoring. I have worked with age ... read more

Diana H.

• Redding, CA 96002 ( 31.3 mi )
• Elementary Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Phonics, Elementary

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I strive to make connections to real life by using real specimens when possible, familiar situations, manipulatives, current events, and such to facilitate comprehension. I found from tutoring college students having difficulties with complex concepts such as protein synthesis, DNA replication, photosynthesis, and meiosis, that for all students, “hands on” can be a very helpful, and ultimately a more efficacious and expedient, way to teach. It can not only be a welcome and refreshing change/respite from the ‘usual textbook and ditto’ drill, but also helps by illustrating complex processes and concepts in a basic comprehensible manner first; I then add the more difficult material to the ‘firmer’ foundation.
In 2009, I was a professional tutor(as opposed to a peer-tutor) for the Biology Department of Ulster County Community College, NY, for students struggling with: Bio 100 for no ... read more