Keith M.

• Old Town, ME 04468 ( 20.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

My experience suggests that students must participate to fully benefit from the teaching and learning experience. This implies that they must be interested in the subject. Therefore it is, in part, the teacher's role to engage the students and guide them in a manner that engenders their interest. Beyond this I have found that students respond best when their strengths are recognized and their efforts rewarded. To maximize effectiveness it is also necessary for the teacher to determine the learning style of each particular student and to provide lessons that allow students to learn in the manner most comfortable and effective for them.
I graduated from the University of Maine "with distinction" and as a memeber of the Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society. My teaching experience began with the Upward Bound Program where I taught Language Arts and provided in-home tutoring in a ... read more

Deanna K.

• Bangor, ME 04401 ( 30.1 mi )
• Literature 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, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Working with people, particularly children, has always been a passion of mine. Through the psychology program at Husson College I was able to gain a better understanding of human interaction, interpersonal relationships, as well as to obtain further insight on the foundation of the cognitive wiring in which we all possess. I also have a 6 year old daughter, who I have found to be the key to my drive in watching all children achieve academic success. I think the process starts with parents but branches out into the world of educators, and truly is a battle that can be won as long as there is always a core group of people committed to each child's success in the classroom.
As a current graduate student I have had the opportunity to learn a great deal about the effective techniques and skills it takes for one to succeed within the classroom. I have so far earned my BS in Clinical Psyc ... read more

Brent C.

• Bangor, ME 04402 ( 30.2 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As a graduate from one of the top Liberal Arts schools in New England, I helped tutor college students in English Composition for one semester. Before I changed my major, I was Secondary English Education, which translates into training to be a high school English teacher. I substituted and did my practicum which gives me about a year's worth of experience. I have a passion for reading and writing that I would love to share with a struggling student or students. I also play multiple instruments and could help teach that as well.
I love creating a sense of wonder and exploration as well as critical thinking. I like to incorporate the children's interests into what it is they are trying to study. I am patient, understanding, and approachable. I believe that teachers are overworked sometimes in classroom settings and that some students get overlooked when they need a little more time ... read more

Kate W.

• Bangor, ME 04401 ( 30.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As I worked toward my master's degree in English, I discovered not only a love for English and composition, but a love for teaching. I have taught for three semesters; two as a college composition instructor, and one as a women's studies co-instructor. I also supervised a tutoring center geared specifically toward first year college students, and tutored students in writing.
I believe that each student learns in their own unique fashion. When I work one on one with a student, I first talk with them (and look at previous writing samples) to try and determine how best to tutor them. Some students benefit if I hide their papers and ask them to talk their way through the main points and arguments of their essays (and then compare and contrast what they said to me to their actual arguments in their paper to see if information has been left out or if there is excess information), and ... read more