Peter G.

• San Francisco, CA 94109 ( 16.1 mi )
• Experienced Communications Tutor

• Male Age 58
• Member since: 02/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising

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My comments on tutoring Communications : Taught Communications 101 in San Quentin University to prisoners in the Prison University Project

I like to involve the students in exercises instead of passively instruct. I prefer to relate lessons to things that are happening in real life, or issues that conjure significant emotion or stimulate debate. Good creative writing is all about the ability to transfer strong feelings from the writer to the reader. To make them feel what you feel or felt.
I taught Communications 101 to 20 "lifers" at San Quentin Prison as part of the Prison University Project. Some of these men had not been in a classroom in 20 years. I've also spent three years on the Advertising Review Committee for the California Chapter of the American Lung Association vetting all adverting, marketing and PR messaging for the marketplace. Lastly, I published my first book in 2012 entitled "Buzzkill," which is now used as required reading at Drexel University in a Psychology 101 course. It has excellent re ... read more

Amy M.

• Oakland, CA 94605 ( 25.4 mi )
• Expert Communications Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $70.00 to $110.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Marketing

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My comments on tutoring Communications : Having run an arts non-profit for 15 years, I have excellent Communications skills and knowledge, and editing expertise.

I am a seasoned literary specialist, I GET TANGIBLE RESULTS. I have been the Executive Director of a literary organization for over 20 years, and I have taught all ages of students in elementary, high school and colleges, as well as adults out of college. I have been actively tutoring private students for three years. I absolutely love working with young (and young at heart) people. I have exceptional reasoning, writing, reading and comprehension skills. I excel working with elementary, middle and high school children and youth. I can help with remedial tutoring and advance a gifted student who needs a challenge. I can help your student write successful papers -- from applications to school assignments, sharpen and deepen their capacity for writing, dramatically improve reading skills, and successfully edit school papers. I also support parents in gaining help at school sites. I ... read more

Karen R.

• El Sobrante, CA 94803 ( 16.2 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr

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My love of teaching is stimulated most when working with students who require the most assistance. Through my study in Educational Psychology, I have learned that all students have their own learning styles; I am able to quickly recognize students' learning styles and fashion my teaching style to what works best for each student. I employ a great deal of Vygotsky's research when teaching; that is to say that I fully understand Vygotsky's notion of how students' learning curves require a variety of sources to pull from such as media, books, music, and other people with whom to discuss their learning experiences.
My doctoral dissertation examined college-level remedial reading and writing students in an effort to determine if adding online instruction to traditional instruction would improve student performance. My dissertation explored five hypotheses, and I found statistical signif ... read more

Dr William B.

• Berkeley, CA 94708 ( 19.6 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing, Public Relations, Law

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As a teacher and tutor for over 27 years, I have had the pleasure of helping students explore their potential, find their passion, and excel in their learning experiences. I have been the Editor-in-Chief of several journals, and have written more than 70 articles, so I am especially strong in aiding students in researching and drafting research papers and essays. I also have taught in the classroom for more than a decade and have a reputation of bringing out the best in students. I have a Ph.D. in law and a B.S. in Political Science, but I also have extensive experience in other fields of social science and the humanities.
Students learn best when they feel vested in the process of learning and excited about the journey; it is always my goal to convey my passion for the learning experience and my partnership with the student in that process. I am a firm believer in active learning ... read more

Timothy P.

• Oakland, CA 94611 ( 21.5 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising

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I have spent 6 years teaching university-level German language courses and reading comprehension & writing courses. Before this, I spent 2 years as a volunteer instructor of bi-weekly English language classes in Romania and Moldova. In both contexts, I have taught interactive courses for students of various ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds. From my background in Linguistics, I understand how language 'works'. I have a quiver full of tools to use in explaining the linguistic nuances, which I use to explain the relationship between thought and language. Additionally, I have been involved in various research projects on language usage, language change, and language learning.
I approach instruction from the view that “teach[ing] a man to fish, will feed him for a lifetime”. I am committed to building on what my students bring with them, using this as a fulcrum on whic ... read more

Chika O.

• OAKLAND, CA 94610 ( 21.7 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Accounting

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I am passionate, driven, funny, and determined. "I have a never-ending smile". I am a good listener. I have a strong ability to explain things in a way that will grasp the attention of someone non-versed in a certain subject. This is because I explain things in detail without making one feel inferior. Also, I like asking the tutee questions to engage the student and to ensure that the student understands the topic. I then ask the tutee to summarize what I have said after I explain something. This is an effective way to keep the student's attention. Overall, my goal is to tutor students so that they learn. Students are in good hands with me because I am driven to succeed.
As a graduate of UC Berkeley, I have a passion of helping others. During my freshman year in Calculus, I grasped the subject matter pretty well and volunteered to assist peers with homework problems. ... read more

Terra W.

• Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 27.4 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr

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I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring a wide range of students in a vast array of different settings. Most recently, I have tutored reading to 4th graders at an elementary school, taught ESL and GED subjects to adults through an adult education center, and taught creative writing to 5th-8th graders at a summer camp. I have also tutored Japanese-speaking businessmen in English as well as American culture, and tutored a family from Hong-Kong in English communication, writing, and college preparation. I am also a former professional clown and have over 13 years experience working closely with children. Indeed, I also have my own thriving 9 and 12 year old children who lovingly call me "English Teacher" when they want help with their Language Arts and Social Studies homework.
My "teaching style" changes depending on the needs of my students. In all cases, an initial assessment of b ... read more

Sulastri C.

• Concord, CA 94518 ( 29.8 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Economics, Accounting

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I love making a difference in a child's life, whether it is academic or to get them organized to be more successful in the long run. I feel that I am patient and lack judgment on the child as each child is different and learns in different ways. After struggling with my academic career, I feel that my best way of helping the child is help them since I did not always have the resources available to succeed. I want them to feel that they can do anything.
I am a first generation college graduate from Saint Mary's College of CA with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology which has allowed me to work with a variety of age groups in different socioeconomic backgrounds. I have extensive experience in writing research reports and tutoring experience in a variety of subjects from K-12.

Irella B.

• Castro Valley, CA 94546 ( 32.2 mi )
• Communications Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Speaking, Resume Writing, Law, Finance, Economics, Advertising, Accounting

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I have strong communications skills and I am excellent in building relationships with students, faculties, and administration. I have great interpersonal and analytical skills. I love mathematics and really love the qualitiative areas such as history, business comunnication, english and political science. I can also help your student improve their verbal communication, writing essays and research skills. I am also moderately fluent in Spanish.
I am a graduate of UC Berkeley in Economics. I recently completed my MBA in August. During my time at UC Berkeley, I was a tutor for high school students in Richmond California. Currently, I am an Audit Manager. I love working with students and I am very passionate about education. Contact me for all your questions.