Jessica K.

• Garretson, SD 57030 ( 28.5 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $12 to $40 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Very Successful College Student Looking to Help Children

I have been a high achieving student all of my life. I am on several honors societies and am graduating with honors 5/9/2015. I am excellent at study tips and the psychology that goes into being a good student. I can help those with mild learning disabilities and am trained to understand how the brain works with learning.

Matthew O.

• Brandon, SD 57005 ( 34.5 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Read More About Matthew O...

I believe every student has their own learning style. As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to find the style that works best for the student to help ensure the student not only learns the material but is also able to retain the information. I believe successful learning can be obtained by providing a relaxed environment that provides the individual structure and attention each student needs.
I have more than 5 years experience as a substitute teacher at almost every level. I have had the opportunity to also serve as a long term substitute teacher. I also have 1 year of experience teaching at a pre-school level, 2.5 years teaching at a post-secondary level, and a semester of tutoring a middle school student. I have also taken course work in Differentiated Instruction. All of these experiences have given me the skills needed to be a successful teacher. Teaching at s ... read more

Randee H.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 41.1 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

While working toward my bachelor's and master's degrees, I was an honor student and a member of three honor societies. I attribute much of my success to superior writing skills, and have experience educating adults applying to an adult degree program, educating coworkers and others on a variety of subjects, and tutoring classmates in writing. I was a professional writer for a regional newspaper, and have published a journal article and a chapter in a book. I have an ability to discern particular writing weaknesses in the people I have tutored and am able to address those areas of need. I am well versed in literature, history, test-taking skills, grammar, vocabulary, and use of punctuation.
The first step in tutoring is to assess the need of the individual and determine what area or areas of learning or skill need to be addressed. It is also necessary to determine the student's ... read more