Michelle K.

• Colbert, WA 99005 ( 16.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member since: 02/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $80 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Be the change you want to see in the world.

As a recent college graduate I have extensive knowledge in the physical and biological sciences, including chemistry, geology, soil science, physics, botany. I have strong writing and reading skills, as well as personal interest in history and social science. This past summer I was an intern with the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department in which I was responsible for planning and running environmental education summer camps for kids ages six to twelve. More teaching experience includes working in an after school homework club for elementary students of all grades, as well as a classroom aid in a second grade class and a kindergarden class. I also temporarily coached soccer to local youth.

Conner G.

• Spokane, WA 99208 ( 10.7 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Male Age 33
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have an unparalleled amount of patience.

The roles of the teacher and student are one in the same. I go into teaching knowing that I am not the end all shepherd of information but I am going to give all I can at being as clear, concise, informative, and objective.
My first teaching experience was in high school teaching at after school programs about basic economic principles that may apply to kids. That was my first time understanding that I have potential to assist others in grasping topics. In my college career, I found myself teaching people everything from music to proper uses of tense/grammar. It was there that i learned that you really only learn a small fraction of what you need to help you in life in the classroom. The rest must be learned on your own or with some one-on-one counseling. I know that any information can possibly be simplified and made clearer with a little time and attention to towards looking at t ... read more

Erika N.

• Spokane, WA 99223 ( 11.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 41
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing

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Composition is one of my top subjects!

My experience comes from study groups and my own time as a student. Every student is an individual with different strengths and styles of learning. I believe building on the students strengths and adapting material to be presented to students to best match their leaning styles allows for the most success.

Stephanie E.

• Spokane, WA 99217 ( 16.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have been tutoring an elementary student with ADHD and some other issues, including behavior problems for the past year and a half in the area of reading, as well as providing homework help. In the past couple of years, I have also tutored high school students in various subjects including math and science.

Patricia K.

• SPOKANE, WA 99208 ( 6.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

My teaching style is to captivate the student's interest with hands on activities that demonstrate academic concepts. After the student understands the concrete real life connection, then we move into the abstract representation of the same concept in print. Each student has strengths and weaknesses that I try to understand and adapt lessons to their unique method of understanding. I also find it effective to teach students with familiar vocabulary that they already understand and then build new ideas upon their previous knowledge. I find it best to communicate with other educators in each child's life to compliment the focus of other studies using the same ideas, but seeing them in different ways.
I am a professional teacher, tutor, and educational assistant for more than twenty five years of experience in international schools, public and private U.S. schools. I have teaching ... read more

Jules D.

• Spokane, WA 99205 ( 7.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I was born in a french country where I studied in French for over 18 years, and I went to France to study for 1 year, and later I moved to the United States. My writing and speaking in both French and English are superior. I taught mathematics in my native country for 5 years, and I taught french at Spokane community college for the academic year of 2006-2007. I can teach mathematics and french.
I love teaching with children and adults. I know it is a blessing to teach, and I am always proud to do it. I am very patient and easy going. During all these times I was teaching, I made a considerable difference in many people lives. I uses many tactics to make the learning process very easy for my students.

James K.

• Spokane, WA 99210 ( 7.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I integrate as many subjects as possible and seek to provide the missing schema, background experience and knowledge, that is critical to learning to a true state of understanding and mastery. Every subject is interesting to a child who can understand it and apply it. Through an understanding of social styles, learning styles,multiple intelligences and the best of brain-based research, I provide that experience to every student.
My last class was a self-contained 6th grade, with a 34% ELL and 14% special education population. My class average reading level rose from 4.6 to 7.1. Of all the students in the school who surpassed the required State testing and higher District goals in both reading and math, 75% came from my class, as did the winners of the school's essay contest, spelling bee and geography competition. My first career was in medicine where I gave direct car ... read more

James D.

• Spokane, WA 99205 ( 8.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have worked with students of all ages in a variety of scenarios, but my most recent experience is teaching as an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University. My course was "History 110: The American Experience." I had 52 students and we met Monday through Friday. I received excellent reviews and several of my students wrote to me or came to my office to tell me that I helped make history interesting for the first time. I have a passion for education and I take that passion into working with students. My degrees in history and theology, combined with my professional experience, have allowed me to learn how to research well, write properly, and present information in a stimulating way.
I am the son of two teachers. I was raised around teaching and it is simply in my blood. I love the teaching in the classroom, I love teaching individual students, I love teaching. Not only do ... read more

Briana S.

• Spokane, WA 99201 ( 8.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I started teaching English-Language Arts & U.S. History in central California, where I taught 8th graders for two years. Then I moved to South Korea, where I taught ESL for one year. After that amazing experience, I moved to South Lake Tahoe and taught English to 7th & 8th graders. While teaching, I also tutored after-school programs for kids that ranged from 2nd grade to high school. I have tutored in the subjects of reading, writing, life science, elem. and middle school math, and Spanish. Currently, I am tutoring two sets of kids in elementary subjects, with an emphasis on reading comprehension, writing essays, building vocabulary, and working on math skills. I am also teaching the students Spanish.
Teaching is my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else. I love my students and they love me because I provide hands-on, kinesthetic, and rememorable lessons. My patience and ... read more

Tracy S.

• Spokane, WA 99203 ( 8.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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My approach to tutoring in most cases is to help students find answers themselves through questioning and examples rather than by giving direct instruction, which I reserve for students who are struggling with course content rather than understanding. I believe that all students have the capacity to learn and that many undermine themselves by not having faith in their own abilities. The experience of mastering content and understanding can help a student not only with the subject matter at hand, but also with their future studies.
I have taught as a program director, a school volunteer, and a community college instructor. While the majority of my experience has been with high school students, I have also worked with elementary and middle school students, college undergraduates and medical students. I have also provided continuing education for high school and middle school scienc ... read more

Holly F.

• Spokane, WA 99218 ( 10.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have been teaching English for over 15 years. After I got my BA in Secondary English Education I joined the US Peace Corps. I went to Poland in 1992. I taught at the local high school, the teacher training college and at a nearby hospital. Then I returned to the USA and got my Masters degree in English. I have taught Freshman Composition at the American University of Sharjah in the UAE and I taught at the Intensive English Programs at Colorado State University and at AUS. Since then, I've been teaching English at the high school level. I am currently working on an endorsement in Social studies.
I love teaching. I work well with middle school students, high school students and adults. I am very patient, relaxed and easygoing. I work with students at their level and based on their knowledge and interests. I believe in life long learning. I try to view all experiences as a c ... read more

Robert A.

• Spokane, WA 99202 ( 10.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching and tutoring are my passion. To see the light in student's eyes when they gain new understanding and/or work through a problem. I believe the best way to accomplish that is to not only teach them the information, but more importantly to show them how to do it themselves, so that learning becomes a lifetime occupation. Through patience and frequent encouragement, I believe everyone can learn.
As a graduate of a Liberal Arts university in Virginia, I excelled in English, History, Law, and Foreign Languages. Writing thoroughly-researched and articulate essays were my speciality. For three years I tutored Spanish to struggling university students, and a further year was spent teaching English as a foreign language to Taiwanese students of all ages.

Joseph H.

• Spokane, WA 99208 ( 10.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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As an Honors Graduate of Washington State University, Vancouver, I pursued my English degree with an emphasis on Educational Methods instruction. This enabled me to learn real-world educational fundamentals in building and presenting teaching materials. As a life-long writer, I have acquired extensive grammatical skills. I have also tutored such subjects as Cooking, Computer Support, and fundamentals in drawing.
It almost goes without saying I love teaching. Few things warm the heart of a teacher than when a student has that "Ah-Ha!" moment as understanding dawns on him or her. I am patient, considerate, and always come prepared with more than one way to explain the solution to a difficulty. Above all, however, I try to show each student that learning is about growth and achievement in which they can take pride.

Melanie J.

• Spokane, WA 99223 ( 11 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I love to experience the thrill of success as a child begins to understand. I enjoy seeing their confusion transform into understanding. I believe children have brilliant minds that just need to be directed or focused in a way that incorporates their frame of reference. I have seen how children become excited with learning as they understand concepts and begin to apply them to practical situations. I believe children love to learn! Sometimes they just need to have some direction along the way. I find great satisfaction in helping a child build confidence with learning.
As "stay at home" mom of 6, I have used my two Bachelors' degrees for the education of my own children. I've taught them essential reading and writing skills, study habits, organization skills, science projects, practical application of principles, and a love of learning. I have also home schooled my children ... read more

Therese L.

• Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 ( 11.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

My master's thesis was on auditory learning and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. I believe every person can capitalize in learning if they know what type of learner they are. I believe in finding out what types of learning styles work best for an individual and developing strategies to enhance that persons learning potential through use of these strategies. I work on building self image and self esteem as well as academic advancement.
As a retired Army Officer, I spent my military career coaching, teaching, and mentoring young adults. My profession was military logistics; my passion is education and teaching. I earned a bachelor's degree in Foreign Language and Literature (focus: French and German) and a master's degree in Adult Education. Both enhanced my professional skills and afforded me the opportunity to teach world wide and at the Army Logistics Management College ... read more