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Rachel P.

• Gretna, VA 24557 ( 10.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $25 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling

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I have my degree in Elementary Education. I have had experience teaching large class sizes, but I have also spent a lot of time in small group reading instruction, and I have worked in small group math. I tutored a kindergarten girl to improve her phonemic awareness. I tutored Language Arts in elementary school after school hours. I worked at a day care for 5 years and helped students with their homework after school.
I believe in meeting students at their level of need, and mastering the skills needed in order to move onto higher level skills. I believe in teaching students how to develop their critical thinking skills, and teaching them the concepts needed to succeed in school and life.

Staci T.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 13 mi )
• Expert Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.

I believe in matching books to students based upon reading level as well as interest. My teaching syle is based upon all types of texts (books. internet, magazines)and many hands on activities to engage even the most relecutant learners. I am energetic and enhusiastic and feel that my passion for life time learning transfers to my students.
I have over 12 years of experience in the elementary education field. While my passion is reading instruction, I am certified and have taught in all elementary subjects: math, science and social studies.I have spent the last 8 years working as a reading specialist at a K-5 elementary school and the past three summers as a reading tutor with Lynchburg College's Summer Reading Clinic. I believe that all students can learn and have a passion for bringing the gift of literacy to the world. I have taught courses at the graduate level in Word Study a ... read more

Adrienne J.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 13 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading

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Experienced and Caring Teacher

Students learn in many different ways. They have both strengths and weaknesses that play a role in their ultimate success. Learning should be student-centered.
I enjoy working with children and adults and I have worked as a public school teacher for 10 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the College of William and Mary. I have worked with autistic students in my classroom and with students who have a variety of learning abilities.

Joseph M.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 18.1 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $18.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Reading, Literature

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Reasonable Rates for a Passionate, Experienced Teacher

I think that the most important aspect of tutoring is finding out why the student needs a tutor, and to get to the bottom of that, it is important to listen to the student and figure out what the barrier to learning has been. Once that is solved, whether it be a lack of interest in the subject, or simply a lack of aptitude for that subject (not all of us are math wizards, for example), I devise an approach that fits the individual student's learning profile and interest area. Teaching styles have to differ from student to student in order to meet that person's needs; this is what I do to maximize the learning experience.
I have been teaching Information Technology at both the elementary and middle-school level in private schools in Northern Virginia for most of the last ten years. In addition, I have tutored at high-school level in Chemistry and History. With both a Bachelor's ... read more

Gregory K.

• Danville, VA 24540 ( 31.3 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male Age 68
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Spelling, Composition

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Live Strong..Every day !

I have worked with children in various settings since 1974. My experience began working as a summer camp counselor in different residential camps for those with special needs from 1974 - 1980 inclusive. Since then I have worked as a psychiatric technician with children and adolescents hospitalized in in-patient psychiatric units. I worked as a recreation therapist with children and adolescents for over 20 years in residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, mental health day treatment, and alternative schools. I have worked in therapeutic foster care. Currently I am a mental health counselor in a public elementary school. BS Elementary Education (N-6) SUNY New Paltz, NY MA Therapeutic Recreation University of Maryland College Park, MD
I use a client centered approach to teaching. I focus one's strengths to help them reach their potential. I also use humor and games in ... read more

Krisztian S.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 11.7 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Literature, Composition

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I know that each student has an incredible amount of potential and the trick to unlocking it is not in forcing a set way of understanding ideas, but in approaching each problem from several different fronts and working towards a total understanding of one concept before moving on to the next. Secondly, laughter and enjoyment need to be part of the learning process. Concepts should be taught from the bottom up, where every new piece of information is simply an outgrowth of existing knowledge, rather than something new that needs digesting.
Through earning my degree in biomedical science, I have accrued a significant amount of experience in both chemistry and biology. My passion has always been for the sciences, but I also minored in International Relations. I am well versed in all of the topics covered in my major and minor as well as several others. As a worker in employ of the ... read more

Avis W.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 13.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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If you looked over my resume, you would see that I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a year of experience as an adjunct instructor at a medical career college and two years teaching English as a Second Language at a private institution. However, if you looked over my life, you would see that I have been teaching, tutoring and mentoring my entire life. I have volunteered as a mentor, a tutor, and a teacher in community organizations, in local schools, and at my local church; and I home schooled my own children. During my teaching career, I have worked with people from varied backgrounds, various ages, people from all over the world, and I love it.
What works for one student may not work for the other. One-on-one instruction is a great opportunity to find out which learning-teaching style works best for the individual student. I am patient, friendly and flexible. At the s ... read more

Elizabeth J.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 14.5 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My experience with teaching and tutoring students is two-fold. I have received my BA in English from Liberty University and am in the process of earning a MA from the same institution. As an English student, I have a good working knowledge of grammar and composition, as well as excellent reading and comprehension skills, and I have tutored students in biology and math. I am working as a GSA (Graduate Student Assistant)as I pursue my Masters, and this position has allowed me to cover classes and work with students on a one-on-one basis. In addition to the time I have spent with these student, I have four years of experience teaching dance classes, and I work well with several age groups.
Personally, I love to learn, and this drive within myself helps me to communicate my passion for education to my students. I have worked with children from age 5 through college age, and I understan ... read more

Amanda N.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 15 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As a recent graduate of Kansas State University, I am excited for the opportunity to teach reading and writing to all students. During my experience throughout the last four years, I have been fortunate enough to work with students of all ages and from all backgrounds that have enriched my experiences as an educator. As a professionally trained English teacher, it is my duty and personal endeavor to help all students in reading, writing, and grammar. I chose to become an English teacher in order to pass on my personal admiration for the subject to future students. I hope to receive the opportunity to do so.
The most important aspect of education that I have learned is that it is not about teachers making a difference; it is about helping students make a difference. Knowing this, I strive to help all students succeed using the most efficient learning strategies possible. Technology ... read more

Gavin D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 15.7 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have worked with children of all ages and I enjoy making a difference in their lives. Helping them understand that they can create their own futures by setting goals and working hard towards them. I care about the well-being of my students and I believe that every student can do what they put their minds to. My philosophy is that every student can do better than they are currently doing. If a student has an "A", I want them to have an "A+". I am a motivator and I believe that I can build relationships that will bring about positive change in our students' lives.
As a graduate of Liberty University, I understand the importance of having a strong foundation educationally. With a background in business and analyzing numbers, I understand many math concepts that will benefit your company's goal. During the last three years, I have worked as a Academic Coach and Mentor for Lynchburg C ... read more

Margaret C.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 15.8 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have a great deal of experience training fellow employees and have devised the system of show them once, let them do it once while talking them through it, and then let them do it once without assistance. This system also translates to teaching. The last step is the most important; it forces the student to think for him or herself and instills confidence that the problem is not beyond his or her level of understanding. It is very important to teach students how to figure things out for themselves – probably the most important lesson I learned at UVa. If a child knows how to utilize resources such as the textbook, example problems, and the internet, then he or she will be able to work independently through a tough problem.
Education has always been extremely important to me. To me there is no greater feeling than finally grasping a difficult concept and I love helping someone ... read more

Kyle D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 15.9 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I am a recent honors graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. This course of academic study exposed me to a broad range of upper-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry. During my college career I volunteered with a mentoring program known as Big Brother/ Big Sister to tutor elementary school students, and I also privately tutored fellow college students in Calculus I.
The joy that teaching and interacting with children brings is indescribable; there are few things that can match the satisfaction one feels when a pupil finally "gets it!" I believe that true education comes through understanding. Oftentimes students are taught tricks or rules to help them through a subject area, but I strive to bring my students to a point of clarity; I want them to be completely comfortable with the subject content because they understa ... read more

Sheora H.

• Lynchburg, VA 24504 ( 16.2 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $72.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I love reaching students who are often overlooked due to their lack of mobility and interest to learn in a classroom setting. I believe that every person on this planet should reach atleast one person in order to excel as a person giving to the advancement of all humanity. This is my goal. I firmly believe that every person has something to offer and use this knowledge and understanding to empower students to achieve beyond their wildest dreams, and have fun while doing so. Striving for excellence should be a memorable road full of goodness and enlightenment.
As a College graduate, I was dedicated to the advancement of myself and others. I have earned a degree in Mass Communications, yet have had the opportunity to Substitute Teach, be a Para-Professional, and also teach at-risk student in a one-on-one setting as a Homebound Instructor for 2 years. These experiences have garnered a ... read more

Michelle G.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 17.2 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I like to incorporate technology into my lessons. I am flexible and able to adjust/alter my lessons to meet the needs of the children. I like to provide on-going assessment to parents and students. This also helps me so that I can best meet the needs of my students. I have successful classroom management tools that allow a warm, caring, educational environment. I like to set my standards high and I am thrilled when my students strive to reach my standards. There isn't anything that excites me more as when a student finally "gets" a skill. I am a devoted teacher. I consider myself a life-long learner.
I have been a teacher for 17 years; teaching at the elementary level, high school English, plus a variety of grades and subjects while tutoring online with eSylvan. I have a MA degree with emphasis in language arts/curriculum and instruction. Currently I teach kindergarten. I h ... read more

April H.

• Bedford, VA 24523 ( 17.3 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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For more than ten years, I have been teaching different styles and varieties of English Composition and Grammar as well as High School Spanish. Whether it’s a facet of elementary Creative Writing or developing a thesis for a high school term paper or designing newspaper advertisements, my students are exposed to each concept and taught their basic structure and technique. As a home school instructor and youth pastor, I am quite adept with varying ages and learning levels. My assorted employment as an assistant editor and administrative assistant has also proven to be quite beneficial regarding the necessary skills for tutoring, such as organizational aptitude, editing, and proofreading.
I am a firm believer in teaching a student using hands-on experience. Each child has been given the intellect and imagination to successfully compose and write his or her thoughts into an establish ... read more