Elementary Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Arcola, MO

I graduated magna cum laude from Drury University, a private liberal arts college, in 1987, with a major in fine arts (photography and graphic design emphasis) and minor in communications (four years experience on the college newspaper). I also have 21 years of experience as an editor at weekly and daily newspapers in Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Working primarily at smaller newspapers, I have an extremely varied background of experiences - from writing "hard" news and features to on-the-job training for new reporters just out of college or new to the profession. My teaching style is centered around working with an individual wherever they happen to be at. In college, I assisted other students in Drury's writing lab. And, as an editor and journalist, I have extensive skills in dealing with helping reporters to communicate clearly and succinctly.

$ 17.50

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I'm currenty enrolled at OTC using my A+ to get my associates degree before transferring and getting my degree in Secondary Education with an Emphasis on English and Journalism. I took all Honors English classes throughout my junior high and high school years of education. I also have five years of journalism experience, four of those years as an editor for my paper. As far as elementary education goes, I tutored at the kindergarten level and have experience helping students with their homework from my experiences babysitting and watching children during local PTA meetings.

$ 30.00

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I have 60+ credit hours of college experience. I have worked with children for several years, and am currently employed at a residential facility working with severely disabled children. I enjoy working with students, and believe that good study skills and a positive school experience are the keys to a successful future.

$ 16.00

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The teaching style that I use has been my method of learning for the past twenty years. Memorization, creativity, and fun all help people learn better. When the work is boring, the mind shuts down and gets distracted. When learning is turned into fun, it is a lot easier for the student to remember everything that they were taught, because they can correlate that specific moment in time with what was being taught. I have always been an excellent English student, including reading, grammar, spelling, and writing, to name a few. All throughout grades school, I received exceptional grades, especially in language arts and English. I have received awards recognizing my writing, speaking, spelling, and grammar. I take education very seriously and I like to instruct others so they, too, can be all that they can be in life.

$ 24.00

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3rd and 4th grade teacher • Developed curriculum and assessments for reading and writing workshop • Complete 3 year training in balanced literacy through the Missouri Reading Initiative. • Daily instruction using the writing process in a writing workshop setting • Created lesson plan “Writing acrostic poems in the content area” for ReadWriteThink.org Provide a gradual release of responsibility from teacher to students through scaffolding and guided practice

$ 30.00

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I love working with students. I get a great sense of gratitude by seeing someone succeed, because I knew I had a hand in making it happen. I feel that children can learn the best through examples. I feel that repetition the key to success. I like to make a difference in every life that I would touch. I have earned 2 bachelors degrees, BS in Agriculture Business and Agriculture Economics. I have gained a knowledge of math, economics and agriculture. I have tutored students through my sorority in economics and math.

$ 40.00

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I have had a wealth of experience in the educational field. I started out teaching in a Christian Preschool in Columbia MO 17 years ago. There I learned so much. I became state certified after I attended William Woods College in their Deaf Interpreting program. From there I worked in education as both Para Professional and Deaf Interpreting. I have worked in the Public School for eight years. I have learned so much and gained a lot of knowledge in being to help students achieve in education. I have tutored students in reading, writing, mathematics, science and Social Studies. I have made a difference in many children educational lives. I really enjoy working with students that have a need to further their education. I have a wealth of knowledge from experience in working in many different class settings. I have a goal setting attitude toward learning. I am easy to get along with, patient

$ 39.50

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I have a decade of experience between elementary (6th grade) and middle school ages (7th - 9th grades). I have taught a variety of ages in a variety of settings for nearly three decades and am currently raising two teenagers. I am able to tutor any subject from Kindergarten through 9th grade. My teaching style is 'whole child'. I believe in growing the whole person, building a relationship, and focusing on academics. I am a positive, encouraging teacher; one that will help you feel successful.

$ 39.50

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I am extremely passionate about teaching and tutoring children as well as adults. I take pride in the fact that I can transfer my knowledge and help another person learn better. I am extremely patient, a good listener, and have taught better study skills to improve student performance. A recent MBA Human Resources graduate from Missouri State University. I have a Bachelor's degree from India and I have experience tutoring students both in India and in the USA. Subjects that I have tutored include English, French, Economics, Mathematics and History. I am fluent in four languages including English and French. Great communication and people skills.

$ 36.50

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I love teaching and working with all children. I prefer a one on one setting and use positive constructive teaching methods. I am a good listener and have a lot of patience. I enjoy watching others learn and am good at picking up nonverbal cues. I have the ability to keep my students interested in their subject matter. I have many years of experience working with various age groups teaching and training a variety of activities. I spent a year and half of my college career studying Elementary Education before switching to Psychology. During that time I worked with students at our on campus elementary school Greenwood Laboratory. While working for the Park Board I had the opportunity to assist students K-5 with homework, recreation, fundamentals of sports and getting them to use their creative minds.

$ 36.50

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I love working with children and feel that is my God given talent. I believe that all children can and will learn with the proper time given to them. All children learn differently. As a teacher you have to work on the best way to teach that child. I feel that tutoring you have the full attention of the child. By working one on one the child will benefit greatly. I have been working with elementary children for 19 years. I have expericence as a Title 1 Teacher Assistant, Special Education aide, Substitute teacher and Sunday school teacher. I have tutored in reading and math. I am currently attending Ashford University to complete my Early Childhood degree in 2012. I will then continue to get my degree in Special Education.

$ 39.00

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Earlier on in my college education, my plan was to apply to Law School at MU, the university I was attending at that time. To apply, one was to have a Bachelor's degree in the area of their choice. I have always been fascinated by people . . . the way they think, how they learn, why they do what they do, etc., so I chose to major in psychology. Toward the end of my Bachelor's degree, my husband and I started a family, and the more and more I thought about things, the stronger I felt about choosing a career that was more conducive to family life . . . so I changed career paths and chose to become an elementary teacher. I transferred here to MSU (to be closer to my mom, who could help with the baby while I attended classes). At that time, I finished my degree while taking classes toward Post-Bac Teaching Certification. When I graduated in December, I had a degree in psychology, as we

$ 34.50

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Aspects of teaching that appeal to me the most are the fast-paced learning setting which offers the benefits of teacher and student time, the continuity of care, and the pleasure of seeing students learn over time. I enjoy the versatility in balancing direct teaching and mentoring, interacting with students, and student progress management. While I was teaching at St. Patrick, in the summer 2008, and tutoring students at Williams College, I found that expressing my love and enthusiasm for math created a learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity in the students. My goal always is to create an environment where there is no stigma attached to liking and being good at math. My recent personal experiences have helped me to develop a heightened sense of compassion and an appreciation for teaching. When I volunteered to teach Mathematics and Business Studies (Commerce, Accounting

$ 36.00

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Although I have only been teaching in a classroom setting for the last two semesters, I have spent a great deal of time teaching friends and fellow students over the years. I am very patient and able to adapt to the student with whom I am working. I am a firm believer that learning, and learning math especially, is not a spectator sport and that a great deal of practice is required to fully understand most material. I do my best to provide a helping hand with that practice. Throughout high school and college, I performed at an academic level well above average. As a result, I often found myself helping my fellow students. As part of my graduate assistantship at Missouri State, I work in the math tutoring lab several hours a week, tutoring (primarily) algebra and calculus students. I also teach MTH 102, which is approximately equivalent to high school Algebra II. I also have a great deal

$ 38.50

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