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Kelsey H - Duluth, MN 55806 (47.4 mi) - Literature Tutor - $33.50/hr.
I tend to teach things in a visual way. Drawing pictures, diagrams and using visual aides are the best ways I have witnessed to teach kids. I also think a structured reward system is HUGE in motivating kids to succeed. You need to find out what motivates your kid (money, toys, etc) and set up a system where he/she can earn these rewards through academic success. I am currently a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. Before I started medical school I worked as a tutor for six years with two teenage boys with autism. Under the six years of my tutoring, both of these "disabled" kids were completely mainstreamed and even taking some AP and challenge classes. I believe that any kid can learn if they are taught in a way that is fun and structured. I tutored these kids in Math, Science, Social Studies and English. I also spent a semester as a Teaching Assistant i
Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
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$ 33.50
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Emily S - Duluth, MN 55806 (49.6 mi) - Literature Tutor - $38.00/hr.
With a BA in English and Minor in Mass Communications, I pursued careers utilizing my writing, editing, and communication talents. Five years in the professional world helped me realize my passion lies in teaching English composition. Thus, I decided to attend graduate school for an MA in English in order to fulfill my passion. During this time, I gained intensive training centered around composition theories and methods, linguistics, written assessments, and rhetoric. In addition to attending full-time graduate school, I was also a graduate teaching assistant responsible for developing and presenting curricula aimed at helping students discern different situations, aims and purposes in writing. I presented 50 plus class sessions per semester to 25 students, ranging in age from 18-62 and originating from seven different countries. While my MA coursework is completed, I am currently wri
Also Tutors: Grammar, Composition
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$ 38.00
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Pamela S - Superior, WI 54880 (49.6 mi) - Literature Tutor - $36.50/hr.
In my Senior Honors study, I worked with a group of special needs children. I matched nontraditional learning methods to identify and develop talents and interests.
I have taught music privately, for music stores, and taught and assisted with music in public and parochial schools.
My teaching Internship was at Robbinsdale High School in art and
commercial design.
I served as Teaching Assistant to the Dean of Students while
earning my Master's - emphasis was creative and professional
writing skills.
I licensed and administered preschools and day cares in my churches.
I originated a heritage Theater troupe and taught through 21st
Century Schools. From childhood, "playing" school was a passion! Afforded an
excellent education by teachers, mentors, spiritual guides and
community leaders - I'm thrilled to meet today's promising learners
with the same measure of affirmation. Ever
Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
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$ 36.50
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($37.00-$50.00)
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