Shelli L.

• Elrod, AL 35458 ( 17.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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"Educating One Mind at a Time"

I am a professional tutor and teacher with many years of experience with children one-on-one, in small groups, and with a whole classroom. As a Reading Specialist, I have advanced training in literacy and am licensed to teach in all related areas from grades K - 12 by the Ohio Department of Education. As an Elementary teacher, I am also trained and experienced at instruction of ALL subjects up to grade 8. I have special education training and experience, so I can offer tailored, individualized lessons for any student based on appropriate goals and needs. I can assess students' reading and vocabulary levels with Informal Reading Inventories and provide a written summary of strengths and challenges and suggestions for improvement. These are provided upon request at an additional fee.
I emphasize student engagement when I tutor. With hands-on activities and visual aids, I work to make ... read more

Hailah S.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 ( 32.7 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Creative Writing

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I am a senior college student at The University of Alabama. I speak English and Arabic fluently and fully confident with the basics of the French language. I am also a McNair Scholar and I conduct academic and professional research. Besides being a student and a scholar, I volunteer my free time to tutor students. Because I enjoying tutoring I most of the time don't charge the students. I certainly have a passion to help students and have been tutoring for years.
I am very patient. I will do whatever it takes to ensure that my clients are comfortable with me. Therefore, my teaching style really depends on the client. I teach which way will be best for my client. Before I begin teaching, I tend to ask my clients about their studying habits in order to understand the ways the best help them succeed and, also to see if there's any improvement need to be taking.

John Wylee R.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 23.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe in personal interaction with students – making them write, making them read – going over every detail, looking at the issues (grammar, punctuation, syntax, coherent structure (logic, unity, transitions, parallelism,)) and then re-writing and re-reading. The key to doing well in English is understanding basic structure and making it become second nature when writing. Through personal interaction, the process can be simplified by working hands on with each sentence and paragraph. A student learns best when he/she actually reads and writes and has someone to work with on the structure – through a workshop type approach – writing and re-writing. I like to have fun, but I want quality work from my students
I have spent the better part of the past 12 years teaching grammar, creative writing, literature, and basic English structure. I have my BFA in Creative Writing and my ... read more

Maylis G.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 25.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I am a driven individual who has obtained a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Child Welfare in addition to a BA in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. While attending graduate school I worked as a substitute teacher which allowed me to gain experience working with children of various ages and levels. I enjoy working with children and families and being able to positively impact and enrich their lives. For the past 7 years I have taught psycho-educational groups, in my most recent place of employment I worked hands on with young adults helping them develop independent living skills. I am fluent in Spanish as I grew up speaking the language in addition to some formal education to improve on grammar and spelling.
I enjoy being able to work with children and being able to positively impact their lives whether that be through empowering them to succeed or teaching new sk ... read more

Angela S.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 25.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I am a graduate of a major university and have several degrees: BS in Clothing, Merchandising and Textiles, AA in Political and Economic Science, as well as two minors, one in General Business and the other in Communications. They have all enabled me to learn and understand a wide range of different areas: English, math, science, accounting, and writing. Also I am well versed in History. In my college experience I have had to accomplish writing successful papers, understand general math as well as business math, I can bring these concepts to a child who is struggling in these areas and help them to overcome and understand the subject. I have tutored English in the past and I am looking to help other students.
I teach by talking to the student, finding what they relate to and using that information in correlation with their studies to help them better understand the subject. As wel ... read more

Aliya B.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 25.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I find no greater joy than in witnessing the excitement when a student finally "gets it!" I am currently certified in Mississippi, and I have 5 years of experience teaching in the classroom. I received my Bachelors in Education with an English concentration from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. I have the background and skills necessary to tutor students in English, SAT and ACT prep, ASVAB, and GED testing, along with all levels of reading, writing, and grammar skills.
Throughout my teaching career, I have worked continuously to provide individualized, innovative lessons and challenging curriculum designed to empower students to reach their full academic and social potential. I believe that the best way to do this is through first discovering each student's learning style and then tailoring instruction to make full use of those skills. In this way, the student is always ... read more

Claudia M.

• Northport, AL 35476 ( 29.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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I have taught in private high schools and colleges,as well as public high schools and universities for the past thirty years. I have a great passion for teaching and mentoring, with an emphasis on preparing students for college. My thesis in English was on Eudora Welty's fiction; however, my dissertation was on Shakespeare. My minor in undergraduate school was history; thus, I am also qualified to tutor in history. I have assisted editors for university publications and am well-qualified to edit essays. My studies at Montevallo were in public speaking and theatre, and I have taught public speaking on all levels. Guiding students toward becoming capable and polished speakers has also been an exciting part of my career.
My teaching style has been part lecture, part class discussion, part in-class assignments, and some cooperative education, with the more advanced students being l ... read more

Fahmida B.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 ( 30 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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I love teaching middle and high school level students. I also enjoy working with adult English language learners. I believe to be successful in teaching, a teacher has to keep an open mind, because each student is different and his/her learning strategy is different. I believe collaborative method works best for students, because students will have to opportunity to learn from their peers in the classroom. Before beginning a lesson, a teacher has to find out the level of his/her student. Once the teacher is aware of the weakness and strength of her/his students, she/he can organize the group in the classroom. If the student is in lower level, then a traditional approach works better to start a lesson.
English Tutor, Learning Resource Center, Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. English Lecturer, Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka Canton ... read more

Wilm S.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 ( 30.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have taught classes at the college level since 2004. These include U.S. History surveys, the Civil War, African-American History, and others. I have worked mostly with teenagers in these classes. Recently, I tutored high school students at Dr. Linda Pearson's Reading and Math Center in Birmingham, AL. I am very comfortable working with students to improve their reading and writing abilities.
I try to set high standards in order to prepare students for future work. I like to ask questions which stimulate students to think about big ideas. I prefer to use Discussion-based teaching when applicable.

Austin P.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 ( 31.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $68.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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My teaching style exhibits a very individualized, hands-on approach. Even in a classroom with 20-30 students, I attempt to understand individual learning styles and work with students on an individual basis when possible. As a tutor, my approach is not to use a standard approach to which I expect the student to adhere. I feel it is my responsibility to understand how the student learns and comes to understand. Once I can get a feel for this, I use this individualized approach to make the student feel comfortable and confident that they can accomplish the task they are trying to complete.
I have had numerous experiences teaching over the past few years through my degree program at the University of Alabama. As part of my clinical experiences, I have taught in middle school and high school History and Social Studies classrooms. Last year, I taught for an entire semester at Tuscaloosa ... read more

Marion C.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 ( 31.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Grammar

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I am an August 2009 graduate of the Adult Education/ESL program at the University of Alabama—Birmingham. I chose to study adult ESOL because I believed it would complement my undergraduate academic background in International Studies, and I have never been disappointed. Since the summer of 2006, I have served as an ESL instructor in a free class for adult learners at Shelton State Community College. Our adult learners include pre-literacy clients, international students desiring to attend university, but unable to afford paid second language instruction, and all levels of academic achievement in between these two extremes.
I use an intercultural (as opposed to assimilationist) perspective, knowing that language teachers also teach culture; this is not only desirable, it is probably unavoidable. We cannot allow the material on testing instruments to dictate the entire scope of ... read more

Julie R.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 ( 32.4 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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As a recent college graduate, I understand the time and commitment it takes to achieve success in school. I earned a bachelor degree in chemistry with a minor in liberal arts. As a member of the chemistry honor society, I tutored students in chemistry during my college career.
I love helping people achieve their goals. I try to find things that the kids enjoy and incorporate those things into my teaching style. I give the students plenty of time to figure out the answer and do not get frustrated with them if it takes them awhile. When the students get a correct answer, I praise them and try to boost their confidence.

Stearley W.

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 ( 33.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I worked in the public school system for about 11 years teaching grades 8,4, and 5. I worked in private schools for about 4 years teaching 7th and 8th grades. I did private tutoring for 1 year. I have tutored English 101 at the college level. I am currently in a Graduate Program.
I am a very understanding and patient teacher. Teaching has always been my passion. I love all levels of education. I do not believe that everyone can teach. I believe that it is a gift. I love to see children succeed and become more confident in themselves. I especially love reading and writing. I am not interested in anything in the field of science.

Cassie B.

• Brookwood, AL 35444 ( 37.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Grammar

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Being that I am relatively fresh out of college, I can relate to most students on a personal level. In college, I took many education courses and spent many hours in the classroom so I am current on new teaching styles. I can help average students excel and poor students gain confidence through learning. Many students are afraid of math before even beginning. I have helped many students that math is just math. There's nothing to be afraid of.
I have always known that I love math. I hold a BS in Mathematics and enjoy using my knowledge any way I can. Recently, I discovered that I also enjoy English. Particularly, proofreading. Even though I hold a degree only in mathematics, I have sufficient knowledge of spelling and grammatical skills.