Hilary W.

• Ludlow, VT 05149 ( 5.4 mi )
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• Female Age 67
• Member since: 08/2021
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35 to $75 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, Composition

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Competence Starts with Confidence

My teaching style is based on student-centered, social-emotional learning, where my core values are focused around differentiated, individualized instruction based on the learning profiles and interests of my students. NO two students learn the same and it is extremely important for me as an educator to meet the student "where they are," and utilize techniques and strategies that motivate learners to be invested participants in this partnership.
Ever since I was in Honors English in high school back in the seventies (yes, I am a "well seasoned" teacher versus "an old teacher"), I knew that I wanted to dedicate my college years to taking every writing and literature class I could get my hands on. Once my composition was chosen as the "model essay" in my English Comp 101 class at Adelphi University, and was read by students for many years after I graduated, I knew that I meant to be ... read more

Elizabeth B.

• Rutland, VT 05701 ( 13.3 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Read More About Elizabeth B...

How do I summarize teaching in my life? I guess the best way to explain my teaching experience is to tell you a story. As a young girl I wanted to be a teacher. Because of my love of learning I taught all my siblings how to read. I know it is pretty funny but it is a true story. That led to my doing teaching seminars, which led to consulting, which led to training, which led to my working with individuals as a life coach. I have been a CEO, Vice President, Consultant, Senior Broker, Artist, Photographer, Glass Blower, Jewelry Designer and writer, the job titles have changed over the years; the only consistent has been that teaching has always been a part of my working life.
I fundamentally believe anyone can learn. If a student isn’t grasping a concept, it just means I have to change my style of teaching. So what is my teaching style…anything that helps a student achieve hi ... read more

Susannah C.

• Springfield, VT 05156 ( 17.1 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I find working with children rewarding. I am patent and understanding and cater to individual learning styles. I use my artistic sense to help students visually understand learning. I believe the key to understanding and learning is to make learning fun and memorable. I'm a strong believer in constructivist learning and believe that children need to explore to learn.
I started out working as a Head Start teacher's assistant and the following year I was promoted to Head Start teacher and manager. I have also worked as a 1:1 instructional assistant with a high needs student. Currently I worked in a behavior school as an instructional assistant, and I have stepped in to plan curriculum and teach all the classes because the teacher has been on paid leave this year. I also have been commuting to college in Castleton State College from Springfield after work to complete my degree in educ ... read more

Jillien G.

• Manchester Center, VT 05255 ( 18.5 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $67.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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As a graduate of Bard College, where I earned a degree in English literature, I have acquired an excellent background in the discipline of writing and composition. I have built upon this experience by earning two Master's degrees, one in Special Education and the other in Library Science. I enjoy and excel in the field of research as evidenced by my career choices, for example, Lead Librarian for an IBM Research project and School Media Specialist at two high schools in Fairfield County Connecticut. I have tutored students in English throughout my tenure as a media specialist.
I believe in letting children be themselves, in developing a comfortable rapport with each student so that true learning can take place. I firmly believe in discovery learning and in piquing a child's natural curiosity. My aim is to find the proper teaching approach for each student by analyzing his or he ... read more

Brandon C.

• Townshend, VT 05353 ( 23.2 mi )
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• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Creative Writing, Composition

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I served as a tutor, primarily for English, History, and writing, for three years while attending Southern Vermont College. Following graduation, I worked for three years as a paraprofessional for Leland & Gray Union High School. While working in this capacity there were several one on one situations similar to the relationship that exists between tutors and their students. In addition to the aforementioned subjects I tutored while in college, I also assisted students in other areas such as basic math and general science.
I primarily use the Socratic Method (question and answer) as my teaching style. I believe that asking students the right questions helps them to learn the information. Also, in certain instances I believe it helps the learning process if the subject matter can be related to an area of interest. I believe this can be a key component in a student's understanding of ... read more

Robyn C.

• Townshend, VT 05353 ( 23.4 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I graduated with honors from a formal university, where I tutored fellow classmates; however, I gained most of my tutoring and teaching experience overseas, in a universal classroom. I have taught youth and adults in Mexico, Spain, Chad, Benin, Morocco and other countries. In most of those cases I was teaching English, but I also taught key aspects of health, sustainable development, lifelong skills and leadership. I taught classes ranging in size between 5 and 100. I am an accomplished writer and enjoy tutoring in English composition, literature and grammar, as well as foreign language. I believe strongly in education and deem that it is a catalyst for growth, change and success, whether for an individual or a nation.
Because I have had to meet the needs of so many different students in so many different environments, I am flexible with teaching methods. A lack of resources ... read more

Kimberly C.

• Argyle, NY 12809 ( 29.2 mi )
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• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My approach to teaching relies heavily on the use of modeling. Modeling is a powerful tool in the development of not only writing and language skills, but also in exposing my students to a framework which will allow them to hone their own thought processes and work habits. Incorporating a wide variety of vocabulary-building activities into daily lessons strengthens my students' understanding of the subject area and provides a familiarity with language that will aid them in the ability to express themselves in a much more effective manner.
My teaching experience includes a wide variety of situations. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with children in grades kindergarten, one, two, three and four in a number of educational models, including multi-age groupings, departmentalized models and the traditional classroom. In addition to my work with younger stude ... read more