Find Belvidere, IL Composition Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Katharine S.

• Batavia, IL 60510 ( 34.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am not young enough to know everything

I agree with the concept that each person learns a bit differently, and even more so that as a tutor, I should try and find the most effective style for my tutee. My academic career also taught me the importance of setting time limits for each action item; and switching tasks to keep the mind sharp.
You will see from my resume below that I have strong experience in math, science, engineering and computers. It is worth mentioning that I am also skilled in english (5 on my AP World Lit exam) and art (voted most artistic in my senior high school class). I have also tutored at least 4 students in the past, and found it to be a successful and rewarding experience. Katharine P. Snell Katie.snell@hotmail.com Address: 1026 Millview Ct. | Batavia, Il 60510 | 630-207-3819 (mobile) SUMMARY A personable and accessible electrical engineer with a talent for analytical thinking and ... read more

Robert N.

• Sycamore, IL 60178 ( 15.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 28
• Member Since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Creative Writing

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I have never formally tutored anyone but I have helped my younger siblings and classmates with homework before and I am confident in my abilities to communicate information in a logical and well ordered manner so that a pupil will be able to understand, comprehend, and apply the information in a testing setting.
Logical lecturing periodically within explanations poised by pupils based on material being studied.

Andrew S.

• Clinton, WI 53525 ( 18.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $75.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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PhD in German, Spanish, & English ... great teacher!

I have taught at both the secondary (grades 7-12) and post-secondary (university) levels, as well as summer courses with grades 1-6.
I have a doctorate in Modern Languages & Literatures (German, Spanish, & English), and have taught undergraduate & graduate courses in German, Spanish, English, Film Studies, Linguistics, & International Studies. I have taught students from many different backgrounds and with varied abilities. I come from a family of educators... and I love teaching!

Cathy K.

• Davis, IL 61019 ( 30 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 67
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I prefer to see what the learning style of the student is and then adapt my teaching style to the student.
I was an in-school suspension teacher for two years at Durand High and Middle School, helping students get caught up on their pre-algebra, social studies, science, English and Spanish homework. Previously to becoming a teacher I worked in industry as a project manager or assistant for different companies, using Spanish occasionally. I student taught in 2004 at Hononegah HS, one semester at Auburn High School before being hired at Durand High School. I taught there for four years and took a job in 2008 at Christian Life High School where I am currently employed during the school year.

Julie W.

• Davis, IL 61019 ( 30 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

Specializing in discovering how student best learns. Open Ended Questions, Focus on Strength while pinpointing areas of weakness to correct and strengthen areas of concern. Teach child as a whole person understanding we need trust and confidence to truly reach our potential. STUDENTS HAVE TROUBLE LEARNING WHEN TRUST BREAKS DOWN AND THEY ARE AFRAID TO EXPOSE WEAKNESSES OR ASK QUESTIONS. To me, this is the key to success--trust in a safe and challenging and FUN learning environment wheee mistakes are treated as paramount to learning, not as hindrances.
Taught: Elementary Education-First, Second, Third Grades, Subbed all grades plus Special Education. Taught/Coached Swimming, Tumbling, Cheer, Sports. Also taught Preschool, After School Care Programs, Summer Camps, Day Camps. Other Teaching Experience: Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, 5 Day Clubs.

Mahmoud B.

• Batavia, IL 60510 ( 34.1 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Male Age 39
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Grammar

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Instruction in the Arabic, English and French languages. Ability to teach different levels of learning – beginner to business and professional. Translation of a wide range of documents. i.e. Essays, brochures, and immigration paperwork. Trilingual translation from and into Arabic, French, and English.

Brandon M.

• Aurora, IL 60504 ( 41.1 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Male Age 37
• Member Since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Composition : Often helped people with their papers and helped a student get into Medical School by helping them with their personal statement.

Science Tutor: General Biology (I & II) General Chemistry (I & II), Organic Chemistry (I) and Intro to Physical Science Creative Writing: Often reading and editing screenplays. I have written several novels, two feature length screenplays (working on my third) a 1-hour television pilot and the second episode to that television series.
My styles is based on open trust, open dialogue and discussion. I have found that the best way to teach is to promote an active learning environment where students have to participate and they can learn from their mistakes in a safe environment. Using my sense of humor, I create a fun place to learn.

Lakshmi N.

• Aurora, IL 60504 ( 41.1 mi )
• Expert Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $55.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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English Expert with a Cognitive approach to teaching.

I am a proficient English Teacher with College teaching experience with a solid background in English Literature, language, and technical writing. I have an established career as a Senior Technical writer for over 15 years specializing in software documentation in varied industries. I have a flair for teaching using cognitive/objective based classroom training skills and a one-on-one teaching strategy.
Classroom based, computer based or one-on-one conventional tutoring style.

Colleen K.

• Belvidere, IL 61008 ( 1.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Grammar

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When I was in high school, I was in a program where I tutored new students. They were students who were struggling with their grades, and I was able to help them. Also, in college I was a lab assistant. In this role, I set up the experiments as well as advise the students. I have twenty years of experience in a chemistry laboratory setting, and I feel that with my background I can teach students.
I like to get to know the students. People learn different ways and at different paces. I am able to adapt to their individual styles. I go slowly and explain things both verbally and visually if necessary.

Fareeha M.

• Rockford, IL 61107 ( 7.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I graduated cum laude from the Communication Studies program at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA is a renowned research university and as a result I gained extensive experience in research, presenting, reading and writing relating to the social sciences. Also, I graduated with a minor in Spanish language and have been studying the subject for ten years. In high school I tutored students in Advance Placement Spanish classes. During college, I participated in a mentoring program which aimed to prepare high school students for the college admissions process.
I am a friendly and easy to talk to person. I strive to make my tutoring and mentoring sessions into conversations rather than a one-way lecture. When tutoring or mentoring, I usually let the student lead the session so that I can assess where his or her strengths and weaknesses lie. I like to let them take th ... read more

Gloria M.

• Rockford, IL 61107 ( 8.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have recently graduated from the University of Delaware and intend to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry within the next few years. My major was in Chemistry with a minor in Biochemistry; I also focused on Theatre, Japanese, French, English, and Biology. I spent two semesters as a Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry and held personal office hours for tutoring regularly. I have worked at a learning center teaching students of all ages. In addition, I tutored various subjects in high school including ESL.
I strive to develop each student's interest in the subject at hand. He or she is far more likely to enjoy learning and retain information this way. I follow a method of individual trial and error supplemented with examples and corrections.

Amy D.

• Rockford, IL 61114 ( 8.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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The description of my teaching style changes with each new class I receive. I am a strong believer in the Multiple Intelligence approach to teaching, as individual students learn in many different ways. In my classroom, expectations are explained at the beginning of each lesson. Because attention spans only last between 12 and 15 minutes, I make sure to rotate activities to insure that my students are engaged. I am also a strong believer in "real world" lessons and activities that my students can relate to. This encourages my students' critical thinking abilities as well as a desire to learn. I am confident in my style and very happy to report that my students' scores have risen every year I have been at my current school.
As a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BS in Elementary Education, I received my first teaching position as a special education teacher in th ... read more

Chad L.

• Loves Park, IL 61111 ( 8.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Poetry, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe that learning occurs through doing, particularly when it comes to writing. Students become better writers by putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). There are obviously techniques to be taught and encouraged, but individual discovery is key. As a tutor, I believe that it is my responsibility to serve as a guide, keeping learners on track and pointing out opportunities for getting closer to the ideal.
As a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois University, I taught composition, primarily using popular culture as a topic for expository writing and developing critical thinking skills and techniques. I have also served as a substitute teacher in the Rockford Public Schools in several subject areas. Most recently, I spent five+ years as the Communications Editor for a global manufacturing company, where I was responsible for all sales literature and communication in th ... read more

Julie H.

• Rockford, IL 61107 ( 8.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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I always try to consider the challenges that each individual student faces when I devise the way I am going to present materials. In terms of tutoring students in literacy/phonics/phonemic awareness, I am a big proponent of sequential and explicit phonics instruction that builds knowledge and competency step by step. My current work as a curriculum consultant for a phonemic awareness company, Reading Horizons, has been most satisfactory as their methodology, in use for many, many decades, uses sound practices based on this teaching philosophy.
In 1993, I entered my career in language acquisition by volunteering as an ESL teacher in the newly freed former Soviet satellite state, Latvia. When I returned to the US in 1994, I began teaching adults ESL in a community college. In 1998, due to my unique combination of skills, I was offered as position as ESL coordinator for this same inst ... read more

Andre W.

• Rockford, IL 61107 ( 9.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I am a master's degree graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. I have worked in higher education alongside professors and communications staff. While working as assistant's to professors, I gained experience during guest lectures to classes. In additon, for two months in 2009, I was an English teacher in a distance learning program wherein I taught English to elementary school Korean students via the web. I look forward to opportunities to assist students of various ages to unlock the world through reading excellence.
My teaching style inists of utilizing all aspects of learning. Visual elements are incorporated into a study to help students conceptualize and memorize the highlights of our session. I believe in positive reinforcement and repetition as tools to assist growth in the subject. I also believe that each student is an individual and unique person with diverse ... read more