Kayla B.

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 ( 33 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $10 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Honor Student hoping to help students achieve success

Hello! My name is Kayla Bear. I am a first-year student at Purdue University; however, I am a sophomore according to my credit hours. I earned college credit in high school to get ahead of the game. I worked as a peer mentor throughout high school, helping students with their homework and helping prepare them for tests such as the SAT. I have taken a number of courses in various subjects, so I feel that I am able to help a wide range of students. I was editor of my high school yearbook last year, so I have a lot of experience training people in writing and grammar. I was also asked to tutor Statistics for Purdue University due to my high achievement in my statistics class in the fall 2012 semester. I believe I can truly help students of all ages achieve better grades and success in school.
I never learned best when I was just asked to read a passage out of a book. I need to be able ... read more

Robin N.

• St. Joseph, IL 61873 ( 22.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style is to find out what a student is good at and build on that success to improve areas of concern. I use humor and a laid back style with organization and skills to increase probability of success in academic areas. I believe every student is different and learning styles are unique. I keep coming at a problem in different ways until we find a method that works. I listen to the student and approach difficulties as challenges giving the student courage and confidence.
I have a BS in Elementary Education. I taught first grade for 7 years, teaching reading, math, science, history and writing. I also tutored at Sylvan Learning Center for three years in Reading, Math (including Algebra I), Writing, Advanced Reading, ACT prep and Writing. I have a passion for Reading and believe students who are good readers can excel in any subject, including Math and Science. I h ... read more

Melissa L.

• Paxton, IL 60957 ( 27.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I have a degree in elementary education with endorsements in reading and history. I also greatly enjoy teaching writing. I taught Pre-K for two years with a focus on reading, writing, and math. I was a nanny for a year for five and seven year old. I would assist with homework and practice reading skills. I currently am subbing in various classrooms and teaching general subjects from Kindergarten to Middle School. I have a passion for teaching and really enjoy helping children learn.
I love working with children, especially in a one-on-one style to really help them grasp and understand a concept. I know all children are capable of learning and some just need a little extra help. By working with your child one-on-one I will be able to really understand what it is your child is not understanding and figure out a way to help them understand it. I will try my very best to come up ... read more

Margaret J.

• Urbana, IL 61801 ( 30.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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To me, learning is best exemplified by an engaged and interested student asking informed and critical questions of the material assigned. I believe that students are more apt to achieve such education in a relaxed atmosphere. As the instructor, I may know more than the student(s), but this does not necessarily imply that I am the more insightful or intelligent person. Therefore, I encourage my student(s) to question myself and their peers, to not accept history at face value, and to not view historical study as a series of “facts” that are dictated to passive students as “truth.” My role as teacher is that of facilitator; I am there to provide the historical context and skills necessary for generating such critical assessments.
With my dual B.A. in History and English, I am capable of teaching a wide range of subjects in the liberal arts. My expertise is European Literature and Hi ... read more

Tamara K.

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 ( 30.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I have always loved school and find that I miss it at times. Because of that I jump at the chance to help those who need it. I college I helped other students who had math and physics classes. I have learned the skills that I needed to both learn and remember and have helped others to do so also. My best friend's little brother is dyslexic and I have helped him throughout high school and now in college. I am very easy going, patient, a problem-solver. I believe that learning can and should be fun, and when it is not only does a person enjoy it, but often excells at it.
Having always been driven to achieve academic success, I received all A's throughout middle school and high school and was one of my high school valedvictorians. I then received full tuition to the University of Evansville and continued my academic success. My major required my to put in hours before and afte ... read more

Elizabeth M.

• Urbana, IL 61801 ( 30.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I believe that patience and understanding are very important parts of teaching. I believe that it is important to understand an individual's distinct learning style. I work hard to ensure that students are actively engaged in the learning process. It is my philosophy that learning is fun. I strive to make the learning experience educational and enjoyable.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. I have always had a passion for learning and helping others. I was a Honors English student and I have a strong interest in reading and writing. I have worked as a seasonal scorer of standardized assesments for a year. I was an America Reads America Counts tutor for 1 1/2 years. I tutored youth K-12 in both reading and math. I also provided homework assistance with other subjects. During the last 2 1/2 years, I tutored youth residents and program ... read more

Chelsea W.

• Urbana, IL 61801 ( 30.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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As a child I loved to read and write. In High School I took the AP exams for both English Language and English Composition, scoring a 4 and a 5. It was a natural choice for me to major in English when I started my college career. While working on my degree I already knew I wanted to teach, so I began tutoring. I tutored two Korean families over two years, helping the children (ages 9, 12, 14, & 15), with their school subjects, and with their English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and writing skills. I graduated May 2010, a member of Sigma Tau Delta (an English Honor Society), and Phi Beta Kappa (a national Honor Society), and with the Summa Cum Laude honor.
I have always loved working with children. My teaching style is friendly, and casual, but still quite demanding. I try to create a comfortable and fun tutoring environment, but within that environment ... read more

Valeire H.

• Urbana, IN 61801 ( 31 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I believe education is the key to success for young student. As a teacher I hope to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strengths and abilities and discovering what truly inspires them. I ‘m to provide stimulating learning environment that encourage students trust their opinions while fostering confidence in order for student to realize their full potential. Through my teaching experience thus far, I have found the method of facilitating instead of dictating to be a highly beneficial style of teaching. I have learned students construct their own learning experiences they will not only retain information only but they will become more confident in their abilities.
As an Eastern Il.graduate, in Education, I was extremely excited to achieve a high quality education. I have earned two BA degrees Education and Human Relations, which has enable me to receive, teacher ... read more

Jeffrey K.

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 ( 32.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I tutored all through college. I have tutored one-on-one and small groups, and I have also been a TA and taught a few class periods. In addition i tutored a student in High School in several subjects. Most of my experience tutoring has been in math, physics and engineering, but I am also fluent in Spanish.
My teaching style is helping the student arrive at the correct solution. In problem based courses this is usually done through asking the student what they think the next step should be and guiding them through the process of problem solving. Once they start to understand problem solving then they do not only improve in the course that I am tutoring them in but in their other courses as well. In a nutshell I try to help students learn how to learn.