Jessica K.

• Garretson, SD 57030 ( 34.6 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $12 to $40 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Very Successful College Student Looking to Help Children

I have been a high achieving student all of my life. I am on several honors societies and am graduating with honors 5/9/2015. I am excellent at study tips and the psychology that goes into being a good student. I can help those with mild learning disabilities and am trained to understand how the brain works with learning.

Robert M.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57108 ( 18.5 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male Age 63
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My experience includes 12 years of ordained ministry in which I have taught a variety of subjects. I have travelled extensively to such places as Split, Croatia; Zambia, Africa; and Israel. I have taught in a variety of cultural contexts with a high degree of success. I have a passion for helping people realize their goals.

Brandon B.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57106 ( 17.5 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I try to present a concept or fact in several different ways so that I can resonate with the students thinking style. I have been told that I am a very good communicator and educator and can make concepts that seem complicated look much simpler and more comprehendible. If you've ever looked at the Khan Academy website, were Sal Khan makes little You Tube videos on all sorts of math and science topics, you will see a very similar method to how I educate .
I worked as the department tutor for a first semester calculus based physics course at my university. I also graded undergraduate physics homework for second semester calculus based physics. Throughout my undergraduate education, I worked as a research during the summer and post graduation, I spent continued school for a year as a graduate student. Then I took a year off to see the world as a consultant. Now I'm planning on g ... read more

Virginia O.

• sioux Falls, SD 57105 ( 18.8 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

Effective teaching requires clear instructing. I attempt to break each assignment down to its simplest level. Ideas must be transformed into practical, relevant information that enable students to make difficult concepts easy to understand and comprehend. It is the only way to appreciate the rote and, in the end, capture the essence of the subject matter. Simplicity has been a key to my success as a teacher.
Having grown up with a family of educators, there was never any doubt I would become a teacher. I hold a MS degree in Educational Administration and a BS degree in English and have taught 26 years of high school, primarily seniors. In addition to classroom teaching, I have taught numerous ACT prep classes evenings and was a tutor for Sylvan Learning Center. At the present, I currently teach a writing and a literature class at University Center in Sioux Falls. In addition, ... read more

Richard R.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 20.3 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr

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I believe that effective teaching should stimulate critical thinking skills. I like to use the Socratic method of teaching by asking students questions. In my classes I frequently ask students .."what do you think?" as a means for them to share their ideas with other students and stimulate new ideas. Education should be more than rote memorization, but rather a gaining an understanding of concepts and being able to apply those concepts in a real world context.
In addition to my formal education, I have extensive experience in government relations and health care policy, this broad experience has allowed me to effectively teach a variety of subjects at an undergraduate level. I have taught classes in public administration, public policy and grant writing but also have taught both micro and macro economics, American government and basic web design.

Manna S.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 21.1 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I prefer one on one settings for teaching, but I have no problem standing in front of people. I use my work experience to apply what the student has learned in the classroom and instruct them how the subject is applied in today's work force. I am able to give instructions and address feedback when applicable. Although I have not taught in a formal classroom, I have held numerous professional meetings in the past for previous employers. I have always received compliments as to how approachable I am and how helpful and competent I am regarding the subject at hand. I feel that I am fully capable of instructing the students as well as able to provide a vibrant personality that will keep the students interested in the subject.
While I was attending college, I was a tutor for the following classes: Accounting, Finance, and Algebra. I am an excellent student and have a full knowled ... read more

Randee H.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 21.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

While working toward my bachelor's and master's degrees, I was an honor student and a member of three honor societies. I attribute much of my success to superior writing skills, and have experience educating adults applying to an adult degree program, educating coworkers and others on a variety of subjects, and tutoring classmates in writing. I was a professional writer for a regional newspaper, and have published a journal article and a chapter in a book. I have an ability to discern particular writing weaknesses in the people I have tutored and am able to address those areas of need. I am well versed in literature, history, test-taking skills, grammar, vocabulary, and use of punctuation.
The first step in tutoring is to assess the need of the individual and determine what area or areas of learning or skill need to be addressed. It is also necessary to determine the student's ... read more

Matthew O.

• Brandon, SD 57005 ( 27.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I believe every student has their own learning style. As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to find the style that works best for the student to help ensure the student not only learns the material but is also able to retain the information. I believe successful learning can be obtained by providing a relaxed environment that provides the individual structure and attention each student needs.
I have more than 5 years experience as a substitute teacher at almost every level. I have had the opportunity to also serve as a long term substitute teacher. I also have 1 year of experience teaching at a pre-school level, 2.5 years teaching at a post-secondary level, and a semester of tutoring a middle school student. I have also taken course work in Differentiated Instruction. All of these experiences have given me the skills needed to be a successful teacher. Teaching at s ... read more

Joshua T.

• Vermillion, SD 57069 ( 29.6 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

I work well with children of all ages and am considerably patient, easygoing, although stern as well with my students. My teaching style consists of visual illustrations mixed with a lecture or teaching session. Through my experiences at USD I have determined that the amalgamation of these two styles produce more stimulating teachings as well as information retention being maximized as well. I typically work off of a performance based reward system since it appears to me that children are motivated by praise and reward in order to push them to do better on each successive obstacle they encounter in the classroom
I just graduated in May 2009 with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and am currently working on obtaining my Masters Degree in Human Factors Psychology. I also obtained minor degrees in English and Entrepreneurial Studies at USD. Consequently I believe that through ... read more

Stephanie H.

• Akron, IA 51001 ( 33.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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When I was in school, I could always understand or figure out what the teacher was trying to get across. Some students, however, didn’t always understand what was being explained. I was the kid who would rephrase the teacher’s remarks and explain it again in a way that the other students could understand. Not all students understand things in the same way. I try to find a way to explain things so the material is more interesting and less frustrating than it is when the teacher explains it. I love the “ah-hah moments” when you realize the student just got it. I am easy going; and kids have an easy time talking with me.
I was valedictorian of my high school class. I was also good in sports and music. I went to college at Iowa State University and finished at the University of South Dakota with a major in communication disorders and a minor in psychology. I have a strong training bac ... read more