Patricia D.

• Montrose, CO 81401 ( 21.7 mi )
• Drawing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drama, Painting

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A Little Bit About Me...

I began tutoring in the sixth grade. We did not have honor courses where I attended, so older students tutored younger students. In college I tutored many subjects to earn money for my tuition. After graduating, I worked in two different school systems as a remedial teacher. I even designed a new remedial reading and spelling program for the one school. From 1991-1998, I worked at a Christian elementary school, where I was a librarian, bookkeeper, and substitute teacher. I have also done private tutoring in Spelling, English, Composition, and Computer. Every child/person should be encouraged to reach the highest level of education possible, because knowledge shapes the future.
Every person can learn, including a tutor. Helping someone find the best method of gaining knowledge takes investigation and intuition on the teacher's part. Together, you can begin a journey to reac ... read more

Daniel E.

• Grand Junction, CO 81503 ( 27.4 mi )
• Drawing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Sculpting, Painting

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I am drawn to education by the enjoyment of children and I am often requested as a substitute teacher because of my calm demeanor, patience and kindness with all children. Children and adults learn developmentally; by using their previous knowledge to build new understanding. I believe in helping children realize their potential by supporting them with a comfortable base of knowledge and then giving them challenges that they can successfully work through. In the developmental model kids learn step by step and tutoring provides the invaluable opportunity for individual assessment on which to prepare deliberate and specific instruction to quickly move students toward the excellence of their unique human potential.
As a seeker of truth with an acute interest in human nature, cognition and development, I am naturally drawn to education of today’s children to help construct the foundati ... read more

Kristin F.

• Clifton, CO 81520 ( 27.6 mi )
• Drawing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drama, Painting

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While earning my Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing, I served as a tutor in general education at the elementary level. I have often contributed to the creation of curriculum materials and grew into creating them myself. I am a published author, have led writing seminars for colleagues, and have apprenticed in editing and publishing houses. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, I accepted positions of training, where I educated my co-workers and clients on various tasks and skills in multiple industries. I plan to return to school in Fall 2011 to earn my Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Writing.
I believe everyone has the ability to learn and that this truth is one of our defining qualities as humans. The problem arises when we expect the human mind to work in the same way in every individual, when we attempt to use the same strategies to ... read more

Karen.

• Grand Junction, CO 81505 ( 30.4 mi )
• Drawing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr

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My teaching style is calm, patient, and supportive. I've learned over the years that in every situation, including the classroom, that in teaching writing, the instructor must begin where the student is, recognize and affirm existing positive skills and knowledge, and build on those. Having learned in a high-school volunteer reading tutorial program to never use the word "no," I utilize positive psychology to improve skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Anyone can learn to be a strong writer and enjoy written communication when honest, patient, positive encouragement is available.
I've taught basic English Composition for 30 years in a variety of settings including traditional, non-traditional, and proprietary undergraduate programs; additionally I've taught entry level graduate writing/research and served as department director/administrator in both traditional and prorietary sett ... read more

Brad F.

• Grand Junction, CO 81507 ( 34.4 mi )
• Drawing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Drama

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My experience is as broad as it is varied. When I taught at Sylvan, I taught every course they needed me to. When I taught professionally, I taught teams of scientists and then instructional designers. I'm comfortable with all ages and backgrounds.
Scaffolding and positive reinforcement describes my teaching style; combined with a healthy dose of humor and individual, associative modeling. Learning should be fun and challenging. Busy work doesn't have to take such a negative connotation.