Shelli L.

• Elrod, AL 35458 ( 19.4 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Special Education, English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar

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"Educating One Mind at a Time"

I am a professional tutor and teacher with many years of experience with children one-on-one, in small groups, and with a whole classroom. As a Reading Specialist, I have advanced training in literacy and am licensed to teach in all related areas from grades K - 12 by the Ohio Department of Education. As an Elementary teacher, I am also trained and experienced at instruction of ALL subjects up to grade 8. I have special education training and experience, so I can offer tailored, individualized lessons for any student based on appropriate goals and needs. I can assess students' reading and vocabulary levels with Informal Reading Inventories and provide a written summary of strengths and challenges and suggestions for improvement. These are provided upon request at an additional fee.
I emphasize student engagement when I tutor. With hands-on activities and visual aids, I work to make ... read more

John Wylee R.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 15.2 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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I believe in personal interaction with students – making them write, making them read – going over every detail, looking at the issues (grammar, punctuation, syntax, coherent structure (logic, unity, transitions, parallelism,)) and then re-writing and re-reading. The key to doing well in English is understanding basic structure and making it become second nature when writing. Through personal interaction, the process can be simplified by working hands on with each sentence and paragraph. A student learns best when he/she actually reads and writes and has someone to work with on the structure – through a workshop type approach – writing and re-writing. I like to have fun, but I want quality work from my students
I have spent the better part of the past 12 years teaching grammar, creative writing, literature, and basic English structure. I have my BFA in Creative Writing and my ... read more

Sara C.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 16 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I have been a school librarian/media specialist for 26 years. I have worked with students in grades K-12. My role as a librarian enabled me to interact with students of all learning levels. Students who struggled would come to me to find materials that they could understand more easily. During times that I did not have classes in the library, I was usually assigned to tutor students who were in the low percentile groups based on MCT scores. I helped them with language, reading, and math.
I used my skills as a librarian to encourage students to explore and enjoy books. We explored different types of literature genres, researched using the computer, and utilized the reference books in our library. My goal was to help struggling readers overcome their hesitation to read and explore different avenues of information sources.

Maylis G.

• Columbus, MS 39705 ( 18.3 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I enjoy being able to work with children and being able to positively impact their lives whether that be through empowering them to succeed or teaching new skills. Throughout my graduate studies I worked as a substitute teacher from grades pre-k-12; however I especially enjoyed working with younger children as it allows for more creativity and thinking outside of the box. I would consider myself to be very patient, open-minded and understanding of every individual's needs. I understand the fact that everyone has a different learning style and would be able to adapt to the individual. I prefer hands-on activities and using creative outlets to convey educational information as it often allows for easier absorption of material.
I am a driven individual who has obtained a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Child Welfare in addition to a BA in Psychology with a minor in Soci ... read more

Yashundra B.

• West point, MS 39773 ( 24.5 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $66.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I love learning & teaching children of all ages & of all learning styles. I am a very dedicated, patient, & passionate teacher. I believe all students can reach their own individual needs with the appropriate learning skills, positive influence, & strong foundation.
As a student in high school, I always have had a passion for math, as well as a passion to teach. I earned my Associate's Degree in Math Education from Mary Holmes College & went on to pursue my Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State University. Even while pursuing my degrees, I was a Substitute Teacher for the West Point School District for almost 4 years. I then became a Teacher Assistant for the Starkville School District, and now I am a Pre-K Teacher for Oktibbeha COunty School District. I love children, I love learning, and most of all I love teaching!

Shileria R.

• West Point, MS 39773 ( 25.8 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe that every student deserves a quality education, and it is my responsibility not just to lecture or impart information, but to ensure that students gain a fundamental understanding of the material being presented. Consequently, I believe that learning should be an expansive process. Students need to acquire knowledge, retain it, and build upon it rather than memorize bits of information that will be later forgotten.
I have taught as an English Instructor at East Mississippi Community College and Mary Holmes College. I taught several courses. Developmental I and II were very basic grammar and writing courses. Composition I and II were courses that introduced students to writing essays and the research paper. In addition, I have also taught English as A Second Language at Mississippi State University and Greater Columbus Learning Center. I taught grammar, readi ... read more

Joshua B.

• Starkville, MS 39759 ( 28.9 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help, Chess

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As a Mississippi State University graduate, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering, which has enabled me to become proficient in many areas of math and science. In addition, I have learned extensive grammatical skills due to writing research papers and laboratory reports, along with essays in various areas of study. During the last four years, I have tutored students in mathematics, physics, biology, and English.
I love teaching and working with all children. My experience as a tutor has taught me how to help your child find academic success and my experience as a camp counselor and youth group leader has taught me how to relate to your child so that I can teach him or her how to learn in an enjoyable and effective manner. My experience has taught me to be patient, easy going, and considerate. I ... read more

Natasha S.

• Starkville, MS 39759 ( 29.7 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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In becoming a counselor, I have had a passion for helping others for a long time. It makes me smile and gives me much joy to see someone else achieve thier goals. I am very flexible in teaching because everyone learns in different ways. I feel very strongly about education, so I would like to provide a comfortable and educational environment for students to learn at their full potential. I am very respectful, easy going, patient, and honest. I understand the need for a little extra help along the way, so I will provide my best knowledge to helping my students achieve their goals in school.
As a soon to be graduate of the Counseling program, I hold education to the highest level. I have also earned a bachelors degree in psychology, which has given me an important background in my study of counseling. I have had a lot of general education classes which give me a broad area of study. ... read more

Laura Jean K.

• Starkville, MS 39759 ( 29.9 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I have a love of learning and especially learning about people. This love lead me to earn a bachelors degree in Psychology and a masters degree in Sociology, which has enabled me to gain an understanding of students' persepectives. Although I have extensive experience in grammatical skills through writing research papers and essays, my skills in reading comprehension are my strength. I work with assessments both summative and formative on a daily basis.
I find it important to ensure that the student understands one concept before moving on to mastering a second concept. I believe that all students can learn; however, the way in which a student learns may be different. Therefore, I use short formative assessments throughout teaching to measure the student's knowledge and understanding. Finally, I ensure that the student can generalize or apply the concept. These two points, re ... read more