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Paul B - Duluth, MN 55804 (38.4 mi) - Journalism Tutor - $38.50/hr.
Sharing what I’ve learned about writing has been the most gratifying aspect of my work over all these years. I’ve learned that lecturing or directing is an ineffective, if not counterproductive, method of teaching. Rather, I prefer to help the student reach the same conclusions I have through questioning him or her, first about perceptions and then about what options exist for most clearly and accurately recounting them. Technical aspects such as grammar and punctuation obviously don’t lend themselves to this approach. For these, I use the time-proven red pen, but I also review the markup with the writer, explaining the logic behind the correction. More than 30 years of writing and editing have taught me that effective written communication begins long before the first word. It begins with accurate and detailed perception, whether of an event or one’s own thoughts. This perception then i
Also Tutors: Grammar, Composition
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$ 38.50
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Kelsey H - Duluth, MN 55806 (39.1 mi) - Journalism Tutor - $33.50/hr.
I am currently a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. Before I started medical school I worked as a tutor for six years with two teenage boys with autism. Under the six years of my tutoring, both of these "disabled" kids were completely mainstreamed and even taking some AP and challenge classes. I believe that any kid can learn if they are taught in a way that is fun and structured. I tutored these kids in Math, Science, Social Studies and English. I also spent a semester as a Teaching Assistant in an upper level Philosophy course during my undergrad. Most of my TA tutoring was helping college students write papers. I tend to teach things in a visual way. Drawing pictures, diagrams and using visual aides are the best ways I have witnessed to teach kids. I also think a structured reward system is HUGE in motivating kids to succeed. You need to find out wha
Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
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$ 33.50
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Pamela S - Superior, WI 54880 (43.3 mi) - Journalism Tutor - $36.50/hr.
In my Senior Honors study, I worked with a group of special needs children. I matched nontraditional learning methods to identify and develop talents and interests.
I have taught music privately, for music stores, and taught and assisted with music in public and parochial schools.
My teaching Internship was at Robbinsdale High School in art and
commercial design.
I served as Teaching Assistant to the Dean of Students while
earning my Master's - emphasis was creative and professional
writing skills.
I licensed and administered preschools and day cares in my churches.
I originated a heritage Theater troupe and taught through 21st
Century Schools. From childhood, "playing" school was a passion! Afforded an
excellent education by teachers, mentors, spiritual guides and
community leaders - I'm thrilled to meet today's promising learners
with the same measure of affirmation. Ever
Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
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$ 36.50
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