Lila V.

• Valley Springs, SD 57068 ( 22.6 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $35 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Reading, Basic Learning Skills

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15 years teaching experience in Special Education

I have 15 years teaching experience in the field of Special Education. I have worked with students with a wide range variety of disabilities including learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and multiple disabilities. I have current teaching certificates in the state of South Dakota and Iowa for elementary education and special education. 6 of the 15 years have been at the high school level in special education.
I use a lot of humor when working with students! I teach children to believe in themselves. I build on what they already know to build their confidence and use a lot of positive praise.

Kaitlyn R.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57108 ( 18.7 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Private Tutoring Avalible in Sioux Falls

I'm a current student at the University of South Dakota studying Medical Lab Science. I specialize in tutoring in chess, science and mathematics. I have taken many upper level college classes including higher levels in calculus, physics and biology. I have tutored for five years primarily in Elementary and Middle School Students.

Emily M.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57104 ( 25.7 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 01/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Basic Learning Skills

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I have several years of experience working individually with both adults and children as a tutor. I have worked with students of all ability levels and can tailor my tutoring to meet the specific needs of each student. I have taught in several different grade levels, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th and focused on math, science, and reading instruction.

Cindy M.

• Inwood, IA 51240 ( 7.6 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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I truly love teaching and working with people. After initial evaluations, I become aware of each student's learning style and create a specialized program best suiting their needs working closely with and have good on-going communication with parents, students, and classroom teachers. I have a lot of patience, a great deal of praise and encouragement,and use reinforcements. I make learning fun, creative, and relevant by using hands-on instruction. I am enthusiastic, strongly commited to student success, and believe every person can succeed. I have a passion for helping others reach their full potential; I am able to turn frustration and failure into confidence and success.
I have always loved school and learning and try to learn new things every day. After I graduated from high school I regretted the fact that I hadn't done better in math. I promised myself that someday I wou ... read more

Stephanie S.

• Beresford, SD 57004 ( 13 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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I have been teaching for the last fifteen years. I started my teaching career in the junior high grades and then decided that my preference would be with the younger children. I have taught both second and third grade and throughly loved both levels. I have attended various classes and workshops relating to helping children learn to read and love doing it. I have taken the South Dakota Reading Curriculum both at the second and third grade levels. I have tutored children and for four years ran the summer reading program for the Beresford area children.
I have become very familiar with the differentiated instruction model of teaching students. Each child has an individual way of learning and it is up to the teacher to discover that way and lead or drive instruction with that in mind. I am willing to test and analize each child and see what is best for them as far as learning to read. ... read more

Brandi B.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 21.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Basic Learning Skills

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I have volunteered for both summer camps (at local science museum) and at vacation bible school programs. I worked at a daycare for 2 years working with a 2 year old class, then worked as a preschool teacher for another year and a half. I have also worked as a Latin tutor, both for a semester as a teaching assistant to a high school class, and periodically with individual students while in college. Currently I am working on helping develop a summer science camp course at a local museum.
I feel like it is important to connect to students on a personal level yet still retain a professional attitude. Children tend to respond to someone who is fun and friendly, instead of a person who chooses not to connect with students in this way. I am very passionate about learning and teaching what I have learned to others. I think if you can get a child interested in a subject he or she will be m ... read more

Melissa H.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57105 ( 22.1 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr

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I've worked with children, adolescents, and adult learners. I've worked in one-on-one settings in a writing center lab and have lectured to a classroom on a college campus and in an on-line setting. I, having taken several teaching practicums and pedagogy classes, work to constantly improve and revise my teaching methods. I try to create a balance between learner-centered theory and teacher-centered. My biggest strengths as a teacher include my compassion for my students as fellow learners and my ability to adapt to any student population as I have worked with countless ESL students from all over the world including Ethiopia, Iraq, China, Japan, Taiwan etc., university students, and public school children of all ages.
My most recent professional degree is an MFA in Creative Writing. I taught Composition Writing as an adjunct instructor for 2 years. I work as a roving substitut ... read more

Stephanie H.

• Akron, IA 51001 ( 22.3 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

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

Randee H.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 23.1 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Math

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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 learning style so that teaching will be as efficient and successful as possible. I am able to put students at ease, providing as stress-free an environment as possible, and use humor and encouragement as a way of keeping the student interested and engaged.
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 c ... read more

Tim M.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57104 ( 23.3 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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I really enjoy ideas. One of my favorite things is to see someone make a connection for the first time between two ideas or concepts. I enjoy teaching through dialogue and conversation. I have a gift, I'm told, for analogies, and for explaining things in ways that enable people to understand new or complex ideas. My goal in teaching is always to help the students make personal connections with the material, and to show them how the "theoretical" topic of study intersects their life in a real, practical way.
During my time at the University of Missouri-Columbia, I earned two degrees: a BA in Philosophy and a BA in Theater. I also took many writing classes, focusing on different types of creative writing, from fiction to poetry to playwrighting. When I graduated in 2002, I spent several years in Barcelona, Spain working with college students. During that time, I tutored studen ... read more

Matthew O.

• Brandon, SD 57005 ( 24.1 mi )
• Elementary Phonics 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: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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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

Teresa N.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57106 ( 24.8 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a graduate of SDSU and a mother of two children. One graduate and one in highschool. I have volunteered many hours in elementary and middle school classrooms. I have helped our children and others with various classes and I am committed to helping each child learn and grow to their highest potential. I believe that every child is a gift and that each one is motivated and learns in unique ways. It is important to recognize how the student best responds to learning type situations and focus on what motivates them. I believe that kindness, caring, devotion and a warm smile help to create a welcoming atmosphere for learning!
I believe that children learn best when they are given confidence and support in every step they take. It can be a frustrating time for them and they need to know that they have everything they need to be successful and to learn a new skill. Patience, trust an ... read more

Beth W.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57106 ( 25.6 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $43.00 /hr

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It has always been a passion of mine to help enhance the level of interest children can experience in the educational world. I have a desire to reach out to diverse learners and and am excited to act as a facilitator as we discover new things that occur in our world. It is a strong belief of mine that students learn in a variety of ways, so I enjoy differentiating my instruction so it fits the needs of all learners. It is a satisfying feeling when I am able to watch children make new discoveries or learn a new concept. With my desire to teach to all learners, I am confident that there is always a way to allow a child to obtain new information and understand it in a way that is meaningful to him or her.
I have had seven years of experience in working with children of all ages. While attending the University of North Dakota, I was employed at a child care center where I taught c ... read more

Sabrina B.

• Viborg, SD 57070 ( 27.5 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math

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A Little Bit About Me...

I spent a year overseas right out of high school tutoring my cousins. Later, after college, I volunteered to teach Spanish at a "homeschool" in Oregon for 3 months, then spent 6 months teaching Spanish then guitar at Lane Community College. I was assistant teacher for 2 years at a Christian preschool in Kennewick, WA. I have taught private lessons for 4 or 5 years altogether in the various places I have lived, teaching piano, guitar, voice and Spanish. Once I even taught English as a second language for a while. I enjoyed teaching basic music theory and how to play piano by ear to a blind student once. He made me proud at the recital.
I like to tailor my curriculum to fit the particular student that I am working with. Each child learns differently and has different goals and motivations, as well as different strengths and weaknesses. Those who know me well say I have great p ... read more

Megan R.

• LeMars, IA 51031 ( 27.5 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Basic Learning Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Benedict. During my college education I worked for three years as a college writing tutor helping my students achieve academic excellence. Due to my degree and work experience I have ample experience and expertise in grammar, writing process and writing technique. Following my education I served two years with AmeriCorps: The first year with the Minnesota ReadingCorps wherein I worked with under-achieving first graders and the second year with the National Civilian Community Corps wherein I traveled the American Southwest doing various service projects.
I am personally devoted to my own academic and personal learning sucess. I am hugely passionate about learning and want to spread my own passion on to others. All people should be able to feel this and I hope that I can help make this possible. Additionally, I feel that ever ... read more