Nancy K.

• St. Joseph, MI 49085 ( 13.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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I worked as a teacher's assistant for several years in public schools in Illinois, assisting in K-5 classrooms. I worked at Sylvan Learning Center for 2 years, teaching beginning reading and elementary reading. As I gained experience, I began tutoring students in the school district where I worked. After several years, I became a fifth grade teacher in a private school where I taught for 5 years. In this position, I worked with students on writing skills, and prepared students for our annual math olympics, science fair, and spelling competitions. I tutored individual 4th and 5th graders after school.
I generally give an assessment to find out about individual student needs. When working with younger students, I usually plan a series of activities, and learning games to help reinforce learning. I feel that it is important to develop goals, and would work with classroom te ... read more

Rosemarie B.

• New Buffalo, MI 49117 ( 16.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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I am passionate about my subject area, English, and endeavor constantly to share my love of literature and writing with my students, and to inspire within in them a life-long reverence for literature. . I encourage and support each and every student to work toward the achievement of their highest potential. I am a student focused teacher, and believe that character skills complement academic skills, and therefore I stress the importance of both.
I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education from Western Michigan University, and I am currently taking graduate courses at Western, working toward a Master's degree in the Practice of Teaching. I have been substituting in Michigan and Indiana schools, including two long-term substitute positions, including New Buffalo High School, in New Buffalo Michigan, and Kessling Middle School in La Porte, Indiana. I have d ... read more

Charles P.

• South Bend, IN 46628 ( 23.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I usually employ a Socratic style of interaction, seldom answering students’ questions, but rather guiding them to the answer, or at least an answer, through strategic questions designed to clarify their thinking processes and work toward a solution to the problem at hand. Frequently, I might not know the specific answer to a question, and in such instances, the student and I will engage in an academic scavenger hunt to find it. This practice contains much value, as the student will learn the techniques and strategies by which to effectively ferret out material that may otherwise go unnoticed. I am less a teacher than I am a facilitator of learning, and I strive to create an environment in which learning is both successful and enjoyable.
After receiving the Ph.D. from Notre Dame in 1985, I taught at Saint Mary’s College, Purdue University North Central, and Notre Dame, and current ... read more

Sue P.

• South Bend, IN 46614 ( 23.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy teaching and find it very rewarding. I believe that all children can learn and it is the teacher's role to find the learning style of his or her students and to plan lessons and activities to meet their needs. Children want to be successful in school and with my patience and dedication I strive to help each student find success.
I earned my degrees in education from Ball State University. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a Kindergarten Endorsement, M.A.E. degree, and a Master of Arts degree in Special Education with minors in the following: Learning Disabilities, Mildly Mentally Handicapped, Seriously Emotionally Handicapped. I have taught at the elementary level in both general education classes and special education classes and at the high school level in special education classes.

Robert W.

• Mishawaka, IN 46545 ( 25.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Purdue University with a focus on Modern English Literature. I have also spent several years as a full-time substitute teacher for a number of Northwest Indiana city school systems including Portage, Westville, Michigan City, LaPorte, and Valparaiso. During my teaching career, several teachers were happy to request and recommend my services for long term teaching assignments, including a four month assignment to a sixth grade Language Arts class for Michigan City Public Schools. Also, my services at Valparaiso Community Schools were respected enough to earn me a spot as an in-home instructor for two students considered too ill to attend classes.
I am very passionate about learning and I do believe that knowledge is the key for anyone who wishes to advance their goals. I treat everyone with respect and I am confident that anyone can ... read more

Kari F.

• Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ( 30.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

My teaching style approaches the learner with patience and creativity. As an art and writing student, I realize that many kids learn differently, and I try to approach each situation as a unique situation. As a writing consultant what I loved hearing about was when students became more confident and improved to the point of independence. Because of this my teaching style involves breaking down the writing process into a format that is understandable for the student and using the foundations of their learning. As a student myself, I appreciate and respond best to constructive criticism, and so I have learned to first praise, and then improve.
As an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to work as a tutor in the Writing Center of Andrews University. I assisted both undergraduate and graduate students and community members with various essays and papers, concentrating on gramma ... read more