Vivian A.

• Lyndoncenter, VT 05850 ( 1.6 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I came from Guangzhou,China and relocated in USA now.In the past ten years, I earned a Ph D,a MS and a BS in engineering which has enabled me be very good at math, chemistry,Physics, biochemistry and some other science fields. I had published more than 26 papers in China and International conference(as EI/SCI/ISTP).I also earned two BA in English literature and English Education.During the last nine years,I have tutored Chinese students in English,mathematics,chemistry,psychology,the arts and sciences.I also have the experience in teaching Chinese dance,Latin or ball room dance in comapnies and schools in China. I also worked as dormitory parents to help high school kids in a boarding school after I came to America.
I love teaching and working with kids. In the past four years, my husband and me worked and lived aborad,teaching students from kindergarten to college. I believe all ... read more

Jessica P.

• Wheelock, VT 05851 ( 3.3 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Basic Learning Skills

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I have always worked with children. I have been a part of many volunteer projects surrounding children as well as direct related jobs. I have worked with children with various learning abilities and overall capabilities. I believe it is important for children to have someone to help them understand their educational tasks. I am patient and organized and feel that children can benefit from having someone explain their coursework one and one and creating various hands on experiments to able their learning. Throughout my coursework I have found that I learn better creating tricks and games to help me learn and feel that some children may benefit from this learning style but am willing to help children find what works best for them.
I have earned my bachelor degree in Marine Science with a concentration in Marine Biology. I have always had a passion for the sciences and always knew I ... read more

Gabriele R.

• St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 ( 6.9 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Basic Learning Skills

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The majority of my experience lies within the field of Human Services/Counseling. However, I have substitute taught for about 18 months, elementary level and high school level. In addition, I have tutored foreign languages on a college level for two semesters.
I have always enjoyed teaching. I try to take into consideration the individual's learning style when teaching. Many kids learn best when a "hands on" approach is incorporated into the lecture or instruction. I am laid back, patient, have a good sense of humor, and have never had difficulties connecting with youth of all ages. Sometimes, I have used creative ways to teach. I feel it is important to hold the interest of a student and ignite a childs' natural curiosity.

Tabitha H.

• Glover, VT 05839 ( 11.3 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math

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I've always loved to read, I inhereited it from my father who got it from his father. I'm an avid writer as well. I currently write book reviews for The San Francisco Book Review and the San Diego Book Review. You'll find samples of my work at http://www.thereadingcan.blogspot.com . I really feel I can help youth and young adults learn to read. Currently I work with individuals who have disabilities to find and maintain work. I would like to help youth and young adults with disabilities learn to read as well.
Every one can learn. Sometimes an individual learns in their own unique style and finding that style is the key to teaching them. The best way to teach someone is to guide them when they come to a road block, rather than to give them the answer. The amount of pride and prestige that comes from having figured out a problem on their own is the most important thing.

Amalia H.

• West Glover, VT 05875 ( 16.2 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I am a strong believer in leading by example. When given a task, I fulfill it to the best of my abilities, taking responsibility for it's completion and encourage those around me to do the same. As opposed to criticizing, I focus on the positive aspects of people's abilities and build confidence with that foundation. With that said, I do maintain high but reasonable expectations while providing the support necessary for success.
I served in the Straight Up AmeriCorps as a member for two years, specializing in tutoring and mentoring in a high school setting. I was responsible for teaching and leading programs for students as well as organizing events. Once completed, I was hired by a local non-profit to administer services and manage a Family Literacy program for 20 families. My duties included direct mentoring and tutoring, as well as identifying and implementing learning programs ... read more

Jessica H.

• East Ryegate, VT 05042 ( 20.7 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Basic Learning Skills

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No two children are the same, and we know that this is correct, so therefore it applies to their learning ability as well. Some children need visual simulation to really ingrain the principle that is trying to be understood. While other's learn by complete repetition. My teaching style is all relative to the child and the subject area being covered.
As an average person, I enjoy teaching children the values and importance of their education while befriending them and understanding where they are in relation to their social-emotional, physical, and educational development.

Keven J.

• Lancaster, NH 03584 ( 22.9 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I currently teach at a small K-12 school where I taught business classes. My current course load includes Introduction to Career, Business Management, Business Math, Accounting, and Work-based Learning. I am also the director of the Stratford Alternative Education Program. This program allows me to help students complete courses such as Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra so they may receive a state diploma. Working in a K-12 environment has helped me gain a better understanding of the cognitive development and thought processes. I have enjoyed working with the students not only in the academic realm, but also behaviorally, socially, and emotionally.
I believe all students have the ability to succeed. In my experience, the most important thing to remember is that all students learn differently, and sometimes what seems like an impossible task just needs to be presented differently ... read more

Dennis S.

• North Montpelier, VT 05666 ( 24.9 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math

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One of the most interesting aspects of teaching is how different people process information. Oft times it is difficult to find a teaching style or method that can be equally useful to people of different learning types. I have found that teaching methods common to experiential educators, common practice in such disciplines as SCUBA diving, First Aid/CPR, Martial Arts, Art, etc., can be successfully applied to virtually any academic discipline. The process leads the student to the discovery of concepts based on practical demonstrations by the educator with as much repetition as necessary for the student to achieve comfortable mastery.
My best contribution has always been coupled with my crossover between practical, "real-world", skills and academics. I have always had a desire to share things that interested me with others, starting with Karate as a teen and continuing onward th ... read more

Angela M.

• Newport Center, VT 05857 ( 25.3 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I prefer to use fundations with the younger students. Learning each letter and its sound is a critical base. I also like the tapping method used with fundations. After learning each letter and its sound children can tap out each sound to figure out a word. There are trick words like: the, was, of...etc that we use flash cards for. This method worked well with my own son. He was being taught to read using pictures. Over christmas vacation during his kindergarten year we worked using fundations and he gaind four reading levels in a week and a half.
I have been working as a para-educator for the past 8 years. I greatly enjoy my work. I have worked with students with disabilities that range form mild learning disabilities to sever, such as autism. I love watching their faces light up when they grasp the concept of what they are trying to learn. I have taken classes at Community College ... read more

Katie W.

• Barre, VT 05641 ( 30.1 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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My creativity allows me to come up with different teaching ideas depending on the child's needs. Differentiated instruction has helped me to reach the needs of all learners and positive reinforcement has helped to motivate students to want to do well. I believe that the social aspect of a child's life is just as important as the academics. Once these needs are met, children are more apt to reach their fullest potential.
Ever since I was in high school, I have always enjoyed working with children in a variety of situations. I helped out in a second grade classroom and enjoyed helping students understand their classwork. Even in college, I enjoyed helping my friends with math and writing. Last year, I taught a self-contained sixth grade classroom and this year, I taught a multi-age first and second grade classroom in the same school.

Gregory P.

• Montpelier, VT 05602 ( 30.1 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $75.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math

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I am particularly enthusiastic about teaching mathematics to all students, and my record documents this fact. As an undergraduate I studied education, and acquired a secondary education license while pursuing a rigorous mathematics curriculum. At Dartmouth I have devoted myself to helping my students learn the power and utility of mathematics. I strive to help students learn how mathematics is a relevant, useful and even enjoyable part of their lives as they become contributing members of society. I take pride in developing strong relationships with my students, and I am strongly opposed to the “myth of ability” in mathematics.
My passion is making mathematics accessible. After high school I was underwhelmed by mathematics. However as I took more math in college, I realized how much I had missed in high school. As I learned more mathematics, I became determined to make it my ... read more

Katherine B.

• Norton, VT 05907 ( 30.3 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I am passionate about igniting a child's natural inquisitiveness to facilitate learning. It is my firm belief that education must be more than memorization. A student must be able to incorporate the information that they are learning into their schema and make connections. I firmly believe that every child has the ability to be a great student. It is simply up to the teacher to identify what will inspire that student to greatness.
I am a Teach for America teacher. This means that in 2009, I applied with 40,000 applicants and was among the 4000 selected to become a teacher in a Title One school. As a TFA teacher, I have undergone intensive training that focuses on backwards planning and results based accountability. In the past year I have taught fourth and fifth grade subjects including: writing, science, social studies, fine arts, and technology. Prior to becoming a teacher, I wor ... read more

Stephanie W.

• Montpelier, VT 05602 ( 30.4 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics

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I have a knack for creating analogies and mechanisms to help students remember things for exams, as well as strategies and ways of thinking that may be a little different than what was taught in class (but still gets them to the final result). I really want to help kids succeed in school and be in charge of their learning even after I am no longer their tutor. I like to inspire them to learn.
As an undergraduate at MIT, I have a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, and have complete master of those taught at the high school level. I have also completed several advanced courses in chemistry, biology, and physics, but am still young enough to remember the techniques I used to learn those subjects when I myself was a high school student. I have prepared many students (privately) for final exams in biology, geometry, and algebra.

Dianna T.

• Montpelier, VT 05602 ( 31.1 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics

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As a graduate of The Kings College the professors taught me the value of working with children on an individual basis. They taught me that there are many different learning styles a student may have. This is what got me interested in the Title 1 Program. As a tutor in this program my focus was Reading and Math at the elementary level. My job was to help students with dificulties in reading and math to get up to the next grade level and beyond with confidence! I am happy to say that this is the most rewarding job there is! As a member of The Professional Association of Innkeepers I have many years in Marketing, Communications and Business. I am prepared to help any high school student in these areas with great success!
My strengths are in identifying a students weaknessess and giving them the tools needed to succeed. I provide the best that I have to give and know that the student ... read more

Kathryn W.

• Montgomery Center, VT 05471 ( 32.5 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Basic Learning Skills

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It is widely acknowledged that students learn in a variety of ways. In a tutoring environment, I believe in discovering each student’s optimal learning strategy, as well as identifying techniques for making other styles of teaching accessible. I aim to enable further education, as well as transmit more urgently needed information.
In the process of earning my BA in History (minor in Archaeology), I became familiar with a broad range of historical subjects. My certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) gave me a familiarity with mathematics and statistics, as well as conventions of scientific research and reporting. My MA required a publication-ready thesis, which would not have been possible without organization and self-motivation.