Ellen L.

• Bondville, VT 05340 ( 5.6 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I base my teaching on the pholosophy of Eli Siegal: "Aesthetic Realism". It states that "All beauty is a making one of opposites, and a making one of opposites is what we are going after in ourselves" Thus, I relate the subject matter in hand to students' personal lives. For example, if we are learning Le Chartelier's Princlple, which concerns the response of a chemical reaction to stress, I have my students discuss the types of stress they experience, and their responses. We compare this to the beautifully precise and appropriate reaction in Chemistry, where the response is never inapproriate, insufficent or in excess. This method has also taught me that I have much to learn from my students and their life experiences. .
I have taught for over 25 years in settings as varied as inner city schools in NYC to a small public school in Arlington Vermont, and an elite private school ... read more

Tiffany M.

• Bennington, VT 05201 ( 17.4 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As A recent graduate from a Liberal Arts School, I found it easy to connect with teaching as my calling. I have always driven for high levels of excellence in and outside the classroom and work force. Having an English and Philosphy background, I find it easy to critically think and annotate extensively works of literature. And from that I find that my skills are up to par due to writing research papers and annotating other people's work. My experiance as a student teacher at a private school in rural VT, allowed me to expand the pupils' minds to outside their comfort zone in order to learn about the world we live and the connection it has to literature.
Teaching is not for everyone, but I knew it was for me when I started student teaching and felt the adrenaline rush of 25 eyes staring up at me for guidance. I feel the need to spread as much knowledge as possible to the up and com ... read more

Robyn C.

• Townshend, VT 05353 ( 19.3 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I graduated with honors from a formal university, where I tutored fellow classmates; however, I gained most of my tutoring and teaching experience overseas, in a universal classroom. I have taught youth and adults in Mexico, Spain, Chad, Benin, Morocco and other countries. In most of those cases I was teaching English, but I also taught key aspects of health, sustainable development, lifelong skills and leadership. I taught classes ranging in size between 5 and 100. I am an accomplished writer and enjoy tutoring in English composition, literature and grammar, as well as foreign language. I believe strongly in education and deem that it is a catalyst for growth, change and success, whether for an individual or a nation.
Because I have had to meet the needs of so many different students in so many different environments, I am flexible with teaching methods. A lack of resources ... read more

Brandon C.

• Townshend, VT 05353 ( 20.3 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Creative Writing, Composition

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I primarily use the Socratic Method (question and answer) as my teaching style. I believe that asking students the right questions helps them to learn the information. Also, in certain instances I believe it helps the learning process if the subject matter can be related to an area of interest. I believe this can be a key component in a student's understanding of a subject.
I served as a tutor, primarily for English, History, and writing, for three years while attending Southern Vermont College. Following graduation, I worked for three years as a paraprofessional for Leland & Gray Union High School. While working in this capacity there were several one on one situations similar to the relationship that exists between tutors and their students. In addition to the aforementioned subjects I tutored while in college, I also assisted students in other areas such as basic math and genera ... read more

Vesper A.

• Comstock, NY 12821 ( 23.5 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I graduated from SUNY@Oneonta with BS in English. I was going in the field of education but i wanted to graduate on time. After graduation, i was working in the field of retail. I still had the desire to teach so i signed up as a substitute teacher 5 years ago. I love teaching and currently in pursuit of obtaining my teaching certification in the field of 7-12 English.During the past five years, I have tutored a family friend's child. Now, he does not need my assistance because he is doing well in his classes.
I am aware of different ways of teaching methods. I like to get to know the student so I can engage his/her mind.I prefer the hands-on method and work from the child's work. I like to exam the child's work to address his/ her need. I found that Spectrum series helpful & websites to help the child's progress.

Elizabeth B.

• Rutland, VT 05701 ( 27.2 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I fundamentally believe anyone can learn. If a student isn’t grasping a concept, it just means I have to change my style of teaching. So what is my teaching style…anything that helps a student achieve his or her potential. But the one thing I teach all my students is how to find their learning style. Once you know how you retain information you can do anything.
How do I summarize teaching in my life? I guess the best way to explain my teaching experience is to tell you a story. As a young girl I wanted to be a teacher. Because of my love of learning I taught all my siblings how to read. I know it is pretty funny but it is a true story. That led to my doing teaching seminars, which led to consulting, which led to training, which led to my working with individuals as a life coach. I have been a CEO, Vice President, Consultant, Senior Broker, Artist, Photographer, Glass Blowe ... read more

Kaitlin K.

• Queensbury, NY 12804 ( 31.1 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I very much enjoy teaching both children and young adults. It gives me great satisfaction in helping others achieve a higher level of knowledge and skills. In addition, I feel that tutoring is a two-way street, whereby both the student learns material from the tutor, while at the same time the tutor learns how to better present the material in a way that is conducive for the student's learning. As such I strive to create a teaching environment that is both welcoming, yet challenging. Lastly, when it comes to learning and teaching, I believe in perseverance. Not every student has the ability to comprehend and retain everything all at once. Therefore as a tutor I would strive to instill this quality in my students.
Having received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cornell University and the University of California in the area of physical science (Atmospheric Scie ... read more

Eric D.

• Waterford, NY 12188 ( 36.4 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am a high school English teacher, education consultant and Young Adult novelist. I am a certified New York State, English 7-12 teacher with a Masters in Secondary English Education. I have spent eight years in the classroom. Therefore, I have an insider’s knowledge of curriculum, content and assessments. I am an education consultant for The International Center for Leadership in Education. Their paradigm for instruction focuses on “Rigor and Relevance”, and I assess lesson plans submitted to the center for those principles.
I am a student-centered, 21st Century skill thinking educator, who draws on a wealth of experience from within teaching as well as the outside world of communication. I seek to help students appreciate the place of English Language Arts in their lives, currently, and for the future, be that a love of reading, a delight in writing, or success in comprehen ... read more

Ariel R.

• Troy, NY 12180 ( 39.7 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am a strong believer in Multiple Intelligences. I know that first I must learn who my students are and how they learn if I am to teach them successfully. I employ the Socratic method often possible, and keep lessons as student-centered as possible. I frequently make use of the students' interests and technology to engage them. Students thrive when they see the usefulness of what they are learning, and when techniques are adapted to their needs.
As a professional educator, I am dedicated to seeing all students succeed. I have earned two bachelor degrees, a BA in History and a BA in English, as well as New York State certification and my MAT Social Studies. I have tutored throughout my academic career, and continue to teach and tutor in a wide variety of subjects.