Meagan R.

• Lafayette, IN 47909 ( 8.1 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My teaching style varies upon subject and student.
I graduated from Jefferson High School in the spring of 2012. I now attend Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne. I have two younger siblings and 4 younger step-siblings that I have helped with their homework, or helped them better understand material assigned to them. Their ages range from 8-17. I know how to explain certain subjects in multiple ways to ensure that eventually the student will understand the material. I am very patient, and I understand that some people learn at slower rates than others. I am majoring in nursing, though I considered teaching English before making this decision. I love teaching, and am looking to make some extra money for things I need while in college.

Rita King Chi T.

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 ( 3.4 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $18.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Literature

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i had a lot of tutoring experience. I worked as a 2nd grade teaching assistant in an elementary school in Worcester, MA. Previous experience working in an English Day Camp as a teacher (ESL) in Hong Kong. I worked as a teaching assistant for International Trade at Purdue University. I also had volunteering experience in peer mentoring middle schoolers for math and science.

Kayla A.

• Lebanon, IN 46052 ( 37.4 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female Age 41
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Reading Comprehension : Reading comprehension is a tough skill that is used throughout English. As an English teacher, I understand several tactics and tricks that students can use in order to help with their reading comprehension so that they can succeed.

I am a very hands-on learner, so I tend to try to make things as hands on or as real to life as possible.
Since graduating from Baptist Bible College in 2006, I have been teaching high school English in Indiana for six years now. I taught three years at Bethesda Christian School in Brownsburg, where I spanned English 9, 10, 11, Senior Speech, and Advanced Composition for seniors. In 2010 I began teaching at Faith Christian School in Lafayette; there I taught English 9, 10, and 11. I was also the Yearbook Advisor two years at Faith. July 1, 2013, I had my first baby, and I have decided to stay at home and raise her instead of returning to the classroom.

Douglas P.

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 ( 5.6 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My main goal is to help students develop confidence and competence. I believe every student has his or her own particular gifts, talents, and skills, and it is my duty as an educator to inspire them to utilize their potential. To this end, I strive for subject mastery, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In the end, I expect excellence from my students, but I also deeply value growth. My ultimate goal is to produce students who are properly knowledgeable in the subject matter, engaged in the learning process, and excited about applying this learning in their own lives.
I love to write. As a pastor, professor, and playwright, I have actively been writing for the past ten years. I have written hundreds of sermons, lesson plans, papers and newsletters. I have also written five plays for young adults, one of which was published. I earned a master's degree in Divinity, a bac ... read more

Gregory A.

• Lafayette, IN 47901 ( 7.3 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $75.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Students learn to write by writing (and by reading). I have used a number of different text books but I find that students learn best when writing about something that matters to them. My approach to tutoring, then, would be to find out what a student truly cares about and start from there. In addition, I would begin by taking a diagnostic writing sample in order to see what mechanical issues seemed most important to address. I would never attempt to tutor a student with some kind of formulaic, standardized regimen of study but would work my hardest to tailor tutoring sessions to the individual needs of each student.
I have been teaching English Composition at the college (freshman) level for the past three years. Thus, I feel I would be especially helpful as a tutor for high school students who are interested in both understanding what will be expected of them in college Eng ... read more

David F.

• Lafayette, IN 47901 ( 7.8 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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To the extent that I can, I tailor my teaching to the individual needs of the student. Typically, after assessing the student’s writing and discussing what he or she perceives to be their strength and weakness as a writer and determining what his or her goals are in terms of improving their writing, I proceed to develop a curriculum or plan that I believe will enable the student to achieve the goals we have mutually agreed upon. I am a firmly believe that good writers are made and not born; therefore, it is only through persistent practices that writing skills improve.
I have extensive experience teaching writing to a diverse group of students. After graduating from Indiana University with a BA in English, I taught high school English in East Lansing Michigan from 1988 until 1991. In the fall of 1991, I began work toward a MA in English at the University of New Mexico. Upon earning ... read more

Marcella S.

• Crawfordsville, IN 47933 ( 26.4 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Having two wonderful elementary teachers, I was inspired to become a teacher. I graduated in 1988 with an Elementary Education degree. I began my career as a teacher's aide but soon decided to be a stay-at-home mom to my two children. In 1994, I began to home teach my three children. I graduated my youngest in 2008. In 2004, I substitute taught for two local school districts. In spring 2008 I renewed my teaching license. I received my first teaching job at a Christian school in Indianapolis where I taught first grade. The school downsized so I resigned allowing the tenured teachers to keep their jobs. (I was the last hired, therefore would have been the first to go). Since that time, I have been a substitute teacher and a tutor.
I love teaching. I care deeply for my students and their individual learning needs. I am able to combine an inviting learning environment with good discip ... read more

Leanna R.

• Camden, IN 46917 ( 28.3 mi )
• Reading Comprehension Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As a graduate of Purdue University's School of Liberal Arts, I have been provided with a well-rounded education consisting of a variety of subjects. My degree is in Psychology, with minors in English and Religious Studies. Since graduating from Purdue in 2004, I have worked in social work, child care, and education. Now I focus on tutoring and freelance writing which both allow me to schedule my own time and explore my personal hobbies.
As the daughter of an educator, I not only grew up understanding that every child could learn, but that every child deserved a sincere smile. Working with preschoolers has certainly tested my patience at times but also has increased my understanding of how a child learns and challenged me to find different methods of explaining information. I have always enjoyed learning myself and believe that children often do so as well if presented in a clear wa ... read more