Eleanor H.

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 ( 24.6 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Creative Writing, Composition

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Writing is one of my top subjects!

I have worked as a tutor for 5 years. I worked as a volunteer peer tutor at my high school throughout my time there and fell in love with it. I am now a freshman at Saint Louis University majoring in biology on a pre-medical track. I have tutored in a variety of subjects ranging from biology, zoology, algebra 1, algebra 2 and chemistry to english and composition.
I am a huge supporter students tutoring students. I have found that working with students helps to take down a barrier between the tutor and tutee. Students are more comfortable to work with peers than an authority. My first priority is to listen, listen to what the tutee is looking to get out of the experience. Each student's needs are different and you have to plan around them. When I am tutoring I strive to make the tutee vocal. I like to allow students to think for themselves and see how they approach the challenge. I ... read more

Shelbi R.

• Havana, IL 62644 ( 12.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 08/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Creative Writing, Composition

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I strive to do my best in whatever situation I am put in.

EDUCATION August 2009 – May 2013 Eureka College Eureka, Illinois Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative Writing 3.03 Cumulative GPA WORK EXPERIENCE Intern, Kane County Chronicle, St. Charles, IL June-July 2012 ? Authored articles/briefs/wedding announcements for Features section ? Performed phone and in-person interviews ? Covered festivals/concerts/plays for various articles ? Assisted fellow interns with assignments ? Responsible for learning to operate Roxen editorial system Intern, ELM Literary Magazine, Eureka College, Spring-Summer 2013 ? Accepted/rejected submissions upon reading and analyzing ? Evaluated current issues of online literary magazines and selected published authors’ work to solicit ? Formulated statements in order to assess why each piece was/was n ... read more

Anne Marie D.

• Springfield, IL 62712 ( 29.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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In my night job, I'm an ICU nurse. In college I received over $40,000 in scholarships awarded largely on written essays. I received a perfect score on English and near perfect on Reading on the ACT. I'm tutoring because I've loved reading and writing since childhood and am happy to help others learn to enjoy them, too.

Rebecca M.

• Springfield, IL 62712 ( 29.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Math/English/Music Tutor

I graduated high school in 2013 with a 3.87 CGPA. I am currently a full-time student at University of Illinois Springfield. I have taken college algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and quantitative reasoning. My final grades were A, A, B+, and A, respectively. I have also taken English 101 and 102 and received an A in both classes. I am very skilled in math and English, and I am also a musician (guitar, piano, and vocals) with knowledge of music theory and history. I take my work and education very seriously, and can assist in developing good homework and study habits.

Barbara S.

• Petersburg, IL 62675 ( 10.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I have been a Special Education Teacher since 1998 and have most enjoyed and excelled with students through teaching reading skills. I have exceptional skills in motivating students to learn how to read. I passed the Reading Teacher Certification Test in November and am waiting for my official certificate with Reading Teacher added. I have 7 1/2 years of teaching special education in Illinois and Missouri.I am an IL certified Reading Teacher. I have been volunteer tutoring literacy students for the Springfield and Cantrall School Districts.
My goal is to enhance the knowledge of children through the implementation of their best learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or tactile) and to motivate the students to pursue further learning and personal experience in the topic we are studying. I treat my clients with respect and ask for it in return. I am extremely patient w ... read more

Sarah W.

• Springfield, IL 62704 ( 23 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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My background includes teaching at the elementary level and at the adult education level, especially literacy. I spent 10 years directing an adult literacy program where I trained volunteers to be tutors and tutored myself. During that time I took an intensive training course on working with people with learning disabilities. I have worked with ESOL students, as well.
I believe that each child/adult has a learning style unique to them. Finding what works and what makes learning fun, to me, are critical to success, especially to struggling learners. Positive reinforcement and encouragement are critical, as well.

Lani M.

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 ( 24.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I graduated National-Louis University with a 3.7 GPA, and am also in the Kappa Delta Pi honors society for teaching. I have had many years of experience in the classroom, and with many different programs. I also have tutored previously for Sylvan tutoring. I am a Golden Apple Scholar, which is a prestigious award for teaching scholars that I won my senior year of high school. My experience has mostly been with younger students but recently I have tutored some high school students, as well.
I am very passionate about teaching. I am a very hands-on type of teacher that really likes to get the student involved in their learning. I like to set goals for learning, but also find it important for students to set their own goals as well. I believe that all children can learn, no matter what. It is just my job as a teacher to be able to help figure out their best way to learn as well as bri ... read more

Amy M.

• Riverton, IL 62561 ( 25.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

After graduating from college with a degree in English, I pursued a career in the corporate field. I did not find it satisfying and yearned to return to school to pursue a master's in education. I began substitute teaching in spring of 2007 and completed my student teaching in December 2007. I have been teaching English since I finished student teaching and have been a tutor at Sylvan for some time. I tutor all areas, from beginning to advanced reading and math, writing, study skills, and ACT prep. I am driven by the success of my students, both in the classroom and at Sylvan.
I enjoy teaching a great deal. I love children, and believe every child has the capacity to succeed. My job is not only to give children the content knowledge, but to build their self-esteem and help them realize their own potential. In my experience, students who lack self-esteem often perform poorly in scho ... read more

Kiley U.

• Springfield, IL 62703 ( 26.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I was a very shy child, and have been able to find comfort within to obtain success in not only the classroom, but in life. I am good at drawing students out of their shell, and figuring out how they can be most comfortable with academics to benefit the most from their education. I believe that my success in a tutoring situation is as dependent on the student’s style of learning as it is on my method of tutoring. I recognize not everyone learns the same way. I am a believer of asking the student where they are struggling and what they feel the problem is, so I can mold the tutoring session to best benefit him, or her, based on personality and comfort. This approach has found success whether I was coaching, guiding, or teaching.
My entire educational career has been based on my innate drive for excellence. I was valedictorian of my high school class, graduated Summa Cum Laude as a ... read more

Jeremy R.

• Emden, IL 62635 ( 26.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As a seminary student, I gained a deeper respect for the education process and a greater passion for teaching students. During my time at what is now Lincoln Christian University, I gained a respect for the written word as well as a significant knowledge and usage of the English language. For the MA degree that I completed, I gained a working knowledge of grammar and research skills due to writing research papers and a final extensive thesis. Not only have I gained experience through study, but I have taught and, at times, tutored junior and senior high students in a classroom setting.
The process of learning has always facinated me. I believe that all individuals regardless of age are able to learn something new everyday. I also understand that each individual learns in a different manner from the next. My teaching style is structured so that I try to help each student learn ... read more

Michelle B.

• Emden, IL 62635 ( 26.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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I think that children are the most vital asset to our society. We must pass on all the knowledge that we possibly can, and I have decided to dedicate my life to this endeavor. I believe that all students have the ability to learn. I believe that each student learns in his or her own way. Whether it be a visual, auditory, or kinethetic learner, I am prepared to alter my teaching style to assist my students in any way possible. I will strive to help all the students that I come into contact with, and I know that I will learn a lot from these students as well.
I am a graduate of Western Illinois University, and I am excited to be starting my teaching career. I have earned a bachelor degree in Elementary Education and have received my teaching certificate for Elementary (K-9). I have been teaching in a pre-school for the past three summers while I was finishing my schooling. I have had ... read more

Sheryl C.

• Canton, IL 61520 ( 28 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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As a graduate student working towards earning my Master's in Education, I presently observe and do field research studies with students at the elementary age. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree which has enabled me to gain in depth experience and comprehension in mathematics. I have worked with school children for several years as a Site Director for Champions which provided me an opportunity to help children in many facets of learning. For two years, I tutored mathematics for grades K-12 for our local school district while also teaching online math courses to gifted children.
I passionately enjoy teaching and working with children. I believe that all students deserve to have a quality education and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. I want my students to learn the fundamental content of the courses I teach. Beyond that, I hope to foster c ... read more

Melissa W.

• Lincoln, IL 62656 ( 28.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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As a pre-service teacher, I am constantly preparing to become an excellent educator. My degree is in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Children's Studies and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). I have endorsements in language arts, science, and social sciences. Through clinical placements I have observed, tutored, and taught in two elementary classrooms. I have also tutored in math, reading, and ESL and I have experience working with children with special needs. My experiences have be rewarding and have shown me that learning can commence any place, at any time.
The focus is always on the student's learning - everything I do I want the student to be able to learn from. I believe every student learns differently and therefore must be taught in a unique way. I believe every student has the ability to learn and succeed and that knowledge is the gateway to a better li ... read more

Joseph C.

• Chatham, IL 62629 ( 29.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I truly enjoy helping children reach their full potential. I believe that children who don't understand a subject just haven't had it explained to them in their way of learning and I believe I can find their way. I use patience, understanding, and humor to ease their minds but still am able to convey a sense of high expectation of them. Then, I explain concepts to them in a variety of ways until they can comprehend the subject manner. This includes using diagrams, creating a real-life situations where the concept is applied, drawing analogies that to which they can relate, or developing a game out of the lesson. In the end, it is their success that is my true reward.
I graduated from Monmouth College with a B.A Degree in Mathematics while being a four-year starter and two-year football team captain. I can serve as an example that studies and extracurricular activities can go hand i ... read more

Kayla W.

• rochester, IL 62563 ( 31.7 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am open to different tutoring/teaching styles to accommodate different peoples individual needs and differences in learning style.I am very passionate about teaching/tutoring and enjoy helping others and seeing them understand a concept that before may have been trivial to them. I do whatever I possibly can in order to accommodate each persons needs. I give 110% when teaching/tutoring because I have to give all I can when helping others because I know that most of the time this is the difference in grades for that individual.
I am currently an Avid Tutor for Springfield 186 School District in Springfield, Il.I am also Teacher Assistant and Special Education Attendant certified. I have also tutored at Lincoln Land Community College in the past. I also have done private tutoring for friends of our family and people that they know and have referred me. I have my Associates degree an ... read more