Mrs. West W.

• Mobile, AL 36608 ( 33.4 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $30 to $35 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar

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Improving Student Achievement

251-455-1255. www.westinstructionalservices.net. Teaching is my passion! I have over 15 years experience in teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and grade levels. I earned both my BS and MS degrees from Spring Hill College. Go Badgers! Currently, I am a doctoral candidate at Walden University (online). I am married and I have two AWESOME children ages 2 and 3. My current clients attend Council, Mobile Christian, Evangel Christian, Knollwood Christian, Saraland Middle, Saraland High School, Indian Springs, Phillips Preparatory School, Clark-Shaw Magnet, Leinkauf Elementary, Prichard Prep, Old Shell Road Magnet, Vigor High School, Williamson High School, Faith Academy, and McGill Toolen. I enjoy preparing high school students for the ACT. Some of my clients have earned up to 10 extra points! Visit my website to see the testimonials www.westinstructionalservices.net.
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Ahrend R. T.

• Gulfport, MS 39501 ( 13.7 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male Age 39
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Private lessons in Creative Writing!

Ahrend R. Torrey is a Mississippi spiritual poet- painter. His poetry relates to nature and spirituality but most of all life and what he experiences through his life journey. Torrey delights in the fact that all things are poetry, and strives daily for the creative mission for which he has been called. Torrey began writing poetry and painting at age 14; from the time of discovering his talent he held a conviction that his work would one day touch the world. Writer and personal historian, Thomas Gilbert, one of few who the poet has confide in, and who writes and has written about Torrey on several accounts, describes the artist as "a young man and poet with an incredible gift and strong faith.” Awards: • 2010 MGCCC Creative Writing Award • 2010- 2011 Honors Scholarship • 2011 MGCCC Prose Poetry Award • 2011 MGCCC Haiku Award • 2011 MCCCWA State Poetry Award • 2011-2013 Presidenti ... read more

Sophia H.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 26.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 46
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Certified Special Education Teacher

I'm a certified special education teacher that has taught in MCPSS for over a year. I have worked with kids of all abilities and I would be thrilled to tutor your child and support them in the educational system. I have a library of resources to pull from while working with students. I truly understand about individualized tutoring services. When one technique is not working, then you search for another strategy. For kids with disabilities, you have to continually be thinking outside of the box.

Stephanie P.

• Mobile, AL 36619 ( 30.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

Have had several very succcessful classes in biology (anatomy in particular) and english, writing, history. I have with a group successfully dissected a full human cadaver. I have also tutored summer school in the past so I am comfortable working with people. I am familiar with both MLA and Turabian essay format. I have also been a human anatomy volunteer and instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Hands on, direct, will not bash you with criticism but will give quite enough to help. I probably quite understand where you are coming from.

Susan S.

• Mobile, AL 36619 ( 30.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $35.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

B.S.Degree Auburn University Accomplished business writing professional and excellence in composition and speaking. Advocate of adult literacy programs and writing, grammar usage. Certified in business writing, public speaking,home interior designs, member Society of American Florist, NARTS, Home Redecorating Association. `
I like my students to relax and enjoy the learning experience. Non-authoritative style, participative learning.

Christy B.

• Ocean Springs, MS 39564 ( 2.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe learning should be fun and creative and that children should have an environment that is friendly and caring to learn in. I think teachers should be patient with their difficulties and take time to give them the one on one attention that they need. I like thematic units and hands on activities. I like to teach reading and english. I like to use whole group, small groups, paired reading activities. I like to use magazines, newspapers, children's books and other materials that interest the students to teach reading.
I greatly enjoy seeing the students achieve their learning goals and their yearly progress In 2000, I began to teach special education and teaching special needs children with learning disabilities. I taught grades 3rd-5th in a self-contained, reading, math, and language skills and middle school grades 6th- 8th. After Hurricane Katrina, I moved to Pensacola ... read more

Jeffrey P.

• Gautier, MS 39553 ( 6.3 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Grammar, Creative Writing

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As stated above, I believe the keys to successful training and tutoring is through repetition. I expect a great deal from each student, because I am convinced that we all have the capacity to learn. I feel that the role of a tutor is to facilitate the learning of the student; whereas his or her teacher has the role to teach. Through the strengthening of fundamentals and the building of a solid foundation, the student should be able to find continued success in the present and the future - in and out of the classroom.
As a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I am eager to see students of this area excel in their studies. Fortunately, I was able to grasp the subjects of Mathematics and Chemistry, and this has allowed me to enjoy a successful career as a Chemical Engineer. I recognize the challenges that students face, especially in the areas of Mathematics and Chemistry, and I ... read more

Alisha H.

• Pascagoula, MS 39581 ( 13.1 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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My degree in Psychology has a strong basis in Behavior Analysis. This is what I will be getting my Master’s degree in starting in the Fall. My teaching style mainly focuses on positive reinforcement. I use positive reinforcement in order to increase a behavior of choice. The behaviors we want to increase can range from working more math problems, reading more, increase doing home work, increase studying, etc. An instructional method will be used as well in order increase their knowledge of the subject and then positive reinforcement will increase their confidence and motivation which is necessary for success.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi. I am dedicated and plan to further my education at the Master’s level. My undergraduate career consisted of many hours of numerous subjects such as Math (Algebra-Calculus II) ... read more

Martha C.

• Moss Point, MS 39562 ( 13.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar

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I love teaching and working with all children. I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways. I am available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference to a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives.
As a person with much patients and a broad understanding of general knowledge, I have attained the ability to help others learn as well. Being blessed with excellent teachers in my past, I have grasped all the subjects well enough to help other students achieve ... read more

Carla M.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 27.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

As an educator for seven years, I have worked in several different environments and have worn several different hats. I have a BA in English with a concentration in Mass Communications, an MA in Secondary Education with a concentration in Language Arts, and an MA in Educational Leadership and Administration. I have worked as a middle school teacher, a secondary teacher, and as a post-secondary instructor. At the present time, I am an administrator for a drop-out recovery program. I have tutored for several state-mandated tests in Language Arts and Reading. I have worked diligently with my students writing essays and papers and I provide quality feedback to help them perfect their writing and composition skills.
I am an educator both by heart and by trade. It is my desire to extend my love of learning to students. This love includes both reading and writing. My philosophy is that if ... read more

Lucas B.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 29.6 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Literature, Grammar

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I challenge students to overcome their difficulties and do not allow them to persist repeatedly in ignorance and misunderstanding. Rather, I require my students to learn and extensively practice even the most basic concepts until they are no longer problems, and this allows the students to move on to more complicated concepts, but, as needed, I patiently explain any concepts that are unclear. I remedy errors in morphology by requiring repetition of the correct forms, and by requiring the students to convert certain words into their other forms, reinforcing the various attributes of each form. I also make sure each sentence is read and understood in the order in which the sentence is written so that it can be understood as it is written.
I have studied Latin for 7 years, and have earned 27 credit hours at the collegiate level in the field with a 4.0 average in those courses in La ... read more

Victor B.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 29.8 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have earned a bachelor of science degree in Biomedical Sciences, with honors, and am currently working toward the completion of a Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences. My scientific training supports a proficiency in technical and mathematical concepts. I am also an accomplished and published writer; accordingly, my written composition skills are well-developed. Over the past seven years, I have tutored students in English, written composition, mathematics, and the sciences. I have also successfully guided many high school students through the oftentimes intimidating process of ACT and/or SAT preparation. My instruction has been extraordinarily effective in helping students boost their academic performance, including their test scores.
I am young, enthusiastic, understanding, and patient. I am passionate about teaching, and it is my foremost goal to direct students toward academic suc ... read more

Rachel S.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 30.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a student at the University of South Alabama, I was privledged to be able to take part in many group studies and activities including The Communication Student Association, Chi Omega, Baptist Campus Ministries, and SouthPaws. As a graduate with degrees in English and Communications, I am fully qualified to help students with grammer, composition, creative and technical writing, and literature. In addition to these areas, I have also helped many students with Algebra and Calculus. Many students I have worked with have improved their grades from failing to A's and several have won awards from their school for their achievments.
I am enthustiatic, committed, and responsible. I have worked with several students with learning disablities including ADD/ADHD and Autism. Additionally, I have spent time tutoring children whose first language was not English (Russian and Spanish, speaking ... read more

Jacqueline G.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 31 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar

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The key to good teaching is adaptability. First and foremost I believe that every individual can learn but we all have different learning styles. Some individuals may learn better using visual learning, others process information better from aural input. I believe in both problem-based learning using hands-on application but also realize that skills such as reading and literacy require some more traditional methods such as phonics approaches to reading. I always start tutoring a student by carrying out a diagnostic approach, that is, finding out their strengths, interests, and learning style. I love teaching and bringing out the best in my students, education is the key to their future.
I attended Cardiff University where I majored in English studies and Linguistics and have been teaching courses in linguistics, language development and grammar at the college level for 15 years. I ... read more

Catherine L.

• Mobile, AL 36695 ( 31.5 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I had always wanted to be a teacher. I taught for 13 years in the Mobile County Public School System at one school. I then took time off to raise my children. I worked for 12 years at St. Luke's Episcopal School teaching English and History. My next assignment was with Cottage Hill Christian Academy for nine years. While there I taught English, U.S. History to juniors, government/economics to seniors, and psychology to juniors and seniors. At present I am teaching middle school language arts in an alternative school.
I teach to the student. That is I get involved with teaching to each student's learning style. It is important to offer a variety of teaching techniques and methods and provide motivation for each student. One on one teaching provides each student with the opportunity to reach his/her potential.