Katharine D.

• San Antonio, TX 78209 ( 29.9 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39 to $69 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am an extremely relaxed, nurturing, personable and humorous instructor, experienced at teaching on both the junior high, high school and college levels. I have been gratified by the highly positive teacher evaluations I've received, which I am happy to share with potential clients. I usually become not just a teacher or tutor but a mentor and friend to students truly wanting to learn and grow. As an empty nester,I have boundless energy, love and creativity to share with young people, and hope you will become one of them. Despite being over 50, my students invariably tell me I'm "cool." I plead guilty as charged!
As a veteran, award-winning magazine writer, published in dozens of national and regional periodicals, I am comfortable writing in any mode, medium and style, and excel at transmitting the secrets of this craft to students of all ages and ability levels. I have also worke ... read more

Andrew F.

• San Antonio, TX 78209 ( 29.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male Age 35
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My approach is one that is peculiar to each of my students. As an auto-didactic learner, I believe that everyone has their own way of learning. Therefore, I use an approach that I feel works well for each of my students, with regard to whether a student thinks abstractly or concretely, for example. With so many possible goals, it is important to be flexible to work with each student's learning style. I present concepts with the idea that experience is the key to learning. I strive to create a warm atmosphere that allows students to feel comfortable with making mistakes, with making progress and with being themselves. I see the process as a wonderful opportunity for students to gain knowledge and awareness and to personally develop. With my patience, positive energy, personal insight and passion for working with people, I help my students work towards progress while having a fun time ... read more

Erica M.

• San Antonio, TX 78212 ( 29.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $65.00 to $68.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I design the lesson to the learning preference of the student. I incorporate technology, visual, tactile and kinesthetic teaching styles. This gives the student the maximum opportunity to learn. If a student is having trouble with reading comprehension there are various skill sets a child learns in order to help with standardized tests. I have experience in that area. An understanding of literary elements can also enhance a child's understanding of literature and reading. The ultimate goal is for the child to be able to read for gaining information, but also understanding of the world and experiences around them and from other people.
In my last three years of teaching I was the Inclusion/Resource teacher, however, I also worked with some Life-Skills students, as well as doing some 4th grade co-teaching. I am comfortable in working with at-risk students and understand the i ... read more

Sean d.

• San Antonio, TX 78228 ( 29.9 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I began teaching as an Instructor and Dean's Fellow in Rhetoric and Composition and in English literature courses while a graduate student at the University of Iowa, consistently earning student praise in end-of-course evaluations. I bring the depth and breadth of full baccalaureate majors in Greek, Latin and British literature to my teaching and research, and am adept at assisting students who have not benefited from exposure to advanced essay composition. I feel I am specifically gifted in empowering my students to work hard at improving their essay skills. It is, after all, the essay that constitutes all college-level discourse, and for this reason it is imperative that college-bound students be well-honed writers of expository prose.
I have a reputation for making often difficult and recondite literature accessible and appealing, while candidly admitting its rigors. My perso ... read more