Writing Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Sandston, VA

I enjoy educating people through practice and application. *Vast knowledge and experience in the areas of writing, psychology, and mental health counseling. *Over 15 years experience working with children in various settings and in different roles. *Over 20 years experience writing for newspapers, newletters, online magazines, etc. *Self published five (5) books. *Proficient in written and oral communication. *Self starter and I work well indedpendently.

$ 27.50

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Coach, Critique, Edit (Technical and Creative Writing) I prefer to coach people - identifying and polishing their strengths while focusing on improving their weaknesses. The key is being a willing, disciplined, teachable pupil. Experience is good, eagerness is better. In time, your efforts will pay off. I am a professional technical writer, published author (www.TheOtherWorlds.net), and produced playwright, with a passion for writing and drama. I have several decades of experience as a writer, professionally and at an amateur level. The primary focus of my career has been in providing solid dependable technical writing and documentation for a number of industries, including: robotics, electronics, video, film, special effects, and government (DoD). Creatively, I write long and shot fiction, have published a novel and had a play produced by the American Southwest Theatre Company.

$ 37.00

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I determine the student's level of knowledge and then tailor the approach to fit the student. I use down-to-earth vocabulary, avoiding educational jargon or highly technical terms. I provide examples of what the student needs to do or know. I provide encouragement on a regular basis. Teaching experience includes Written Composition, English for ESL Speakers/Writers, English Literature, Business Writing, tutoring for middle school and high school students. Editor of newspapers and magazines. Freelance writer for newspapers and magazines. Seminar writer and presenter, specializing in marketing for small businesses.

$ 35.00

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Even outside of creative writing classes, I have to write multiple essays for every class I take, and I always score well on them. I like to see examples of what the person is having difficulty with in order to pinpoint problems and then work on them from there. I am currently an English major, specifying in creative writing, at Virginia Tech. In high school, I took both of the offered AP English courses and passed with a 4 on both. In college, almost every class I have taken has been English-oriented, with regards to either literature or writing. When it comes to helping others, I have been editing friends' papers some in high school and multiple times weekly in college. I am able to find what they are doing wrong and constructively advise ways to fix their problems with writing.

$ 38.50

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Collaborative It always seemed I was the "smart, nice one" in the class, from elementary school through graduate school. I have helped students study for exams, practice speeches and presentations, perform research for projects, and compose and edit papers for students from sixth grade up to doctoral programs. I am especially skilled in the areas of social science, natural science and language.

$ 30.00

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English 111 I am a member of the Nationql Scholars Honor Soceity and the American Sociological Association. I have completed fieldwork for the Center for Disease Control and the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation in smoking among teenagers as an employee for Virginia Commonwealth University. I have completed an internship for the National Institutes of Health in the scope pf Hematology. In this study, I worked with pregnant female Swiss Webster mice to determine the erythrocyte population with weight gain.

$ 17.50

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I like to work with students one on one and use innovative methods and materials to make the lessons come alive and interesting to the students. I have B.S. in Mass Communications from VCU and have worked as a journalist for many years. I have also worked as an ESL tutor with Hispanic adults and children. I am a former Peace Corps volunteer, who worked in the Domincan Republic implimenting educational and economic development projects in small villages. I have most recently worked with the Richmond Public School system as a Title 1 Reading and Writing tutor, which I enjoyed very much.

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I have been working at Hermitage High School in Henrico County as an English teacher for the past 4 years. I have taught 9th grade, but I have spent most of my time teaching 11th grade. I have taught a variety of "levels," from standard to college prep to honors. Every year I teach about 130 students. Last year, only 5 of my students didn't p ass the 11th grade SOL, and after re-takes the following week, only 1 didn't pass. I was trained to be a SAT tutor using the TCA program in the county. On any given morning, I will have 1-4 students in my room with me while I tutor them for the SATs.

$ 40.00

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I have worked as a tutor and mentor in a volunteer capacity with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities. Upon graduating, I took a job with a youth services non-profit as the lead of an after-school program, where I worked with 70 children. I was then promoted to Director of Operations, where I developed curriculum for students and designed enrichment programs for children after school.

$ 20.00

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Creative I am currently a published writer and Editor/ Creative Director of my own webzine. I have written poetry, prose, memoirs, and am currently writing a book. I have taken many college creative writing courses and have scored high marks on my work. My teaching style lends itself to my student. Everyone has their own unique way of learning and it's my job to find out what that way is.

$ 25.00

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In Writing... I generally give my students a mild assessment to see how I can best help them. I also conduct all of my own lesson planning. However, I am certainly accustomed to helping students with current academic work they may already have from their current classes. The first thing that I typically help students do is get pass the creativity block (if needed). Even I, like all writers have suffered from the inability to start my essay because I didn't know what to write about or how to collect ideas for my topic. So the first thing I do for my student writers is help them employ a couple brainstorming techniques to get their ideas going. The second thing I show my writers is what I call the Order of an Essay. This involves arranging and writing the ideas in the order that constructs a well-written essay. This is usually the biggest thing that most student writers strug

$ 30.00

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Because everybody learns differently, I tailor my teaching style to the learning style of the individual student. I have been a public school special education teacher for 33 years. My specialties are Middle School Math, Algebra I, Geometry, and, Algebra II. However, I can also help you with English skills, especially writing and grammar. Although my Master's Degree is in Special Education, I have many years of experience teaching non-handicapped and even gifted students. I can help you raise your grades and your confidence. You will do MUCH better on tests, including the standardized state test! I offer tutoring anytime, including over the summer to help you retain skills and enter the new school year with confidence. See more at my website: MrDsTutoring.com

$ 40.00

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I have a bachelor's degree in English from Tulane University, and I've also started my teacher certification. While I was in college, I worked in three local charter schools tutoring kids in grades 1-8 in reading, as well as helping them with language arts, math, social studies, and writing skills as needed. I got to take classes on early childhood education in subjects such as children's literacy and classroom management, and I even wrote my own children's book! I was also part of a program that helped high schoolers of all writing levels and styles produce great essays. I'm hoping to return to school to get my master's in Reading to become a reading specialist in the future.

$ 25.00

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I am a newly graduate student with a Masters in Education and working on my Doctorate in Higher Education. I am eager to share my knowledge and compassion with other students looking to be a success. I have mentored, taught religious education classes, throughout my adult life for my church and in college. I am APA style trained and dedicated to help others. I know how to help students with subject content according to their individual strengths and aid students with study strategies and techniques. While assisting students develop self-confidence in performing academic work.

$ 30.50

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My teaching style is very engaging, relaxed and I can be a bit animated at times. I am an experienced Special Education teacher and Substitute. Most of my work has been with high school students although I have tutored 3rd graders. My main subjects are English and Government. I also am experienced with World History, Zoology, Biology and General Science. One of my strongest areas is writing. Although Special Education has been my area of teaching, one of my strongest areas is in Writing...my degree is in Journalism/Communication.

$ 27.50

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