Michele D.

• Round Lake, NY 12151 ( 28 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member since: 02/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15 to $30 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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English Language Arts Teacher

I believe that real learning takes place when students are actively engaged in the material. Finding the right materials to teach with will often inspire intrinsic motivation.
I have currently spent over 350 hours in a variety of school settings. From private school to public, first grade to twelfth, I have seen it all. The majority of my experience has taken place in a suburban middle school, however I have also spent a reasonable ammount of time working with inner city high school students. I double majored in college to recieve a bachelors degree in literature and writing, and spent a full year interning at a student run newspaper as a journalist and copy editor. I have tutored middle school students with a variety of learning disabilities, as well as SAT prep for high school students. I am currently registered for a series of NYS tests to earn my certification to teach.

Erin M.

• Troy, NY 12182 ( 22.9 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member Since: 11/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have my associates in Early Childhood Education and have tought preschool for 13 years. I enjoy working with others and being able to help someone progress is very rewarding. I graduated from HVCC and completed one year at Suny Oneonta. I returned home to work and I have been at the same job since 2002. I love to teach.

Roberta A.

• Troy, NY 12180 ( 23.3 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $30.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Seek first to understand and then to be understood.

I enjoy an interactive style with students rather than relying on teaching straight from the text book or using a lecture format.
I have taught English at the secondary school level in New York City. I have also worked for publishing companies and edited books, magazine articles, and press releases. In the last decade I have worked within the State University System of New York in the grants and contracts field. I have written grants and administered grants monies for program use.

Stacey M.

• Watervliet, NY 12189 ( 28.8 mi )
• Experienced Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My degree is in English/Theatre arts. I excelled in Shakespeare, British and American Literature from Chaucer to Sylvia Plath. I enjoy reading anything I can get my hands on. Had a 3.75 GPA in English. I am currently working on my elementary education Master's degree from Grand Canyon University's online program.

Aricka F.

• Albany, NY 12202 ( 34 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Reading Comprehension

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Academic Intervention Specialist, 6th Grade August 2013-Current ? Provide direct instruction to ELA students at the strategic level of intervention ? Provide small group settings to implement explicit and systematic instruction to improve students’ specific skills, strategies, and concept development ? Provide feedback to teachers on their implementation of appropriate instructional strategies ? Assist in screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments. ? Assist in analyzing student data to determine a student’s profile of needs, and for making instructional placement and instructional focus decisions

Tiffany M.

• Bennington, VT 05201 ( 5.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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As A recent graduate from a Liberal Arts School, I found it easy to connect with teaching as my calling. I have always driven for high levels of excellence in and outside the classroom and work force. Having an English and Philosphy background, I find it easy to critically think and annotate extensively works of literature. And from that I find that my skills are up to par due to writing research papers and annotating other people's work. My experiance as a student teacher at a private school in rural VT, allowed me to expand the pupils' minds to outside their comfort zone in order to learn about the world we live and the connection it has to literature.
Teaching is not for everyone, but I knew it was for me when I started student teaching and felt the adrenaline rush of 25 eyes staring up at me for guidance. I feel the need to spread as much knowledge as possible to the up and com ... read more

Jillien G.

• Manchester Center, VT 05255 ( 13.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $67.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I believe in letting children be themselves, in developing a comfortable rapport with each student so that true learning can take place. I firmly believe in discovery learning and in piquing a child's natural curiosity. My aim is to find the proper teaching approach for each student by analyzing his or her strengths and weaknesses, and by promoting his or her self-esteem and unique talents. Teaching has been a gratifying part of my past career, and I would like to return to this field as soon as possible.
As a graduate of Bard College, where I earned a degree in English literature, I have acquired an excellent background in the discipline of writing and composition. I have built upon this experience by earning two Master's degrees, one in Special Education and the other in Library Science. I enjoy and excel in the field of research as evidenced by my career choices, for exampl ... read more

Ellen L.

• Bondville, VT 05340 ( 17.3 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Composition

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I base my teaching on the pholosophy of Eli Siegal: "Aesthetic Realism". It states that "All beauty is a making one of opposites, and a making one of opposites is what we are going after in ourselves" Thus, I relate the subject matter in hand to students' personal lives. For example, if we are learning Le Chartelier's Princlple, which concerns the response of a chemical reaction to stress, I have my students discuss the types of stress they experience, and their responses. We compare this to the beautifully precise and appropriate reaction in Chemistry, where the response is never inapproriate, insufficent or in excess. This method has also taught me that I have much to learn from my students and their life experiences. .
I have taught for over 25 years in settings as varied as inner city schools in NYC to a small public school in Arlington Vermont, and an elite private school ... read more

Kimberly C.

• Argyle, NY 12809 ( 23 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My teaching experience includes a wide variety of situations. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with children in grades kindergarten, one, two, three and four in a number of educational models, including multi-age groupings, departmentalized models and the traditional classroom. In addition to my work with younger students, I have tutored high school and college students, as well as adult learners in the areas of language and writing.
My approach to teaching relies heavily on the use of modeling. Modeling is a powerful tool in the development of not only writing and language skills, but also in exposing my students to a framework which will allow them to hone their own thought processes and work habits. Incorporating a wide variety of vocabulary-building activities into daily lessons strengthens my students' understanding of the subject area and provides ... read more

Karen B.

• Stillwater, NY 12170 ( 23.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I enjoy teaching individuals as well as small groups, understanding each person has specific needs and study habits. My goal is to help you and your child find a study method that works and leads to an understanding of a subject. I strive to get to know you and your child and make a subject easy to understand by breaking down complex ideas and concepts to 'everyday terms'. I attempt to make a positive impact, offer encouragement and help in any way possible.
While earning my degree in earth and atmospheric science I was a tutor to underclassmen at my university in the subjects of earth science and geography. I have a firm understanding of earth science, meteorology, geography, physics and geology. As a senior, I completed extensive research in 3 upper level classes, completing a 6 credit independent study class with an A as well as two other independent study classes with A's. I en ... read more

Patrick G.

• Stillwater, NY 12170 ( 24.5 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I was trained well by the Literacy volunteers of America. I believe that my style is to help the student with repetition, while still making learning fun, via conversation and connecting the importance of what is being learned to every day life.
Practiced for years as an attorney for NYS. Semi-retired now. I have also been a tutor with the Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) in Albany, NY. I met with a Korean graduate student at U. Albany and helped him learn English. I am also able to help in foreign language tutoring with German and French.

Robyn C.

• Townshend, VT 05353 ( 24.5 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I graduated with honors from a formal university, where I tutored fellow classmates; however, I gained most of my tutoring and teaching experience overseas, in a universal classroom. I have taught youth and adults in Mexico, Spain, Chad, Benin, Morocco and other countries. In most of those cases I was teaching English, but I also taught key aspects of health, sustainable development, lifelong skills and leadership. I taught classes ranging in size between 5 and 100. I am an accomplished writer and enjoy tutoring in English composition, literature and grammar, as well as foreign language. I believe strongly in education and deem that it is a catalyst for growth, change and success, whether for an individual or a nation.
Because I have had to meet the needs of so many different students in so many different environments, I am flexible with teaching methods. A lack of resources ... read more

Gregory M.

• Stillwater, NY 12170 ( 24.6 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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After graduating from Baruch College, I worked in the inner-city Catholic School of Brooklyn. I taught 8th Grade English and had great success turning non-writers into eager learners. I was also the Math coordinator for grades 5-8. I have tutored college entrants having difficulty with essay writing. Most recently, I taught 5th Grade in a local charter school. The successful preparation of students to communicate via written skills has been a component of all my teaching experiences.
My style of teaching is predicated on the knowledge that each child is an individual learner. Identification of students needs makes teaching more interesting to both teacher and learner. I also like to have the child discover the importance of an education. Answer the need to know what's in it for me? Motivation!!!! After finding the motivator the rest is easy. Keep the lesson relative and fresh. I pr ... read more

Eric D.

• Waterford, NY 12188 ( 25.6 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $62.00 /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 am a high school English teacher, education consultant and Young Adult novelist. I am a certified New York State, English 7-12 teacher with a Masters in Secondary English Education. I have spent eight years in the classroom. Therefore, I have an insider’s knowledge of curriculum, content and assessments. I am an education consultant for The International Center for Leadership in Education. Their paradigm for instruction focuses on “Rigor and Relevance”, and I assess lesson plans submitted to the center for those principles.
I am a student-centered, 21st Century skill thinking educator, who draws on a wealth of experience from within teaching as well as the outside world of communication. I seek to help students appreciate the place of English Language Arts in their lives, currently, and for the future, be that a love of reading, a delight in writing, or success in comprehen ... read more

Cherie P.

• Green Island, NY 12183 ( 27.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $66.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have 15 years of experience as an educational program coordinator and have about 18 years of teaching experience with preschoolers, elementary students, teens, college students and adult learners. My expertise includes study habits, English/composition, note taking skills and psychology.
I am very patient and have a gift for breaking concepts and instructions down into smaller manageable steps. My technique is to lead the student to discover the answer rather than "telling" it to them. To help the learner understand and remember, I'll use examples in the form of stories, diagrams or demonstrations.