Amy B.
- Independence, MO 64057 ( 9.6 mi )
- Creative Writing Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 07/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $61.00 to $65.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Journalism, Grammar, Composition
A Little Bit About Me...
Normally I would have them write something and then we would look at their work together and discuss how we could improve it. Once they see how they write, and then learn what they need to do to improve that, and why, they start to incorporate that writing style. We may write up templates, or dummy copies, so that they have something to refer to the next time they need to write a similar project. It isn't about showing them what they aren't doing, but showing them what they can do and how they can improve that.
I've worked as an addiction tech, juvenile court officer, volunteered at Girls, Inc., an obituary writer, and a freelance writer. In each of those positions, at many a time, I had to assist someone with writing. My mom was a K-8 grade teacher, as were all of my aunts, so it runs in the family. All of them were English Majors. I just chose to write as a career instead o ... read more