Find Skykomish, WA Writing Skills Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Jason K.

• North Bend, WA 98045 ( 23.1 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Chess

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If students lack motivation or direction, it’s often because they are trying to perform an advanced task without basic skills. For example, many students know about the “five-paragraph essay” format, but don’t know how to organize the individual sentences. The first part of my philosophy focuses on providing students with these basic skills, as doing so prepares and makes them eager to face their assignments. The second part of my philosophy involves research. When students don’t know something, I’ve found that they will be quick to give up without considering the resources available. By showing students how to teach themselves, I let them know that they do have the opportunity and ability to succeed if they put in the effort.
I first tutored for two years during high school when a family friend asked me to help him teach kids chess at four elementary schools. I thoroughly enjoyed ... read more

Sean O.

• Cle Elum, WA 98922 ( 24.3 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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As a high school honors student, I majored in English and achieved the highest score possible (five -- 5) on the English Exam. In College, I pursued my interest in English language by majoring in Literature, with an emphasis upon etymology, linguistics, speech and rhetoric. My senior thesis on the poetic technique of Alexander Pope earned both an "Honors A" and that year's sole English Faculty Award. I later chose to attend a law school that was renowned for its general emphasis upon writing and, in particular, "plain English" legal communication.
I love to see students grasp a new concept and revisit their work with greater pride and confidence as a result. Realizing we all learn in differing rates and manners, I find great satisfaction in teaching in several ways at the same time (e.g., varying visual and auditory cues, telling stories and providing mnemonic devices). Having wo ... read more

Wesley S.

• Fall City, WA 98024 ( 28.6 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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I spent most of my high school and college career honing my writing and reading ability, and through four years of English classes I have developed excellent writing skills. Additionally, my computer and internet knowledge has grown through my studies and professional work. I feel comfortable with all styles of writing, and enjoy discussing writing and reading with all age groups. I also enjoy studying chemistry and science, and I excelled at both in high school and in college. I have been working with students for a year and a half as an after school specialist with the YMCA and a tutor in the Issaquah area.
I like to instill in students a desire to learn. It makes it easier for them to have fun learning and easier for me to teach them new subjects. My first goal as a tutor, especially in reading and writing, is to connect with the student and find a topic that interests them. On ... read more