John L.

• Springfield, MO 65807 ( 17.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 59
• Member since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $10 to $25 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I want to help you communicate well - whatever your area

I graduated magna cum laude from Drury University, a private liberal arts college, in 1987, with a major in fine arts (photography and graphic design emphasis) and minor in communications (four years experience on the college newspaper). I also have 21 years of experience as an editor at weekly and daily newspapers in Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Working primarily at smaller newspapers, I have an extremely varied background of experiences - from writing "hard" news and features to on-the-job training for new reporters just out of college or new to the profession.
My teaching style is centered around working with an individual wherever they happen to be at. In college, I assisted other students in Drury's writing lab. And, as an editor and journalist, I have extensive skills in dealing with helping reporters to communicate clearly and succinctly.

Christa T.

• Springfield, MO 65810 ( 15.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member Since: 01/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have been working with kids of varying ages for the vast majority of my life. I have worked as a youth pastor and other church ministry-type positions. I am patient, caring, and empathetic with students that require a little extra help, because for some subjects, I was the child who needed a kind and caring person to help me succeed.

Chelsea W.

• Sparta, MO 65753 ( 3.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love English and Reading. I have the goal of brining my love of reading to all students. I am patient and considerate and always have the children's best interest in mind. Their learnig always comes first. I believe that all child can complete the tasks they have been give with a litte encouragement and the appropriate surroudings.
I am currently a senior at Missouri State University completing my degree in Secondary English Education. I have experience in tutoring my younger brother in the subjects of English and Reading while he is completing high school. I have helped him for the past 3 years.

Angela T.

• Ozark, MO 65721 ( 8.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I believe teaching should be preparation for the real world outside of school. For that reason I strive to make all assignments relevant, meaningful, and useful to the students. I try to fuel motivation by making the assignments fun and purposeful. I hold students to a high standard as preparation for future jobs (no late work, no coming in to class late, etc.) I believe every student can be reached, but that all students are at different levels and require their own amount of one-on-one help, motivation, challenge, and dedication. It is my goal to help students become independent learners and to further their education to help them have the best future possible.
Since graduating from Missouri State in the fall of 2009 with my Bachelor's Degree in Spanish education I have been substituting with Sparta schools and Republic schools. I have also been tutoring a student in Spanis ... read more

Stacy B.

• Ozark, MO 65721 ( 8.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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My teaching style is is very "hands on." Once I know what learning style my student is,I manipulate my instruction according to their different learning styles whether they be visual, audio, etc. I am a firm believer that every child can learn, as long as they have the support they need. As a teacher, I consider myself to be patient, encouraging, and easy going. I try to make my student feel as comfortable as possible, and that depends a lot on the atmosphere of the room and the attitude of the teacher. I do set high expectations for my students because I cannot help but believe that they can achieve anything they set their mind to with hard work and a right attitude.
Having graduated with a degree in elementary education, I have learned the variety of students' learning styles and know how to target each child's unique style of learning. With a strong background in reading, ... read more

Janet B.

• Ozark, MO 65721 ( 9.3 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I enjoy teaching and working with children. I believe every child has a different way of learning and I am capable of meeting the needs of each student. I enjoy helping children discover their potential and encourage creative thinking. I know from my past that good educators can make a huge difference in a child's enthusiasm and self-esteem.
I grew up with both partents in the public education system, I was a student-teacher in H.S. and I earned a bachelor degree in Parks, Recreation, Natural Resource Management with a minor in Art Education. After graduation I taught Art and pre-school classes for the Springfield, MO Parks Dept. I was a librarian at the Springfield Art Museum. I worked for the Dept. of Social Services, Div. of Youth Services for 14 years and assisted the teachers with the education ciriculum. I taught Outdoor Stress Challenge Programs to the youth in a rehabil ... read more

Jim R.

• Nixa, MO 65714 ( 10 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have home schooled my step daughter and a friends daughter for the last couple of years. I graduated with high honors (Alpha Sigma Lambda, Magna Cum Laude from Drury University. I have stayed in the same field for 20 years and am looking forward to helping children learn how to read and write the fun way. My goals have always to be able to teach children how important education is and how they can go about gettin an education that is useful. I have helped to encourage the two children I teach now to improve grades from near D's and F's to high B's and even A's.
Children want to learn. It is the job and responsibility of the teacher to show enough concern and ability to show these children how to learn. I try to always remember when I was younger and had a great deal of difficutly learning to read and write, how the teacher who helped me went about doing it so I could learn. She m ... read more

Leslie T.

• Ozark, MO 65721 ( 10.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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As a working professional, I was driven later in life to get a degree that was started right after high school. I initially had 90 course hours towards a Social Work degree, and when I returned changed it to business. I have a BS in Business Management, and I only have one class left to get my Masters(MBA). This has allowed me to have a vast bit of working experience in math and accounting. I have exceptional grammatic skills, due to weekly submitted papers in each class. I have been a elementary substitute teacher in the past, and have trained and evaluated new pharmacy technicians for over 20 years.
I am a very patient teacher. If it seems someone is 'just not getting it' I will try a different approach. People learn at different levels, and what works for one does not always work for another; therefore,finding the way for each individual student is the key. I have also f ... read more

Amy P.

• Springfield, MO 65804 ( 14.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I love to work with children and help them learn. I want to help each child achieve to the very best of their ability and reach their full potential. I am very patient and considerate of others. I am a firm believer in showing respect to students. I feel if you show the students respect and understanding, it will be shown to me. Children have different learning styles and I will do everything I can to help them learn in the way that is easiest for them. I strongly believe in showing students how something is done and walking through sample work with them and gradually providing less assistance until they are able to do it on their own. I want to do everything I can to help the students I work with in whatever way possible.
As a graduate of Missouri State University's Teaching Academy as well as having my bachelor's and master's degree in elementary education, my passion in life is ... read more

Linda K.

• Springfield, MO 65804 ( 15.8 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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Tutoring is a joy! I truly embrace the challenge of each learner and try to discover the best methods and practices to help each child or adult meet his/her goals. Frequent follow-up questions to verify understanding, variety of techniques, encouragement and reviews combine to produce the effective strategy I have developed. I work creatively to get the learner down the road to success.
With 28 years teaching experience, I help struggling students blossom in Math. I love tutoring and can recognize road blocks in a student's mind that we can remove together for successful achievement. High School Algebra and Geometry were the subjects I taught most often, but I have tutored students expertly through courses as advanced as College Algebra. I also have GED experience tutoring in both Math and English, and ACT Test preparation.

Thomas N.

• Springfield, MO 65810 ( 16 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am a retired law enforcement professional. I returned to college and earned a B.S. in Education in2004. Currently I am enrolled in a graduate program in leadership at Duquesne University and have completed 18 hours of that program. I will graduate with a M.S. in Leadership in December, 2010. I hope to enter the Doctorate of Educational Leadership at the University of Missouri in June, 2011.
While working part time as a law enforcement instructor, I fell in love with teaching. I believe in engaging students in conversation and effectively communicating to them the need to learn and the pride that results in the achievement of learning.

Ryan M.

• Springfield, MO 65804 ( 16.9 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I feel capable and confident teaching children of any age and aptitude. I am a firm believer in setting up a solid foundation of competence in a subject before moving on. I pride myself on being able to quickly and accurately assess the present faculty of students and work to reinforce the foundation of that aptitude before moving on to more advanced concepts. Once a firm foundation is established, moving forward becomes a simple matter because all contingent concepts are thoroughly understood and the confidence of the student is established. I have had success with this method because it provides the student with a very real and tangible sense of confidence on which to proceed forward.
I have earned a BS in mathematics with a minor in English as well as a place in the Mathematical Honors Society. I have an advanced knowledge in mathematical problem solving, structure, and pro ... read more

Ryan T.

• Springfield, MO 65802 ( 17 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Throughout high school and college, I performed at an academic level well above average. As a result, I often found myself helping my fellow students. As part of my graduate assistantship at Missouri State, I work in the math tutoring lab several hours a week, tutoring (primarily) algebra and calculus students. I also teach MTH 102, which is approximately equivalent to high school Algebra II. I also have a great deal of experience in history, literature, English, and the natural sciences and have helped other students in these fields in the past.
Although I have only been teaching in a classroom setting for the last two semesters, I have spent a great deal of time teaching friends and fellow students over the years. I am very patient and able to adapt to the student with whom I am working. I am a firm believer that learning, and learning math especially, is not a spectator sport an ... read more

Mark P.

• Strafford, MO 65757 ( 17.5 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am a world class scholar, with roughly 1600 different publishing credits in nineteen distinct academic fields. I have taught more than 130 sections of twenty two different courses in seven different academic disciplines at five different colleges and universities. I have graduate degrees from Harvard and Johns Hopkins. I read seventeen languages.
I have children who are twenty one, seven, six, four, and two, as well as a granddaughter who is three. No two have learned in precisely the same way, and I have had to use multiple approaches to help them learn. I have also coached teams in five sports. I have spent a lifetime teaching kids to do things they never dreamed they could attain. I know that kids can learn anything they wish, and can become anything they wish.

Jared S.

• Branson, MO 65616 ( 18.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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I realize that learning reading and writing skills can be difficult. When I teach young people, I work to push each person patiently but constantly to improve with each lesson. Each person learns a little differently, and I like to learn the student’s strengths and weaknesses and work from there. I support hands-on learning. There is only so much a person can talk about writing. The best way to learn writing is to write. The best way to improve reading comprehension is to read. Reading unlocks vocabulary. And a good vocabulary helps in written and verbal communication. My passion for teaching these skills comes from my belief that they matter and that I’m helping someone with a skill that will help them succeed.
As an editor working with young writers and as a college professor teaching students, I have spent most of my adult life passing on writing, communication and reading ... read more