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Elaine C.

• Altamont, NY 12009 ( 21.9 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 03/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $24 to $34 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Certified Public Librarian

Patient and kind...I like to set specific goals but always encourage creative and imaginative ideas and ways of expression. I can be firm when needed but also like to bring a sense of humor into play, so to speak.
After six years of social work experience as a caseworker for Westchester County Department of Social Services where I worked extensively with families and children with special needs, I returned to college to receive my Master's degree in Library and Information Science. In 1978 I started my librarian career at the New York State Library, as a reference librarian specializing in the humanities, social sciences and legal research. I soon became coordinator of staff training (for a staff of over 200), both organizing and teaching classes in many subjects, and was liason with the New York State Data Center and Census Bureau. My interest and love of teaching and working with ... read more

Laura M.

• Slingerlands, NY 12159 ( 29.9 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female Age 68
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $18.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

High School Math Teacher 3 years Orlando Florida - Private and Public schools; Algebra I, Algebra II, Statistics, Geometry, Trigonometry Middle School Math Teacher 2 years Albany NY - North Albany Academy - Algebra I, Pre-Algebra Middle School Math Teacher 2 years Schenectady NY - Additional Instructional Services
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cristal n.

• Ravena, NY 12143 ( 35.7 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member Since: 08/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Poetry, Creative Writing

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experimentation in creativity leaves anything to be possible

2 years college for early childhood education, including honors. Multiple internships in varied settings, including one on one assistance for special needs. Published works of poetry. Public speaking experience professional and private. Experience in organizing art and poetry showcase events and displays.
Individual.. communication is key. I believe in meeting individuals on common groud and exploring the possibilities from there creatively.

Garrett D.

• Cobleskill, NY 12043 ( 5.7 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I try to highlight a students strengths and build solid study habits and work patterns. For instance, if a student has trouble focusing on his/her work, I try to push them for short periods of intense study, and then reward them with a break. Since my first degree was completed through an integrated, online program, I stress organizational skills. If I feel that a student is having an issue with organization, I explain to them how much it helps me to organize and then we address the issues they might be having.
Currently pursuing my second Bachelor's degree, I have been exposed to a wide variety of curriculum. I excel in teaching the required level of High School and College level mathematics and also have an aptitude for academic, technical, and narrative writing. I have tutored for the past year at the Center for Academic Support and Excellence at SUNY Cobleskill. We provide ... read more

Merri B.

• Johnstown, NY 12095 ( 10.7 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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I am a Special Education Teacher at a high school in upstate New York. I have a BS in English and a Masters degree in Special Education. I am certified in English grades 7-12 and Special Education grades k-12. I have been teaching for 8 years. I am a mother of 3 and grew up in Georgia. I moved to New York nine years ago and love the area. I am a very caring and compassionate educator. I love teaching and can not imagine doing anthing else. Teaching is very rewarding to me.
I believe all children can learn. I am able to reach children that others give up on. I currently teach emotionally disturbed high school students and I am very successful with them. I have a high rate of graduating students in my program. My students know that I believe in them and that I care about their education.

Merri B.

• Johnstown, NY 12095 ( 10.7 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am a firm believer that all children can learn if given every option to be successful. In order to achieve success, students should be surrounded with tools to help them learn and a positive learning environment is key. Teachers should not expect all children to learn at the same pace nor same learning style. I never give up on my students. Students need teachers who do not accept failure and teach perseverance.
I have devoted my life as a mother of three and as an educator. I have earned a BA in English and a Master's Degree in Special Education. In addition, I have dual certification in New York State. I am very knowledgeable in the areas of History, English, and Life Science. My students have a high success rate for passing New York State Regent's Exams.

Gladys C.

• Gloversville, NY 12078 ( 14.7 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have always loved numbers and they are my passion. As a student at FMCC I was able to pursue my goal and assist others along the way. I tutored mainly math at FMCC for about 1.5 years while still attending school, but also tutored in a variety of subjects ranging from english to science to business to accounting. I currently am tutoring a friend with an accounting class. I took math, science, and english classes in which I recieved high grades in all.
I teaching and working with student of all ages. I believe that those that I have tutoredin the past and present learn best though hands on learning. The process by which demonstration problems are correctly worked out and then assists them in completing the problems at hand.

Christopher C.

• Worcester, NY 12197 ( 14.9 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Through my own academic experience, I have a well-developed understanding of the skills and techniques necessary to achieve a high level of scholastic excellence. I am a trained educator, skilled in modern methods and strategies of teaching and learning. I have worked as a tutor for the Learning Center at The College of Saint Rose, where I tutored students in all areas of language, both written and spoken. I worked with ESL graduate and undergraduate students, and have also worked as a private tutor for high school students. I have a strong liberal arts background with proven excellence, as well as training as a professional educator.
I firmly believe that teaching and learning is inextricably tied to subjective factors, and that students learn best when the material is presented to them in a way that is both accessible and interesting. I believe that meaningful learning takes plac ... read more

April J.

• Gloversville, NY 12078 ( 15 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Before having children I worked as an teacher's aide at the local pre-school, working with 3-5 year-olds. After that I became a teacher's aid for the local middle school, working with children that were not allowed to go to regular classes due to their behavior. My main job was to show them how to write essays, reports, papers, etc. I also worked with their families as well and I loved it.
Working with children of all ages has taught me just how important education is. Reading and writing is especially important and they will need it in their everyday life. Every child deserves a good education and nothing would make me happier than to provide that to them. I am a caring person, always putting myself last. I am hardworking and patient.When working with others, children or co-workers, I put my focus on them especially when they need me. I always do my best and will not stop or give ... read more

Kaitlin M.

• Delanson, NY 12053 ( 15 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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This December I will graduate with a BA in English Adolescence Education. My 3.95 GPA shows my drive for academic excellence and passion for knowledge. My writing, reading, research, and critical analysis skills have been honed through my studies. Furthermore, my experience outside my college courses have taught me the skills necessary to teaching. I have been a teacher assistant for the past two years. I worked at a school with special education students who needed much one-on-one help. I also privately tutored an incoming fifth grader in reading, writing, and spelling over the summer of 2009. Finally, I have created and taught four different units to junior high and high school English students during my student teaching experience.
I believe that students best learn by being allowed to make mistakes. Instead of providing students with answers, I give them a challenge and guide t ... read more

Connie S.

• Middleburgh, NY 12122 ( 15.5 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have been supervising other counselors since 1997 in their report-writing. I take pride in my writing skills in the face of a field riddled with nurses who prefer abbreviations to beautifully executed coherent sentences. The sheer eloquence of being able to deliver a report allowing the reader to infer the true meaning of your words, while not providing any statements that will give fuel to a legal representative is a time-earned skill. In addition to my writing skills, I have 14 years of business skills, extensive analytical skills, which transfer into expertise in geometry, and of course 20 years of experience as a counselor.
I teach the way I counsel--by expecting self-responsibility. I use humor to enhance one's motivation to seek out and focus on one's strengths. I am not a coddler--I believe that higher expectations result in higher performance. When coupled with e ... read more

Michael S.

• Amsterdam, NY 12010 ( 16.5 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading, Poetry, Literature

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Upon graduating from Northwestern College, I felt compelled to do more than make a difference as an educator; I wanted to be the difference for students I'd work with! I have a Bachelor's degree in education, and am certified by New York State as a Teacher Assistant. I have tutored students in Social Studies and English(literature, particularly), and have given bass lessons to students, both upright and electric bass.
Teaching is, for me, both a passion and a process; passion, in that I invest myself totally into providing the learner a quality educational experience, and process, as I stress to them that learning has no shelf-life, no "use by"date.I see my role as that of an enabler, helping your child to have the greatest possible success. One thing I've told every student I've worked with is,"I won't quit on you, and I won't let you quit on yourself".I feel that accountability i ... read more

John L.

• Cooperstown, NY 13326 ( 23.6 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Composition

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My teaching style is gentle but firm. I believe anyone can learn, given the proper structure and encouragement. Confidence is critical in learning, and that is what I always try to instill, through gentle but firm instruction and the ongoing development of a student's feelings of personal responsibility for learning.
I have a BA in Political Science/English (1965), and have always loved reading good books and studying history and government. I also have an MBA (1975), and my working career of 40 years has included 25 years in developing Accounting Systems (multiple firms), Telephone Network Systems (Consultant and Senior Systems Engineer at AT&T for 15 years), and Accounting Operations (most recently Controller for a service firm with annual revenues of $15 Million. I developed excellent analytical and writing skills from my work in systems analysis, and also have extensive exp ... read more

Devan B.

• Cooperstown, NY 13326 ( 23.8 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Through my years as a tutor, I have come to believe in the ability of each student to improve his or her writing skills. I have worked with students at many levels of comprehension and aptitude, including ESL students, and I have witnessed the confidence that grows through contact with a kind and effective tutor. I have become skilled in figuring out each student's needs--are they nervous about revision? Intimidated by grammar? Stuck in the brainstorming process? I have the tools to tackle any writing problem, and can think on my feet for that one solution that will make the difference. There's nothing better than seeing a change come over a student's face when a breakthrough has occurred or an idea has come to life between the two of us.
I graduated magna cum laude from Bryn Mawr College, where I received a BA degree in English and a minor in Creative Writing. I have also been the ... read more

Jacob B.

• Schenectady, NY 12305 ( 24.5 mi )
• Shakespeare Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am very open and affable. I have a strong sense of humor and am in no case a hard disciplinarian. What's important is that I believe in sharing knowledge with as many people as is possible. I believe that knowledge belongs to everyone who seeks it. And I believe anyone is capable of acquiring it.
I have obtained my Master's Degree in Philosophy and Critical Thought from the French University "Paris VIII". My primary experience has been in politics and philosophy, and has contained, as non-academic experience, involvement in small political groups dealing with specific issues affecting society at large. Learning philosophy has meant a strong knowledge of the English as well as French languages, including a strong background in European history dealing primarily with the period slightly before the French Revolution in France up to the present day, including spots of history i ... read more