Sara P.

• Waterloo, IN 46793 ( 10.8 mi )
• Experienced Poetry Tutor

• Female Age 36
• Member since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $20 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Poetry : I've taken a few poetry classes and know the ins and outs of most types of poetry.

For most students, essays are their number one issue. After they have told me their concerns, I like to read over the paper myself and any correct grammar mistakes I find along the way. I also sometimes write in comments in the margin to refer back to. If I have an issue or am confused about a certain session, I stop and ask the student. I also often read the sentence(s) aloud so the student can hear the what is wrong. If he or she still does not see an issue, I explain my concerns and we work together until we are both happy. After I’m done reading, I express any more concerns I have and once again work with the student until we are both happy. I also help with work cited pages. Most of my experience is with MLA style, but I have also worked with APA and Chicago. I also reference any websites that I think may be helpful. Overall, I believe that listening to the student is the most im ... read more

Kimbery H.

• Auburn, IN 46706 ( 14.4 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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More About This Tutor...

As an adult I realized that my true calling was teaching, and I advanced my education to become an educator. I am a third generation teacher and have a passion to help young students see their potential and achieve their dreams. Over the last eleven year I have spent 10 years in the classroom teaching eighth grade Language Arts, tenth grade through senior English. I have also taught World Literature, Speech I, Speech II, Drama, Debate, Group Discussion, and Speech/Composition. In the past year I have tutored students and worked as an ISTEP+ proctor.
My teaching style is a delicate balance of content knowledge, compassion, and flexibility. Obviously, an effective teacher should have a great understand of his or her content area, but knowing how to teach and share that knowledge is the key to an outstanding teacher. I do not see students are not robots that all process information t ... read more

Eric D.

• Hicksville, OH 43526 ( 27.7 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Young people learn through different ways and means. I try to discern the best method to instruct any particular student with whom I am tutoring at the time. I like to give examples of problems, and "problem solve" with the student through illustrative examples on paper or on the board. I encourage questions and feedback to ensure that the young person is indeed learning "how" to solve a problem, not simply to "get" a solution. A student's practical demonstration of problem solving is the best gauge to determine if that student is indeed learning or not. While giving instruction, I strive to be patient, accomodating and respectful of the student in need. I love to give encouragement and praise for any task or assignment done well!
In 1992 I graduated from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) with a degree in music education, vocal and trumpet emphasis. Since then, I have be ... read more

Erin S.

• Fort Wayne, IN 46835 ( 28.2 mi )
• Poetry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My undergraduate degree is in French however I took extensive coursework in mathematics and chemistry and have a good understanding of all the sciences. During my undergraduate studies, I tutored other students in science courses and lead a laboratory course. These were rewarding experiences as I watched my peers learn and thrive in academics. While working toward my Masters in Environmental Science I was able to teach the laboratory portion of an introductory course for two years. This allowed me to develop lesson plans, tests and quizzes and lab activities. I was also able to tutor two very different high school students in French, algebra and geometry, tutoring one-on-one and learning the challenges and rewards of diverse students.
I believe the greatest thing about knowledge is the ability to share it. I love to learn, but that is only the first step. The true reward comes in b ... read more