Find Thompsontown, PA Writing Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Patricia H.

• Harrisburg, PA 17112 ( 21.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 73
• Member since: 05/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Never,never, never, never ever give up.

I have a student-centered teaching style. That means I see at what level the student is and meet him/her at that level. Then we together move up to where he/she needs to be.
I have taught for many years in all levels of secondary school, alternative schools, and tutoring centers.I eat, sleep, and drink tutoring as I tutor every day during the school year and do lots of research to help my kids in whatever academic subject is causing them difficulty. I began my teaching career for the first five years as a high school English teacher and taught regular college prep English courses.The next five years I taught English at the middle school level.Next, I got married and resigned from teaching when our first child was born. For the next twenty!!years, I raised four children and tutored kids sporadically. After all the kids had entered school, I began substituting in our school dis ... read more

Carley B.

• Harrisburg, PA 17109 ( 24.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member Since: 04/2022
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature

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Elementary teacher-Special education/ESL too!

Professional, enthusiastic elementary teacher with over 5 years teaching experience in the classroom setting! I have experience working with a variety of ages/grades in both general and special education. I have worked with and incorporated strategies for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and much more. ESL learners welcome too! I have experience teaching ESL students from a variety of home languages. I also have a Masters in Education focusing in on trauma education and social-emotional learning . I am well versed in IEP's, FBA's and creating individualized behavior plans. I also have experience with students in need of mild to intensive behavioral supports.- I have over 3-years of professional tutoring experience both in-person and remote. Helping others succeed is my passion! Not only can I provide a great tutoring experience, but I also will create materials and additional suppo ... read more

April S.

• Harrisburg, PA 17111 ( 26.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 38
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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I have ten years experience with German language, history, literature, culture. My study abroad experience gave me the experience not only to understand the language but to truly understand the German people. Whether you have a base knowledge of the language or are looking to just start your language learning endeavor, I have the patience and knowledge to increase your understanding of the language and culture.

Lara B.

• Annville, PA 17003 ( 31.3 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female Age 44
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $100.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Reading Comprehension, Grammar

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Teaching Experience: 2009 (August-present) Part-Time ESOL Teacher and Part-Time French Teacher Lebanon School District -In addition to teaching ESOL at Lebanon Middle School (see next job description), I also teach French at the High School where I introduce and practice the French language and culture through books, media, current events and film. -Create Learning Focus lesson plans -Conduct and coordinate student assessment and evaluation -Maintain accurate records of student performance and improvement -Implement engaging classroom activities and relate content to students, their culture and everyday life 2007-2008 (August 16-June 11) Full-Time ESOL Teacher Lebanon School District -Create Learning Focused lesson plans targeted for ESL -Guide Newcomer and Intermediate level ELLs to improve their English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. My ... read more

Joyce R.

• Hershey, PA 17033 ( 32.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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An Experience Elementary School Teacher/Tutor

I am a certified Elementary School Teacher with teaching experience in public, private,and boarding school. I have over 30 years' experience in teaching and tutoring. I have experience as a Science and Montessori teacher. I have taught all subjects on the Elementary school level. I have a lot of experience in Reading and Phonic.
I am a calm, caring and experience teacher. I make learning fun and easy to understand. I like to teach in a hand-on method and have student's participate in their learning. I like to use models and materials that help demonstrate the concepts being taught.

Mary E.

• Mifflintown, PA 17059 ( 7.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a junior and senior in college, my research papers consistently received the highest grades ever awarded by a certain professor with a reputation for being the toughest on campus. I subsequently became a successful trade journalist and marketing communications writer with in excess of 150 feature articles to my name. In addition, the last eight years, during which I've been a homeschooling mom, have allowed me to hone my teaching style and become more aware of the barriers students typically have and effective methods of overcoming writing difficulties.
I enjoy helping students find the writer within them! For example, a few of my own children were reluctant writers, so I developed a daily routine of assigning them to write a full page about anything they desired. The creativity surfaced with a vengeance, let me tell you! Showing the most resistant student how to grab the bull b ... read more

Rebecca L.

• Dauphin, PA 17018 ( 17.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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What tools I use in the classroom really depends on the student's learning style and course material. Some individuals learn by performing tasks, while others learn by reading or hearing the material to be learned. I use a variety of methods depending on the course such as: PowerPoint, Internet, Lectures, Whiteboard, Student Presentations, and individuals within the community to discuss their current views on health care and their roles in Medical Billing/Coding.
Head coach for girls’ softball team and won first place every year. I instructed students in various technical schools the Medical Billing/Coding Programs. Now, teaching Medical Billing/Coding at Harrisburg Area Community College. In addition, I tutored high school students for two years in Algebra. I have an understanding of how students struggle in various subjects such as Math and English which are two of my stron ... read more

Silas G.

• Selinsgrove, PA 17870 ( 18.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Creative Writing

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I always tried to keep my approach as grounded as possible so that even my least talented tutees could grasp the task at hand. For instance, I feel it important to always sound out the words on a page, making sure the words flow smoothly off the tongue and not just in the mind. I do this so that the writing style, while formal, is also practical and easily accessed by the student as they write. I also feel it best to not focus too strongly on a student's weaknesses, but to feel out their strengths so that they may use those strengths to really work out their difficulties. I try to make a student not have to rely to strongly upon a tutor, but to, after not too long, walk away with the ability to tutor themselves better.
I was employed as a Writing Tutor at my university, giving me the experience necessary to know how to direct and assist peers on an individual level. To obtain this ... read more

Susan O.

• Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ( 20.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Composition

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My whole career has been connected with education and the successful development of individuals, teams and organizations. As Principal Training Officer I was responsible for the provision of the full range of training programs for 25,000 non-teaching staff. As a counselor and an executive leadership coach I have been able to support personal confidence and professional growth in the areas of effective communications, presentation skills, assertiveness, relationships, team building and management skills. My own life-long learning experience is indicative of my belief in learning, education and development. I believe that I am well equipped to understand the needs and issues of students at every level of educational study.
I am a pragmatic, conscientious, enthusiastic and energetic team-player, believing passionately in empowerment and particularly enjoy supporting others ... read more

Jennifer H.

• Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ( 22.2 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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I have a genuine interest in the success of people. I am flexible and am willing to adapt to accommodate the student's learning style. Teaching is like a puzzle to me. I approach each student and subject with a fresh mind and find the style that will facilitate the highest level of achievement. I understand that sometimes learning in the classroom just isn't enough. A positive influence outside of the classroom is invaluable in the development of a child.
As part of the requirement to be a member of Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honor Society at UCF, I was required to tutor French students of all levels on a regular basis. Learning a foreign language not only taught me French, but also gave me a new understanding of English. Being an instructional designer for the Military for six years, I can learn any subject in a short period of time (I write lessons on a new subject on a we ... read more

Pamela I.

• Carlisle, PA 17013 ( 22.4 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I am currently an undergraduate student enrolled at Harrisburg University. I will be graduating in December 2010 with a BS in Biotechnology. I have extensive composition skills which I have acquired through writing research papers, laboratory reports, and essays in multiple fields of study. I have a passion for chemistry and am currently working on a biosensor project. I am a hard working, driven student and currently hold a 3.9 GPA. I have tutored students in English, psychology, chemistry, biology, anatomy, Spanish, biotechnology, genetics, and calculus.
School is my passion and my goal is to help students reach their maximum potential. It has been my experience that students often dislike subjects in which they do not excel. It is my goal to help students overcome their learning challenges and find the same passion I do in education. I am patient, considerate, and have a sense o ... read more

Conde D.

• Camp Hill, PA 17011 ( 23.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading, Grammar

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All of my previous students would describe me as fun, loving, and patient. I am an extremely upbeat and energetic teacher as well as person. I think the best way to teach children is by making learning fun and exciting. I try my hardest to implement that into each lesson I cover. I truly believe each and every child can learn, and with that mentality they do. It is crucial for each child to feel successful. A child will become more invested in school and work harder if he/she has a teacher that cares and loves them. I let each and every one of my students know that I am their biggest fan! I know that having a teacher that believes in you can make a world of difference.
I have worked with children for as long as I can remember. When I entered college I knew right away what major I wanted, Elementary Education. During college breaks I would work at the local daycare. Ther ... read more

Yvonne B.

• Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ( 24 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I graduated from high school as number eleven in rank out of 248. I often assisted other students in both high school and college. Later, as a homeschooling mother of four, I taught all of my children all subjects through the eighth grade level. I just returned from the island of Saipan, where I taught high school English in a private school, and seventh grade English in a public school. I presently am a certified substitute teacher in the Cumberland County, PA, public school system, where I teach almost all grade levels and subjects. I far prefer private tutoring over formal teaching, as I believe my abilities are put to their greatest use in that setting. I absolutely love working with students one-on-one. It's what I do best.
Because of my experience in teaching my own children, I have discovered that no child is too young to learn. Often people will not consider an infant or to ... read more

Phyllis B.

• Spring Mills, PA 16875 ( 25.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have always desired to be a teacher. I graduated from Penn State in 1981 with an English degree and a music minor. I have since continued to take classes in both English and Music Education. I have taught all grades, tutored individuals and groups in summer school, and have a private studio as a music teacher. I have tutored students with reading difficulties for 20 years. As an English teacher, I have taken students on trips to see Shakespeare in the Park and to Pattee Library to learn to use reference materials. As a Music teacher, I have created performance opportunities for students from a coffee house format to recitals for the elderly. I believe in inspiring students to learn by empowering them to use their gifts.
I teach students in an informal manner. My individual students call me Phyllis. I welcome questions, and if I do not have an immediate answer, we will loo ... read more

Walter K.

• Elizabethtown, PA 17022 ( 37.2 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading

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Any subject can be difficult to master. Each of us brings something different to learning. A tutor may enjoy spectacular success in the short term by applying behavior management principles. I believe that a student’s long- term interests are best served where trust and pleasure in individual differences are established. The teacher’s challenge, as I understand it, is to weave what fires the imagination of the student into the process. Building a birdhouse may, for example, be the portal to the world of geometry. When subject matter is personally meaningful, it is intrinsically interesting and learning is exciting. The inspired student develops lifelong competence.
I have worked as a helping professional for most of the thirty-plus years since I graduated from Haverford College. A significant portion of my employment experience has involved service to school- ... read more