Find Waukee, IA Study Skills Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Michelle L.

• Perry, IA 50220 ( 18.5 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female Age 53
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $30 to $45 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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Before I was a teacher, I was a one on one teacher associate with special needs children for six years. I have been teaching 8th grade special for almost three years. I have taught self contained math, reading, and language arts. I have also been in a collaborative language arts classroom. After school, I am an elementary school tutor. for the past two summers, I have taught summer school.

Kourtney W.

• Urbandale, IA 50322 ( 6.2 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female Age 44
• Member Since: 11/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Tutor with Both Academic and Real-World Experience

I have been a Science teacher for elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have been a Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a private school. In this position I wrote a leadership curriculum. I have also been a tutor for elementary, middle, and high school students in general subjects.

Jesse M.

• Waukee, IA 50263 ( 1.1 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help, Chess

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy teaching with individuals of all ages. I believe that every person should learn something new everyday and to succeed in doing this all that is needed is a common link. My patience and determination show to my students that I am there to help them. Coupling this with a view at the big picture helps a teacher better understand which ways a student learns. Since all students do not learn in the same manner it is pertinent to establish a game plan in the first meeting and help them work through any difficulties that they may learning the subject manner. Once your teaching style is on the same page as their learning style, everything should work out in the end. Not only are you a tutor but you should also be a role model.
As an Iowa State graduate, I was very driven to not only achieve a great education but to actually learn the material set forth by my professors. At Iow ... read more

Kathryn W.

• Clive, IA 50325 ( 1.3 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I've always loved interacting and working with children (through nannying, volunteering, and tutoring) but after finishing my master's degree I believe it is even more important to give children the right tools for learning early on so that they have a real chance for success in life. I believe each child has strengths and weaknesses and that both positive reinforcement and constructive feedback are necessary for success. I am easy to relate to, kind, and give students the time they need to think through what they are doing. I believe in offering guidance and support but ultimately letting students work things out for themselves--this gives them a sense of accomplishment and ensures they will be able to complete the same task in the future.
I have always had a passion for literacy and working with children. After graduating summa cum laude with a B.A. in English, I began working at ... read more

Kristen M.

• Grimes, IA 50111 ( 6.4 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I have discovered that every individual no matter what age has the ability to learn and adapt. It is how the learning occurs and in what way the individual finds success that is the focus of my teaching styles. My personal style of educating is focused around a person centered philosophy and the knowledge that every individual has different ways of learning. I have utilized the following methods in my previous teaching and training experiences; basic paper materials, models, photo book, modeling, hand-over-hand, graphs, charts, and a mix of visual and auditory reading materials. I am excited to continue gaining knowledge through the learning of other individuals.
I am currently the program counselor for a Federal Grant through the Department of Education. My role as counselor is centered on individuals with various skills and abilities who are working to gain basic community a ... read more

Virginia C.

• Johnston, IA 50131 ( 6.4 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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As a twenty year veteran of the advertising agency business, I have had significant training and experience in communication skills. I am both a talented writer and presenter and have gained teaching experience through volunteer programs and as a guest lecturer. I have spent the past several years running a media planning business from my home, using the flexibility this arrangement allowed to complete my Masters Degree. I have extensive writing and research experience with superior grammatical skills.
My teaching philosophy mirrors my learning philosophy. I believe in using a variety of methods and media to reach students on a level they can understand. Knowing that not all students learn in the same way necessitates an understanding of individual facilitation as well as group facilitation. I believe in creating an environment that creates curiosity and engagement that will resu ... read more

Lori M.

• Johnston, IA 50131 ( 6.6 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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As a college graduate, I started my teaching career in a catholic elementary school. I taught second grade for a year and first grade for two years. It was truely rewarding to see students become fluent readers. I relocated and took a position as a special education assosciate. I worked with four special education teachers. I worked with both groups of students and individuals on their IEP progression. After that I spent 13 years as a fourth grade teacher. I taught all subject areas. Wrote curriculum, served on committees, and belonged to educational organizations.
I truely consider myself a life long learner and hope to instill that in all the students I work with. I enjoy helping students become all that they can. I understand that each student has their own individual learning style and that the teaching has to be adapted for that. I believe hands on experiences are some of the ... read more

Daniel D.

• West Des Moines, IA 50265 ( 7.3 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I really enjoy getting people of all ages to learn. My day job is with Easter Seals where I work with all ages and disabilities. With both Easter Seals and tutoring, I found that it requires a wide variety of approaches to get my clients to learn. I have learned a lot of patience and creativity in this time. I have been constantly surprised and pleased when my students and I are able to achieve new heights in life-skills and the classroom.
At Amherst College, we were encouraged to pursue a wide variety of subjects in addition to our major. I studied math for several years, some Biology, Latin and Greek. I had a semester of graduate school at Iowa in Classics. At Tulane, I studied advanced statistics as well as marketing. I had two years of Spanish at DMACC. I also studied Bosnian and German at DMPS Continuing Education. For all standardized tests, I always scored in the top 1% incl ... read more

Ellen F.

• Des Moines, IA 50322-1650 ( 7.7 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I am a patient teacher who strives to identify goals and help learners achieve those goals. People learn in different ways, and I have background experience in determining what works best and applying those methods. A teacher's positive, encouraging attitude is key to learning success.
I taught English at the secondary level for 17 years (2 years - jr high, 15 years - high school) in Iowa (12 years), Texas (4 years), and Ohio (2 years). I taught all English curriculum courses over time, with a focus on composition, speech communication, American & British Literature, and World Literature. In addition I directed plays and coached students for speech contests. I earned an MA degree in English/Business & Technical Communication.I have worked in the business world as a technical trainer, technical writer, business analyst, and project manager. All my corporate experience has included w ... read more

Jason S.

• Des Moines, IA 50310 ( 8.3 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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Since my sophomore year of college, I have been tutoring students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry in both college and high school. I have also since been involved with biomechanical research at Des Moines University, where I currently work during the school year and summers, which involves application of several areas of science, teaching laboratory techniques, and giving presentations on completed research. I have also competed on Drake’s Mock Trial team, sharpening my oratory and explanatory abilities, and have coached and competed for Drake’s tennis club.
By far, the biggest issue I have found with students with difficulty learning mathematics or the sciences is that there is a lack of motivation to learn, primarily because they do not understand the implications of the knowledge in front of them. Because I have studied physics, mathematics, and completed the pre-medicine ... read more

Ashley R.

• Johnston, IA 50131 ( 8.6 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I graduated with a B.S. degree in early childhood education from Iowa State University in 2004. As a result, I have had the chance to substitute teach and tutor in Iowa and California. While substitute teaching, I had the opportunity to work in various classrooms at all age levels and subjects. While tutoring, I worked with students grades K-6 in all subject areas one-on-one, and in small group settings. Both endeavors allowed me to enforce my passion for teaching, demonstrate patience, share and take-in knowledge, and watch children succeed and grow as a result of hard work.
I am a very passionate person who adores children and thinks that teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. I am dedicated, punctual, compassionate, patient, honest and fun. I would bring a positive aura that seems to follow me wherever I go. I will make the most educational experience possible for the ... read more

Michael W.

• Des Moines, IA, IA 50310 ( 9.6 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $49.00 /hr

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My approach for each class is to focus on the text and do exercises that give students the opportunity to work with the text first-hand. I focus on troublesome areas and I spend many hours planning each class. I prefer to let students come up with their own decisions, and craft their responses into the key ideas of the lesson. I believe that flexibility is key, and this strategy makes the students feel comfortable with discussing and thinking on their own terms.
I am currently a teaching assistant for the Simpson College English Department. I selected the books for the semester, drafted the curriculum, and I instruct classes. I also hold advisory office hours. I teach poetry, fiction and nonfiction. In addition to these things, I am a poet and fiction writer with a high level of experience and craft, and can assist students in expressing themselves creatively.

Burton C.

• Des Moines, IA 50321 ( 10.4 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help, Chess

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I have always been successful at teaching children to understand and believe that they can learn anything from hitting a baseball to doing algebra. Each child learns differently, as I have learned from my own children. Starting slowly and building on the fundamentals will open the child's eyes and give them the confidence to succeed. Children will learn if the teacher is patient and allows the child to see themselves as successful on their own. It is very important to build their self image and show them there is nothing that can't accomplish on their own. Personally, I am very patient, creative and encouraging.
Since graduating from college, I have been instructing professionals and employees in safety behavior and safety management processes. I have learned extensive grammatical skills in the military, during my assignment as an inspector on the Inspector General (IG) team. ... read more

Jeff R.

• Des Moines, IA 50316 ( 12.2 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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My undergraduate and graduate education has given me the tools needed to excel as a student and given me the needed skills to tutor students in English and writing. My education required extensive fiction and research writing, as well as a vast exposure to dramatic, fiction and nonfiction literature. Over the last five years, I have worked as an Assistant Speech & Drama coach at two high schools, where I've gently and creatively given students opportunties to excel with the written and spoken word. In the last year, I've also taken three education courses to expand my ability to work with all learners, providing them with a constructivist approach to learning.
The core principle I hold to as an educator is that to be a great teacher I must also be a great student. A willingness to expand one’s knowledge and points of view by interaction with colleagues, students and the profess ... read more

Stephanie H.

• Ankeny, IA 50023 ( 12.3 mi )
• Study Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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One of the best compliments that a teacher/tutor can receive is to hear from a parent that their child loves to learn when he used to resent school. Obtaining my Bachelor of Science degree and Middle School endorsement from Faith Baptist Bible College has given me the ability to help others have a passion for learning. I have the most experience and expertise in reading, but also have experience in cognitive training as well as tutoring in composition, grammar, reading, math, and study skills.
I am a “hands-on” type of teacher who likes to get a lot of senses involved in order to enhance student learning. I generally do some initial direct instruction while explaining a new concept, and then I reinforce and assess understanding by doing group projects or activities. Because of my experience with cognitive training, I am also able to use strategies to help students who struggle with ... read more