John D.

• Bastrop, TX 78602 ( 14.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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As a person who holds both a BA and MA in English, each with concentrations in writing (creative and technical, respectively), I am qualified to, and have for several years, tutored English language studies skills, including composition, grammar, punctuation, and reading comprehesion, to students from the third grade through college. I have also taught English composition at the college level. Additionally, I have tutored students from primary to secondary school in other liberal arts subjects where English language and study skills are applicable, such as social studies and history. As well, I have tutored primary school students in science and arithmetic. Finally, I have also tutored beginning guitar.
My teaching style is one in which I strive to engage students in the subject by both instructing and challenging them to think on their own. I also strive to accomplish this goal in ... read more

Harvey K.

• Bastrop, TX 78602 ( 18 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I taught all subjects for adult learners preparing for the GED tests through Region IX Education Services Center's Adult Education program for 4 years in the evenings. I also taught English as a Second Language to adults. I am an Adult reading tutor for adults who could not read. I taught mathematics, vocabulary and biology to high school graduates preparing to take the nursing entrance exam at Vernon College. I also taught basic computer classes in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite for Vernon College's Wichita Falls campus for 4 years. I had one or two evening classes each semester. I worked full time during the day as a Veterans' Employment Representative for Texas Workforce Commission.
My teaching style depends on the student and subject I'm dealing with. For the non-reading adults I started by teaching them letter recognition and basic sounds; mov ... read more

Laura P.

• Manor, TX 78653 ( 36.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a passion to teach and enjoy children. I understand that all children learn using various learning styles. In an effort to help a child, I must gain insight on the child’s challenge to learning, then cerate real world relevancy to help grasp concepts. I believe all students are able to utilize and discover their full potential to learn if given the appropriate environment and caring instructor.
In the field of education, I have over 3 formal years of teaching experience as well as mentoring and one on one teaching basic computer skills in the corporate setting. I hold a Masters in Instructional Technology, 18 graduate hours in Curriculum and Instruction and a Texas teacher certification in Business grades 6-12. During classroom instruction, I have mentored in various subjects including Accounting, English, Algebra, and Reading. From my strong educational background, I have ... read more