Michelle S.

• Eden Prairie, MN 55346 ( 28.7 mi )
• Expert English ESOL Tutor

• Female Age 51
• Member since: 03/2016
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40 to $60 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, English ESOL, Elementary

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My comments on tutoring English ESOL : I have over 5 years experience teaching ESL. I would love the opportunity to work with adult ESL learners.

I vary my teaching style according to the learner's best method for learning. I typically assess their style learning over the course of several sessions.
My extensive background in the field of education has prepared me to be a highly qualified candidate for TutorSelect. My background includes, but is not limited to, 20+ years experience in education. Overall, my career in education has involved several positions that have provided me with a broad scope of experience. Some additional positions I have held are Content Specialist for TREND enterprises, Inc.- a major educational publisher for supplemental education materials; Center Director for Huntington Learning Center; Director of an Extended Day Program; Title One teacher; Reading Recovery teacher; and a homeroom classroom teacher teaching all the major subject areas to students in several grades ranging from one to six. In addi ... read more

Sara L.

• Maple Lake, MN 55358 ( 14.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Japanese

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Read More About Sara L...

I've been told I have a great capacity for making complex ideas more understandable. This is why students seeking Math help at my University would ask for me specifically, I can take a complicated concept and explain it in a way that makes it seem much simpler, and when one approach doesn't work, I go again from a different direction. My goal is always to make the student understand the process and reasoning, not just memorize a method. I am approachable and patient, and I can adapt to any learning style. My favorite part of being a tutor is seeing that spark of understanding in a student's face.
I have helped my fellow students learn for nearly as long as I've been learning, myself. While attending Community College, I worked as a Peer Tutor in a wide range of subjects. While attending University, I worked as a General Subject Tutor and as a Math Tutor. I studied abroad in South K ... read more

Melanie B.

• Buffalo, MN 55313 ( 16.4 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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A Little Bit About Me...

After I received my degree in Elementary Education, I was a substitute teacher in IA for one year. I then worked, taught and advised at a small private college in Iowa. I have also owned and operated a daycare in my home for over three years. Currently have have spent the past two years as a substitute teacher for the Buffalo, MN school district. This is a job I love for the simple fact that I have variety everyday. It is also a great way to stay up to date on all subject matter. I am also in the process of earning my Master's Degree in Education.
I have been very successful at adapting my teaching style to fit the age and subject that I am teaching. I am easily able to gain students respect and attention, which has also made me a very useful substitute.

Megan S.

• Plymouth, MN 55447 ( 28 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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More About This Tutor...

I have taught children, high-school students, college students, and most recently, adults. Besides my experience working with people of all ages, I have also worked with many different cultures and skill levels. My exposure to teaching people with such diverse backgrounds has been very rewarding and has given me a more well-rounded teaching style. I am skilled at adjusting lessons to maximize the student's learning. This is especially useful when tutoring because, unlike teaching a large group of students, tutoring allows for more flexibility and custom tailoring of a lesson. This is also what makes tutoring such a useful tool. The personal attention gives students an advantage over others who don't seek the extra help. I am a congenial and creative teacher who is always patient with students. I enjoy helping them succeed.
I am committed to the study of languages as is refl ... read more

Janna B.

• Shakopee, MN 55379 ( 28.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr

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More About This Tutor...

I understand that each student is an individual, and I like to get to know him/her as a person. The more I am able to connect with the student, the more successful we will be in achieving academic success! My teaching style is adaptable to the student. Some students need help focusing, extra practice, a boost in confidence or the subject explained in a different way for comprehension. The beauty of tutoring is you are able tailor the material and style to the individual learning ability of the student, unlike in the classroom where you must serve the entire group.
I grew up in a household that valued education and creative learning. As a result, I have always been driven to do my very best in all subject areas. I officially started tutoring in 2002, at Southwest Minnesota State University. My initial subjects were Algebra and Finite Math. Since then, I have tutor in a number of sub ... read more

Rita M.

• Plymouth, MN 55441 ( 30 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr

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More About This Tutor...

Following five years of teaching high school Spanish, I continued teaching others by volunteering as an English as a Second Language tutor and later transitioning into corporate learning and development where I now design and deliver customized training to adults. I've continued to use Spanish as our daughter attended a Spanish Immersion elementary school, during which time we hosted three teaching assistants from Latin America.
In a one-on-one teaching situation, I like to begin with a needs assessment followed by setting up an individualized learning plan with student and parental input. This would include specified milestones and learning objectives. I am patient and organized, and I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles. Learning another language can be fun and rewarding given the right circumstances.