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As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...

...spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish,...

My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study...

...particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages for fun or writing. I am currently fluent in English and French, conversational in Spanish...

...a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding of material, I simultaneously work to impart the importance of non-cognitive skills. Patience, grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set...

...I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my hobbies are painting and drawing and playing music; I also love dancing and hiking.... I believe that...

...writing, and mathematics to students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia and ADHD. Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes...

...Tutoring is wonderful in that I help each student learn their individual potential and see that anything is possible! I am currently in the honors program at USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is...

...healthful living. I am an experienced horsewoman, gardener and homesteader, and a non-current private pilot, single-engine land. I am currently working in Equine therapy, completing certification as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and retiring from my traditional classroom to pursue these new directions. I feel like I've been in school forever: El Camino College: Audio-Visual Communications; Rogue Community College: Basic Education, English and Social Studies focus; Umpqua Community...

...up I spent time with my little sister and brother, helping them with their homework or to study for a test. Many times my friends would ask me for my help studying for exams or writing papers because they said I was able to say things in a way that made sense to them. I learned how important it is to help people learn when I volunteered with a non-profit literacy council to teach adults...

...also studied History, Classics, and German. I will enroll in law school in the fall of 2017, and have recently been accepted to several top law schools. I primarily tutor Latin, German, Philosophy, the LSAT, the verbal and written sections of the SAT and PSAT, as well as AP and SAT tests in the fields of History or English. Additionally, I am happy to assist with college application essays, or help college students interested in...

...in French, an MA in Teaching of Writing, and a PhD in Rhetoric. I have been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do...

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...in my areas in and outside the class and I am passionately involved in reading, writing, and discussing them. I believe that this is imperative for those that instruct. For example, I am not just a history teacher, but I am a historian with experience traveling and debating as well as a one with a fervent involvement immersing myself with different cultures I am don't just teach writing, English, and literature, I am a successful,...

I have been an educator for 16 years. My degrees are in English and Creative Writing, and I am a published poet. I love to read and write, and I bring that excitement to my students. When it comes to being a tutor, I am patient, efficient, and understanding. ... I have been an educator for 16 years, and my teaching philosophy has always been and will always be: students come first, writers are made, not...

...an AVID tutor for APS, as a Behavior Management Specialist with Desert Hills, and as a tutor at UNM's Center for Academic Support. I have been ABQ Charter Academy's English Intervention Instructor since 2011. I offer one-on-one, customized instruction for scholars who experience difficulty reading. I also run ABQCA's Dual College Credit program, through which scholars can earn credit in high school and college simultaneously. I hold a BA in English Literature from UNM, a...

...known for reading, writing, and teaching English, even though I also know four or five other languages (I forget the exact number). My goal has always been to grow and continue to become a better teacher, while providing positive support and mentoring to my students in their language development. I have worked as a college composition instructor, a middle and high school ESL teacher, writing center director, private tutor, writer, and conference presenter, mostly all...

...Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education. I am certified to teach early childhood, elementary education, ESL students, and special education for elementary students. I have taught elementary children for the last twenty years in Texas public schools I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In...

I am a passionate educator who enjoys creating engaging lessons and fostering a love of learning in students of all ages. I have a track record of success as a teacher in raising student achievement, which I believe is a result of my unwavering belief that every child can succeed and do great things.

...experience. I have taught all levels of high school English, 8-12th grade reading classes, and after school reading for K-5. I specialize in differentiated instruction, literacy data analysis and coaching other teachers. I believe that very child deserves an equitable educational experience; conversely, this does not mean that every child deserves the same educational experience. Effective teachers must be able to assess the needs of diverse students and provide the appropriate supports that will allow...