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Dr. Melissa: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...meaning in their school work! I just graduated with my doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and love working directly with students. All students have the ability to succeed with good instruction and multiple learning touches. My teaching expertise includes grammar/editing, elementary-algebra mathematics, history, writing composition (APA, MLA, and Chicago Turabian), and reading. When I am not working on research, I enjoy playing soccer, art, piano, adventure movies, running races, hanging out with my...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - PHD, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Daniel: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...to life in higher education. My undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Business, and I am working towards a Master of Arts in Education as well. I think that learning can be fun and anyone can be successful at school, and enjoy helping students realize that it is how well they explain what they know that can make all the difference. I have been previously certified to teach US and World History in Oklahoma, and...
Education & Certification
Southern Nazarene University - Bachelors, Organizational Leadership
Southern Nazarene University - Masters, Management
Joseph: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
I believe in the power of education.... Believe in yourself. You have the power to do great things. If you work hard and try your best, you can achieve anything you want. I can help guide you, but you have to put in the work.... Ask them questions to understand what they know, what they need help with, and what will be the best way to approach the tutoring sessions... By teaching them good study skills,...
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Current Grad Student, Cell Biology
Jordan: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...I believe that tutoring is essential because every individual learns differently - every brain moves in intricate and astounding ways - and trying to educate every student in the same manner can end in frustration and disappointment. My favorite subjects to tutor are Writing, Essay Editing, Reading Comprehension, and English, because I find these are the subjects which are easiest for me to connect with emotionally, and thereby elicit a response from a student and...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Letters
Robert: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...bowl! During my senior year, I also had the amazing opportunity to be a teaching assistant for a Special Education math teacher. Although the process of learning and retaining knowledge presents a unique challenge to these wonderful students, the joy of education is universal, and much more rewarding with the hard work it takes to make everything 'click'! When I am not working with students, you could find me: in the kitchen, cooking foods from...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Bailey: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...my fellow classmates understand a new concept. Since high school, I have formally tutored students in the college setting. I worked with students to write and edit college level papers. My favorite students to work with are ESL students. I love learning about their culture while helping them learn mine. I am currently a 7th grade English teacher. We read many styles of literature and work with different styles of essay writing. I prep my...
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Bachelors, English education
Jianan: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
As a teacher, being in the background, making even the smallest changes for students is what makes me happy. Providing students with support, innovative ideas, solutions to help them achieve their goals, and watching them develop a strong sense of pride in who they are through their own success is what I am most passionate about.
Education & Certification
Oklahoma City University - Bachelors, English
Oklahoma City University - Masters, TESOL
Emily: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
Hello! My name is Emily and I am so excited to work with you or your student. I am a Stanford University graduate, where I majored in American Studies and minored in Creative Writing. I have worked in politics, education, and the medical field, and now I have my own business. I truly believe life is a never-ending journey of learning, and I hope to share that enthusiasm with my clients. ... My teaching philosophy is...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, American Studies
Anna: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...teaching Elementary Music and Gifted and Talented classes. I then taught fifth grade Social Studies and moved on to high school Biology and middle school Science. I have also been a professor of music at Oklahoma City University for over ten years. I’m certified to teach Math, Science, and Music, but I also have a passion for History, World Cultures, Study Skills, and Writing. I have been teaching private bassoon and oboe lessons for 20...
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University of North Texas - Bachelors, Music Education
Boston University - Masters, Bassoon Performance
Celeste: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...for a local magazine in Mississippi for nearly 7 years and learned a lot while there. As a published writer, I can help students understand the importance of the written word and proper communication. These are skills every student should know. I also have prior experience tutoring a special needs student in English and writing. My passion for writing and literature is reflected to my students and I do my best to make learning as...
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Mississippi University for Women - Bachelor in Arts, English
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, English
Leslie: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...a minor in Constitutional Studies. I plan on attending OU law school next fall. I love reading, writing, dancing, CrossFit and running. During my undergraduate career, I interned in news/media. My adventures took me to Washington, D.C. where I participated in the Institute on Political Journalism in the summer of 2014. I also interned for Deseret News National Edition in the spring of 2015. During my time there I worked as a full time reporter...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations with a minor in Constitutional Studies
Chris: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
I am a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. I received by Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. I have mostly tutored privately on my own time in one on one sessions. I mostly enjoy helping others with math and science related problems. Education is necessary to improve life and I want others to realize this. In my spare time I enjoy thought provoking literature.... Teaching is not trying to cram information in a student's head....
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Kaitlyn: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...Arts in History with American History as my major field and World History as my minor field. I received a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in History with a minor in Geography from OSU. I was a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the History Department at OSU for 2 years. I have a passion for education and love working with students. I hope to instill a passion for history and geography in students - these subjects are...
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, History
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, History
Jennifer: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
Hello! For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be able to help others. My degrees in Spanish and TESOL have brought me amazing cultural and linguistic experience. I would love to help and encourage you on your educational journey!
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Associate in Arts, Spanish
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Sherrie: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...it! The students I worked with were unique in that they had realized many areas where they excelled, but they really needed someone who could motivate them and boost their confidence in their weaker areas. I have currently taught kindergarten for the past 14 years, and I also love this group of learners! Going through the process of teaching them to read is a passion of mine, and seeing that look on their face when...
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Oklahoma Christian University - Bachelors, Mass Communications/Journalism
Blake: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...have tutored many different students and have been able to see them improve after each practice test. Outside of school, I am very active. I love working out and playing sports. Throughout high school, I played basketball, ran cross country, and rode horses. Now, I lift weights and do personal research in nutrition and athletics. I hope to one day combine my love of medicine and overall health in order to help my patients one...
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Current Grad Student, Sports Medicine
Kara: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...to understand HOW to learn, and not just WHAT to learn. I am enthusiastic about education and I am a nerd for history, politics, and current events. In high school, surprisingly, my favorite subject was math, and I always thought I was going to be a math teacher. College, however, changed my mind when I fell in love with a Colonial History course and it changed my outlook on my future in education. I want...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Rebekah: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
I am currently a senior level undergraduate at the University of Central Oklahoma. Lover of all things History. Future goals is to get my PhD in History and become a professor at a university level. Committed to excellence in all aspects of life. Likes a great story. Looks for opportunities to laugh. Strictly inclusive of everyone. ... Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to higher education. I also help students realize their passions about their future.... Spend...
Education & Certification
University of Central Oklahoma - Current Undergrad, History
Susan: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...am also certified by the state of OK to teach elementary education. I have experience in the classroom teaching 2nd grade. I have also tutored children from the ages of 3-10 years old as a volunteer and also as a professional tutor at Kumon. I enjoy tutoring reading and writing the most because those are also my hobbies outside of work. I enjoy teaching math because most students love math! I believe that learning can...
Education & Certification
Southern Nazarene University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Alexander: Oklahoma City English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...provide the information - the knowledge - without a concern for if the student is inspired to learn it. I ask more questions of the student than I give the knowledge he/she needs. I do not have a general method for tutoring, it is always on an individual basis for who I am working with at the time. What makes me a great tutor, is the passion I have to see the look on someone's...
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Oklahoma City Community College - Associates, Pre-engineering
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