Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Norman, OK

...My overriding goal when teaching French has always been to increase fluency, both written and spoken. Inasmuch as possible I conduct classes in French. This is a daunting prospect to many students, but my greatest assets as a teacher are patience and praise. I have taught all levels of French to students as young as...

...and editing. I worked 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...

...teaching, my hobbies include painting and going on adventures. My favorite art style is mixed media art. My adventures extend all over the United State as well as over seas. My hobbies have helped me grow as a teacher and as a tutor by giving me the opportunity to see the beauty and possibility in...

...to read is a passion of mine, and seeing that look on their face when they get it, they know they are "READERS!"; it's priceless! My own daughter struggles with dyslexia, so working with her has given me lots of insight into the patience and different teaching approaches I need to use to help each...

...skills to test taking, I can help a student become more successful in the classroom and help them prepare to be independent learners in college. This is my favorite thing to teach because the skills a student learns can be applied to any and every subject for the rest of their life! In brick-and-mortar schools...

...hammock (weather permitting!) I love learning new languages and studying new subjects. I am currently the Technical Program Manager for the Business Intelligence team at my company, which includes developing applications, training 1000+ users, and constantly expanding my own knowledge. While this takes up a good chunk of my schedule, I love to take time...

After graduating with my Bachelors in English I found out I had ADHD, and now what I really want to do is take my struggles with learning and use them to help other students understand and enjoy what they're learning about.

I had never worked as a formal educator before this past school year, and one of the many things I learned was that watching elementary school students learn to read is FASCINATING. I also learned that kids like me, and tend to be glad to work with me because I'm not a normal stodgy grown-up.

...an instructor is key for any student to feel comfortable as well as capable of learning. I am a native Oklahoman, holds a Master of Professional Writing and a Master of Library and Information Studies, both from the University of Oklahoma. I have worked as a blogger, ghostwriter, freelance journalist, and technical writer.... In a typical first session with a student, I would ask that student what his/her goals are for the session, and what he/she...

...sharing my talents and experience with others. Successful learning does not rely solely on being "smart," but on commitment, curiosity, and consistency in learning. These qualities made me into a summa cum laude graduate, and this is the model of learning I now offer to students. During college at UCO, I tutored hundreds of students...

...reach its fullest potential. I am also confident that no one branch of study is set apart. Instruction is most effective when it appeals to a student's particular passions and interests in order to stimulate curiosity and engagement in a course of study. A student's strengths should be celebrated, but they should also be utilized...

...International Baccalaureate degree in high school. I currently live in the UK where I'm doing my Masters in International Education and Development. I tutor Writing and English at all academic levels, as well as Psychology and Social Studies. My favorite topics to tutor are psychology and writing because they are both multidisciplinary subjects and therefore...

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

...take great pride in helping students improve their scores. Everyone should strive to get into their dream university, and the ACT is such a big part of that. I also love helping younger students, as it is inspiring to see them understand concepts that will be the pillar for all future classes. In my free...

...ages and learning styles. I have helped many students improve their understanding and mastery of various subjects. I received my education from the University of Central Oklahoma where I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology! Currently, I am working towards my Master's degree in the same field! I look forward to getting started and...

...to learn and to help others learn. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Before studying engineering, I considered a career in healthcare and took several courses in biology and related subjects such as nutrition, while also earning associate's degrees in Science, Spanish, and Pre-Engineering. Feel free...

...a high-school history/social studies teacher. I have taught Global History, and several electives like Political Philosophy, Modern Latin America, Strategic Thinking, and Religion. I have also taught test preparation and ESL. This background enables me to provide instructive, substantive lessons, understand and draw upon each student's needs and potentialities, and to unlock his or her...

...Deaf with a minor in Interpreting. I do some interpreting but have chosen to take the path of teaching ASL instead of interpreting it. I enjoy helping others that want to learn the language. If I had it my way..the whole world would know sign. I also am a reading tutor. I work for the...

...different teaching experiences is that students who are struggling probably didn't get to be taught the right way--the way that matches how they think and learn. A good teacher should be able to recognize when a certain approach isn't working and then alter or completely change the approach. I can work with anyone who really...

...long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. I believe that teaching is more than a job, more than a career; it is a calling. Making a difference in the lives of others is important to me. I can't think of another job that offers that opportunity as much as teaching.