Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Norman, OK

...the French language and complete my bachelors in 1986, my masters in 1994, and my doctorate in 2001. I have extensive knowledge of French culture and have achieved near-native fluency. 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...

I have real world experience when it comes to writing 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....

...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 students for state testing, and I start a foundation for...

...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 they get it, they know they are "READERS!"; it's priceless!...

...I believe in ownership of education: the student shouldn't have learning happen to them; it should happen by them. Ownership means choice and decisions, as well as empowerment. My goal is to help my students discover enjoyment and excitement in learning, and to show them how to feel confident and in control of their education...

...my daily life. From English and History to the upper-level math courses I took at Rose State during my senior year, I have always been a resource for understanding and comprehending materials by connecting with my clients and tailoring study techniques to each individual. Whether it's finding tips and tricks to make homework easier, or...

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.

...many different educational settings, including as a teaching assistant in the Broadcast Department in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, as an online course designer for the Department of Defense, and as an instructor in the Business Communications Department in the Price College of Business. Though these positions have been strikingly different, one...

...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 as a departmental philosophy tutor, helping them to achieve the grades they needed and grow in understanding from their learning opportunities. I also worked with...

...mind deserves an equal chance to 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,...

...linked to both the sciences and humanities. Besides psychology, I also focused on classes in professional writing, and I have been editing and tutoring writing since I was studying for my 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...

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

...subjects, the one I enjoy most is preparing students for the ACT. I truly believe without my ACT score, I would not be where I am today, and so I 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...

...experience working with students of all 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...

...make a positive impact by helping others. I love 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...

...including intensive study of both history and languages, including German, Latin, French, and Spanish, which I speak fluently. Furthermore, my teaching has been shaped by many years of working as 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...

...a BA in Services to the 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...

...home, I use a classical method of education which emphasizes reading, writing, research, Latin, Debate and more which gives students great critical thinking skills. What I have learned from all 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...

...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.... The first session would begin with me getting to know my student. I want to know what they enjoy doing, what their strengths...