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A catchy little saying no doubt but something I believe to be true. I am good with kids, and I can usually find a way for my students to grasp a concept that they have declared ‚Äútoo hard‚Äù or ‚Äúboring‚Äù. My greatest reward is guiding them to that “AHA!” moment. Much like a snowflake, no two students are alike so Read more...
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Hi! I’m a super friendly human named Tom ready to assist with all your English language tutoring/editing needs. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I graduated from college as a literature/philosophy double major and a sociology/political science double minor. As an undergraduate I worked for 2 years in the Tutoring Center and graduated with 161 credits and a Read more...
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I have been teaching English at the high school level for the past twenty years and still find myself passionate about my job each day I walk into the classroom. I have taught at all levels in high school, freshman through senior, and am experienced in both literature and writing. I currently teach both Regular and Honors level classes, as Read more...
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I have four goals for teaching: 1) make information relevant; 2) impart real life experiences; 3) instill the importance of lifelong learning; and 4) provide resources for information. I have teaching experience at the college level from the following institutions: University of Missouri- Columbia, Lincoln University, Ohio University, and Northwood University. Classes I have taught in the past include: Dietetics Read more...
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I have lots of experience from teaching in public school, homeschooling and tutoring. While I’ve liked it all, I especially enjoy concentrating with one student at a time and addressing their particular needs. And it works! I’ll work patiently and kindly but progress steadily toward our goal(s). I’m conscientious: I think about your student between sessions and carefully prepare for Read more...
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Hi! I’m very happy to provide a unique experience for parents and students. I am a private school counselor! I work with students from 8th through 12th grade and assist with their career and college planning or next step after high school. I strive to alleviate any the anxieties both parents and their children experience when thinking about that next Read more...
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My background includes teaching English courses at the college level. My first teaching experiences were at Pima College in Tucson, Arizona, and Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona. I left Arizona and moved to New York to accept a full-time tenure-track position at SUNY at Alfred in Alfred, New York. Since then, I taught at several colleges in the Rochester Read more...
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My natural love of writing was cultivated early as Managing Editor of my high school newspaper. I went on to study Journalism as a minor in college, at Michigan State University where I received my Bachelor of Arts. I have written professionally for many years. My credits include promotions and advertising for national retailers Dayton’s, Marshall Fields and Macy’s; proofreading Read more...
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I received my BA in Secondary Education from DePaul University, where I graduated summa cum laude. In addition to History and Social Sciences, the subjects in which I concentrated, I specialize in teaching English as a Foreign Language. For the past year, I have tutored English language learners individually and taught small EFL classes. Choosing a tutor can be overwhelming, Read more...
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As a Peace Corps volunteer, I spent three years in West Africa teaching English as a second language to the children of Niger. There, I developed methods for reaching them in fun and unconventional ways. I am always looking for ways to make learning fun. Upon my return to the states, I spent years tutoring in English as well as Read more...