(129) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 37940
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Cheryl
17 years of teaching English and Reading
I was hired to teach in Sumter, South Carolina beginning in August of 1973. I received my BS in English Education in December 1972, and earned 12 quarter hours toward my M.Ed in Reading at UT while still in Knoxville. I married in June of 1973 and we moved to Sumter immediately after. I resumed my studies at the University of South Carolina at Columbia, completing my M.Ed in Reading in August 1975. I taught 10th grade English at Sumter High School until December 1975, when I began the rea... Read more
Pam
Certified Algebra teacher
I am a math teacher in high school for special education resource students. I also co-teach geometry as well. Study skills, life skills and transitional math are areas I am experienced in as well. I have done teaching for students that are homebound due to various reasons and being able to help students achieve the most they can is very important to me. Middle school math praxis passed and certified to teach algebra I am a certified special needs teacher with additional certificat... Read more
Andrew
Andy - databases, Microsoft products
I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Baylor University, received in 1986. I have been a programmer since graduation working with SQL, Visual Basic, SQL Server databases, Excel, HTML, etc. My method of tutoring is mostly a question/answer approach. I have a Windows 7 computer at home and have used a Windows machine for 25 years. Read more
Jennifer
Let's do some reading!!!
Is your child is restless and bored with school? Are they in "Trouble" and aren't doing as well as everyone else? Chances are they simply bored and don't want to listen. All children have a different learning style ,and rarely two siblings have they same style. I can help to find what style works best for the individual student in order to ensure success. This will always be a collaborative effort between tutor, parents, and school. Hello, my name is Jennifer. As a private tutor, I would ... Read more
Nathan
HS to College General Chemistry Tutor
I am a PhD graduate of the University of Tennessee, where I spent seven years serving as a general chemistry teaching assistant and tutor. There I gained exceptional experience and a reputation for being a great tutor, earning the Carol Moulton Memorial award for teaching excellence. I also have a strong general foundation in physical science and applied mathematics, so I can explain the theory and the math behind a topic to give the student a comprehensive understanding and confidence. My... Read more
Andrew
Special Needs Tutor
I have a B.S. and and am in pursuit of an M.A. I have three years of education experience in the field of special education. I have worked with every age and functional level. I find it particularly rewarding to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals on the autism spectrum (including Asperger's syndrome). I am a proponent of ABA methods including positive reinforcement and successive approximation. I am confident that any learner is capable of learning even if it... Read more
Catherine
Tutor with 10 years experience working with all ages
I began helping students as a peer tutor while studying at the University of South Carolina. Through the USC Student Success Center, I became a College Reading and Learning Association Level II Advanced Tutor working with students as not only a teacher, but also a mentor. I specialized in topics such as Spanish, Statistics, and Operations Management, however I also assisted students with their writing and study skills. I greatly enjoyed my time as a tutor for the University and knew I wanted ... Read more
Elizabeth
Dedicated educator looking to advocate for students.
I am currently a grad student at the University of TN in Knoxville. I have a background in tutoring and special education. I will graduate in May of 2018 with a masters degree. I think that education is the most powerful tool a person can acquire. I believe that every student deserves a chance to learn. I have experience in tutoring elementary age students in English and Math, but I am open to any subject. I also have had 2 years experience of being in the classroom for at least 10 - 15 hours... Read more
Pamela
Pamela - English Teacher/Tutor, Knoxville, TN
I am from the Knoxville area, but I moved away for twenty years when I married my husband, who was an officer in the Marine Corps. I have had the opportunity to live overseas as well as in many states across the country over the past twenty years. During that time, I taught high school English and worked as a columnist for local newspapers. My husband and I moved back to Knoxville with our two sons two years ago. I currently write an occasional column for the local newspaper in Knoxville,... Read more
TkB
I see tutoring as a means of instilling passion in students
I grew up in a large family; I used to tutor my younger siblings, nephews and neighbor while I was an elementary, high school, and undergraduate student. In graduate school, I taught general biology for science and non-science major students as a graduate assistant. Currently I work as an adjunct microbiology professor at my local community college and I am also a STEM science tutor at Knox county high schools. Teaching is my passion. Math was my favorite subject in school; I took seve... Read more