1,385 Green Oaks Writing Tutors

...Teaching is my second career, but my first love. After teaching in public schools for 12 years, I became a full-time tutor specializing in standardized test preparation, reading and writing. My experience with special needs students has led me to be a skillful diagnostician of learning problems in all children and to customize learning plans that... read more

...I have certification in Special Education, Language Arts, Reading, and English as a Second Language. I have taught reading to emergent readers in kindergarten and first grade. I have taught math, reading, and writing in middle schools and Algebra in high school. I am expert in using graphic organizers and manipulatives in teaching math to help students... read more

...I also engage them in oral question-and-answer sessions, testing for comprehension, cause/effect, theme, as well as other literary concepts. One of my best subjects! In college, I used to take writing courses just for fun. I have extensive experience as a writing tutor. I taught English as 6th grade teacher; I have several years' experience tutoring... read more

...I always stressed the importance of becoming an active reader, one who is engaged with the text and is always asking questions so that his mind remains focused. Invariable, the students would leave the class with a greater appreciation for not only the craft of writing but also the skill of reading. The blank page. Nothing is more intimidating to... read more

...Many of our alumni returned to tell me of their success in high school and college, and a high percentage went on to become English majors. I have established a reputation with a large portion of my students as the individual who gave them their foundational skills of writing as well as sharing my passion for literature. I also enjoyed 16 summers... read more