184 Kentwood Writing Tutors

...For 10 years I taught Vocabulary and grammar to all the kids in the 5th grade (about 80-90). The kids were excited to 'hear' their parents misuse 'good' and 'well' and be able to clearly explain which was the correct word in the situation. In vocabulary to see and understand roots of words, as well as synonyms and antonyms, helps in writing more... read more

...In teaching geometry, I teach students to... construct the figure on their own so they can better... analyze the nature of the problem THINK double-check their answers in a systematic manner My approach to writing is to create a structure that will fit a wide variety of applications (expository, argumentation, narrative, etc.) I not only teach the... read more

...I try to figure out what the easiest way for the students to learn is as well as where exactly they're struggling, and then I adapt my teaching to them. I really love being able to use my rather broad range of knowledge and interests with others. One of the most rewarding things about tutoring is the opportunity to watch students start to do better... read more

...I have written for several publications in Grand Rapids as a freelance writer. I enjoy working with children and helping them sharpen their skills in all subjects, but especially enjoy teaching reading an writing since they are the core subjects of my major. My writing experience includes five years of instruction as a certified Language Arts Teacher... read more

...My name is Heather and I just recently taught ESL to parents of Grand Rapids students. We met 2x a week for 9 months to learn English. We had a great time learning English together through real life situations focusing on reading, writing, speaking and listening. We did this using real life objects and role-play. I don't think anybody learns language... read more