1,018 Pittsburg Writing Tutors

...Reading silently and reading aloud will be implemented, for understanding of various literary styles and the use of literary devices such as assonance, consonance, iambic pentameter and onomatopoeia. As a college graduate with my B.A. in English, I am well-versed in the essentials of good writing which include a strong thesis, a point of view, grammatically... read more

...My teaching strategy is simple: "learning is like a pyramid,all subjects build on each other". When a student is struggling I like to find out what they know already and build up from there. If you read consistently and pay attention to how the author wrote the material, then in time you can build your own writing skills. If you struggle with reading... read more

...I am currently a teacher for K-8th and that gives me the confidence to tutor other elementary students. I am looking forward to helping younger children reach the goals that they have set for themselves. I have played golf for about three years and half picked up many tips. I think that I could help others with their golf game. From the things that... read more

...We will work on not just guessing in our reading, but actually reading the words. We will get the whole body working on reading. We will work on comprehesion and get a love for reading instilled in the child. We will work on the basics of the sounds of letters and letter blends. We will learn about word families and what letters do when they are... read more

...I also believe in checks and balances, through test and evaluation to ensure they are grasping the lessons fully. I served as a Field Training Officer with the CA State Police, where I taught report writing to police officers. I lived in mainland China for two years teaching english to business professionals. I also taught music, English and drama... read more