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Valerie W. for tutoring lessons in Greensboro NC Over 20 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Valerie W.

I make learning fun! Patient, kind and creative, I inspire you.

Greensboro, NC (27410)

Travel Radius 15 miles
Hourly Fee $30.00
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Looking for a tutor who can quickly assess your learning style & needs, map out a plan to help you master content & skills so you are competent and confident? Choose to work with me, please. I have experience teaching and tutoring students 7-12, undergraduate and graduate students, adult learners and professionals who want to enhance their professional edge.

My master's degree is in speech communication, bachelor's in English- writing, literature. I have over five years teaching experience, and over 25 years business experience.

If you want to improve your skills in listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, reading, and writing, I will help you zero in on specific objectives and a plan to help you master those objectives so that you become competent and confident.

Valerie's Subjects

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Vocabulary

Word Power! Vocabulary can make a real difference in your learning in every subject you might encounter in your life. I will teach you how to increase your word power. I will teach you how to learn new words from context and from understanding roots, prefixes and suffixes, and word origins. I will teach you how to find the right word to express your thoughts and feelings. I will teach you how to increase your word power with learning antonyms and synonyms. I will also teach you how to use the... Read More

Grammar

Would you like to speak and write confidently, knowing that you are using correct grammar? Please consider working with me as I can quickly determine which aspect(s) of grammar we need to improve. I can teach you strategies for correctly identifying the parts of speech and how they function; how to construct sentences (subjects, predicates, and complements); correct construction and use of prepositional, verbal, and appositive phrases; kinds of clauses and correct usage. I can also teach you correct... Read More

Microsoft Excel

Excel is a powerful tool -- once I teach you the basics of how to convert "words" to numbers and formulas, how to format your work so it can be organized and presented simply, how to share, save and retrieve your work, we can progress to more complex tasks such as creating and managing databases, setting up and tracking budgets and expenses, and creating metrics and trend charts, tables and graphs. I can also help you with specific problems you are trying to solve and can help you with more complex... Read More

Reading

If reading does not bring a smile to your face, read on! I am here to help you improve your reading skills, whether you are at the most basic reading level or are at an advanced learning stage and want to learn how to improve your reading speed and comprehension. I will teach you the various structures writers use when they create different kinds of literature, fiction and non-fiction, so that you can recognize how the story, poem, play, or article is put together, and read for meaning and enjoyment... Read More

Writing

Highly skilled at expository/essay writing, presentation and report writing and in teaching students to analyze their audiences, prepare, outline, research, write, edit, revise and polish their papers, college essays, articles, theses, and presentations. I use a structured approach to teaching writing that gives students competence and confidence, quickly.

English

I can help you reach mastery of all elements of English for learners in grades 7-12, undergraduate and graduate students. I am skilled at teaching vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and how to understand, analyze and interpret literature.

Proofreading

If you are skilled in proofreading, you will be able to quickly correct mistakes that otherwise could result in a lower grade for your paper, a college entrance essay that does not leave the admissions counselor impressed, a thesis that is sent back to you for corrections, or publications and electronic communications with incorrect or embarrassing mistakes which don't reflect well on your product, service, or professionalism. I can teach you specific techniques for spotting and correcting mistakes,... Read More

SAT Writing

The SAT writing section is a 60 minute test of grammar usage, word choice, and the writing process. Students are challenged with essay writing (25 of the 60 minutes)and multiple choice questions on identifying sentence errors and improving sentences and paragraph through correct use of grammar and word choice.

For the essay, the student must take a position on a general topic and support their position with examples. I will teach you the 4 steps to a successful essay: how to create... Read More

Study Skills

Education & Experience: I earned an M.A. thesis program, with graduate teaching credentials - and have 5+ years teaching experience, plus 30 yrs business experience in which I coached many people on my team and in project teams, to digest & master complex information quickly, using repeatable skills and processes.
Content:
I have the expertise to help students learn how to manage their classroom and out of classroom time, and "learn how to learn," choosing from a number of different... Read More

Business

I am a licensed real estate broker in the state of North Carolina (license #209513) and I also have broker-in-charge eligible status. I have been a licensee since 2003, and attained top sales recognition with the firm I am affiliated with, and also in 2006 was named in the Top 20% of all agents nationally by Realty Alliance, a national real estate organization. With my business background (25 years minus real estate and teaching), plus my expertise in teaching, coaching, and real estate knowledge,... Read More

Public Speaking

Persuasive and informative speaking to small and large groups.

I have a Masters of Arts in Speech Communications and over 30 years experience in sales and marketing where I used public speaking skills. I also have taught public speaking for 4 years.

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Valerie's Hourly Rate

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