116 Asheville Tutors

Twice during my teaching experience I've had students diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. My research on the subject revealed Asperger's as a mild form of Asperger's that is often mistakenly seen as a personality disorder. Asperger's does however share with the many manifestations of autism a difficulty in communicating, especially in matters of emotion. Physically, Aspergers people, (generally male) may flap their hands when excited and tend to walk on tip toe. It is not yet known why this is so. Both of my students were male and in their early teen years. Both liked to play video games and ... More

I have twenty years' experience teaching English in every environment and with every kind of student imaginable. I have taught in a village school in Jamaica, UNC-Asheville, North Buncombe High School, the Juvenile Evaluation Center and at Christ School, a preparatory boarding school in Asheville. My teaching style is experiential as I believe every student has the capacity to connect with literature and to write very well, and I enjoy showing a student how he or she does this naturally. I be... ... More

I was prepared for teaching in Penn State's prestigious educator training program, The Professional Development School (PDS). During this time, I co-taught tenth grade English for both applied and advanced sections. While participating in this program, I was also a full-time graduate student at the university. Despite the rigorous expectations of my program, I obtained a 4.0 GPA along with my Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. My teaching approach lies in the power of... ... More

Hello. I am here to help you with your writing. No matter what stage your written assignments may be at, I can help get them developed, polished, and finalized. I have a BA in English with a concentration in writing. After graduating from UMass Lowell with the second highest GPA in the English department, I was hired by the school to supervise their 'Centers For Learning' tutoring labs. In addition to these duties, I also provided writing tutoring for students. I have worked with many differe... ... More

All students, from elementary to post secondary, can realize their potential and reach their goals, given the right tools and strategies. This concept is the basis of my work with students- discovering their strengths and interests to motivate and support their learning. Developing study strategies and activities that teach AND reinforce their studies and mastery of a particular concept. However, I cannot make this happen without a partner who is hopefully, motivated! Motivated or not so... ... More

I am certified in reading, writing, spelling, literature, and proofreading. For the past four and one-half years I have been employed as a religious education director at a local church, with children ages infant to high school. Previous to this, I raised two children of my own, and I also worked as a volunteer in the schools and for Buncombe County libraries in their preschool reading program. I have also taken several classes at UNCA in elementary education. I love to work with elementa... ... More