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Stephen W.

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140 hours tutoring

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Effective results in middle/high school Algebra, Science, Language Art
Effective results in middle/high school Algebra, Science, Language Art
Stephen W.

4.9 (43 ratings)

140 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (43 ratings)

140 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Stephen

Bio

If you are looking for a tutor who believes that your student deserves to achieve success academically, then I am pleased to meet you! Achieving academic success requires an investment of time between the tutor and the student. I invest my time by understanding the best styles of learning with which the student will be able to achieve success. In part, I utilize Gardner's Multiple Intelligences as a way to work best with the students' natural skills and abilities.
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If you are looking for a tutor who believes that your student deserves to achieve success academically, then I am pleased to meet you! Achieving academic success requires an investment of time between the tutor and the student. I invest my time by understanding the best styles of learning with which the student will be able to achieve success. In part, I utilize Gardner's Multiple Intelligences as a way to work best with the students' natural skills and abilities.
After an initial meeting with the student and any others involved, we will then be able to create a lesson plan to utilize the skills and abilities of the student in order for them to maintain academic success. I utilize two types of models, both by Lev Vygotsky, to manage this focus.
First, in order to create a proper learning environment, a "Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)" must be established. This includes limiting background noise or having soothing background noise, for example. It also includes limiting distractions and/or providing a specific and consistent learning environment each time.
The second Vygotsky model I use is Scaffolding. When evaluating each lesson, I focus on the basic masteries already achieved, development of critical skills and knowledge, and the mood/temperament/energy of the student at the time of the lesson. At that point a level of learning is created, and used as a scaffold to build upon with the next lesson.
Education includes a BS in Political Science from the University of Oregon and Post-Graduate credits in secondary education from Pacific University. Experience includes 6 years as an educator working with middle and high school students, as well as special needs students. Four years as an independent tutor, and two years as an academic tutor.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to meeting you!
Steve the Tutor

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Education

University of Oregon
Political Science

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: Group rates available. Cancel policy - Every scheduled lesson will be charged 1/2 price if cancelled. If cancelled within 24 hours of a scheduled lesson, full price will be charged.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/14/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

Law, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Computer

Desktop Publishing,

Desktop Publishing

I have published seven different books using several desktop publishing techniques. Three of these books are available in paperback, and all of them are available in electronic form. Two are anthologies collected from poets and authors from around the world. One is a novel. Three are an ongoing series. One is a collection of memoirs.
General Computer, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL, General Computer, Grammar, HTML, Law, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Study Skills,

Study Skills

My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also provide comprehensive study skills programs suited for each student individually. For the past three years I have customized individual study plans for dozens of students. These students range in variety from online students to classroom students, from highly skilled students to special needs students, and all study plans require that I am familiar with the type of student and their specific skill sets and abilities.
Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I have helped explain English in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Writing,

Writing

Author and publisher of several books. 5+ years tutoring and educating this subject.
ESL/ESOL, Grammar, Proofreading, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

History

Political Science,

Political Science

My major in college was Political Science. Many of the classes I enjoyed included Political Parties, International Governments, Terrorism and Nuclear Proliferation and Inner City Politics. After I graduated, I ran as a write-in candidate for a local city council seat. I currently tutor middle and high-school students in political science as it pertains to their studies. This interaction ranges from helping with speeches and debates to discussing the different political and governmental differences among countries to the discussion of history.
American History, Geography, Government & Politics, World History

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped explain Algebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Biology,

Biology

5+ years experience as an educator and tutor for this subject.
English,

English

I have helped explain English in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have helped explain Geometry in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have helped explain Prealgebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also provide comprehensive study skills programs suited for each student individually. For the past three years I have customized individual study plans for dozens of students. These students range in variety from online students to classroom students, from highly skilled students to special needs students, and all study plans require that I am familiar with the type of student and their specific skill sets and abilities.
Writing,

Writing

Author and publisher of several books. 5+ years tutoring and educating this subject.
Algebra 2, ESL/ESOL, Reading, SAT Math, Spelling

Language

ESL/ESOL

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped explain Algebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have helped explain Geometry in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have helped explain Prealgebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Algebra 2, SAT Math, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped explain Algebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Biology,

Biology

5+ years experience as an educator and tutor for this subject.
English,

English

I have helped explain English in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have helped explain Geometry in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have helped explain Prealgebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also provide comprehensive study skills programs suited for each student individually. For the past three years I have customized individual study plans for dozens of students. These students range in variety from online students to classroom students, from highly skilled students to special needs students, and all study plans require that I am familiar with the type of student and their specific skill sets and abilities.
Writing,

Writing

Author and publisher of several books. 5+ years tutoring and educating this subject.
Algebra 2, ESL/ESOL, Reading

Other

Study Skills,

Study Skills

My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also provide comprehensive study skills programs suited for each student individually. For the past three years I have customized individual study plans for dozens of students. These students range in variety from online students to classroom students, from highly skilled students to special needs students, and all study plans require that I am familiar with the type of student and their specific skill sets and abilities.
ESL/ESOL, Geography, Government & Politics, Law

Science

Biology,

Biology

5+ years experience as an educator and tutor for this subject.
Physical Science,

Physical Science

5+ years experience as an educator and tutor for this subject.
Astronomy, Geology, Psychology

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also provide comprehensive study skills programs suited for each student individually. For the past three years I have customized individual study plans for dozens of students. These students range in variety from online students to classroom students, from highly skilled students to special needs students, and all study plans require that I am familiar with the type of student and their specific skill sets and abilities.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped explain Algebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Biology,

Biology

5+ years experience as an educator and tutor for this subject.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have helped explain Geometry in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also provide comprehensive study skills programs suited for each student individually. For the past three years I have customized individual study plans for dozens of students. These students range in variety from online students to classroom students, from highly skilled students to special needs students, and all study plans require that I am familiar with the type of student and their specific skill sets and abilities.
Writing,

Writing

Author and publisher of several books. 5+ years tutoring and educating this subject.
Algebra 2, ESL/ESOL, GED, Reading, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ASVAB, GED, PSAT, SAT Math

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Explains Math very well!

My son continues to improve his math skills since Stephen has been his tutor . His soft spoken demeanor and teaching style makes it easy for my son to learn. We are very happy with Stephen and the progress my son has made!

Joyce, 12 lessons with Stephen
Tutor responded:

Thanks, Joyce! It has been my pleasure to work with your family. I am glad to hear that you are pleased with your son's progress. He is working hard, and it shows!

Stephen really helped me with Excel and Word

Because I use both Excel and Word in my work, I know a lot about both programs, but needed to learn how to use the special features, and how to get rid of the intrusive settings and so forth in order to format things the way I want them. We hit it off very well, and I may call on him for a refresher in the future. Thanks for taking the time to understand my needs.

Anne, 1 lesson with Stephen
Tutor responded:

Anne, thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to future lessons.

Great for every subject!

Steve has been a great fit for my brother, who is a sophomore doing Connections Academy. He has helped with many subjects including geometry, biology, and English and has helped him develop study and research skills. Geometry has been our biggest struggle, and Steve is able to explain it in a way that my brother understands which is invaluable! So glad we found Steve, and we will continue to have him come 2-3 times per week.

Amber, 29 lessons with Stephen
Tutor responded:

Thanks, Amber! It is a pleasure working with your brother. He is a hard worker, and he takes pride in a job well-done. I appreciate this, and I know that he continues to strive to accomplish his academic goals. Thanks again for the kind words.

Pleasant Surprise

Stephen has been working with my high school freshman for about a month. He is professional and motivated to help improve my student. He's taken time to evaluate what my student needs and has formulated a game plan to advance his knowledge. Looking forward to working with Stephen even more to see what he can accomplish.

Brian, 20 lessons with Stephen
Tutor responded:

Thanks Brian! It has been a pleasure working with your family. I appreciate the dedication and hard work on the part of the student. It really makes a difference! I look forward to working with you in the future, as well. Take care, and thanks again for the kind words.

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