Melissa B.
- Carrboro, NC 27510 ( 28.9 mi )
- ADD/ADHD Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 09/2006
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $40.00 to $57.00 /hr
Read More About Melissa B...
As an elementary school teacher and as a college instructor, I have strived to teach and reach my students by engaging the students in the process of learning. As a second grade teacher, the strategies I employed including assessing the strengths, weaknesses and interests of each student, forming small groups in order to maximize opportunities for individualized instruction, and emphasizing participatory instruction that engaged the students in active learning. I believe that many students respond when instructors treat them with respect and set high, clear and consistent expectations. I believe that the key to learning for many students is sparking an interest in the subject matter, and whenever possible relating the material to the student’s own life and experiences. An effective teacher must employ a variety of strategies in order to meet the specific needs of each student.
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