Jo C.
- Colfax, WI 54730 ( 35.8 mi )
- Elementary Math Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2010
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills
More About This Tutor...
I like to help students use their minds first instead of relying on machines (such as calculators). When they work it out in their minds they learn the process and can apply it to other things. Reading requires the knowledge of pronunciation, syllables, root words for meanings, prefixes/suffixes, and how they are put together. It is more than just learning sight words. If one is analytical and precise in the beginning then a firm foundation is laid for using basic information to build ideas and develop new thoughts. i.e.: one cannot play a piece with feeling if one cannot play the notes, rhythms, and dynamics. The enjoyment of learning is in the confidence of knowing one knows and is able to do.
I began teaching private piano and oboe lessons around 1970 and continued it as time permitted until the present. It is enjoyable and rewarding to see someone work hard and feel with them t ... read more
