Political Science Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Carriere, MS

* Non-traditional: It is important for me to match all teaching methods and styles to the learning style and differences of the student. Each student learns in a different way and each has a different path to success. Using appropriate psycho-educational practices I can facilitate that success. * Academic interventions and support will be tailored to meet specific needs as determined by assessment, academic performance and observation. * 35 plus years of teaching experience, adept in teaching all ages K - college. * Educational Expertise: Learning Strategies, Learning Styles and Study Skills. * Special emphasis for college bound students: College Search Assistance matching student's skills and major emphasis to the right college/university, Entrance Essay Assistance and Life Success Coaching and Problem Solving. * Educational Therapist, Academic & Success C

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Education level: PhD, History, University of Texas at Austin 2005-2010 - Teaching Assistant; American, Middle East, and World History 2011-2014 - Upper School Teacher; World History, AP World History, American History, AP US History, Latin American Studies, Law Studies My AP students scored an average of 4 on both the US and World History exams. I also have experience tutoring for both the ACT and SAT, specializing in reading comprehension and grammar.

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I actually believe that having the ability to teach is a gift, and that Learning occurs from a variety of experiences and explorations. I generally use a teacher-centered approach to teaching; however, there are other times that I prefer to use a learner-centered approach as to meet the needs of my students and their learning styles. I often use a variety of teaching methods such as: group learning, peer review, role modeling, visual aids/hands-on, and mapping. I have had the opportunity to serve students of many ages, academic levels, and backgrounds. Over the past four years I’ve enjoyed teaching in the Petal School District on the high school level. I taught and tutored students within the general education setting, as well as within the special education classroom. Career Preparation, Reading and English are subjects I have experience in mostly. Before entering the public school set

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I think the most useful tutor emphasizes critical thinking. I have noticed that many students focus on memorization instead of really understanding the processes behind science, math, and foreign languages. I try to focus on how and why things are, rather than just the fact that they are. I believe that this approach provides students with a deep understanding of the material and an ability to problem-solve on their own. They can then develop better comprehension, and tend to be more interested in learning. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in marine biology in 2002 and then worked as a research biologist for two and a half years before returning to school to pursue my master’s degree. I believe that my hands-on scientific experiences combined with my academic background allow me to convey difficult concepts to students. As a researcher and as a student, I have had to put together

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