Karen G.
- Douglasville, GA 30135 ( 38.9 mi )
- Organic Chemistry Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 07/2010
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $42.00 to $49.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Physics, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy
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I am very much a hands-on instructor. Long ago, I heard the Chinese Proverb “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” These words embody my personal teaching philosophy. I utilize a varied and balanced set of teaching strategies that will meet the needs of all types of learners. First, I determine the student’s preferred learning style (auditory, visual, or kinesthetic) and tailor my lessons accordingly. I then try as much as possible to make our lessons as relatable to the student’s likes and interests. Let’s face it, when the work is difficult and doesn’t relate to anything practical… what’s the point? When I am able to incorporate real-world examples and applications, students respond and things start to click!
My 20+ year teaching career began in high school when I ran an after-school tutoring program. At the University of Georgia I tutored for the che ... read more