Sharon S.
- Asheville, NC 28803 ( 13 mi )
- Geometry Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2010
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Logic, Algebra I
Read More About Sharon S...
As tutors we must recognize their individual learning styles along with their strengths and weaknesses to help them succeed. Most children seem to learn best visually and kinesthetically. Through pre-testing, we can learn where the child needs to start instruction and to look for gaps in learning that often cause confusion interfering with their ability to learn a particular concept. We must most of all be patient to reduce anxiety which can interfere with learning and build a rapport with each child.
After receiving a B.S. degree in elementary education (1-8) and an ESL certification, I taught K-6 for 13 years. After that, I was a math consultant for one year. For the next 6 years, I tested, diagnosed, and wrote psycho-educational reports for students to see if they qualified for placement in special education classes and set up their individual educational programs. Later, I ... read more