David S.
- Saint Louis, MO 63146 ( 12.2 mi )
- Expert Basic Learning Skills Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary
My comments on tutoring Basic Learning Skills : This subject is often neglected and sometimes is the root of many learning challenges. Basic study skills, being organized, and several other topics are covered to help student gain the skills they need to learn! I always include this training no matter what subject area I am tutoring a student in.
I have taught for many decades and use a variety of teaching styles since all students learn differently. I am more of a 'traditional' style teacher, realizing that the basics are vital. I am a visual learner myself, but realize that my students may not. I always teach so that all students learn..using visual,hands on, and auditory presentation of material. I am extremely thorough and endeavor to be sure my students have mastered a concept before moving on to more complex topics. I ALWAYS make what I am teaching relevant to the students...showing them how they will use what we are learning in a real life situation. This not only makes it more interesting, but the students enjoy seeing real life situations in which they can use some of the more obscure topics such as fractions, etc.
I make learning fun and exciting! Getting the students involved and active is a huge part of lea ... read more