Jennifer J.
- Edison, NJ 08837 ( 26.4 mi )
- Florida Writes Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 09/2008
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $42.00 to $51.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: GED, FCAT
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I believe children are most responsive when treated as intelligent individuals. I try to give my students the same respect I would want. I am very patient and calm, but I love to learn and try to instill a sense of fun and love of learning. Children learn differently, and it is important to be open to different methods of tutoring. I have found through my teaching, tutoring, and personal study that information stays better if students understand why and how things work as much as possible rather than rote memorization. When memorization is necessary, I try to use mnemonic devices such as poems and songs whenever possible (“‘I’ before ‘e’ except after ‘c’ or when sounded as ‘ay’ as in neighbor or weigh.”).
I have worked with youth for the past eight years, beginning with my volunteer work as a camp counselor with my community 4-H group. I have since worked as summer camp staff ... read more