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Kelsey H - Duluth, MN 55806 (39.6 mi) - Basic Learning Skills Tutor - $33.50/hr.
I tend to teach things in a visual way. Drawing pictures, diagrams and using visual aides are the best ways I have witnessed to teach kids. I also think a structured reward system is HUGE in motivating kids to succeed. You need to find out what motivates your kid (money, toys, etc) and set up a system where he/she can earn these rewards through academic success. I am currently a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. Before I started medical school I worked as a tutor for six years with two teenage boys with autism. Under the six years of my tutoring, both of these "disabled" kids were completely mainstreamed and even taking some AP and challenge classes. I believe that any kid can learn if they are taught in a way that is fun and structured. I tutored these kids in Math, Science, Social Studies and English. I also spent a semester as a Teaching Assistant i
Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Elementary
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$ 33.50
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Pamela S - Superior, WI 54880 (43.2 mi) - Basic Learning Skills Tutor - $36.50/hr.
From childhood, "playing" school was a passion! Afforded an
excellent education by teachers, mentors, spiritual guides and
community leaders - I'm thrilled to meet today's promising learners
with the same measure of affirmation. Every child is talented and
gifted. The teacher's role is to design a context for success
within which problems are resolved, obstacles dismantled,
weaknesses strengthened and doors opened for continued enrichment. In my Senior Honors study, I worked with a group of special needs children. I matched nontraditional learning methods to identify and develop talents and interests.
I have taught music privately, for music stores, and taught and assisted with music in public and parochial schools.
My teaching Internship was at Robbinsdale High School in art and
commercial design.
I served as Teaching Assistant to the Dean of Students while
earning my Mast
Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Phonics
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$ 36.50
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($37.00-$50.00)
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