David W.
- Panama City, FL 32404 ( 38.9 mi )
- Special Education Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 11/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD
More About This Tutor...
I am in my sixth year of teaching in elementary school, and previous to that I taught for 3 years (GED prep, Life Skills, Cognitive Skills) at a prison. Prior to that, I worked as a
Social Worker for ten years for the Florida Dept. of Children & Families. I currently teach ESE students at Tommy Smith Elementary, and through my varied background I have gained expertise in relating to diverse cultures, ethnicities, and classes of people. Most of the kids in my class struggle tremendously with learning, which in turn often leads to a low self esteem. I try to encourage and build them up, and as their confidence grows, learning gains ususually follow.
Many of the things in life that we don't "get" are things we don't understand. When teaching, I try to break things down and simplify them so they can be easily understood. Often the kids in my class are those who do not like to b ... read more