Elisha H.

• Parkman, ME 04443 ( 20.2 mi )
• Homework Help Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills

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Teaching children of any age is something that I truly enjoy, particularly learning about each child and their interests and manner of learning. I encourage the children I work with to think for themselves, to search for new ideas and meanings, and to always consider others' perspectives in making decisions. I believe that everyone learns by different means, and in tutoring others, I try to find the most motivating way of learning possible. I would describe myself as a calm, good-natured person with a wide variety of interests and a passion for working with children of any age.
I am a naturally curious person who has always loved words, and spends a good deal of time reading and writing. Throughout my educational career, I have gained experience in reading, analyzing, and writing about various literary works; I enjoy debating the meaning of any written work, and writing about nearl ... read more

Cacy A.

• Kingfield, ME 04947 ( 39.5 mi )
• Homework Help Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr

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The thing that interests me most about music learning is the resultant strengthening in the brain’s neural synapses. For this reason, it is an effective study for improving the fine motor skills of stroke patients, as well as for developing and strengthening the neural firing patterns across the cerebral cortex for young students. My style is to find a methodology that works best for each student. I believe that every 'baby step' is an achievement and that each attempt is worthwhile in improving brain functioning. For this reason, I believe in slow, patient study and working with a student's progress level as determined by that student’s abilities.
Piano Pedagogy, as my minor, helped me learn and analyze teaching methods. I studied piano, with weekly lessons, for 15 years of my life. I then taught piano lessons. I typically taught 25 lessons per week for 18 months. I was th ... read more