Geography Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Ida, LA

Hello! My name is Jason Griffin. I'm a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. Recently, I moved back to the area from Natchitoches,La. While in "Na-ka-tosh", I played Violin in the Symphony,once a Photographer for NSU's Current Sauce, Greek, a Police Officer for 7yrs, and most importantly, a Graduate of NSU. My long journey of Education has taught me to be patient, yet steadfast. In addition to my efficient short-cuts, I'm always aware that hard work is fail proof. Shape Shifter.

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I have experience in a variety of fields, both in education and in the business world. I have experience teaching high school economics and speech in a traditional setting, and a variety of subjects in a homeschool setting. My best subjects are history, especially American history, and economics. In history, I advocate studying events from a variety of perspectives, and seek to impress the student with the importance of understanding the perspectives of those who lived in various time periods. In economics, I am a strong proponent of the Austrian School of economics, which eschew political agendas in favor of describing the likely outcomes of various policy proposals, but I am versed in other schools of economics, as well (Keynesianism, the Chicago School, Classical Economics, and Marxism). I have experiential knowledge in finance and investing, including both traditional forms of i

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I have taught for 5 years. I have taught grades 6-8. I have taught Social Studies, English, and Literature. I have a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. I also have a Master’s degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. I have taught a wide range of students, from very diverse backgrounds. I have taught struggling readers, as well as honor’s classes. I have taught African Americans, Hispanics, Caucasians, and several other ethnic groups. I am able to be successful with girls and boys, preteens and teens. I have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children. I believe that every child can learn when given the opportunity. I strongly believe that teachers have the most important job in the world because they are the profession that educates all others. I love children and teaching. I am patient and I understand that all students won’t lea

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As my degree shows, I have a very well-rounded academic background. My collective eighteen years of studying language has instilled in me a deep comprehension of syntax and grammar as well as an appreciation for language and literature. I am confident in my abilities doing work in English as well as French and Latin. I am especially adept at argumentative essays. My studies in Chemistry have given me, above all, an organized approach to any undertaking. My diverse academic career provided me with experience in numerous languages, chemistry and physics, as well as advanced maths. I am currently tutoring an high school student in pre-calculus. The major benefit of a one-on-one tutoring environment is that a student can be taught in the manner which best suits their personal learning style. I believe it is imperative to identify a student's preferred learning style and to adapt my t

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I specialize in student centered and interactive tutoring, improving academic self-esteem, and increasing student retention. I have worked with students from a variety of backgrounds and understand the need for an indvidualized approach to education. As a Teacher and Tutor, my background is primarily in working with at-risk youth and adult learners. I have worked as an 8th grade English and Reading Teacher as well as a Tutor at San Diego City College's English Center, San Diego High School's Jump Start program, and a GRE and Occupational Readiness Tutor through South Bay Community Services.

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