Matthew O.

• Brandon, SD 57005 ( 25.2 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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More About This Tutor...

I have more than 5 years experience as a substitute teacher at almost every level. I have had the opportunity to also serve as a long term substitute teacher. I also have 1 year of experience teaching at a pre-school level, 2.5 years teaching at a post-secondary level, and a semester of tutoring a middle school student. I have also taken course work in Differentiated Instruction. All of these experiences have given me the skills needed to be a successful teacher. Teaching at several levels allows me to adapt my teaching to the learning level of the student. I will work diligently to find the out the learning style of each student and try to adapt my teaching style to meet the student’s individual needs.
I believe every student has their own learning style. As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to find the style that works best for the student to help ensure the stu ... read more

Richard R.

• Sioux Falls, SD 57103 ( 32.2 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Government

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A Little Bit About Me...

In addition to my formal education, I have extensive experience in government relations and health care policy, this broad experience has allowed me to effectively teach a variety of subjects at an undergraduate level. I have taught classes in public administration, public policy and grant writing but also have taught both micro and macro economics, American government and basic web design.
I believe that effective teaching should stimulate critical thinking skills. I like to use the Socratic method of teaching by asking students questions. In my classes I frequently ask students .."what do you think?" as a means for them to share their ideas with other students and stimulate new ideas. Education should be more than rote memorization, but rather a gaining an understanding of concepts and being able to apply those concepts in a real world context.