David S.
- Saint Louis, MO 63146 ( 31.8 mi )
- Expert Basic Learning Skills Tutor
- Male
- Member since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $20 to $50 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary
My comments on tutoring Basic Learning Skills : This subject is often neglected and sometimes is the root of many learning challenges. Basic study skills, being organized, and several other topics are covered to help student gain the skills they need to learn! I always include this training no matter what subject area I am tutoring a student in.
I am a retired elementary school teacher and taught for over 15 years in the St. Louis area public/private schools. I taught mainly in grades K-5, but do have Kindergarten and Preschool experience as well. I also have taught in the St. Louis Community College system as a substitute professor and also an instructor in the reading/writing lab. I tutored college students and began tutoring on my own while employed here.
I am also a certified national trainer/educational consultant that trains teachers on how to effectively manage their classrooms to eliminate low level behavior issues. I give these full day in service training sessions in the schools upon request. I also present at educational conferences and break out sessions on this topic.
I have been tutoring for almost 10 years now, mainly elementary school and middle school students, but recently have been teaching adults al ... read more