Ronald M.
- North Liberty, IA 52317 ( 27.5 mi )
- Experienced English Tutor
- Male Age 57
- Member since: 09/2012
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $10 to $50 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Writing, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
MBA, BS prepared professional looking to tutor
My primary goal is to help students understand the "why" of studies. "Why" do we look for differentials in calculus? "Why" do we describe imagery in poetry instead of just saying how we feel? "Why" do we enter compound keys in some SQL tables but not others? "Why" do we need a conclusion on our essay?
If we understand why we do something, we are far more likely to remember how to do it.
I also strive to keep the homework the work of the student. They do the work, I guide them to the correct (or at least best) answer. Students are more likely to remember how to complete the problem if they are in the driver seat, not the tutor.
I am an 15 year IT professional, the last 3 with the University of Iowa. I also have 6 years of chemical/biologincal operations and technical writing experience with Abbott Laboratories and SC Johnson Wax. Schooling includes a BS in Business/MIS with a mi ... read more
