Barbara S.
- Gales Ferry, CT 06335 ( 8.2 mi )
- Elementary Social Studies Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $66.00 to $78.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary
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My ultimate aim would be to teach the student how to successfully learn on his own. I would first determine the set of circumstances unique to each student. For example, are they far behind their class or just having problems grasping some concepts? I would modify my teaching style depending on the situation, but in general I identify facts that need to be memorized and concepts that need to be understood. We would work through material, in a textbook, for example. Finally the student must apply logic and related skills (algebra, for example) needed for problem solving. Problem solving ties facts and concepts together and brings a deeper comprehension of and familiarity with the subject.
I have a Bachelors Degree in Geology anda Masters Degree in organic chemistry. I was a teaching assistant in graduate school for both general and organic chemistry. After graduate schooI I work ... read more