Melissa D.
- Sarasota, FL 34233 ( 18.4 mi )
- Sociology Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 11/2007
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science
A Little Bit About Me...
I possess a very eclectic and kinesthetic teaching style. I believe that children learn best when as many senses as possible are used in teaching them. When a child sees, hears, touches, smells, and sometimes tastes what they are learning, their brains are using multiple connections to hardwire whatever you are trying to teach them, therefore they will be more apt to remember than if taught by rote. I also believe that it's necessary to think about their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being while they are learning. Children need to move. They will not retain as much information if they are not given breaks in routine at least every 15 to 20 minutes. Their intellect needs to be stimulated, they will not retain information they believe to be irrelevant. Therefore, it is our job as educators to show them how they can apply what they learn to their everyday environm ... read more