Shelley S.
- Griswold, CT 06351 ( 6.1 mi )
- Math Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 06/2011
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $53.00 to $62.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, College Algebra, Algebra I
Read More About Shelley S...
Every child has his/her own learning style. I think it is important to first determine how each child best learns – either visual, auditory, or tactile. I can then tailor my instruction to the needs of each student. In general, I believe that people learn best by ‘doing’. I believe that students should be able to ask questions or discuss relevant experiences during lessons – this kind of dialogue makes the instruction memorable and meaningful to students. The key to one-on-one instruction is patience and understanding of the child’s needs. Little in life is as rewarding as when a child says, ‘Oh, NOW I get it’.
As a wildlife biologist for 15 years, I spent a good portion of my career giving presentations to a wide variety of audiences and educating people one-on-one about environmental issues. I have both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. I recently underw ... read more