John C.
- Normal, IL 61761 ( 35.9 mi )
- Sociology Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 06/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Psychology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Genetics, Chemistry, Biology
A Little Bit About Me...
My teaching style is one which engages the student actively in the learning process. I have used the "popcorn" technique in a classroom, where I call out "popcorn", then call on someone at random. This ensures that each student in the class is following, or else they lose their turn to read.
If I'm working w/ a student w/ poor reading skills, I allow them to read, and help them w/ the difficult words, encouraging them to sound out the word. I also try to engage models, and kinestetics, in the learning process. One picture=1,000 words, and one model = 1,000 pictures. I also use these techniques in teaching mathematics.
In college, I was a peer tutor in Math, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. I have sub-taught for CUSD 5, and CUSD 87, for 3 years. I have a Illinois Type 09 Certification, which is currently valid in McLean County. I have good grammar skills, and very good mathe ... read more
