Find Patterson, IA College Social Studies Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Isaac C.

• Des Moines, IA 50313 ( 20.8 mi )
• Expert Social Studies Tutor

• Male Age 48
• Member since: 08/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Drums, Social Studies, Spanish, Sociology, Percussion

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My comments on tutoring Social Studies : I am a Ph.D. ABD in Sociology. (I expect to defend my dissertation this fall and graduate with Ph.D. in December. I can tutor/teach methods, social problems, race and ethnic relations, intro/general courses, deviance, social change and development etc.

I like to begin by ascertaining the level of the student. Learning is best achieved when the student actively takes part, remains focused, engages in dialogue about the material. If teaching a group I enjoy 'interactive lecture/presentation' and group discussion. I employ a variety of mediums (depending on the subject matter to help communicate material. Regarding one on one tutoring, the best method, I believe, is to work with the student to identify what are the concepts that they struggle with and explain/demonstrate these concepts from a variety of different perspectives.
Teaching Assistant for Spanish 201 and 202 for two sections each semester from January 2014 to Spring 2015 at Iowa State University, Reported to Dr. Cristina Pardo Ballester. Taught Sociology of Work at ISU (Spring 2013), Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems and Race and Ethnic Relations at Grand Vi ... read more

Kourtney W.

• Urbandale, IA 50322 ( 18.7 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female Age 44
• Member Since: 11/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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Tutor with Both Academic and Real-World Experience

I have been a Science teacher for elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have been a Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a private school. In this position I wrote a leadership curriculum. I have also been a tutor for elementary, middle, and high school students in general subjects.

Alex T.

• Johnston, IA 50131 ( 23.9 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male Age 30
• Member Since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Government, Geography, American History

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I am currently an undergrad at Texas Christian University working on my Bachelor's of Science in Movement Science. I have completed the following coursework at TCU: General Chemistry I & II Introductory Biology I Anatomical Kinesiology General Statistics General Psychology Psychology of Sport Foundations of Sport Injury Geography I American History 1877-present
My teaching style is very individualized based on the needs of the student. Some students need frequent breaks to be able to focus in for 15-20 min at a time while others can stay engaged for an entire hour.

Bradley M.

• Altoona, IA 50009 ( 26.7 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Government

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Foreign Exchange Student -Colombia 1981 i HAVE a bachekors degree in spanish have traveled extensively in latin america and have tutored students of all levels.i have many friends who are spanish speaking and i have often been told that my spanish skills are like a native speaker.If you want to learn spanish i am a person who can teach you in whatever style works best for you.
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Nikki G.

• Bondurant, IA 50035 ( 31.1 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female Age 51
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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Found my passion in teaching - let me help your child!

I am a third year student studying for an Elementary Education degree through DmACC and Iowa State. I have just completed a year of Elementary Educator math courses. I have also have a degree in Practical Nursing and Limited Radiology Technology. I decided to go back to school to become an Elementary Teacher after being a nurse for several years and also ran a daycare out of my home when my kids were small. I currently work part-time as a Teacher's Associate at Ankeny Community Schools. I am looking to tutor during the summer months and possibly throughout the school year.

Debra D.

• Indianola, IA 50125 ( 14.1 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Government, Geography, American History

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In 2000 I volunteered in the local high school's journalism class because of my passion for writing. The following year I was offered a position as yearbook adviser, and I further developed my skills with high school students. Since 2004 I have been a private tutor, teaching all elementary subjects as well as most middle school and high school curriculum. In 2005 I began teaching annual writing workshops at Simpson College for 6th - 12th grade students. In 2006 I attended substitute teacher training, and I began substitute teaching in 2009. I also had the privilege of instructing college students in a Volunteer Income Tax site this year.
I am firm, fair, and friendly. I adapt lessons to the student's learning style, bearing in mind what the student needs for success in the classroom. I make learning fun.

Aaron S.

• Indianola, IA 50125 ( 14.8 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Geography

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As a student I have always been very ambitious and excited to learn. I graduated from high school in the top 5 of my class and graduated from college with honors. I have earned a bachelor degree in Physical Education and currently have a valid Iowa teacher's certificate. Throughout my education I have gained experience in teaching and working in many different settings. I have worked in the classroom with students in elementary, high school, middle school, special education, and Montessori settings. I have also volunteered for the last year at an after school program which helps tutor at-risk youth.
I believe education is very important to children, both now and in the future. I encourage students to become lifelong learners, constantly seeking to gain knowledge and skills. I love to help children learn, and I strive to make learning enjoyable for all students. As I teach, I ... read more

Burton C.

• Des Moines, IA 50321 ( 16 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Geography, American History

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Since graduating from college, I have been instructing professionals and employees in safety behavior and safety management processes. I have learned extensive grammatical skills in the military, during my assignment as an inspector on the Inspector General (IG) team. I performed proof reading and report writing for two years. My parents were elementary and algebra teachers. There were numerous occasions I assisted them with correcting tests during my high school years. My best accomplishments have been tutoring my four children in their subjects, primarily math, over the last five years.
I have always been successful at teaching children to understand and believe that they can learn anything from hitting a baseball to doing algebra. Each child learns differently, as I have learned from my own children. Starting slowly and building on the fundamentals will open the child's eye ... read more

Daniel D.

• West Des Moines, IA 50265 ( 16.6 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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I really enjoy getting people of all ages to learn. My day job is with Easter Seals where I work with all ages and disabilities. With both Easter Seals and tutoring, I found that it requires a wide variety of approaches to get my clients to learn. I have learned a lot of patience and creativity in this time. I have been constantly surprised and pleased when my students and I are able to achieve new heights in life-skills and the classroom.
At Amherst College, we were encouraged to pursue a wide variety of subjects in addition to our major. I studied math for several years, some Biology, Latin and Greek. I had a semester of graduate school at Iowa in Classics. At Tulane, I studied advanced statistics as well as marketing. I had two years of Spanish at DMACC. I also studied Bosnian and German at DMPS Continuing Education. For all standardized tests, I always scored in the top 1% incl ... read more

Jesse M.

• Waukee, IA 50263 ( 16.7 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Political Science, Government, Geography

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I enjoy teaching with individuals of all ages. I believe that every person should learn something new everyday and to succeed in doing this all that is needed is a common link. My patience and determination show to my students that I am there to help them. Coupling this with a view at the big picture helps a teacher better understand which ways a student learns. Since all students do not learn in the same manner it is pertinent to establish a game plan in the first meeting and help them work through any difficulties that they may learning the subject manner. Once your teaching style is on the same page as their learning style, everything should work out in the end. Not only are you a tutor but you should also be a role model.
As an Iowa State graduate, I was very driven to not only achieve a great education but to actually learn the material set forth by my professors. At Iow ... read more

Ellen F.

• Des Moines, IA 50322-1650 ( 18.1 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Geography

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I taught English at the secondary level for 17 years (2 years - jr high, 15 years - high school) in Iowa (12 years), Texas (4 years), and Ohio (2 years). I taught all English curriculum courses over time, with a focus on composition, speech communication, American & British Literature, and World Literature. In addition I directed plays and coached students for speech contests. I earned an MA degree in English/Business & Technical Communication.I have worked in the business world as a technical trainer, technical writer, business analyst, and project manager. All my corporate experience has included writing and speaking, including proposal and report writing, developing and delivering proesentations, etc. My colleagues looked at me as the grammar/writing style expert. I have extensive experience assisting youth and adult writers with writing of all kinds, ranging from expository to litera ... read more

Vedad C.

• Des Moines, IA 50310 ( 18.8 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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I have Bachelors in Computer Science and MIS. I am constantly looking for developers and programmers who need help and who can help me improve my skills. I have been exposed to Lansa a visual framework windows application development. I am currently writing Visual Java programs. I have several programs written in C++, Java, as well as DB for display show in interview, I host several websites.
I have tutored and mentored my friends and classmates in school. I feel comfortable guiding students and helping them with problem solving. I like to do research on problems i can not resolve and i try to solve them within a reasonable amount of time. There are different ways of going about solving a problem. There are chat rooms on chatzilla, google, netbeans.org and tutorials which guide one to the solution. I use the combination of all. I also carry my laptop around where ever possible. Wor ... read more

Michael B.

• Des Moines, IA 50320 ( 19.5 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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My teaching style is that I believe all students can learn but that there are different learning styles and we must match the correct learning style with the student. I am a very patient teacher who can really connect to students and their parents. I will do all that I can do to see your child grow academically.
At the elementary level I have 2 years experience as a K,1st and 2nd grade combined teacher, three years as a 1st grade teacher and 1 year as combined 1st and 2nd grade teacher. In the area of special education I have taught students from age 3 to 16 with Mental Disabilities for 8 years. Currently I am working as a substitute teacher for the Carlisle Community Schools and Des Moines Public Schools.

Virginia C.

• Johnston, IA 50131 ( 20.1 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: American History

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My teaching philosophy mirrors my learning philosophy. I believe in using a variety of methods and media to reach students on a level they can understand. Knowing that not all students learn in the same way necessitates an understanding of individual facilitation as well as group facilitation. I believe in creating an environment that creates curiosity and engagement that will result in long-term learning outcomes. Like Freire, I subscribe to the idea that one must know the word in order to know the world; and one must know the world in order to create meaningful change (Freire, 1970).
As a twenty year veteran of the advertising agency business, I have had significant training and experience in communication skills. I am both a talented writer and presenter and have gained teaching experience through volunteer programs and as a guest lecturer. I have spent the past several years r ... read more

Lori M.

• Johnston, IA 50131 ( 20.3 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Geography

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I truely consider myself a life long learner and hope to instill that in all the students I work with. I enjoy helping students become all that they can. I understand that each student has their own individual learning style and that the teaching has to be adapted for that. I believe hands on experiences are some of the best experiences and stay with students the most. I am a caring helpful person who has the best interest of my students at heart. I hope to help students see their own potential and use it to the best of their ability.
As a college graduate, I started my teaching career in a catholic elementary school. I taught second grade for a year and first grade for two years. It was truely rewarding to see students become fluent readers. I relocated and took a position as a special education assosciate. I worked with four special education teachers. I worked with both groups o ... read more