Eleanor H.

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 ( 15.1 mi )
• Experienced Psychology Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Chemistry, Biology

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have worked as a tutor for 5 years. I worked as a volunteer peer tutor at my high school throughout my time there and fell in love with it. I am now a freshman at Saint Louis University majoring in biology on a pre-medical track. I have tutored in a variety of subjects ranging from biology, zoology, algebra 1, algebra 2 and chemistry to english and composition.
I am a huge supporter students tutoring students. I have found that working with students helps to take down a barrier between the tutor and tutee. Students are more comfortable to work with peers than an authority. My first priority is to listen, listen to what the tutee is looking to get out of the experience. Each student's needs are different and you have to plan around them. When I am tutoring I strive to make the tutee vocal. I like to allow students to think for themselves and see how they approach the challenge. I ... read more

JENNIFER S.

• CHATHAM, IL 62629 ( 31.7 mi )
• Psychology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Biology

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Read More About JENNIFER S...

I find that most people tend to learn best when they can relate a concept to the real world. As a result, I tend to use examples, analogies, and diagrams often when I am explaining a process or concept. I also try to incorporate hands on learning as much as possible. Everyone has a different learning style, so through interacting with my students I try to understand how they best understand the information I provide to them. I am a firm believer in nurturing curiosity and trying to provide a reason or purpose for every subject and idea, even if it is not something the student finds particularly interesting. I have found that if I can provide a purpose then the student can better conceptualize and remember the idea being taught.
After earning my BS in zoology with a minor in psychology, I worked as an educator at a local zoo working with elementary aged children. This was my fi ... read more