John TR G.
- Ft. Myers, FL 33919-8104 ( 11 mi )
- World History Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 03/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Social Studies, Political Science, Government, Geography, American History
A Little Bit About Me...
The childrens' therapists at SafeHome always marveled at my ability to get even closed-up children to open up, smile, laugh & enjoy themselves. Gentle humor, warmth & patience just come naturally to me, and are so very effective.(More than once, a child who hadn't spoken a word to adults in the shelter would "return to form" after I spent time with them.) It helps a child learn, after all, when they feel safe & know that someone cares that they succeed! You see,every child who needed my assistance became "the most important kid in the world" at that moment. Without my saying so verbally, they felt that way because of the care, concern, respect, (& laughs) I so gladly showed them!
I discovered a knack for teaching while voluntarily tutoring a classmate of mine at Marquette University in English & Creative Writing, (1976). He was a wonderfully bright student athlete, but had never be ... read more