John W.
- Shelbyville, KY 40065 ( 2.8 mi )
- Science Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 05/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy
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Genuine, personal interest in the child; establishing rapport; establishing the student's mastery level, then building from there (instead of an arbitrary line which creates anxiety); affirmation of every step of progress/success; recognition but careful use of errors in non-judgmental, constructive correction; ease in backing up for review when needed; positive verbal and behavioral reinforcement to the student, including reports to parents about same, all these are things that come to mind.
I have been recognized for being able to communicate and teach behaviorally-disabled and -challenged students. I think this is because of my many years as a minister. I am nonplussed by lack of cooperation, and seem able to penetrate quickly past the veil of insecurity that causes some students not to cooperate with adults. I believe I offer more, therefore, than mere subject expertise: I bel ... read more