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michael n.

• casper, WY 82601 ( 0.3 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics

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I love seeing children learn and grow. My teaching style is a whole, part, whole approach. I teach the abstract concept and then the practical application. After the application is learned I relate it back to the abstract concept and alternate applications. I encourage mistakes because they are a valuable source of knowledge and learning. I don’t criticize, but am very encouraging and open to the experiences of the pupil in teaching the material. I believe all people are capable of learning and succeeding.
My tutoring experience includes helping my peers at the University of Wyoming and duties of training petty officer in the US Navy. At UW, I tutored physics, math, and basic engineering. While getting my BS in Mechanical Engineering, I gained an extensive knowledge of the principles and practice of mathematics. I was the training petty officer both at boot camp and on my ship, FF ... read more

Mary P.

• Casper, WY 82604 ( 4.9 mi )
• Elementary Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics

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My teaching style becomes the student's learning style, unique with each different student. I have attended three years of training with the Learning Success Institute of California, which specializes in a learning styles philosophy designed for every student, but most particularly for those who struggle in various skill areas and who have been labeled with various learning disabilities. Using this philosophy, I try to help each student know their own unique learning style, thereby giving them a key to unlock some doors that may not have been opened before. I tutor with the belief that patience and encouragement are very important for the discouraged learner - recognizing both their successes and challenges. I do not rush and do not play guessing games - but try to keep in step with the student while drawing them further than they may know they are going.
As a graduate from one of ... read more