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Franklin D. - Aiken, SC 29803 (32.9 mi) - $37.5/hr.
I find that it is best to begin by getting to know the student, introducing myself, being friendly, and maybe talking about shared interests. This normally occurs over several sessions, but is necessary to keep out the "just another teacher" perspective. While learning, it is important to build subject matter confidence. Since there are often mental blocks or preconceptions in place (particularly in math), I find it productive and beneficial to get students to understand and believe that the work is not impossible. This helps in the transition from "I can't do this." to "How do I do this?". The best way to get there is using a show-tell-do format, where I first demonstrate, talking through examples before guiding the student through examples, then finally giving the student examples to work through solo. Central to this method is developing an understanding of where the student is ... read more
Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I
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$37.50
average per hour
($35.00-$40.00)
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