David S.
- Saint Louis, MO 63146 ( 38.5 mi )
- Expert Elementary Study Skills Tutor
- Male
- Member since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $20 to $50 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills
Elementary Study Skills is one of my top subjects! In addition to specific subjects normally associated with tutoring, such as math, reading, history, etc., most students need to be taught study and organizational skills as well. I have found through the years that all student success needs this basic, often neglected topic that helps in ALL school subject areas. I always include this vital topic no matter what else I tutor.
I have taught for many decades and use a variety of teaching styles since all students learn differently. I am more of a 'traditional' style teacher, realizing that the basics are vital. I am a visual learner myself, but realize that my students may not. I always teach so that all students learn..using visual,hands on, and auditory presentation of material. I am extremely thorough and endeavor to be sure my students have mastered a concept before moving on to more complex topics. I ALWAYS make what I am teaching relevant to the students...showing them how they will use what we are learning in a real life situation. This not only makes it more interesting, but the students enjoy seeing real life situations in which they can use some of the more obscure topics such as fractions, etc.
I make learning fun and exciting! Getting the students involved and active is a huge part of lea ... read more