Ryan E.
- Ankeny, IA 50021 ( 29.1 mi )
- Science Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 06/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $46.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology
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I believe that every person is able to learn, if they want to. You can't make someone learn if they have no interest in it. I try to establish a reason for learning with the student. My first child I tutored is a perfect example. This boy was 14 years old. He really enjoyed carpentry. He hated math because he didn't realize that it would help him with what he loved. With the relation of math to his carpentry he was able to come from a low "D" to a low "B". It worked becasue he was able to mentally visualize and apply it to his carpentry. I feel the other key to his success is that we set the realistic goal of one letter grade of improvement. The extra letter was the icing on the cake.
As a Junior in college I made the decision to become a teacher. The decision was based on the observation that a majority of teachers are over worked and don't have the time to provide the ... read more