Deron B.
- Algoma, WI 54201 ( 32.3 mi )
- Microsoft Office Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 02/2010
- Will travel up to 40 miles
- Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Desktop Publishing
Read More About Deron B...
I believe that applications to everyday life should be stressed if a tutor/teacher is to pique the interest of their student(s).
Rather than stressing rote memorization, I believe it is more important to relate overall concepts in a "partnering" style.
It is important to remember that one of the cornerstones of teaching is making the subject matter interesting and relevant to the student's experiences. I believe it is also important to focus on a student's strengths rather than their weaknesses. As in many areas of life, teaching also requires patience. From my experience, children benefit greatly from an easy-going approach where they are regarded as equals and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
During my enrollment at the University of Arizona in Tucson, I tutored several students in advanced psychology courses as well as advanced English composition courses to ... read more