John R.
- Cedar Park, TX 78613 ( 32.8 mi )
- SAT - Math Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 04/2010
- Will travel up to 25 miles
- Rates from $44.00 to $49.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: GED
A Little Bit About Me...
My goal when working with students is to fully describe the steps necessary to solving various classes of problems, often in an outline form, for it is in learning these steps that a student becomes an independent learner.
I like to work through as many examples as the student needs, gradually working them into the problem-solving process, until they are able to work a few completely on their own, or, in some way, demonstrate understanding of the material. Of course, this method is a little easier to employ in one on one tutoring sessions, but even with my work in the classroom, I feel student participation is crucial to the learning environment.
While in college (1988-1994), I worked as a grader in the math department, with a goal of providing useful feedback to the students. I also began working as a tutor at Austin Community College (ACC) in their free learning labs at this ... read more
