Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Burlington, OK

I love teaching and working with all children. I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways. I am available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference in a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives. As an College graduate, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have earned two bachelor degrees, BS in Addiction and BS in Psychology, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas of math and science. In addition, I

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My teaching style is flexible depending on the subject matter and the student or students. I am addressing. I currently teach a broad range of students, ages, and subject matters with a variety of teaching styles. My personal style is to challenge the individual student even in a group setting. I believe in setting reasonable individual standard for student to work toward and accomplish. During my career, I have worked in the financial services industries holding positions from auditor to Vice President of Operations after earning my BA in Accounting and History. I have designed, developed and implemented accounting and control system for several small businesses to multi-billion dollar operations. Currently, my part time consulting assignments focuses on resolving financing issues for small to medium size companies specifically around the mortgage industry. In my downtime, I have be

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My experience, knowledge and skills are multifaceted and reach far beyond the classroom experience. I have utilized my skills since before I graduated college in 1992, while working with 'at risk' youth in a group home placement. I am proficient in teaching various life skills; ie., communication skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, drug and alcohol abuse programs, and, anger management, are among the many I have taught. As a social worker, it is my nature to observe 'the prospective student' on a psychosocial level which enables me to prepare and teach in an affective manner, tailored to meet individual needs. I prefer to 'coach' rather than 'teach'. It is customary for me to utilize emotional and mental support, which, I believe is the catalyst for a student to become successful. As a former GED participant, I furthered my educational experience to include a bachelor

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Currently completing my Master's in Social Work with minors in Psychology and Sociology. I am an avid learner in all fields, with a passion for a number of social sciences (including philosophy). I have earned one bachelor degree, BA in Social Work, which has aided in my educational development. In addition, I have learned extensive grammatical skills due to writing research papers, along with essays in many various areas of study. During the last seven years, I have tutored students, including those with with developmental disabilities, through my work at social service agencies in English, basic social studies, the arts, mathematics and psychology. I truly enjoy teaching and working with children. I have a deep-seeded passion for knowledge as well. I have exceptional patience and I am understanding in that individuals have different learning styles. It is my philosophy that it is the t

$ 38.00

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