David W.
- Panama City, FL 32404 ( 16.2 mi )
- World History Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 11/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Social Studies, Geography, American History
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Many of the things in life that we don't "get" are things we don't understand. When teaching, I try to break things down and simplify them so they can be easily understood. Often the kids in my class are those who do not like to be challenged, so I incorporate a lot of questions to provoke thinking and problem solving on their own. Since repetition is a key component to learning, I review a lot which requires patience but pays great dividends in the long run. I try to keep things fresh and fun by adding a lot of variety, and also like to motivate with real-world examples so students can see a practicle use for what they are learning.
I am in my sixth year of teaching in elementary school, and previous to that I taught for 3 years (GED prep, Life Skills, Cognitive Skills) at a prison. Prior to that, I worked as a
Social Worker for ten years for the Florida Dept. of Children & ... read more