Mary R.
- Rockville, MN 56369 ( 24.5 mi )
- Homework Help Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 09/2010
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Continuing Education
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Teaching needs to adjust with each student or class, because everyone has their own flavor for learning. I tend to let the student take the lead at first, and then I try to guide them through the areas they're questioning. It's like a car on a road with a new driver: the student is driving all over the road, and I need to gently urge them into the right lane (or the correct answer). I also like to use real world examples when I can from my past experience, and encourage the student to do so as well.
When I first started college, I had no idea what to major in. I started taking creative writing and literature classes though, and found my niche in English. I enjoy writing, reading, proofreading, checking grammar and punctuation, and find myself reviewing billboards and magazines for errors. I've been able to put these skills to actual use as an instructor, tutor, and advisor for coll ... read more