James S.
- Lawrence, KS 66049 ( 34.6 mi )
- Expert American History Tutor
- Male Age 34
- Member Since: 09/2018
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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- Also Tutors: Social Studies, Political Science, Government
American History is one of my top subjects! I have taken many classes in American history, have traveled to many historically significant sites throughout the United States, and did my student teaching in an 8th grade American history class.
My teaching style consists of a combination of direct instruction, active student participation, and frequent and differentiated assessment. I begin by presenting students with the information they will need to know for the unit that they are studying. I do this through the use of PowerPoint presentations, the SmartBoard, and video clips. I will often stop at several points throughout the lesson to see if students have any questions. I will also make sure that they are paying attention and will ask them questions about information they just learned, so I expect them to be paying attention and taking notes. Throughout the unit, I offer students plenty of opportunities to show me what they know through a variety of different formative assessments, such as textbook activities, homework, Tickets-Out-The-Door, group activities, presentations, and review game. At the end of the unit, I ... read more
