Charles P.
- South Bend, IN 46628 ( 15.9 mi )
- Male
- Member Since: 09/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Psychology, Literature, Homework Help, Grammar, Government, Creative Writing, Continuing Education, Composition, Communications, American History
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I usually employ a Socratic style of interaction, seldom answering students’ questions, but rather guiding them to the answer, or at least an answer, through strategic questions designed to clarify their thinking processes and work toward a solution to the problem at hand. Frequently, I might not know the specific answer to a question, and in such instances, the student and I will engage in an academic scavenger hunt to find it. This practice contains much value, as the student will learn the techniques and strategies by which to effectively ferret out material that may otherwise go unnoticed. I am less a teacher than I am a facilitator of learning, and I strive to create an environment in which learning is both successful and enjoyable.
After receiving the Ph.D. from Notre Dame in 1985, I taught at Saint Mary’s College, Purdue University North Central, and Notre Dame, and current ... read more