David F.

• Rye, CO 81069 ( 18.8 mi )
• Elementary Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary

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I like to share my passion that comes from the pure enjoyment of understanding a subject and sharing this passion with my students. As an engineer I try to show the practical application of concepts, and from my interests in history and literature I try to provide an historical context to the development of the concept being taught. I believe in the innate ability of all students to learn, although of course not all learn at the same pace - I believe the key is to relate the subject matter to the student's life experiences and thus make the connection where learning is possible.
While working as an engineer I discovered a passion for teaching and the joy of "sharing" knowledge with others. I am now semi-retired and would like to extend that passion by tutoring in science and mathematics on a part-time basis. I have three engineering degrees as well as teacher certification in s ... read more

Katelyn B.

• Colorado Springs, CO 80911 ( 25.6 mi )
• Elementary Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Elementary

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My teaching style includes patience, listening and determination. While teaching at C.S. Lewis I not only taught but also learned. I believe that with children patience is necessary and primary. Then while you may be the teacher you also have to listen in order to instruct properly. Finally being determined because in teaching you have to not allow yourself to give up. Many times students become frustrated and want to quite, you have to be an example of not giving up. If you do this they will see you as an example and learn this behavior. Thus teaching by example, kids are sponges imitating adults and peers. I love children and enjoy working with them. I feel as if each child is different and unique in thier own way, thus when faced with a subject that is more challenging than another it is understandable. I also personally struggled when younger with certain subjects, but now as I have ... read more

Seth R.

• Pueblo, CO 81005 ( 40.4 mi )
• Elementary Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Basic Learning Skills

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I have worked as a tutor for Pueblo Community College from 2009 to 2010. I have also coached baseball for youth from 2002 to 2004. Have have experience teaching young students along with older students.
On hands approach, using examples of real scenarios helping students understand not only how something works but why they would need it, or how to use it. I also use visuals to help show, for stundents not understanding from listening.