Thomas N.
- Indianapolis, IN 46219 ( 39.1 mi )
- Marketing Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2010
- Will travel up to 50 miles
- Rates from $37.00 to $50.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Advertising
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I am a strong believer in student-directed learning. While I am happy to explain concepts and answer specific questions, many students merely ask “Can you show me how to do this?” While a demonstration is useful and necessary the first few times, I will then switch to leading questions to allow the student to recall the appropriate next steps. It is also useful to have the student explain what they DO understand about a problem to better identify what they DON’T understand and why. To add an element of variety, games like timed challenges or linking current events to math problems are relevant “distractions”.
I have always loved mathematics, but never thought I would end up being a teacher. I initially used my strong analytical skills in the business world. As I continued to work with young people through my church and professional jobs lead me to human relations positions, ... read more