Donald H.
- Ithaca, NY 14850 ( 21.5 mi )
- Government Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 05/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $47.00 to $56.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History
A Little Bit About Me...
One of the advantages of my background is the variety of people I have worked with. Regardless of different cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages, I have the unique ability to connect with people in a language they understand. I utilize this ability to teach by analogy, as many of the things I teach and tutor others on involve complex subjects that the student usually has no direct experience in. When not applicable (such as instructing a student in grammar usage), the other method is to encourage students to learn by doing while I coach, encourage, and draw out thoughtful answers along the way.
As a lifelong student of the humanities and English, I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching and helping others. As a result, whenever and wherever I have been, whether in academia, work environments, or with friends and family, I have sought to apply what I kn ... read more