David G.

• Summerville, SC 29485 ( 19.2 mi )
• Expert Government Tutor

• Male Age 83
• Member since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $30 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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My comments on tutoring Government : taught AP high school American Government 10 years

I believe that each student learns in his or her unique way. Creativity in teaching style is necessary to find out how best to teach. I have developed many different strategies, approaches.
I have 25 years experience in teaching from grades 6 through college; public schools; private schools; community college. My masters degree is in history. I have written one government text, several chapters of high school history texts, and economics teacher materials while working for Glencoe/ McGraw-Hill publishing. I have an Ohio professional certificate, still up to date. I am retired, but still writing for a web site.

Raymond C.

• Summerville, SC 29485 ( 19.7 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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My love of the French language led me to pursue my BA specializing in the language and culture in college. After college I immediately traveled to France on a very generous scholarship from Rotary Foundation. This permitted me to live and study at a very old and prestigious university in Poitiers, France. I also tutored the children of my host family in English to earn a bit of extra money for traveling. I learned Spanish while in the Army for the purpose of intelligence gathering. I was an avid student and easily acquired a high rate of proficiency in both of these languages. It is a pleasure for me to share my knowledge and skill with motivated students.
Since I acquired language using primarily the conversational method, that is my basic approach to teaching. Of course there are the basics of grammar and syntax, style and such, all of which are necessary, but if you cannot ... read more

Robert K.

• Summerville, SC 29485 ( 19.8 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I love to be in the classroom. I love the process of learning. It is important to understand that children learn at different paces and in different ways. It is important for us as instructors to recognize this dynamic. I particularly believe that we have a responsibility to embrace this dynamic and encourage and challenge our students to be their best. I believe in using all of the resources available to the teacher to include theaters, museums and libraries. There are teachable moments everywhere. My job is to find and make use of them.
The importance of education has always been clear to me. I was born into a middle class family without a lot of resources. It became obvious to me that if I desired to pursue higher education I would have to qualify for scholarships and grants. I earned a bachelor degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Radio and Television. I ... read more

Sherry H.

• Summerville, SC 29483 ( 22.1 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Political Science, Geography

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As a Business Education teacher in the classroom, I also have experience with home based instruction for special education and working with at-risk middle school students in an after school program. I have taught four years in middle school; this school term (2010-2011), I will be teaching part time high school computer education in the mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and will be available afternoons. Although Business Education is my certification, I have experience teaching Mathematics, ELA, Science, Reading, and Art in the home and after school. I enjoy working one-on-one with students and believe all students should have every opportunity to learn in the most comfortable environment.
As a teacher, classroom experiences have made me realize all students do not learn the same fashion. Some students are more aggressive and advanced but there are those who are silent ... read more

Nancy F.

• Charleston, SC 29414 ( 22.5 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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I have taught 29 years in public and private schools. I have home schooled. I have been a teacher evaluator and a mentor of first year teachers. I have been on the Berkeley County Teacher Forum. I have taken many in-services. The last couple I have taken were Math Solutions and Smart Board Notebook. I am Reading Recovery trained. I am working on a dissertation and hope to finish in December.
I believe students need to be encouraged by giving them successful experiences. As a special ed. teacher I find that many of my students have experienced failure and it is my job to show them that they can learn and be successful. I believe all students are unique individuals who need a secure, caring, stimulating environment in which to grow and mature. I strive to create a safe environment that supports risk taking and invites the sharing of ideas while developing a deep love and respect fo ... read more

Legare S.

• Summerville, SC 29483 ( 22.7 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I enjoy teaching very much. My style is based on discovery method. I use a series of questions and hints to help the student probe the mind to find the answer that the student may already know. Learning needs to be fun and exciting and I try to make learning fun. I want the student to be excited and have a sense of accomplishment that the student has learned a lesson well when the lesson is finished. This sense of accomplishment is what will lead to further academic successes in the future and help the student be successful in later life.
Currently I am the three to five year old Sunday school teacher for my church. I enjoy this age group because they surprise me every time with their knowledge and insight. They are an enthusiastic group who want to learn and share what they know. In the past I worked as a high school history teacher, I tutored another student in US Histor ... read more

Chandra P.

• Summerville, SC 29483 ( 23.3 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Geography

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The ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and team leadership: I meet this qualification in such that it was demonstrated while working with the Los Angeles County Probationary Department as well as working with the youth in my church. I would counsel approximately two students per week and meet with about twenty to thirty on a Thursday evening on a volunteer basis for the Los Angeles County Probation Department. I also had an assistance to work with me and we would work together as a team to help develop these young people lives. Of course, this consisted of me working beyond my normal work hours just to be able to reach that student who felt they were completely a “nobody”, for it was more important to meet the student need rather than my own personal need of just wanting to go home. The act of being able to speak one encouraging word to the student was more important to me. ... read more

Ilene L.

• Charleston, SC 29406 ( 24.4 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I have tutored college students while obtaining my BA and my MA in Sociology. I was given the opportunity to tutor when a number of professors asked for my help. I also helped to tutor high school students while I substitute taught. While trying to obtain my MA in Ed. I worked with 8th graders when working on my student teaching. I have tutored on a wide range of subjects. Everything from basic skills to anthropology and sociology. My many degrees help me to understand the basics of a variety of subjects. I am curently teaching Soc 101 at TTC.
I love working with both children and adults. I think that everyone has the ability to learn ,but teaching styles need to be geared toward the individual. Some seem to learn more through doing while others from lecture. Everyone has the potential to learn just at different paces. I believe that everyone has potential and it is our job as tuto ... read more

Gregg D.

• Ridgeland, SC 29936 ( 24.7 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography, American History

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The type of instructor I am working to become and remain does not view teaching as a job but, views teaching as an ongoing mission. My job will be to ensure that all students learn and not just to teach. The knowledge conveyed will become applicable philosophies and skills in the lives of my students that can shape their towns, communities, and even possibly the world. To accomplish this I will provide my students with engaging, meaningful activities, high expectations, and develop productive relationships with my students to become the interpersonal instructor I strive to be. All of these aforementioned goals will be achieved through integration of technology, arts, and events that involve students in the community.
As a recipient of an Associates Degree Summa Cum Laude; I have and more importantly my students have experienced success within and outside of the classroom. Twenty-o ... read more

Alys S.

• Charleston, SC 29412 ( 26.3 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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My teaching style is extremely dependent on the individual student, and what their particular situation calls for. As someone who struggled at the beginning of their academic career myself, I am very sensitive to such situations. I take incredible joy in learning, and I believe that any student can achieve this given the right approach.
I have earned my BA in English Literature, which gave me amazing professional diversity, as well as exemplary writing skills. These skills were indispensable during my postgraduate work in Archaeology. During a five year career as a professional archaeologist I have authored many reports and presented academic papers at conferences. I have a keen awareness of how to introduce new students to complex information because I've had the opportunity to participate in teaching high school students and undergraduates about field archaeology and artifact ana ... read more

Cole B.

• Goose Creek, SC 29445 ( 27 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I enjoy teaching very much. I think a strength trying to use a student's active content or prior knowledge to connect to material. My attempts are always to make the student feel empowered by the education process. If you can connect to way what they are into, either cartoons, hip-hop, popular culture, with conservative humor, then sometimes you can gain their understanding much quicker. In math I try to use a very simple, step by step process and continue until they "Get it!"
I earned my undergraduate degree of History at The College of Charleston. From there I have been teaching various subjects such as math, Algebra, Geometry, World Geography, U. S. History, Economics, Government. I have taught in many middle and high schools throughout SC and NC. During the last five years I have tutored part time while I taught. As a published author, I have extensive grammar skills due to the ... read more

Jeffrey N.

• Goose Creek, SC 29445 ( 27.9 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Sociology. Almost immediately I went to work in the behavioral health field. While there, I found an ability to connect with, and build a rapport with the residents at the facility. After a year, I took a position as a Clinical Counselor at the Medical University of South Carolina, working with emotionally disabled adolescents and putting together "groups" or behavioral classes in the hospital. I have taken and passed PRAXIS examinations in the field of Special Education, and am now a highly qualified Special Education teacher. I have taught Special Education in three Counties, and absolutely love teaching.
My teaching methods are rather basic. I respect the student, and I encourage the student. I have found that reward goes much farther than ridicule or punishment when motivating a student to believe in themselves, and th ... read more

Randolph P.

• Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 ( 29.5 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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Positive reinforcement is the key. When a student sees that an adult is taking an honest interest in them, then they are not only more willing to learn, but more able. Telling a child "I know you can do it" instead of "you can do better than that" is imperative. Even the most tempermental or unmotivated student can be helped as long as that personal connection is there. I have always found that boosting their self-confidence, and thus reducing their stress/frustration level can work wonders. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than being able to connect with a child who has been labled "difficult" or "unwilling".
I have more than nineteen years of professional communications experience in the public and private sectors, and have excellent verbal and written communications skills. I have been involved with tutoring and mentoring programs in the past, and have been a volunteer ... read more

Jamie H.

• Hardeeville, SC 29927 ( 38.9 mi )
• Government Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography, American History

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I believe all children can learn, but that all children learn differently. Having taught special education, I had a range of grade levels in my class. Very often the students would be spread out over three grade levels. Because of this, I am extremely good at tailoring my instruction to different levels and learning types. I try many different approaches to cater to different learning styles. Ultimately, I choose the method based on it's success and also how much the student enjoys it. Ultimately, the student needs to enjoy learning.
I have been a camp counselor, tutor, coach and teacher. I have taught English in Ghana, preschool in Argentina and special education in the Bronx. I have taught and worked with children of all levels, ages and backgrounds. I am very strong in writing and communication, but have also taught math up to fifth grade. I have taught science and social studie ... read more