Scott A.
- Ilion, NY 13357 ( 10.7 mi )
- Spelling Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 05/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $63.00 to $68.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Composition
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I love teaching, period. I strive for clarity in my presentation. This has allowed me to explain very complex ideas to adults as well as very young children. The mark of a good teacher is comprehension. Never is there a place for anger or impatience in teaching! It is the duty of the instructor to demonstrate why the subject is important and interesting. For example, I never enjoyed Math until a teacher in college explained it's value. It was not that we will necessarily need to perform those equations, rather it is that it trains our mind how to think well, much like mental gymnastics. Thus, I strive to find ways to bring home the subject matter in a way that connects with my audience.
In a world of specialization, I tend to break the mold by having rather wide academic interests. I earned a bachelors degree in Religion, then went on to earn an MA in Theology. In betwee ... read more