David S.
- Saint Louis, MO 63146 ( 16.1 mi )
- Experienced Algebra I Tutor
- Male
- Member since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $20 to $50 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Math, Pre-Algebra
My comments on tutoring Algebra I : With a strong background in mathematics, I can easily assist students to learn algebra. I will make sure students have a strong foundation in earlier mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc. in order to make the learning of new concepts easier.
Most difficulties in math stem from the failure to master concepts from earlier grades that should be firmly in place. If these concepts are not well learned, the student is attempting to learn a very new concept in addition to relearning previously taught concepts! Sometimes it is necessary to reteach these crucial concepts to insure mastery before a student can be successful learning algebraic concepts.
I have taught for many decades and use a variety of teaching styles since all students learn differently. I am more of a 'traditional' style teacher, realizing that the basics are vital. I am a visual learner myself, but realize that my students may not. I always teach so that all students learn..using visual,hands on, and auditory presentation of material. I am extremely thorough and endeavor to be sure my students have mastered a concept before moving on to more complex topics. I ALWAYS make what I am teaching relevant to the students...showing them how they will use what we are learning in a real life situation. This not only makes it more interesting, but the students enjoy seeing real life situations in which they can use some of the more obscure topics such as fractions, etc.
I make learning fun and exciting! Getting the students involved and active is a huge part of lea ... read more