Philip G.
- Missoula, MT 59808 ( 7.9 mi )
- Continuing Education Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 01/2010
- Will travel up to 25 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $51.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help
More About This Tutor...
I greatly enjoy teaching. Much of my style is entertaining and process oriented in nature. Story, metaphor and an understanding of the student having “the idea before the subject being taught” are vital. For me, the underlying concepts are of vital importance before true learning can occur. Knowing what a “mammal” is comes before knowing how we classify “mammals”. Generally, I am able to meet students where they are and utilize “foreword chaining” learning styles with frequent, non boring interactions to progress learning. Rote memory rarely works, but pneumonic, metaphor and story often do. I am very aware of differing learning styles, as well as differing modalities (visual, auditory, kinetic) of learning.
I have completed a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Communications which stressed the importance of varied communication styles when discussi ... read more
