Margaret M.
- Salt Lake City, UT 84108 ( 30.9 mi )
- TOEFL Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 09/2007
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $55.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: GED
Read More About Margaret M...
My experience teaching English has taught me that everyone has the ability to learn. The challenge is to identify the needs and style of the learner and adapt to them. I had students who were mostly visual learners and needed everything written down or printed on handouts; I had students who were mainly auditory learners and needed to have everything said to them, sometimes two or even three times in different ways. Some of my students wanted to be able to speak with their boss or participate in meetings held in English; others needed to write or proofread documents in English. My main goal in teaching is to figure out what my students want and need and help them achieve their goals. Teaching English was a very learner-centered approach, with the students fully engaged and participating throughout the lesson. I think that tutoring should be the same way, with the focus on how the s ... read more
