Marsha L.

• grand junction, CO 81505 ( 11.6 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Life Science, Earth Science

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A Little Bit About Me...

I come from a family of educators. Whether as students, teachers, trainers, teachers of teachers, or parents, we all see ourselves as educators first and foremost. Personally,my love of teaching came from my love of learning. I have always found the experience of learning to be exhilarating and life enriching. I have discovered that the same joy can be found in helping others figure this out as well. Often the joy of learning has been taken away from children and they have learned to doubt their abilities. I always try to find the way to get through to the individual child I am working with to help them see their abilities and get to that, "I see it now!" moment. I like to teach study tips and organization skills that help them retain the information and their homework. One of my favorite techniques is having the student become the teacher. While helping students succeed scholastically I ... read more

James W.

• Grand Junction, CO 81507 ( 12.7 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Earth Science

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While I was going to Butler County Community College I peer tutored students in both mathematics thru calculus II and english composition I and II. My trigonometry teacher had me substitute teach his college algebra and trigonometry courses for him while he away. This was some of the most satisfying work I have ever done. When a student finally understood what I was explaining it was like you could see the light come on in their head. Not only did I help the student learn the topic but it made me feel good because I had helped them.
Teaching is one of the most satisfying things I have ever done. I believe that everybody can learn, you just have to find the right teaching method for that individual. There are only a hand full of methods to choose from, they include: hands on, visual, reading, hearing or some unique blend of these. These are not the only methods, but these wou ... read more

Brad F.

• Grand Junction, CO 81507 ( 13.9 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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My experience is as broad as it is varied. When I taught at Sylvan, I taught every course they needed me to. When I taught professionally, I taught teams of scientists and then instructional designers. I'm comfortable with all ages and backgrounds.
Scaffolding and positive reinforcement describes my teaching style; combined with a healthy dose of humor and individual, associative modeling. Learning should be fun and challenging. Busy work doesn't have to take such a negative connotation.

Rebekah M.

• Fruita, CO 81521 ( 17.6 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I enjoy working with all learners - no matter the age, child or adult. I enjoy the challenge it brings of figuring out what teaching method works for each individual. In my experience, it takes ingenious and quick thinking to activate the learning potential for some learners. I believe that switching the types of teaching is effective to continue interest on behalf of the learner. In a math example, it is helpful to not work on problems for the entire time. Discovery using hands on concrete examples is often a "fun" and effective break. My desire is for students to learn more than they thought possible.
I began tutoring in high school then in college, I majored in mathematics to pursue a career in teaching. My career took another direction yet I continued my passion for teaching others through tutoring at local non-profits. Last year, I taught 8th grade math at a local public middl ... read more

Patrick B.

• Cedaredge, CO 81413 ( 21.3 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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A Little Bit About Me...

Each of us has a different way of learning but the first step is to appeal to a student's natural inquisitiveness. If they can see real life applications for the skills they are learning they will become engaged and enthusiastic. I have and continue to use many of the skills I learnt in school and they have been instrumental in assisting me to find solutions to complex problems. These are stories to share with students so they can see the usefulness of the skills they are learning . I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I learn new things and new ways of doing things constantly. The joy to me is when a student "gets it".
Born and educated in Great Britain. Graduated Rickmansworth School with Certificates of education in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, English Language and English Literature. Attended Watford College and obtained the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engine ... read more