Robert H.
- Boise, ID, 83709, ID 83709 ( 28.4 mi )
- Elementary Study Skills Tutor
- Male Age 76
- Member Since: 07/2013
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $34.00 to $39.00 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills
My comments on tutoring Elementary Study Skills : Use only positive reinforcement
I use the Socratic method, meeting the students where they are, and using gentle questioning to build on that base. I start with the assumption that all children are gifted learners, and communicate that belief to them. It is essential to create a base of success upon which to build future success. I also spend time finding something to like deeply about each child; and discovering what the child is interested in. When an adult takes an interest in the child's world, and shares that interest in a positive reinforcing manner, it opens to door to learning.
I have taught internship classes and tutored statistics at the University level.
I have tutored mathematics from elementary to calculus at a junior college.
I have been a GRE instructor for the Stanley Kaplan company
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