Linda W.
- Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ( 29.8 mi )
- Continuing Education Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 12/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help
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I love the give and take of interaction with students. My approach is learner-centered, which means that I see each student as an individual and strive to tailor our instructional exchange to meet the needs of each person. I believe that teaching is dialogic; it is through dialogue that instructors and students together engage in the exploration process that leads to learning. I do not ascribe to the "open head, pour in facts" approach to teaching. Rather, I seek to facilitate problem solving, critical thinking, data gathering, and logical analysis that extends the student's knowledge, but more importantly teaches them to learn how to learn.
I began my career as a high school teacher teaching grades 9-12. My engagement with students at this level was highly satisfying; I loved teaching this age group speech and drama courses. After that I spent several years in a FT profession ... read more