nancy a.

• Topeka, KS 66606 ( 32.3 mi )
• Biology Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15 to $25 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science

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Experience 2009-2011 Oxford Learning Center Doha, Qatar Teacher ? Part time evening lessons provided. ? Teaching primarily English or Math to groups of three students. ? Following set programs for each individual student and providing feedback on students’ progress. 2003-2006 Sunbeam School Doha, Qatar Special Educational Needs Teacher • To provide a high quality educational program service to primary aged children with a variety of special needs. • Working with a multi-disciplinary team to assess, diagnose, plan and provide appropriate intervention to all referred children. • Contributing to the initiation, regular monitoring and end of term review of individual Education Plans • Deliver a knowledge based service to all clients associated with Sunbeam School. • To liase with clients' families and associ ... read more

Kathyrne M.

• Paxico, KS 66526 ( 30.7 mi )
• Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $62.00 to $70.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry

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I am a higher education professional who has come to believe that the best way to impact students is to return to teaching. I have a long-standing interest in the philosophy of teaching. I am particularly impressed by "deep learning," a movement that emphasizes critical thinking and inquiry at all levels of teaching. I also believe in high expectations combined with a strong support system, and a common sense approach to the subject matter. I have come to believe that much "teaching" is nothing more than giving students the illusion that they have learned something; this is evidenced by the "cram and regurgitate" approach often taken by students. In my view, this approach is not true teaching or true learning.
I have a PhD with a major in psychology and a minor in cell biology. I have taught college courses ranging from developmental math to graduate neuroscience. One of my re ... read more