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Jon C - jasper, GA 30143 (20.9 mi) - GRE Tutor - $39.50/hr.
The method of teaching I prefer is maieutic, i.e., one which draws knowledge from the student, rather than attempts to place it in him/her from without. To me, the process of asking questions and allowing the student's curiosity and intelligence to reach conclusions is far more effective than one-sided lecturing.
I am endlessly creative, coming up with myriad examples to illustrate concepts. In 2006 I taught graphic design topics at Westwood College. In 2007 I taught the same subject at The Creative Circus (roughly equivalent to an MBA program for designers, writers, photographers, and art directors). In 2008 I taught in the design department for Georgia State University. This summer I traveled to a remote region in India to teach English.
I have taught GRE prep for the past 3 years, covering the verbal, quantitative (math), and analytical writing (essay) areas. As a test prep teac
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Jonathan R - Woodstock, GA 30188 (40.3 mi) - GRE Tutor - $43.00/hr.
I believe every student has the ability to learn any subject matter, however difficult it may seem. Effective instruction is strongly linked to effective communication of material, in a way that each student can understand personally. I strongly believe that every student achieves their best when they feel comfortable with their instructor and as a member of a problem-solving team. I will work hard with each student to communicate important points in a way that not only seems comprehensible, but also inspires interest. My goal is to work with each student as a student myself, discovering how they learn best and how best to use our time. I have worked as a math and physics tutor for several years at the high school and undergraduate university levels. My past experience has been primarily in introductory physics courses and upper-level high school math including trigonometry and calculus,
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