James P.
- Greensboro, NC 27408 ( 33.6 mi )
- Chess Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 06/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $59.00 to $69.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help
A Little Bit About Me...
Children have many different learning styles, and as an educator it is my job to discern which approach works best for each individual. In teaching math, I believe that all children learn best with a hands-on approach. Providing real-world examples and manipulatives that children can pick up, touch, and move around should be used at all levels – from kindergarten through high school. Doing so helps the student see the problem as more than abstract numbers on a page. I am also driven to help children maintain their natural curiosity and desire to learn. Learning is a life-long process; and there is nothing more rewarding than helping a child succeed and keeping that drive alive.
Having spent 20 years in the Information Technology field, I recently made the decision to change careers to pursue a life-long dream of teaching. I began college as an education major, but due to life ... read more