John D.

• Cookeville, TN 38501 ( 19.6 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

After graduating from MTSU, I went to Prague, Czech Republic to train and work as a teacher of English as a foreign language. I secured a position at Bell School International. Here I taught mostly adult students but I also had a few high school classes. I found it was more satisfying teaching the younger students and so I looked for work at the elementary level. At Horackova Elementary, I taught 6th to 9th grade English. I had a great rapport with all the students and enjoyed planning for the array of levels and age groups. However, I was the only teacher there who spoke English and felt alienated from the school. As a result, I made the difficult decision to return to the United States.
I seek a student-centered classroom with a balance of authority and trustworthiness in the teacher so that the students respect me while at the same time feeling comfortable to share their ideas ... read more

Jon T.

• Buffalo Valley, TN 38548 ( 20.2 mi )
• Political Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography, American History

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More About This Tutor...

I am a graduate from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelors degree in English; in which, has enabled me an understanding in subject of English and writing. Upon receiving my degree, I began working for Smith County Middle School as an In School Suspension teacher. I am currently finishing my second year at this position. My responsibilities are to tutor and teach various degrees of students with various subject disciples while in school suspension. This experience has helped me both as a teacher and as a student in that it has helped me understand how to help various students with different learning difficulties. I am also currently enrolled at MTSU to finalizing my certification to teach English at the secondary level.
I am very passionate about working and helping students. I have the approach that all students can learn and be strong in any subject, but some students ... read more