Terra W.
- Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 27.4 mi )
- Sociology Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy
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My "teaching style" changes depending on the needs of my students. In all cases, an initial assessment of both the academic level and the temperament of each student are necessary before I establish a particular style. Some students are comfortable with a quieter, more formal tutor, while others are successful with a more casual, animated tutor.
In every situation, I look for opportunities to give positive reinforcement. For example, I usually warm-up with material the student feels relatively confident about, then add new or more challenging concepts, and end with the student feeling successful practicing on his or her own.
I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring a wide range of students in a vast array of different settings. Most recently, I have tutored reading to 4th graders at an elementary school, taught ESL and GED subjects to adults through an adult education center, an ... read more