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Claire J. - $20.00/hr - Newland, NC - View Claire J. >>
...We'll dive right into creating spreadsheets, formatting cells, and organizing data. Instead of just talking about it, we'll roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty with real-world examples and exercises. Excel can seem overwhelming at first, but don't worry—I'm here to break it down into bite-sized chunks. (read more)
Bret G. - $35.00/hr - Burnsville, NC - View Bret G. >>
...Math and languages have more in common than one may think. When the lights come on and the synapse happens, we learn to become fluent in the language of Algebra and think mathematically. I've been teaching English to speakers of other languages for over 7 years now, starting with my foreign exc... (read more)
Courtney M. - $54.00/hr - Burnsville, NC - View Courtney M. >>
...I had to re-learn all of the math that I had been taught when I was in middle and high school, and I had to learn a new way to teach with Common Core. I believe that this helps me to relate to my students in a unique way. I have now been teaching and tutoring math for over 5 years and I truly love it. (read more)
Emily G. - $63.00/hr - Little Switzerland, NC - View Emily G. >>
...The grammar section focuses on the basics (punctuation, agreement, etc.). I like to asses what a student already knows about grammar and punctuation and build on that knowledge. I see no need to waste time on what a student already does well. Finally, I taught the AP courses for 25 years, and ... (read more)
Wendi C. - $40.00/hr - Burnsville, NC - View Wendi C. >>
...I worked in a Head Start classroom for 4 years. During this time I had experience with children with all types of learning disabilities. I understand how to help them excel in their studies. (read more)