...My experience comes primarily from tutoring within a small group, but I also tutor within classroom setting and one-on-one. I start from where the student is and build their confidence with repetition, finding they grow exponentially when given care, patience, and freedom to express frustration or confusion. I emphasize wrong answers are not bad, but clear directions on how to improve. (read more)
...When actual performance falls below course expectations and requirements, constructive advice and criticism should be provided to improve that performance. Critical thinking skills should be emphasized and developed through coursework, and the instructor or tutor should always strive to awaken a... (read more)
...Of course, there are some exceptions. For instance, in the past I taught for a while TOEFL and for that type of classes I used more traditionalist and academic methods and materials.I was born in Italy, I studied European history from elementary school to high-school and then later on even at the university. I have a T.E.F.L. (read more)
...I have 14 years of experience tutoring Finite Math. Most of this experience has been with Business Administration students at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. I focus on discussing the concepts along with techniques used to solve problems in a topic, and helping the student develop problem-solving skills. (read more)
...My older sister started taking lessons which in turn inspired me to take lessons starting in 5th grade. To this day, I continue to take piano lessons myself because there is always a new skill or piece you can learn on the piano. So no matter how long you've been taking lessons or are just star... (read more)