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Bob

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I am a provider of subject information, an encourager, a provider of examples, one who nudges you for your questions and then responds with a reply that will encourage you to dig deeper into the topic. My goal is to provide access to as much information as possible and light your desire to know more for you to achieve the level of success required by the subject at hand.

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Bob’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Colorado Technical University-Online - Bachelors, BSBA - Information Technology

Graduate Degree: Liberty University - Masters, Religious Education

Hobbies

I am interested in Christian ministries, ethical management, educational research, writing, reading, entertaining, and when I can, sitting on the beach.

Tutoring Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP English Language and Composition
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP US History
Business
Chemical Engineering
College English
Competition Math
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Economics
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
Engineering
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Executive Functioning
Expository Writing
Geography
Geometry
High School English
High School Level American History
High School Level American Literature
High School Political Science
High School World History
High School Writing
History
Human Geography
IB Computer Science
ISEE Prep
ISEE- Lower Level
Java
Learning Differences
Macroeconomics
Math
Microeconomics
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Middle School Math
Middle School Writing
Other
PC Basic Computer Skills
Photoshop
Political Science
Pre-Algebra
Productivity
Programming Languages
SAT Prep
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language
Science
Social Sciences
Social Studies
SSAT Prep
SSAT- Elementary Level
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
World Civilization
World History
World Religions
Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?

The role of teacher is best defined as facilitator, (one who provides the access to specific knowledge) and instructor (one who provides the keys to understanding the specific knowledge). In the online environment, there is little else that can be done. Open the virtual door to the 'classroom' and provide the subject information, offer encouragement, show examples, nudge the student for questions and respond with a reply that will encourage the student to dig deeper and maybe even learn more about the topic. Repeat the cycle as many times as necessary to provide the assistance that each student requires. The job of an online facilitator or instructor is not that of the traditional teacher that is forced by circumstances to chase learning into the heads of the students. The job of the facilitator/instructor is to provide the access to as much information as the student requires to achieve the level of knowledge required by the subject at hand. I receive great personal satisfaction as a provider of information. I get excited when there is evidence of learning from the information that is provided. I do get frustrated when there is a refusal to attempt to learn. I get more involved with the student that WANTS to acquire the information provided, they are the real reason that we exist. The wise students use us willingly, and all students need us to willingly be there for them. I enjoy being there when there is a need.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I spend some of the allotted time getting to know the student and offering information about me as requested. We then explore the subject and seek to find the best place to begin for the student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Helping to become an independent learner is really how I understand what I do. I offer the information that is required, and then show the student how to acquire further information on the subject.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Motivation is such a personal thing that it requires that the student and I to spend time talking and getting to know each other. Once there is a level of comfort felt by the student, then the motivational encouragement can begin with a real chance of success.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

Repeat the instructions, and encourage the student to offer their thoughts on the subject in search of a common thread that can be used to assist the student in mastering that particular area.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Reading comprehension is an absolute must have skill for everyone. I try to find an analogy or other understandable area to compare the current reading with, so that the student can grasp the content.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

The most successful strategy that I have found to usually work is when I treat the student as a human - not as a student.