Sean
Math and English Tutor
- $70 / h
- 6 rating s
- Woodland Hills , CA ( 91367 )
- 7 miles
Greetings potential students and families! For the last twelve years I have watched students of all ages reach their academic goals as a result of the work we've done together. My approach has always been about creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere where we, in turn, work our butts off. Am I being too informal with such talk? Good! I am all about informality, since I want students to be comfortable and unafraid to ask questions so we can get the results we're after. Years of one-on-one teachin...
ADD/ADHD
I have worked one-on-one with numerous ADD/ADHD students over the years, both in the classroom as a resource teacher, and after school in private tutoring settings. Experience has taught me an additional level of patience and understanding is required with these students, as they often "tune out" when sustained concentration becomes too difficult. I have learned the importance of taking breaks, allowing for brief tangents, and providing opportunities for students to move their bodies physically. Extra sensitivity is also required in regards to students taking medication, as performance may fluctuate radically depending on whether a doses were skipped, or when a new medicine/ dosage is being experimented with. In addition to working with ADD/ADHD students of all ages and backgrounds in the professional sphere, my brother and father were both diagnosed with the disorder, and life with them has taught me much about ADD/ADHD and its unique challenges.