Merry
Motivating Students to Learn: K - Adult!
- $30 / h
- 6 rating s
- Williamsburg , VA ( 23185 )
- 6 miles
Naturally a teacher since I was a very young teen, I enjoyed telling stories and exploring games and academics with young children. Later I directed and taught in child care centers, became coordinator for a USDA food program and a college adjunct professor at Mary Baldwin College, specializing in psychology and sociology. I belong to Virginia Professional Educators which recognizes qualified teachers. My teaching philosophy is to expedite learning, which includes inspiring motivation by in...
nutrition
social studies
ADD/ADHD
In my health psychology doctorate curriculum, I learned basic teaching methods for those with ADD/ADHD. I had already learned to assist my elementary school age granddaughter (who took medication for ADHD) with her homework. It is necessary to (1) remove distractions, (2) organize study materials, and (3) make study expectations very clear PREVIOUS to beginning any study session, (4) then consistently stay on track. It is also necessary to take breaks for relaxation and fun, thus encouraging the student's cooperation.