[GRLUG] tutoring

[Steve Romanow]

dennis nielsen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My nephew is attending an area college. He is taking several computer 
> classes this semester. He is a smart kid, but feels out of his league.
> Most of the students in the classes have much more experience than he 
> has. I would like to help him find a tutor to help him get through the 
> first few weeks and help him build some self esteem. Some tutors can 
> be very bright but do not deal with people in a kind, encouraging 
> way.  Anyone have any suggestions? He lives in the Rockford area, it 
> would be great to find someone local, if possible.
>
> Thanks!
>
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Does he have transportation?  Tutoring for which classes?  Computer 
Science?  Math?
I wouldn't be much help for math, but programming, general cs stuff.
I could meet with him to give him a pep talk, see if the areas he feels 
weak in will matter.


Steve