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Christina

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I have always loved to read and write, but as I observed my fellow classmates throughout high school and college, I learned that not everyone shared those passions. In fact, many of my classmates avoided taking courses that would require them to read or write extensively. Observing my classmates struggle through writing essays motivated me to become an educator; I wanted to learn how to make writing fun and easy for people who struggled with this necessary skill. In order to accomplish this goal, I attended college at Sam Houston State University where I received my B.A. in English, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Now, I have been an educator for 10 years and love to see students grow. One of my greatest joys is seeing smiles on students' faces when they accomplish something they previously thought was impossible. My areas of expertise are in reading, writing, language arts, and test preparation, but I also enjoy helping students develop the study skills that are a necessary component of success.

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Christina’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Sam Houston State University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Graduate Degree: Sam Houston State University - Unknown, Educational Leadership

Hobbies

Reading, Writing, Scrapbooking

Tutoring Subjects

10th Grade Reading

10th Grade Writing

11th Grade Reading

11th Grade Writing

12th Grade Reading

12th Grade Writing

6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Writing

7th Grade Reading

7th Grade Writing

8th Grade Reading

8th Grade Writing

9th Grade Reading

9th Grade Writing

ACT English

ACT Reading

ACT Science

ACT Writing

Adult Literacy

American Literature

AP English Literature and Composition

British Literature

College Essays

College Level American Literature

Comparative Literature

COMPASS Writing Skills

Creative Writing

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

Expository Writing

Fiction Writing

High School English

High School Level American Literature

High School Writing

Homeschool

Introduction to Fiction

Literature

Middle School Reading

Middle School Writing

Persuasive Writing

PSAT Critical Reading

PSAT Writing Skills

Reading

SAT Writing and Language

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

STAAR Prep

STAAR EOC Prep

STAAR Grades 3-8 Prep

Technical Writing

Vocabulary

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that all students are capable of learning, and that it is my responsibility to create instructional opportunities that are tailored to individual students' needs.

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

To begin, I typically assess students' needs by talking about their goals and their perceived strengths and weaknesses. I might also ask them to complete a preassessment, depending on their comfort level and needs.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I help students become independent learners by teaching them the skills they need to be able to tackle questions on their own. I often let students struggle through finding the right answer so that they are better able to cope with similar questions in the future.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I believe it is important to help students set incremental goals, and then reward them for reaching those goals. By helping them see that their hard work is paying off, students stay motivated to continue working.

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

If a student has difficulty understanding a concept, I try to put it into a context that they are familiar with. I also ask students to explain anything that they do understand about the concept so that I can see where their gaps in knowledge exist.

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

I use reading comprehension strategies such as annotation, questioning the author, and guided reading to help students internalize what they are reading.

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

I find that building trust is the most important element in beginning a tutor-tutee relationship. As long as the student trusts the teacher, they will feel safe in asking questions and making mistakes, which leads to deeper learning.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

In order to help a student get engaged with a subject, I try to find a way to relate the subject to a topic the student is interested in. For example, if a student is struggling with reading comprehension, but she likes sports, I will guide her to practice reading articles about sports so that she is engaged with the topic, even though she struggles with the skill.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I use both formative and summative assessment to ensure students understand material. While we are working on a skill, I ask them to explain how to complete the task or answer a question using their own words. Once the student believes that she has mastered the skill, I will give her a set of questions to test her expertise.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

I believe that students' confidences are built when they see progress being made. In order to accomplish this, I point out when students are able to accomplish something they hadn't been able to do in the past and offer a small reward.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I talk with both students and parents about the areas the student struggles in. I also offer pre-assessments as a means to assessing gaps in the student's knowledge.

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