Roxana
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Heidelberg, Germany - Bachelors, Spanish, English, German
Graduate Degree: Universidad de Leon, Spain - Masters, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Lang
Reading, Traveling
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Spanish
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Spanish 1
What is your teaching philosophy?
Regarding my tutoring style, the first thing I do when I begin tutoring my students is finding what their needs are. I also inquire to what their interests are to make lessons more attractive and motivating. Being able to mold lessons to the student.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In the first session, I will try to establish a personal relationship by inquiring about the student's interests and needs, and trying to figure out their learning style.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
In order for a student to become independent, the instructor needs to give them the appropriate tools for their work and lead them through the process so that they can find their answers.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Acknowledging the good work of a student is key to help a student stay motivated.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student has a hard time learning a skill or concept, I would try to find other ways to explain it to him/her, ideally one that suits his/her learning style.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
First we will discuss the main idea of the text and see how much he/she understands. After that I would go into the details.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
The best strategy for me has been to establish a relaxed atmosphere where the student feels encouraged to ask questions, and does not feel afraid of making mistakes.