Angeli
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, International Affairs
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College Biology
College English
College Level American History
College World History
Elementary School Math
High School Biology
High School English
High School Level American History
High School World History
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US History
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What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would encourage the student to tell me their learning style, what they like the most about the subject, why they might not like the subject, what applications there are for the subject, etc. Most importantly, I would ask what the student's goals are for that class and where they see themselves a few years from now. I think setting a perspective allows the student to see where they are going and why it is important.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
There are many resources available to students online. It is only a matter of asking the right questions. I would expose the students to online resources that exist in a given subject area and teach them how to search for help based on key terms. Aside from online learning, I would encourage the student to try to answer a question or come up with a solution on their own, even if it is wrong. Then, they should ask for help. This will reinforce the knowledge they already have and allow them to see where they can further improve.