Richie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Graduate Degree: University of Saint Mary - Masters, Education
Spending time with my wife & dogs, working out, travel, going to KC Royals games, & watching movies.
College English
Elementary School Math
High School English
Homework Support
ISEE Prep
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
As educators, our primary job is to put our students in the best possible position to succeed and to create the best environment for optimal learning in the 21st century. There are many things that will be out of our control such as how late the student stayed up the night before, whether or not they had a fight with mom or dad, and the stress from an ill family member. When students enter our classrooms, there are many factors that are in our control that we must optimize to ensure student success. All students will require special nuances to help them reach their full potential. Teachers will need to learn about their students in order to make the learning environment as comfortable and stress-free as possible. According to Willis (2006), "When teachers use strategies to reduce stress and build a positive emotional environment, students gain emotional resilience and learn more efficiently and at higher levels of cognition."
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would spend some time getting to know the student, their interests, what they like at school, and what they struggle with.