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My name is Rebecca Walsh. I graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. I recently completed my service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, West Africa. I have worked with students in roles ranging from a teaching assistant at Cornell University and many years as a camp counselor. I hope to empower my students as they challenge themselves to achieve their goals! My favorite tutoring session is the ACT. I took the ACT as a high school student and understand the pressures my clients face. My goal is to help my clients develop their test taking skills but also to succeed under pressure.

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Rebecca’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Test Scores

ACT Composite: 33

ACT English: 35

ACT Math: 33

ACT Reading: 32

ACT Science: 31

GRE Verbal: 167

Hobbies

Reading, Soccer, Running

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

My job as a teacher is to empower my student. I need to provide my students will the tools and support for them to succeed. By helping them develop studying skills and time management, I am setting them up for continuous success.

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

In a typical first session we will discuss strengths and weaknesses. We will also identify what methods lead to the most success for the student. Next, we will jump right in with lessons and practice problems.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

A student becomes an independent learner when they have developed the skills and confidence to succeed. My job is to help develop those skills and provide consistent encouragement to develop self-confidence.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I make the lessons fun and enjoyable!

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

Practice, practice, practice!

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

I start with fun readings that are more relevant to a student's life today. I then gradually work up to passages that are similar to those used in testing or school.

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

Building a good relationship and listening to the needs of my students.

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

I try to make my sessions as fun and as relevant as possible.

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

I am always checking in and listening to my students. If you are always engaged, you know how much progress your student has made. I also given homework and practice tests.

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

I always encourage them and don't accept failure.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I give homework and practice tests.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

Every tutoring session is different. As my rapport with my student gets stronger, I am better able to adjust the lesson to their needs.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

Reviewing materials, practice problems, work sets, timed mini-tests.

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