Justina
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Jacksonville University - Bachelors, Sustainability
I enjoy working on cars and hiking
10th Grade Math
11th Grade Math
12th Grade Math
6th Grade Math
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math
9th Grade Math
College English
Elementary School Math
High School English
Homework Support
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
I take a "goal oriented" approach in which the student and I establish our main goal, be it to solve the individual problem, or to prepare for a test, et cetera. From there, I work with the student to break down the main goal into smaller goals. By breaking down a big goal into smaller goals, students typically feel less overwhelmed, and reaching the small goals gives a feeling of accomplishment and confidence. Not only that, but my approach begins developing students' independent thinking of how to solve and work through problems on their own.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
During my first session with a student, I like the student to work through an assignment from their teacher or professor. I am able to assess the student's strengths and see where he or she is getting stuck. From there, I ask leading questions to gauge the student's understanding of key concepts and their applications. I also ask the student what their goal is in the course, and begin breaking their goal into smaller goals.