Marjorie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: SUNY New Paltz - Bachelors, Art History
Graduate Degree: Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Museum/Childhood Education
photography, art, gardening
3rd Grade Science
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Science
College English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
High School English
Homework Support
ISEE Prep
Other
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
Everyone can learn, but we don't all learn in the same way. As a teacher I have to create multiple methods/entry points to accommodate different kinds of learners. I also have to give my students time to play with new ideas. Children have to be encouraged to ask questions, investigate and build their own understanding of a subject. Learning is not a passive activity.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would sit and talk with the student. I would try to figure out what his or her strengths and weaknesses are, and what areas are a particular problem. I would ask them to show me their school work to try to gauge their level of understanding and, if possible, to figure out exactly how and where they are having trouble. I would also make it clear that I am not judging them and I know how it feels to have difficulty learning something. I would ask the student, "What do you want me to know about you?" and "What do you want to accomplish here with me?".