Fabrianne: Streamwood tutor
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I am a software engineer with a strong math background. I'm passionate about the subjects I teach and I'm looking to encourage that enthusiasm in my students.
When I first began working towards my degree I started to tutor both college and middle school students in math. I found that I enjoy teaching and since then have tutored in Math, Science and Engineering.
I am comfortable tutoring students with learning challenges. I personally struggle with Dyslexia and ADHD, so I can share tools and methods that worked well for me when learning content in school.
I firmly believe that every student can succeed in a subject if they invest enough time into learning it and if the concepts are explained to them well. When I am working with a new student I try to figure out what kinds of explanations reach them the best and incorporate those into my lesson plans. I most enjoy students who are motivated and willing to put in the effort to master what they are trying to learn.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
In my free time I enjoy a wide range of hobbies that include hiking, painting, writing and playing video games.
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Arithmetic
- Calculus
- College Algebra
- College Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- Engineering
- Math
- Math Substitute
- Middle School Math
- Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- Science
- Substitute
- Technology and Coding
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is that any student can excel in a subject if they put time and effort into understanding it. My job as a tutor is to give them the tools to succeed and adjust my explanations to fit their learning style.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
When I am assigned a new student I like to first assess if they have any holes in their foundation. Often, I've found that issues with understanding powers or fractions can affect students in upper math. I also make sure that they have good resources to study with, and suggest some if I think they don't.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by helping them establish good study habits and getting them more personally interested in the subject matter.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I keep students motivated by showing them the progress they have been making and by creating practice problems that they find interesting.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student has difficulty with a skill or concept, I try to find a new way of explaining it. Explaining how a skill is used in real world applications works for some students, while visual explanations or props work well for others.