Samantha

Certified Tutor

I am a junior attending Lafayette College, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. After college, I hope to earn degrees to practice pediatric neurology or psychiatry and educate our communities about the importance of physical and mental health. I have experience working with several students of diverse ages and abilities, from assisting elementary students in reading comprehension, to tutoring college students in psychology and neuroscience. I also have experience in working with the Special Needs community during the Extended School Year program and working one-on-one with children with varying abilities, allowing me to learn the importance of different teaching and communication techniques. I believe that every person has the fantastic capability to grow as a student, regardless of learning style or background. As a tutor, I'd like to provide an environment to foster this potential for growth and guide my students to become independent learners and develop the critical thinking skills that are so important in today's world. Regardless of the subject, I believe that it is crucial to identify the student's goals and the strategies that work best for the individual to achieve them. The part of tutoring that I love most is when I see a student's "aha moment" when they finally understand the material with which they once struggled. Moments like those encourage both the student and me as we work together to achieve success in the classroom. I love seeing my students become more confident as they work towards their academic and personal goals.