Okha: Bristol tutor
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My name is Okha Patel. My favorite things include -- lunch, shopping, and traveling the world. I also enjoy relaxing and reading a good book.
For the last four years, I have taught 5th-8th grade Special Education mastering in learning strategies such as metacognitive strategies, using videos, and even songs to help learn and memorize. I obtain a Teaching Credential and am very knowledgable in K-12 standards.
I was recently promoted as LEAD Specialist at my school. This means I oversee all the special education programs at our school and coach our special education teachers.
I believe being rigorous, positive reinforcement, and 100% in everything is the key to student engagement and being able to achieve and master content and/or standard.
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Undergraduate Degree: The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate Degree: UNLV - Master of Science, Masters in Special Education
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- 1st Grade
- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Science
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Science
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Science
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Reading
- 6th Grade Science
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade
- 7th Grade Math
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Science
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade Math
- 8th Grade Writing
- College English
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- High School Chemistry
- High School English
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Phonics
- Reading
- Special Education
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
Creating instruction isn't productive, but creating explicit, innovative instruction with rigorous content is what every student deserves.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Typically we would have a 2 minute icebreaker game. Afterwards, we waste no time and dive into a warm-up question. Then, I allow the student to tell me his or her challenges with that particular subject. This allows the student to take ownership. We would then create a goal, and master that goal by the end of the session. However, if the focus is homework or school work, then I would teach that same content by scaffolding step-by-step using visual aids.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I do. We do. You do. I would show the student how to complete the problem using explicit directions, visual aids, metacognitive strategies, and possibly even videos. We would do multiple problems together. Then, the student would work independently as I observed. While observing, I'd take notes on if the student has mastered that skill or not. If not, we would re-visit "We do."
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
Building confidence in a subject occurs when students are receiving affirmation, or pro-con-pro strategies are being implemented.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I provide positive reinforcement and regular positive praise to students to stay motivated and engaged.