Sheryl
Certified Tutor
I have 25 years of teaching experience. I have a certification in ESL and GT. So I have taught a wide range of students. I think it is important to understand the student's needs in order to help that student. Each child is an individual and learns differently. I want students to enjoy learning!
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Undergraduate Degree: Texas Tech University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
I enjoy tennis, hiking, and seeing and learning about new places.
- 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 Science
- 5th Grade
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Science
- 6th Grade Math
- College English
- Elementary Algebra
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- Handwriting
- High School English
- Homeschool
- Homework Support
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- ISEE- Primary
- ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Other
- Phonics
- Pre-Algebra
- Reading
- Special Education
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SSAT- Middle Level
- STAAR Prep
- STAAR Grades 3-8 Prep
- Summer
- Test Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I want to inspire, motivate, and encourage children every day. I want my students to not only learn, but enjoy learning. I hope that they will gain a self-confidence during the process.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would like to talk to the student and find a common ground. I want to make the student feel comfortable with me so that I can relate to him/her. This makes teaching much easier.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
The best way is to help them gain confidence. To do this, the student must master basic skills.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Discussing the relevance of learning the material.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would start back with the basics and work up to the new concept.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I would make sure that they are able to read the words fluently. If that isn't the problem, then work on context clues, main idea, and sequence.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I think building some kind of relationship and trust is important.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
They need to know the importance of learning the skill and how they may use it some day.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
They need to demonstrate the skill in different situations. They could also explain it back to me.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
Confidence is important. If they aren't confident, they do not know the material very well. The best way is to practice the material in different situations.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I would evaluate their needs by talking to them and also have them demonstrate what they do know.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
You have to adapt to the student's needs in order to be successful. You need to see if they have the basic skills in order to proceed with the higher level skills.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
I like visuals! I think it is important to find what works best for each student.