Carol: Lower East Side tutor
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I love teaching American History. It is one of my favorite subjects. Moreover, I am a contributor to the Discovery Education Channel where I like to download video clips to further my pedagogy practices.
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Undergraduate Degree: Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Bachelors, Educational Technology and Social Sciences
Graduate Degree: Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Masters, Educational Technology
I like blog writing, gardening, listening to class country music and sewing.
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- High School English
- High School Writing
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I like to teach using visual aids and technology. Giving immediate feedback is important to me to help my learners succeed.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can explain to a student how important it is to "learn how to learn" and become highly organized. I emphasize the importance of setting goals and completing tasks to see progress. I encourage students to be proactive in his or her learning.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would give them stickers or badges each time the student made progress. I would award the student in a good way that makes him/her feel successful.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would assess their learning style and see what problems they encounter. I would supplement the learning skill with various methods such as video clips, podcasts, highlighted text and verbal assessment. I would try everything to see what would work for this student.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I would give the student short reading passages and ask them to locate certain elements, such as main character, plot, how the paragraphs connect, etc. I would urge the student to practice reading in short spans of time, such as 15-minute increments at least 5 times a week.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I first like to get to know the student on a personal basis. I may ask him or her what they are weak in, and then I will help the student become more confident by overcoming their weaknesses or dislikes in a certain subject.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I would try to relate the subject matter to something simple that the student can better understand so that I may build their self-confidence.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Socratic questioning and a short quiz.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I build a student's confidence in a subject by showing them their small successes. I believe that small successes add up to big successes in general.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I verbally question the student's needs.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
I assess the student's learning needs and determine if they are a visual, kinesthetic, auditory, or tactile learner and adjust my tutoring skills accordingly.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
PowerPoint presentations, whiteboards, web pages, worksheets, homework assignments, and webcams.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would introduce myself and make the student feel comfortable learning from me. I would also get to know the student and learn some things about them, particularly their learning goals.