Danielle: Ottawa tutor
Certified Tutor
Teaching is building a foundation of basic language tools (grammar, logic and rhetoric) so the student is adequately equipped. Teaching is the communication of knowledge whereby teacher garners the students' minds and molds them into a desired concept. The teacher's purpose in educating students, is to illuminate truth and help students understand it so they can feel it.
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Undergraduate Degree: Pensacola Christian College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Graduate Degree: Liberty University - Masters, Educational Administration in Teaching and Learning
Writing, reading classic literature, yoga practice, cooking with my husband and daughter
- Adult Literacy
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- Latin 1
- Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Phonics
- Public Speaking
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
When I first sit down with a student, I like to take a few moments to get to know them and how they best like to learn. I like to get a feel for what they enjoy reading and doing.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I would ask many questions throughout the session so that I would be able to track and measure their understanding and comprehension.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
In order to be confident in a subject, one must first be encouraged to be successful at it. I am always trying to find ways to motivate the student to at least try, and when they do succeed, I let them know how proud I am of them.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I always ask the student many detailed questions in our first session. I may even ask them a question more than once so I really get a detailed and full understanding of where they are, and even where they'd like to go.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
I adapt my tutoring to the student's needs by asking them how they best learn. However, I always suggest other ways I believe may help them; especially if they've never tried a certain way.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
The types of materials I use depends upon the age of the student. I typically use flashcards and various different visuals. When I am tutoring Math, I like to use manipulatives. It really helps put the easier concepts into perspective.