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Alyssa

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I received my education at the University of Minnesota Morris where I earned a triple major in Sociology, Psychology, and Political Science. I am a certified 8-12 social studies teacher. I am currently teaching 9th and 10th grade at a high school. Last year I worked with the Apollo 20 program were I taught Algebra 1 students. I have excellent math skills. I tutor Algebra 1, World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Sociology, and Psychology. My favorite to tutor is Algebra 1, since it is not just simply memorizing everything, but seeing the process unfold before you. I am very flexible when it comes to my teaching styles. I easily adjust myself to the student's need. I am also very big on responsibility as well. Outside of school I love to participate and watch sports. I played rugby and softball in college. I also danced for 12 years leading up to doing choreography work for college and being the dance coach at my school.

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Alyssa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Minnesota Morris - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology

Hobbies

Outside of school I love to participate and watch sports. I played rugby and softball in college. I also danced for 12 years leading up to doing choreography work for college and being the dance coach at my school.

Tutoring Subjects
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math
6th Grade Math
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math
9th Grade Math
Algebra
AP Human Geography
AP Microeconomics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US Government
AP US History
AP World History
Arithmetic
Art
Business
College Business
College Economics
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History
Economics
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
English
Geography
Government
High School Business
High School Economics
High School Geography
High School Level American History
High School World History
History
IB Dance
IB Dance HL
IB Dance SL
Macroeconomics
Math
Middle School Math
Pre-Algebra
Psychology
Reading
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Sociology
STAAR Prep
STAAR EOC Prep
STAAR Grades 3-8 Prep
Test Prep
World History
What is your teaching philosophy?

That they students learn from themselves. Practice and self-confidence is the key.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I would evaluate their learning style, and what is the core of the struggle.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Guided learning. It would be an I do, you do.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

A lot of positive praise and rewards.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

I try to break it down for them, and baby step them into the right answer.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

Breaking down the problems into easier steps always helps. It is not as overwhelming.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

A computer, textbook, and phone.