Cordell
Certified Tutor
I have a deep passion for helping others reach their full potential. I make it my mission in every experience (education, professional and leadership) to be an advocate in helping and supporting others reach their goals. I have first hand experience in working with tutors who helped me reach my full potential. Early on, I struggled with school. I wasn’t the best test-taker, was terrified of public speaking, and had a speech problem. Had it not been for my parents and teachers seeing the potential in me, who knows where I would be today.
Outside of the support from my parents and teachers, the tutoring program I attended also played a key role in helping me reach my full potential as a leader and student. The program provided me and other first-generation college students with the tools and resources needed to make a successful transition from high school to college. It was great for me to have tutors who were patient, helpful, and who challenged my thinking. Being comfortable with asking for help made college much easier for me. I credit the tutoring program with helping me achieve my goal of becoming the first person in family to graduate from college.
After graduating from Indiana University, I made it my mission to give back. I have tutored students through volunteer programs and presented at workshops on college experience, public speaking, and leadership, as well as accepted speaking engagements for GED students. Additionally, I take the time to tutor and help my younger family members with various subjects ranging from math to English to public speaking.
My professional and leadership experiences have prepared me with tools for communication and building a rapport with others. My experiences include serving on several community organization boards, working on four political campaigns, serving as an orientation leader, being a residential assistant, and, currently, working as an assistant account executive for an ad agency in Boston.
I’m excited to help others reach their full potential.
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Undergraduate Degree: Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Communications
Graduate Degree: Syracuse University - Masters, Advertising
Traveling, Sports, Music, Film
- College English
- College Essays
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- English
- High School English
- Homework Support
- Math
- Other
- Public Speaking
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
*Listening to the needs of the student. *Being patient. *Making the subject matter relevant to the student. *Having fun.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Building a rapport with the student. It's vital to have a certain level of comfort when asking a student to challenge themselves.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
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Sharing my experience.
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Getting them to step outside of their comfort zone.
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Being supportive.
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Adapting to their learning style.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Celebrate their success, big or small.
Constant encouragement and communication.
Remaining positive with each interaction.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
*Come up with creative tactics based on the student's learning style.
*Have the student communicate their difficulties.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
Encouragement, patience and communication.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
By observing the student's level of enthusiasm to the subject.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
It varies from subject to subject.