Rebecca: Sugar Land tutor
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I have been working with children and teaching a variety of subjects and ages for about fifteen years. I became a certified K-12 French teacher after graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and I recently got my Master of Education from the University of Pittsburgh. During my time at IUP I studied abroad in Nancy, France and completed an internship teaching English to elementary school French students. I have taught French ranging from introductory levels to CHS (college in high school) and have tutored French students of all ages in basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and more. While at Pitt, I worked on acquisition of language, including some course work and tutoring in English as a Second Language.
In addition to French, I was a fifth grade teacher for three years, where I taught subjects such as math, history, geography, literature, language arts, spelling, and writing. I have worked with students on problem-solving and test-prep specifically in math and language arts.
I love working one-on-one with students and discovering the individual differences that exist within each learner. I pride myself in treating my students with patience, professionalism, and most importantly, respect. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and strive to pass my love of learning along to my students.
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Undergraduate Degree: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelors, French Education
Graduate Degree: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Education
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- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Reading
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade Math
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade Math
- 8th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Writing
- Algebra
- Arithmetic
- College English
- Conversational French
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- French
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- High School English
- Homework Support
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Languages
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Reading
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SSAT- Middle Level
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that all students, regardless of age, ability, and motivation, have the ability to learn and be successful. I believe in treating students with respect. Everyone learns differently, and those differences should be valued.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
During a typical first session I would get to know some of the basics about the student such as interests, reason for being here, strengths, goals, and learning style. I would tell a bit about myself as well and jump into some work so that we can establish a baseline.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I encourage my students to think through answers rather than feeding them information. I stress the importance of the process over the end result, which will help them much more in the future.