Meghan
Certified Tutor
I had my first experience with tutoring when I was in college at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. I had the opportunity to tutor a 9th grade boy in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning activities to make learning more fun and interactive. I recognize the fact that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I speak some Spanish and Chinese and love learning about other cultures.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Northwestern — St. Paul - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
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- ACCUPLACER ESL
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- ACCUPLACER Language Use
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Adult Literacy
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- Flute
- High School English
- High School Writing
- IB World Religions
- Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Music
- Other
- Phonics
- Public Speaking
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Technology and Coding
- Test Prep
- TOEFL Prep
- World Religions
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in teaching the whole student. I like to use interactive and hands-on strategies to tutor students. I also acknowledge that different students have different learning styles, and the most effective way to teach a student is to cater to their learning style.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session with a student, I would do some basic diagnostic tests to see where the student is at in their language. I would observe how the student learns and ask the student questions to discern how they best learn.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
A great way to help students learn independently is by organizing their schedule. I like to have students write down their work in a daily planner. I also like students to prioritize their work, according to which assignments need to be completed first. This helps motivate students to check things off their list.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Sometimes a great way to motivate students is by giving them rewards or some incentive to continue working. Also, using more interactive activities can make learning more fun to increase motivation.