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Sarafina

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Hello, my name is Sarafina Arthur-Williams and I am pleased to share with you a little about myself.
I am currently a first-year graduate student at Seton Hill University focusing on Art Therapy. I conduct research, work with children and in my free time, create art.
Intuitively, I believe that everyone has the ability to succeed at anything they put their minds to. I hope you will allow we to guide you through your educational journey.

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Sarafina’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Mount St Mary's University - Bachelors, Psychology/Fine Arts

Graduate Degree: Seton Hill University - Current Grad Student, Art Therapy

Hobbies

Art, Music, Crafts, Sports, Movies, Play

Tutoring Subjects
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Art
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
English
Math
Other
Painting
Psychology
Science
Social Sciences
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?

Teach to the individual!

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

Introduce myself and get acquainted with the student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Give them assignments to practice on their own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Mainly rewards, games, and movement.

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

Try to find other ways to guide them through the concept.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Rhythm reading, as well as relating the information relayed from the text to their everyday lives.