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Alissa: South Lebanon tutor

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Learning a new subject can be not only challenging but sometimes downright confusing or even boring! Let's partner together to make discovering new ideas fun and help you connect to your subjects in a way that is meaningful to your life. My goal for every student is to support you to increase confidence in your skills while I provide guidance in subjects. We will identify your strengths and build upon them, creating an individualized tutoring plan that targets areas in which you hope to grow. As we work together you will have opportunities to see measurable changes and receive clear and concise feedback. I'm also here to listen and believe the investment you have in your education is what can drive our success. I am a certified K-8 teacher!

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Alissa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of South Florida - Bachelors, Psychology

Graduate Degree: Portland State University - Masters, Education

Hobbies

Reading, yoga, listening to music, hiking with my dog, and spending time with family and friends.

Tutoring Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
English
Finite Mathematics
Math
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Science
Middle School Writing
Other
Pre-Algebra
Psychology
Science
Social Sciences
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Technology and Coding
What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe strongly in supporting students to connect with the material in a meaningful way. Teaching is an opportunity for us to make learning fun and exciting!

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

Our first session is dedicated to identifying your learning goals and creating an individualized tutoring plan. We'll get to know each other and explore your interests. The first session is also our time to set the expectations for our work together.