Jennifer
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 770
Going to concerts and plays, reading, cooking, singing & listening to music
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP US History
College English
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Math
High School English
High School Geography
High School Level American History
High School World History
ISEE Prep
Other
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
SAT Subject Test in United States History
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
World History
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in every student's potential to learn and improve with practice and focus.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I start with a chat to see what's been going on and to talk about goals for working together.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I work on specific strategies with them, and have them try it on their own in small doses while we work.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I use constant check-ins to see how the student is doing, while reminding her of our goal.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I try a different tactic. There are a multitude of ways to present the info, so I know I can always try something new.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I first discern how they learn-for example, does writing or talking it out help better? Then I use that strategy to delve into the material.