
Alyssa
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Minnesota Morris - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology
Outside of school I love to participate and watch sports. I played rugby and softball in college. I also danced for 12 years leading up to doing choreography work for college and being the dance coach at my school.
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math
6th Grade Math
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math
9th Grade Math
AP US Government
AP US History
Art
Business
College Economics
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
High School Business
High School Economics
High School Geography
High School Level American History
High School World History
IB Dance
IB Dance HL
IB Dance SL
Macroeconomics
Social Sciences
STAAR EOC Prep
World History
What is your teaching philosophy?
That they students learn from themselves. Practice and self-confidence is the key.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would evaluate their learning style, and what is the core of the struggle.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Guided learning. It would be an I do, you do.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
A lot of positive praise and rewards.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I try to break it down for them, and baby step them into the right answer.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Breaking down the problems into easier steps always helps. It is not as overwhelming.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
A computer, textbook, and phone.