
Chiquita
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Spanish
Graduate Degree: University of California-Los Angeles - Unknown, Spanish Interpretation and Translation
Performing Arts, Going to the Movies, Learning new languages, reading
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Math
Social Sciences
Spanish 1
What is your teaching philosophy?
Consistent study with creative tools will lead to retaining information more quickly!
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I believe in using games and activities to motivate my students and keep them engaged.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would continue to present the information in various formats.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I like to first find out how much the student understands by asking questions, having them complete exercises, and then beginning where I discover that there is lack of knowledge.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I like oral and written exercises to determine retention of information.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I continuously compliment the student when they show understanding of the material.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I like to use written assessments.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Books with written exercises as well as online exercises.