Trina
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Cal State Dominguez Hills - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
State Certified Teacher
Reading and Writing
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
Basics of Python for Beginners
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American History
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
High School English
High School Level American History
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Productivity
Programming Languages
Technology and Coding
Video Game Design
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is that every child is born with natural gifts and talents. I believe it is my duty, with pleasure, to help children discover what/where their talents and gifts lie.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Build a trusting relationship with my student. He/she can trust me to give my all to their success. Me, believe that my student can and will succeed.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Every student is an independent learner. My job is to help them realize that.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
By staying motivated myself.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I teach not only the textbook, but also relatable words and some action words, making it easy for you to remember and quickly improve.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I provide the right program to improve students' reading comprehension.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Strong listening.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Bring the subject to life by opening the student's imagination about the subject.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Reinforcement practices. Creating project based materials for students to use independently.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
By ensuring the student that he/she is the master of his/her level of achievement.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
Pre-assessment projects.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
By adapting to the student's learning modalities and level.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Online programs, workbooks, arts materials, and other visuals.