Pamela
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Reading, Theater, Music, Singing, History
AP US History
College English
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
High School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Tests Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
With regard to English, I believe that there is no wrong answer, just different ways to express the right one. With regard to History, if you remember that the people in history were people just like you, with faults and dreams, you can go a great deal further.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would ask the following questions: Do you like to read? If so, what? What is your favorite TV show, movie, or story? I get to know the student and find out what will best help me to teach them.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
By suggesting reading and writing prompts.