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One of my main goals with teaching is to change students' minds about mathematics and show them that they have every reason to feel confident in their abilities! With 15 years of tutoring experience under my belt, I am able to easily adapt to different learning styles that best suits each student.

I graduated from Slippery Rock University in May 2013 where I received my Bachelors in Mathematics. I worked as a data analyst for a year and a half and decided that my heart was with teaching. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016 where I received my Masters in Education. I have been teaching high school math for six years. My favorite subjects are Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and SAT/ACT/GRE test prep. Thanks to my all my experiences teaching and working as an analyst, I am able to come up with an endless supply of answers to the most famous question in math, "Why do I need to learn this". Let me help you with any math problems you may have!

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Kaila’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Slippery Rock University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Graduate Degree: University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Secondary Education

Hobbies

Swimming,Traveling, Lifting, Reading Harry Potter, Going out to eat, outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, swimming

Tutoring Subjects

10th Grade Math

4th Grade Math

5th Grade Math

6th Grade Math

7th Grade Math

8th Grade Math

9th Grade Math

ACT Math

Algebra

Algebra 2

Algebra 3/4

Calculus

College Algebra

Elementary Math

Elementary School Math

Geometry

Graduate Test Prep

GRE Quantitative

Middle School Math

Pre-Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Quantitative Reasoning

SAT Math

SAT Mathematics

Test Prep

Trigonometry

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that each student learns differently and that the teacher must adjust his/her ways of teaching based on the student. I also feel that when a student is struggling in a problem, it is best to let them keep struggling for a few minutes. It is from these times of struggle that the "Ah-ha" moments are formed!

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I would introduce myself and talk to the student about what they like and what their hobbies are. It is best to get the student comfortable with you so that they don't feel awkward asking you a question!

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

You can help a student become an independent learner by allowing them to struggle with the problems. If you just give them the answer, they will become dependent on you telling them the answer every time they feel stuck.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would try to show them how they could use these problems in the real world. Many times, students can't stay motivated with Math because they don't understand the "point of learning the material." You need to keep them interested in order to stay motivated.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

I would teach that skill/concept a different way. I would present the skill/concept in a different light (maybe try to relate it to something they are interested in).

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

With Math, I would point out keywords (like In Addition To, Take away, etc.). That way, they can look for keywords to give them hints on what to do.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

I find it most successful when I introduce myself and allow them to see that I do care about them and their grades. I also have found it most successful when I talk to them about what their hobbies/interests are. It shows them that I am not all about the business and making money, that I care about each student.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

I would relate it to something they find interesting. Or, I would try to explain to them how they may use it in real world application.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I would quiz them on different questions. I would have them explain the answer to me in their own words, and then I would create a similar problem and see if they can do it by themselves.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

Affirmations. I always tell my students how good of a job they are doing! If they get something wrong, I would tell them that they were on the right track but then suggest something else to them.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I first see if they understand the problem and if they know what they are being asked. Simple questions like that can help you evaluate where a student is. Also, just conversing with a student can give you a good idea on where they are. Especially if you ask them oral questions as opposed to writing them down.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

I am willing to be very flexible with my schedule to best fit the student's needs--whether that is working early hours, late hours, or on the weekends. My job is to make sure the student gets what he/she needs.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

Math books, pencil, paper, a calculator, the Internet.

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