
Krista
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
I love the beach, I'm very involved in my church and cooking.
Elementary School Math
FCAT 2.0 Prep
HSPT Language Skills
HSPT Reading
HSPT Verbal
ISEE Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that the best way to help a student understand any subject they are struggling with is to make sure they believe they are capable of it first.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
During my first session, I like to take a little bit of time to get to know what the student's interests are so that I can better help them understand their work by applying it to what they are interested in.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I always joke that my job is to work myself out of a job. It is important to me for a student to struggle through their work sometimes; then I step alongside them and show them what questions they should be asking so eventually they won't need me showing them how to do things because they'll know what they need to be looking for.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Perspective. Students need to understand that they are eventually going to understand what they are struggling on. They should not get focused on the fact that they don't understand it but should focus on the fact that they are going to get it.