
Judith
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Phoenix-Atlanta Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Graduate Degree: University of Phoenix-Atlanta Campus - Certificate, Bookeeping
Travel and teaching others
What is your teaching philosophy?
All effective teaching is based on the instructor's enthusiasm in class. Always set high expectations of your students and be a model to them.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Get familiar with their strengths and weaknesses. Ask them what they expect from you and what are their goals and motivations. Develop a plan for them and review it with the student.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Homework is very important, but guiding the student to take the initiative to experiment other methods like listening to dramas, learning songs, watching videos, or using humor can have a great effect on their learning a new language.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Mix up the lessons, and each lesson should be around 30 minutes each to keep focus on the class. Set goals, create new challenges, and always acknowledge their accomplishments.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would try my best to make him understand the skill or concept by using skills that he learns easily. I would also review past material or use a fresh approach.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Using different strategies, like monitoring their comprehension by understanding what they understand and they do not understand. Also, using different methods, like asking the students questions, using videos on songs, etc.