Nicole
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: St. Joseph's College - Bachelors, child study
writing, reading, nature, music
College English
Elementary School Math
High School English
Homework Support
Other
Summer
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Get to know several things about the student, including his or her learning style, interests, strengths, and areas of difficulty.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Guide them and model for them in the beginning, and then give them the opportunity to answer questions more independently.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Positive reinforcement and using his or her interests to teach certain topics.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Relate the subject to something that the student is interested in.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Asking questions, giving practice problems, and having them explain the topic in their own words.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
Positive reinforcement.