
Rebecca
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Brown University - Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800
art, music, aerial dance, hiking, camping, survival skills, cooking, anthropology
Art
College English
Conversational Spanish
Drawing
High School English
Homework Support
Music
Music Theory
Other
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Spanish 1
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
I really like to get to know my student's learning style so I can tailor my teaching methods to best suit them. Some people are visual learners; others are auditory or kinesthetic.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would chat with the student a bit first so we could get to know each other. I'd ask them what their goals for tutoring are and what their learning style is like.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help students become independent learners by teaching them study skills and critical thinking skills, so they are more self-reliant.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I always try to point out students' strengths so they can take pride in what they do well, without dwelling too much on what they still need to work on.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would try to explain the concept to them in a different fashion (for example using pictures rather than words), and make sure that it is something we review every session.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I think subjects become more engaging when a student understands the real-world relevance of the subject matter, so I would try to apply the subject to other things they are already interested in. For instance, I might relate math to music for a student who is an avid musician.