
Samantha
Certified Tutor
Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: Boston College - Bachelors, English & Theater Arts
Hobbies
Musical Theatre, Dance, Singing, Reading, Knitting, Baking, Creative Writing, Pilates, TV & Movies, Music
Tutoring Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
High School English
Homework Support
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
At the core of my teaching philosophy is positive reinforcement. The student must be empowered, encouraged, and always met at the level he or she is at. My only expectation is effort. Whatever level the student is at is a fantastic jumping-off point. If the student is putting the effort in, I will match that effort 100%. Effort + Positivity = Success.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I start by getting to know a little bit about the student, focusing on his or her interests outside of school, in order to spark some sort of mutual interest or connection. Then, I ask the student how he or she is feeling about the tutoring subject. I talk to the student about potential goals, and together, we outline expectations of each other throughout the tutoring process. Then, I like to jump right in. The sooner we begin working together, the sooner I can see how the student works and the most pressing issues for us to work on.