
Alexa
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Brown University - Bachelors, Women's Studies/Literature
Graduate Degree: Mills College - Masters, English/Creative Writing
songwriting, drums, guitar, biking, swimming
College English
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish
High School English
Spanish 1
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that every person learns differently and that it is always possible to find a style that works well for an individual learner. I start from the knowledge that a student already has, and I build outward from there.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I begin by listening as a student tells me what is going well, what is feeling difficult, and what their biggest concerns are. We work together to get a sense of what would be most helpful, and we find concrete first steps that are satisfying and motivating.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Independent learning happens when a student has a concrete game plan that relies on his or her strengths as a learner. I can help a student formulate a realistic plan that builds confidence.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
We are all motivated by reward. I work with students to establish a series of steps that lead to their goals, and we strategize together to come up with the kinds of rewards that will actually help along the way.