
Stefania
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Current Undergrad, Double: English and Sociology
Loves reading and writing, walking around and going new places
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is to adapt my teaching style to each student. Every person is different; every person learns differently. I'd listen to and respect the student's learning styles and personalities, and teach them in the way most applicable and easy for them.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Introductory conversation, getting an idea of the student's personality (at least as much as I can in the given time), making them feel comfortable with me, having them tell me their difficulties and telling them I'll help them as much and as best as I can.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I would explain the importance of learning, and that knowledge is power. The more you learn, the more you know about the world. Learning can be exciting if you have the right attitude towards it. It's also not as difficult as we make it out to be.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would tell them how proud I am of their accomplishments, but more importantly of how they're trying. I would tell them that it feels good when you work on something for so long and then finally understand it, and that they should be proud of themselves. I'd also say that the more you work on something, the easier it becomes.