
Camille
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Wyoming - Bachelors, Mathematics
Graduate Degree: Western Governors University - Masters, Mathematics Education
Likes math, cooking, camping, reading, logic puzzles.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In an initial session with a student, I'll want to know what his/her goals are for tutoring. I also like to have a student walk me through a problem so I can hear how he/she is approaching the problem in their head. The most important thing is that I quickly discern the student's learning style. Then, we can proceed smoothly to success!
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If the student is having difficulty, my reaction depends heavily on the student's personality. In general though, I would step back, make sure the student is calm - good learning doesn't take place in stress - and then approach the skill or concept from a different angle.