
Amanda
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Hobart William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Graduate Degree: Cornell University - PHD, Law/J.D.
Swimming, writing fiction, huge ice hockey fan.
Administrative Law
Civil Procedure
College English
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Expository Writing
High School English
Homework Support
Honors
Intellectual Property Law
Law
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Other
Persuasive Writing
Political Science
Property Law
Social Sciences
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Tort Law
US Constitutional History
US History
What is your teaching philosophy?
Every student learns differently, so being an effective teacher means learning what approach is going to work best for them. I'm also very encouraging and motivational and work together with students to help them achieve and define their goals.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to establish what the student's goals are, and ask them about what they feel they have been having the most difficulty with. I also like to discuss how we will work together and what each of our expectations are for our sessions.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
There are a lot of strategies to help a student learn, but primarily I think improving reading comprehension is critical. Learning to read quickly and digest a lot of information often helps them focus on application.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Two things are important - encouragement and recognizing when we might need to take a quick break or move to something different. No one learns well when they are frustrated or burnt out!