
Katrina
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Moody Bible Institute - Bachelors, Biblical Studies
Graduate Degree: Meredith College - Masters, Elementary Education
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College English
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Math
High School English
ISEE Prep
Spanish 1
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that teaching is only successful when the student learns. A good teacher is completely dependent upon the success of his or her students. A teacher should constantly adapt his or her teaching style to the needs of the student.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would spend my time getting to know the student: what his or her interests are and where that student needs help the most. I would also provide activities that would help me assess the student's academic needs.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
A student can become an independent learner through proper use of scaffolding. The teacher should provide support where needed and gradually release more and more responsibility to the student as the student learns and develops the academic skills needed.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would design activities that are geared towards the student's interests that also include the necessary academic content. For instance, I once tutored a 2nd grade boy who was struggling in reading by reading through a Pokémon manual with him. He loved Pokémon and we were able to read something he loved, but also utilize different reading skills.