
Linda
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Psychology
Graduate Degree: CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Elementary Ed
Reading, writing poetry, swimming, the beach, playing Bocci, football (New York Giants),
College English
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
High School English
Other
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe all students can and want to learn. With lessons modified to meet the needs of each student, they will be academically successful. Each student is special and has gifts and talents. Getting to know each student's likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses will assure success. I also believe all students should have time to play, and the arts should be included into education.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I will try to make a connection by getting to know a student and find out what they are really good at. I would share some of my relevant interests. Praise and positive reinforcement is key to building a good tutor-student relationship.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by first modeling, then encouraging the student to try it out on their own. Again, using very positive reinforcement.