
Andretta
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Auburn University at Montgomery - Bachelors, Accounting
Graduate Degree: University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus - Masters, Accounting
Cooking, Exercise, Dancing, Traveling, and Reading
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is anyone can do anything that they put their mind to it; with persistence and hard work great things can happen.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session with a student, I like to get to know the student and their interests.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
A student can become an independent learner by reading, researching, and finding answers to their questions from reliable sources.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would help the student stay motivated by keeping the sessions fun and exciting.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, I would give the student examples that relate to something they are interested in.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I would help students who are struggling with reading comprehension by suggesting the student reads the material several times and write down words that they do not understand. Once they write down these words, the students need to look up the meaning and figure out how it applies to what he/she is reading.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
The strategies that I found are successful when I start working with a student are getting to know the student and finding out the root cause of the issue.