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I have always loved learning, and believe that if you find the right style of teaching for a child, they will love learning too! I am a passionate, energetic individual who will implement a variety of techniques in order to find something that is suitable towards fostering a student's success. Attitude is a big part of learning and life, so once a person sees they are capable of accomplishing one task (no matter how small), then more goals can be set and achieved. I am currently working on my Masters in Teaching, so I am continuously learning new approaches to bring to the tutoring table.

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Shelby’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelors, English

Graduate Degree: Western Governors University - Masters, Secondary education

Hobbies

reading, baking, hiking, writing, scuba diving, going to the desert and offroading, playing with my dog, Boomer. rollerblading,

Tutoring Subjects

College English

College Essays

Comparative Literature

Elementary Math

Elementary School Math

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Essay Editing

High School English

Homework Support

Literature

Math

Middle School Math

Other

Reading

Study Skills

Study Skills and Organization

Summer

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

Teachers are intellectual entertainers! Students should actively participate in lesson planning and discussions in a respectful manner. Learning should be fun and exciting; it's all about finding ways to relate a topic to an interest of the student.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

The first session should focus on getting to know the student. What do they like? Why is this subject hard/ what do they not like about it? What subject is easy for them? Do they like when things are read aloud, when they read alone, when there is a video, or when they get to do an experiment/hands on activity?

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Boosting a child's self-esteem and confidence goes a long ways. Set obtainable goals with the student, and help them achieve them. When they accomplish a small task, it really motivates them to continue trying, and eventually they want to do it on their own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Positive reinforcements, high fives, rewards, breaks when working on a stressful/frustrating/difficult subject. Try to relate to them, and explain things I have trouble with but overcame so they do not feel alone.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

Break it into small parts. Work at each part, and once the student has mastered all the parts, combine them into a whole problem. Think riding a bike!

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Talk to them and see what they are good at. Do they like to draw? Yes? Well then after one or two sentences, let's draw a picture of what was happening. A few more sentences, then draw another picture. At the end of the passage we will have pictures reminding us of what we read. Or, read a few lines and try to find a way to relate it to the student.

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