Saranya
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Susquehanna University - Bachelors, Information Technology
Graduate Degree: Marlboro College Graduate School - Masters, Elementary Education
Running, Cooking, Reading, Parenting
College English
Elementary School Math
High School English
Homework Support
Other
What is your teaching philosophy?
I see ‘teaching’ as ‘knowledge sharing’ and make an effort to get to know my students. Including real life applications to lessons is important, as students learn better when they can relate to the lessons and find it useful to their present lives. I believe in reinventing your teaching style as per the needs of your students. It is crucial to know where your students stand and meet them at their level.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I will introduce myself, and ask the student to introduce himself/herself. I will ask questions to know more about the student's interests, both academically and otherwise. I would then ask about the areas of the student's strength and weakness. I will tell the students about my plan of how we learn the lesson; I will ask him/her for suggestions that would make the lesson work better. After coming up with a rough plan for the whole assignment, I would then start the day's lesson, preferably the one the student is most comfortable with. I will remember to appreciate the student for his/her efforts as we progress through the lesson.