Karina
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: California State University-Long Beach - Current Undergrad, International Business
Hiking, dancing, eating, traveling
What is your teaching philosophy?
Every person is different when it comes to learning. I will accommodate my techniques to every student. All I ask is for you to want to learn.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Figure out their strengths and weaknesses and help them improve.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Suggesting fun alternatives to learn.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Reminding them why they are meeting with me... their goal.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Figure out how to make it easier for them.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Guide them when learning.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Conversation is the best technique to have someone open to you.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Figure out what they most like. If it's music, I will suggest songs to listen to If it's drama, I will suggest dramas to watch. Students should practice the language outside of the classroom and tutoring session.