
Amber
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Film Studies
Graduate Degree: National University - Masters, Screenwriting
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What is your teaching philosophy?
To teach is to guide. Whether this guidance is towards an understanding of a concept or an answer to a difficult question, there is a shared method of getting the student there and providing a "helping hand" for that is what matters the most!
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to find out what a student knows about the subject matter they are working on before we even begin to tackle their problem.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Helping a student learn how to get the answer instead of just giving the answer is the key to independent learning.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
By letting them know that the answer is not as important as understanding how to get it.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
By asking them what steps they would take to answer their problem, and from there I can usually assess their skill level.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Pen and paper, computer, and workbooks.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
By presenting them with the unexpected, like a new strategy or method of learning.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I like to use the skimming method. Going through a passage, paragraph by paragraph, and looking for sentences that might be important. Then, putting all of the sentences together.