
Ellen
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Valparaiso University - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 30
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
Hiking, backpacking, playing card games, reading sci-fi/fantasy novels
Civil and Environmental Engineering
High School English
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, we will discuss the student's objective for the tutoring and both of our roles in it.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by teaching him/her the tools to thinking through a problem.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student has difficulty learning a concept, I go back to the fundamentals: draw a picture, define the terms, and break down the question.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
When students struggle with reading comprehension, we work on breaking down the question.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
During a tutoring session, depending on the subject, I use good ol' pencil and paper. Having a calculator nearby is handy to crosscheck answers.