
Julie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelors, SpanishFrench
My husband, our adult children and 2 small dogs; interventions for special needs children; nutrition; interpreting/translating, church bible studies/groups.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in teaching students the way they learn best. The first step to accomplishing this goal is by getting to know the student --asking appropriate questions allows me to decipher learning preferences and challenges. I can then adjust my style to meet the student's personal needs.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session I would certainly ask specific questions regarding what challenges the student is facing with the subject matter. I would then glean from that information quickly, and begin to come up with strategies and rate their effectiveness in order to begin quickly, without wasting time, and to prepare appropriately for the next and subsequent sessions.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help foster independent learning by promoting a love for the subject matter.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Motivation is key in learning a foreign language, since it does not come naturally to many people. The motivation in foreign language is in being able to understand another language through one’s own experience and ability vs. through an interpreter.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would give as many scenarios as possible until the student understands and masters the content or subject matter. I use many root words and tie vocabulary to what is already known to the particular student.