
Natalie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Duquesne University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Graduate Degree: Duquesne University - Masters, Forensic Science and Law
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 730
When I'm not busy with school and work I enjoy making arts and crafts, baking, spending time with friends, playing tennis, hiking, and traveling.
AP
AP US History
College Biology
College English
College Level American History
College World History
Conversational Spanish
Discrete Math
Elementary School Math
High School Biology
High School English
High School Level American History
High School World History
Homework Support
Honors Chemistry
Life Sciences
Other
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Spanish 1
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
US History
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that it is important to learn from mistakes, but not dwell on them. Each day is a fresh start, and yesterday's frustrations shouldn't be the focus. When tutoring, I like to begin the lesson by looking at one's strengths and approaching a problem by using these skills.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I think it's important to make the information being learned relevant to the student. Some topics might not seem to be that useful, but by learning more about the student's interests, I try to relate future lessons back to this information. Also, I think it's important to establish both short-term and long-term goals at the first tutoring session. This ensures that both the student and myself are on the same page, and allows us to track our progress.