
Rhea
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Reading, hiking, interior design
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Admissions
Adult Literacy
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AP US History
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College Application Essays
College English
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College Level American History
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School
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Fiction Writing
High School
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Homework Support
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Introduction to Fiction
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Physical Science
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SAT Verbal
Social Sciences
Spanish 1
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
US Constitutional History
US History
Vocabulary
What is your teaching philosophy?
Each student has a different way of learning, so my teaching philosophy tends to revolve around a custom teaching style, rather than a one-size-fits all style of learning.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
During the first session, I like to assess where exactly the student is in the learning process. This isn't always a test or quiz; oftentimes just talking to the student and asking him/her questions helps me determine where the student will need the most help. I also like to get to know the students I'm working with. This also helps me figure out the best way to help him/her.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Students need help, but they also need to be able to use studying techniques on their own. In those cases, I use a strategy known as "gradual release." Basically, if we are working on a particularly difficult problem or assignment, I will split it up into 3 parts. The first part I will work through with them completely. Then, the second part I will guide them to the answer, but they will find it partially by themselves. The third part is completely independent.