Sarah
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Hadassah Academic College - Bachelors, Medical Laboratory Sciences
reading, cooking, baking, knitting, running
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade Science
4th Grade Math
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Math
5th Grade Science
6th Grade Science
7th Grade Math
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Math
8th Grade Science
AP French
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
French 1
Hebrew
High School Chemistry
Laboratory
Medical Terminology
Medicine
Middle School Science
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that each one of us has our own way of remembering and learning material. Whether students are visual, audial, verbal or logical learners, I will find the best way to pass on the material.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Find out exactly what they are having difficulty with and begin experimenting with different modalities to find the best way to help them understand the material.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Assist them in developing study techniques that meet their learning style, and then give them assignments in between sessions to be sure they are implementing the new techniques.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Break the concept down in to smaller pieces so they can look at each component before putting it together into a larger concept. I also might try to find another way of explaining the concept in a way they can relate to (i.e. a metaphor for something they particularly enjoy).
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I would have them do things like reading out loud, highlighting key words, reading a second time, and ask them what they have learned from what they just read. Based on their answer I might then suggest creating flashcards or writing notes as another way to solidify the material.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Relate it to something they are already excited about (i.e. sports, music, arts, etc.). Also by explaining how the subject is so relevant to their lives already.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Asking them questions about the material at the end of a session, or the following session. Perhaps asking them to write a brief summary of what we learned that particular day at the end of a session.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
By reviewing every few sessions so they can see how much they have learned.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
By asking many questions to both figure out why they are struggling and what type of learning modalities are most effective for them.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
By using visual, audial, or logical techniques based on what works best for that student. I also use metaphors that are meaningful to that particular student.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Depending on the student’s needs and the subject, I may use highlighters, flashcards, note paper, books, a tablet if the student has, the internet, different colored pens, etc.