
Keith
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Villanova University - Bachelors, English
Graduate Degree: Villanova University - Masters, Education
Reading, Running, Fitness, Skiing
American Literature
College English
College Level American History
College Level American Literature
College World History
Comparative Literature
Digital Media
High School English
High School Level American History
High School Level American Literature
High School World History
Journalism
Technology and Coding
World Literature
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe learning needs to be individualized for students based on their unique needs, motivations and experiences. I strive to achieve this goal by developing strong relationships and tailoring my instruction to each student.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I will typically spend time getting to know the student personally, as well as understanding academic strengths and weaknesses. I use this information to tailor a plan for specific to the student’s needs.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I believe developing motivation and subject-based skills are more important than simply memorizing content knowledge. My goal is to generate interest and confidence in a subject by helping students grow.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
By helping students experience success in a challenging area and by connecting subject work to the real world, I help my students stay motivated.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would break the problem down into smaller parts, and scaffold instruction to support the student's incremental learning. I would continually assess progress to ensure the skill or concept is being mastered.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I have experience working with struggling readers. I would employ both modeling and a variety of reading strategies to encourage active reading and note-taking.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I have found that initial assessment of the challenges combined with the formulation of an individualized plan leads to success.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I would try to connect the content to the student’s interests and personal experiences.