FRANCES
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: UCIrvine - Bachelors, Theater
I have a degree in theater and sang and acted for a living for years before I started teaching.
Algebra 3/4
Conversational French
French 1
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
SAT Subject Tests Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
The best way to encapsulate my philosophy of education is to share my belief that ALL students can learn, and that ALL students have the right to develop their educational needs in a way so they have the choice and ability to pursue college. I have several goals that I use in my classroom that further this and that I have had great success with. One of my goals is to challenge students and watch them grow to their full potential. I want to take students at different levels and see them develop together for the betterment of each individual. This being said, group work is the key to having a successful class and is something I value. The impact of group work, when students help fellow students, impacts how all students grow and learn necessary 21st Century collaborative skills. As far as classroom management goes, my usual practice is to use preventive and supportive behavior strategies more than corrective. I achieve this by engaging lessons and clear expectations. Students interested and engaged in learning do not as a rule choose to be disruptive. If there is a need to correct student behavior, after the correction I give the student a fresh start and treat them as I do other students. Finally, I find creative ways to have the room set up and to help my students learn. I teach content that is meaningful, applicable, and inviting to students. If they do not see the point of the subject matter, then they will not be interested in it. I also believe that the high energy levels and a positive attitude from me as their teacher are key elements to a successful learning environment, and many students have learned to love math from being in my classroom.