Reene
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Winona State University - Bachelors, Biology Environmental Science
Graduate Degree: University of St Thomas - Masters, Education
Anything outdoors: gardening, biking, rollerblading, kayaking, paddle boarding. Reading, pottery, exercise, time with friends and family.
College English
Ecology
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Writing
Executive Functioning
High School Chemistry
High School English
Homework Support
Learning Differences
Middle School Science
Other
Physical Science
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
Teaching is a way of life for me - as is learning. For me, teaching is discovering and utilizing the best learning style or styles for each student and GUIDING them as they advance in their studies.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would want to get a baseline of where the student is at, where they hope to be, and the types of stumbling blocks they generally encounter. All done in a way, of course, that helps us to start to know one another as we proceed together on our journey!
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I believe a good teacher is a guide and an "explorer" of sorts. A guide offers direction and support, allowing a student to think and problem-solve for him or herself. An explorer helps each student uncover and utilize his or her strengths and learning styles. Both help a student reach a pre-determined outcome, and with each success, a student becomes more and more comfortable with their own abilities and thought processes.