
Jeannie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish
Graduate Degree: Northern Arizona University - Masters, Bilingual / Multicultural Education
photography, mythology, Anthropology, biking, hiking,
Adult ESL/ELL
Art
College English
High School English
Other
Photography
Photoshop
Technology and Coding
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
In teaching language arts, I have found that asking the student to explain why they wrote or said is helpful in gauging their level of understanding.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I assess my students.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Generally, I bring my own handouts, which I create from lectures on a particular subject. I also bring practice sheets for homework assignments, game cards for interactive learning activities, and books that fit for the subject.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
To build confidence, I begin with small exercises for practice and lengthen these exercises so the student gains familiarity with a particular area of the subject. As they become more familiar with the tasks, I gradually increase these exercises. I also have students keep a learning journal, so they can reflect upon how far they have come and see their gains when they are feeling less confident.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
When I first meet a student, I have them list their goals.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I relate the skill or concept to things that the student already knows. By tapping into their background knowledge, I find that it is easier for the student to move forward with learning new things as they establish connections to what they have already learned and succeeded in doing.