
Jaqueline
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, International Relations and Global Studies
Languages, current events, global cultures
10th Grade
10th Grade Reading
10th Grade Writing
11th Grade
11th Grade Reading
11th Grade Writing
12th Grade
12th Grade Reading
12th Grade Writing
9th Grade
9th Grade Reading
9th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
African History
African-American History
AP
AP US History
Arabic
Art
College English
College Level American History
College World History
Conversational Mandarin
High School
High School English
High School Level American History
High School World History
High School Writing
Honors
Human Geography
Mandarin Chinese 1
Mandarin Chinese 3
Marketing
Other
Persuasive Writing
Photography
Political Science
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Test in World History
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
US History
World History
What is your teaching philosophy?
I understand that each student is different, and so I am flexible and adaptable to all levels of ability and goals.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session, I aim to get a sense of the student's background, abilities, and goals, so that we can come up with a successful plan to improve their skills.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help students by providing them with effective learning and study tools that they can also use to be independent learners.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I am a very motivated person myself, and I like to do all that I can to keep others motivated. I think learning can be interesting, exciting, and rewarding, however it sometimes takes the right teaching approach to have students feel this way, which I believe I can provide.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I understand that it is important to tailor teaching to a specific student's needs, especially when they are struggling with a specific skill or concept, whether that means spending more time on a topic or going about teaching the subject or concept in a different way.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I believe students are more likely to learn in situations that interest them. If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, I would first try to get them engaged in reading things they are really interested in and transitioning to other reading selections once they begin to feel more confident.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Each student learns best in different ways. I first figure out how to go about teaching the student in a way that would be most successful for them personally.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I have found that showing how subjects might have "real world" applications helps with this.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I would first go about setting criteria that the student must feel comfortable with before moving on to new material. I would then test the student in one way or another, which might mean formally or informally, also depending on the student and their goals.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
By clearly showing them how much they do know, and what an accomplishment that is, before moving forward and tackling new material.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I evaluate a student's needs by both making observations based on the abilities they display and listening to their concerns.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
Students' needs can vary greatly, and I am adaptable as a tutor. Whether this means adjusting the pace of lessons or taking entirely different teaching approaches, I always try to figure out the best way to help the student learn most successfully.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
I typically use a notebook and any additional materials that may vary according to subject.