
Fabrianne
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
In my free time I enjoy a wide range of hobbies that include hiking, painting, writing and playing video games.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Elementary School Math
Math Substitute
Substitute
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is that any student can excel in a subject if they put time and effort into understanding it. My job as a tutor is to give them the tools to succeed and adjust my explanations to fit their learning style.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
When I am assigned a new student I like to first assess if they have any holes in their foundation. Often, I've found that issues with understanding powers or fractions can affect students in upper math. I also make sure that they have good resources to study with, and suggest some if I think they don't.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by helping them establish good study habits and getting them more personally interested in the subject matter.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I keep students motivated by showing them the progress they have been making and by creating practice problems that they find interesting.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student has difficulty with a skill or concept, I try to find a new way of explaining it. Explaining how a skill is used in real world applications works for some students, while visual explanations or props work well for others.