
Keely
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Washington State University - Bachelors, Human Development
Writing, painting, hiking, swimming, friends, dancing, movies
College English
Elementary School Math
High School English
Homework Support
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy has evolved over the years. I like to think we are all lifelong learners. There is something to be said for data driven techniques, but I understand we all learn in our own unique ways and there will not be a cookie cutter type method for teaching individual people. I take a strength based, supportive and creative approach. I'm pretty laid back and accepting and it isn't on my agenda to hand out answers, but more to help a student learn a new skill and to retain that skill. Whether that means making materials, a trip to the library or rhyming and rapping some lyrics, I'm still traditional in believing learning should be and can be fun.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, I would spend some time getting to know my student. Personality, developmental and other needs, interests, and concerns and questions we both might have for each other. We would surely talk about subject areas, goals and that sort of thing, but establishing a working relationship is crucial. I would want my student to feel comfortable.