Hilary
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Oregon State University - Bachelors, English Literature/International Studies
Graduate Degree: The University of Texas at Austin - Masters, Asian Studies
Music, International Travel, East Asia, East Asian Music, Literature, Video Games, Swimming
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that in order for anyone to understand a subject and learn new things, the person helping them has to be willing to change how they teach. As an instructor, I love feedback from my students so I can change my teaching strategies and help them learn.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would like to hear from the student. Have them tell me where they think they need help, what they understand about the subject, and what challenges them. I would like them to explain what their teachers (if they have other ones in the subject) are doing that confuses them so that I can try and take a different approach.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I like to have my students help me create lessons for them. What do they like? How can that connect to the topic they are learning? Is there a video on YouTube? A story? Can they interact with the topic in a creative way?