Sherrie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Oklahoma Christian University - Bachelors, Mass Communications/Journalism
I am interested in nature, photography, reading, writing, and listening to people.
Comparative Literature
Other
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I will work with my student's motivation by offering lots of praise and frequent rewards for success.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that every child can learn. Each child learns at a different time and in their own style. I like to work with that child in finding the style that works best for them. I find the strengths and weaknesses of each child, and then I teach towards their strengths to make the most advantage of our learning time together.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would get to know a child by talking to them about their likes and dislikes. I would want to know how they feel about school in general, especially if they feel confident about their reading or if they dislike reading. Then, I would want to read with the child to see where they are so that I will know where we need to begin.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
After I teach a child, I like to have them teach it back to me. I feel like that is a great way to determine if a child has mastered a skill. If they can teach it back to me, they have used the words and put together the concepts in their head so that there is a greater chance they will remember what we have done during our time together.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I often pause before turning the page when I am reading and ask students to predict what might happen next. Or sometimes, we rewrite the ending of a story to work on our creativity. Asking a student to keep in mind the who, what, when, where, and how of the story is a good way to keep them engaged in the comprehension of what they are reading.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I have many ways of praising a student's success and using frequent rewards to boost their confidence.