Claire
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Spanish
Graduate Degree: George Mason University - Masters, Social Work
Running, yoga
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
During the lesson, to check that they are understanding, I have them teach it back to me so they are fully confident.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Take it one sentence at a time, get to know the student, and compare the reading with something they are passionate about.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Quizzing them to see where their learning skills need to be approached from.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Compare it to something they are interested in and present it in a modern or age comparable way.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I use repetition, having the student explain the concept, and quizzing to ensure comprehension.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
With positive reinforcement and constant quizzing to ensure they are grasping the concept.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I ask them questions based on their curriculum, and with languages go over basic needs necessary to communicate and build off existing knowledge.