Monique
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Miami - Bachelors, English, Spanish, Sociology
Graduate Degree: Wichita State University - Masters, English Literature
Reading, Writing plays, Movies, Baking
American Literature
AP English Literature and Composition
British Literature
Business
Business Writing
Classics
CLEP Prep
CLEP American Literature
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
CLEP College Composition
CLEP English Literature
College English
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
Expository Writing
FCAT 2.0 Prep
Florida EOC Assessment Prep
High School Business
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
IB Language A: Literature
Other
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
World Literature
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I encourage them to break the larger chunk of reading into smaller, more digestible bites. We read each piece and talk about its individual meaning, and then read the next piece and tie that meaning to the previous meaning. Eventually, we put it all together.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Building rapport is essential. I try to immediately establish a connection, lighten the mood with a little humor, and be honest with them about my own struggles so they are more comfortable sharing theirs.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I try to make connections to popular movies / tv shows / games, as these are things a lot of students enjoy. Showing them that their favorite entertainment often comes from famous literature sparks their interest and encourages engagement.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I always ask students to repeat concepts back to me in their own words as a means of testing their understanding.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I express to them that many students struggle in some subjects while excelling in others, and I make sure to praise them for every bit of growth or understanding so that they can see their progress.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I ask them to detail their needs, and then I question their understanding of certain concepts related to those needs. Sometimes they know more than they think.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
I pull from a variety of resources so I can cater to different types of learners and focus on their specific needs. I am constantly researching and learning new techniques so I can be up to date and provide the best assistance for individual students.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
I always have my computer so I can do on-the-spot research. I also have a massive library of classical literature, a number of textbooks, test prep books for the SAT and ACT, and some tutoring guidebooks from previous tutoring jobs.