
Sara
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Florida Gulf Coast University - Bachelors, Psychology, Criminal Justice
Graduate Degree: Florida Gulf Coast University - Masters, forensic behavior analysis
SCUBA diving, fishing, reading (almost anything), watching movies (almost anything),playing with my dogs (especially at the beach and park), gardening (so far just tomatoes, basil, and mint successfully; but working on sweet potatoes)
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature
High School Writing
Other
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
During the first session with a student, it is important to introduce ourselves and discuss expectations of the short and long-term goals of the tutoring encounters or create them together by discussing problems or concerns with previous assignments. I do this along with establishing a standard, for both myself and the student, as to what is expected during each session.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that the role of a teacher/tutor is to provide opportunities for continual learning and growth, for both the student and myself. To cultivate a safe learning environment, provide tools for the continuation of learning for the student, not only the subject at hand but also for future situations. Finally, I believe that teaching the student to challenge themselves continuously and take that skill to other aspects of their life, not just their education.