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Lauren
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Montclair State University - Bachelors, Psychology
Graduate Degree: New York University - Masters, Bioethics
LSAT: 168
Outside of tutoring, I love to read, shop, and play with my dog!
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
During a first session, I like to spend time getting to know the student. We may talk about what areas the student is struggling with, goals, and what ways of learning work best for him/her.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I believe in an "I do, we do, you do" method of teaching. For many areas, I like to show the student how I would solve the problem, work through a problem together, and finally allow the student to try it on his/her own.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
When tackling a particularly challenging skill or concept, I find it is best to try approaching it from a new angle. Using manipulatives can help make some abstract concepts more concrete.