
Whitney
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: The Texas A&M University System Office - Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Science, Reading, Games/Puzzles, Fitness, Knitting, Crochet, Tennis, Family Activities
Art
Biology
CogAT Prep
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
Executive Functioning
GATE/ TAG Prep
GED Science
Grade 9 Mathematics
Handwriting
High School Biology
High School Science
Learning Differences
Life Sciences
Mac Basic Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Middle School Science
Other
Productivity
Professional Certifications
Science Olympiad
Science Substitute
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Substitute
Technology and Coding
TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
What is your teaching philosophy?
Making a subject come to life or be applicable to real life is very important for students who find subjects dull and boring. I hope that they will see that science is critical to life, as is math.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I want to get to know the student and parents, along with goal setting and understanding the what the student needs in tutoring.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
A student can become an independent learner by gaining confidence in his/her ability to think critically by questioning and modeling how to think out loud, being persistent even when learning is difficult, and modeling how to make mistakes, how to correct their mistakes, and how to be curious.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
To help a student stay motivated, I keep reviewing content to build confidence, reviewing material in different ways to show different ways of thinking of the same idea, and taking breaks to ensure curiosity.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student is having difficulty with a concept, I would stop and review what the student already knows by asking questions. I would also give multiple examples and show the same concept in multiple ways.