Andrea
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, English Literature
Graduate Degree: University of Rochester - Current Grad Student, Education
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 760
GRE Verbal: 165
Stand up comedy, sketch writing, radio broadcasting
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Mac Basic Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Technology and Coding
What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy is that every learner has a different method of learning and is motivated by different things. It is a tutor and educator's job to work with the student so that the student is in control of his or her education.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I'd spend some time to learn about my student's learning style, finding common ground, and learning about the goals of the student and the ways in which he or she is motivated. Then, I'd gauge the student's knowledge of the subject, both by assessing work and asking the student to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses.