About
I am a recent graduate of Auburn University with a B.A. in German, a B.S. in Animal Science, and a psychology minor. My lifelong 4.0 GPA demonstrates my dedication to academics and love of learning, and I want to share my skills and knowledge to help others succeed in school and achieve their goals.
I've worked as a peer tutor at Auburn University for the last year, tutoring German, physics I and II, and statistics. Besides helping students with course-based material, I assisted students with developing better critical thinking, problem solving, and study skills. I value interactive, personalized tutoring sessions, and I adjust sessions to the strengths and interests of individual students.
Certification:
College Reading and Learning Association - Level 1
Other Qualifications:
Successfully completed Auburn University course: Curriculum and Teaching in Foreign Language Education
Experience leading multi-level German language workshops
Awards:
Tutor of the Month - March 2020 - at Study Partners at Auburn University
What I enjoy most are the moments of breakthrough with students - when they finally understand something they were struggling with or when they realize they can succeed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. Introductions - I get to know each new student and tell them about myself and so that I can adapt my tutoring style to their interests and preferences.
2. Identifying goals - I ask about students' long-term educational goals and help them identify specific goals for the current session.
3. Addressing the tasks - I use Socratic questioning and other techniques to encourage independence in learning as we work through the material for the session.
4. Session recap - We look together to see if we met our session goals, recap what we talked about, and plan for the next session, if applicable.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-I've trained as a peer tutor at Auburn University which allowed me to achieve College Reading and Learning Association Level 1 certification.
-I've learned how to teach a foreign language (focusing on German) in my Curriculum and Teaching in Foreign Language Education course at Auburn University.
-I've have a degree in German.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I do not have a standard pricing system yet, but I typically charge $20-40 per hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started out teaching swing dancing at Auburn and discovered that I really enjoyed helping others learn new skills and knowledge. This past semester, I've had a variety of teaching and tutoring opportunities - teaching an after-school German program at an elementary school, leading German language workshops geared toward studying abroad for university students, and privately tutoring a 3- and 6-year old in German to prepare them to move to Germany for a year.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with a wide range of students - from a 3-year-old to students far older than me.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your long-term and short-term goals, and how is this class incorporated in your goals?