Help From Deanna
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Hello, I'm Deanna! I am 18 years old and going on my second year in college, majoring in computer science at UMGC. I graduated high school in 2020 and am just looking at some part-time tutoring jobs to cover my college expenses.
When it comes to my skills/expertise, I would say I am fairly good at the following: Mathematics: I can look over any problems regarding Algebra to double-check that they are right (or provide correct answers) and teach elementary-level math. English: Regarding my skills for English, I have satisfying skills at proofreading, grammar, punctuation, description, transcription, and can type 45-50 WPM. Art: Art is my hobby, has been for a long time, and I would say that I am decent at it. I am more comfortable with traditional media than digital, but I have dabbled enough to know my way around and produce a piece using technology. Drawing 2D anime characters and landscapes is often what I draw most (and probably what I'm best at too).
I also perform exceptionally well at a lot of other things but my main skills reside in what is listed above. Though if I believe I can do a job or task assigned to me, I will not hesitate to do it. If you have any projects that you think I am best suited for, message me and I can let you know if I'm the perfect candidate.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I typically just ended up helping peers and classmates while I was in high school, pre-pandemic, and I sort of got satisfaction when they got that "Aha!" moment.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My pricing may vary and that is only because I am new to tutoring, if I see a student as a repeat customer I will probably bring the price down. I'm not sure yet.
What types of students have you worked with?
I worked with students that have been my peers, typically 16/17 or younger. Some of them only needed a little bit of pushing, while others needed a lot more. It just depended on the students and how fast they were able to pick up the material after teaching it "my" way.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I wouldn't look at the price so much, I would say go with the gut feeling. If you need help and you see that I (or anyone else for that matter) is underqualified, maybe even having the same amount of knowledge finishing a lesson as the amount you went in with - find a different tutor. Look at the qualifications, the higher requirement of expertise needed the higher the qualifications a tutor should have.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
First, go to your teachers for help - there is nothing wrong with that. I'm not sure if they get paid overtime, but they have been hired and paid to help you succeed. If that doesn't work, maybe go to one of their colleagues and see if that teacher can tutor you for a few minutes after classes.
Second, ask some of your classmates. I wasn't the smartest in the class but when I knew something well, I didn't hesitate to help a classmate that had questions. You may find someone like that in your class if you ask around.
Third, there's Google and YouTube if your school itself can't help you. I didn't understand a single thing that was in my coursework for chemistry class, YouTube guided me through the entire process - free (passed with an A).