English Tutoring
About
For me, the most gratifying part of my job is building my students' confidence and watching that pay off. Good writing is confident writing!
I love the fact that I get to work with students from all kinds of backgrounds. I learn just as much as I teach. I've worked with Physics students, Nursing students, Art students, Semiotics students, and so many more.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our first session is a way for us to get to know each other and set the groundwork for all of our future sessions together. I like to come up with a timeline similar to a class schedule, as I think that type of structure is helpful in a tutoring environment. Once we know approximately how long and how often we'll be working together, then we get to the fun part!
I'm a strong believer in meeting every student exactly where they are. This means that I want to know what type of learning is the best for YOU; are you a visual learner? Maybe you're more of an auditory learner! No matter what, I can accomodate your needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have years of experience tutoring graduate and undergraduate students at Indiana University's Writing Center.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $60/hr and $30/half hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I've always been strong in writing and reading comprehension, and when I entered college, my English professor recommended me to the director of the Writing Center. I wasn't so sure about tutoring at that point, but when I started, I practically became addicted. Due to the pandemic, we switched over to Zoom tutoring, which is actually where I really thrived!
In my last semester with the school, I was the most highly requested tutor at our Writing Center, and had the most sessions per week.
What types of students have you worked with?
What types of students HAVEN'T I worked with?! Just kidding.
In terms of age range, I've tutored ages 16 and up. Most of my experience is with undergraduate and graduate college students.
Additionally, most of my students were ESL students, which means that I do have formal training working with non-native English speakers.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone you can talk comfortably with! Your tutor is someone you're not obligated to meet with, unlike a teacher. You choose to get up every day and log in/show up to your tutoring session. That means that you need to have a tutor who is motivating to you and matches YOUR needs.
Some students are very talkative and enjoy a personable tutor. Others are more quiet/shy and prefer a straightforward learning style. A good tutor will accomodate whatever educational environment is the most conducive to YOU.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Great question! Consider the following:
1. What style of learning works the best for me? Are there styles I would be open to exploring with my tutor?
2. How frequently do I need to meet with my tutor, and for how long?
3. Will I need a break in the middle of my sessions? How long would I like that break to be?
4. What are my main weaknesses and strengths? (It's okay if you can't identify these--a good tutor will help you get there!)
5. What do I want out of this experience? (Again, no pressure if you're not sure going in. This is a big question and one that a good tutor will help you answer).