Bracken History Tutoring
About
I take the time to get to know my students interests and try and utilize that to create history lessons that are more engaging and understandable. I tailor my lessons to my students by interviewing them about their learning styes and adpat to my students rather than the other way around.
I love getting to see the dots connect in my students eyes when they realize historical concepts that transcend time and space. I enjoy being able to bring the past to the future and be able to influence how students take that information and apply it to other areas of their lives.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First I introduce myself and let them know my education and past work. I also tell them some personal details so they can feel like they know me a little better. I also ask my students what they think their educational strengths are as well as their weaknesses. I ask what goals they might have as well as what their learning style is.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated Michigan State University with a BA in History Education along with a teaching minor in English. I worked as a teaching fellow through AmeriCorps running my own classroom in an after-school program geared towards students who needed additional educational support. Following that I worked as an Assistant Director at Mathnasium, which is a math learning center. There I worked as and managed all of the instructors (tutors) on the floor.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with several students who have IEP's, as well as students who have experienced trauma in their lives. I have worked with a wide variety of students and have taken away teaching lessons from each and every one of them.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would encourage them to not just pick the first tutor they come across. Make sure that you have a personal understanding of what type of teacher you believe will hold you accountable as well as encourage you. This advice can be applied to every area of education.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should question what they are personally doing to reach their needs and what specific areas that their needs are impacting. (Time management, conceptualization, base understanding, difficulty reading). There are many solutions to address these needs and teachers are there for you! They are a resource to you and it can be up to the student how to utilize that resource.