Colleen Fairley

My tutoring style is very personal; I work to get to know the student's interests, strengths, weaknesses, and goals so that I know exactly how to help them take interest in what they're learning or reviewing. I work closely with both the teacher and the parents so that I can not only stay current on what the student is learning but I can also prepare them for the upcoming assignments and assessments.

My favorite part about the work that I do as a tutor is the fact that I am benefiting both the student and their regular classroom instructor. When I was a teacher with 90+ students rotating out of my classroom each day, I was unable to give the personalized help to my students as often as I wanted. My work as a tutor alievates some of the challenges and the time constraints that the regular teacher faces. As a tutor, I am able to create a personalized plan to aid each individual student, and I am also able to dedicate the extra time to ensure the student’s success.