Tutor

I start with a brief introduction interview with the parent looking for a tutor for their child, via phone call or zoom. During the meeting we discuss the specific learning needs of the child and how they have been progressing in the language learning process up to that point. Then I will email the parent a form to fill out regarding tutoring availability, pricing and backgroud information on the child's prior knowledge of the language. 

My new student tutoring form details the specific pricing system for each tutoring session. The prices depend on the length of tutoring sessions and range from $15 - $25.

I discovered my passion for teaching when I joined a higher education intiative, Gear Up, in my second year of college. The program goal was to assign mentors to students for tutoring support and to aid them in pursuing post-secondary education oppotunities that best suited them. I was a mentor for 2 years before I had my first teaching experience as a Sutdent-Teacher in my senior year of college.

I have worked with students ranging from the ages of 8 to 19 years of age. The students come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. These learners had varying degrees of content knowledge and were at different ability levels in utilizing the target language. This included students who were heritage speakers, ESL students, and indivduals at the beginner level.

It is important to look for someone who has experience and with a form of certification/qualification. However, learners have the highest chances of success when they have a tutor/teacher that is also supportive and that can truly connect with them on a personal level.