Julia Tutors!
About
I am an English major at the University of the Incarnate Word, and my family owns a small-town newspaper in Floresville, TX, where I have been playing (and then working) as far back as my memory goes! This all being said, English is my forte; it always has been, and it always will be! My goal is to be able to share my passion for reading, writing, and all things grammatical with every student I tutor, as well as to see each student succeed! I have prior experience in tutoring through my high school's NHS program, and I also have two younger brothers whom my mother and I homeschool.
My family, friends, and any of the AP or dual credit teachers at Floresville High School, as well as the professors I have had at Incarnate Word, will testify to my abilities, as well as the above!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, I get to know my students: the student's name, favorite animal, what he or she has trouble with, what he or she genuinely enjoys doing (these enjoyable things can be molded to help the student succeed in areas that he or she has trouble), etc.
Second, I start with the areas the student excels in and use this strength to help the student attack the hard parts.
At the very end of the session, I like to instill good study habits in my students. Sure, getting a tutor is part of great studying, but making the time to sit down and read over literature before a test, to edit a paper before turning it in, and even making time to take a BREAK here and there are important too!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I attend the University of the Incarnate Word, majoring in English with a minor in Music. Before attending college, I took college-level (dual credit) classes in high school, which gives me sophomore-level credits and experience while being a first-year attendee.
I have experience tuturoing middle school and high school kids in Floresville, TX through NHS, as well as helping many a friend edit papers or understand literature of all sorts. I also help my mom homeschool my two younger brothers, ages 9 and 13.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $30 per hour to tutor and $5 per page of editing.
How did you get started teaching?
I started "teaching" when I was four or five, playing "school" in my grandmother's garage with my oldest younger brother. From there, I developed into "that friend" who everybody would ask for academic advice. Eventually, I decided to start tutoring for NHS hours, but I grew to love doing so.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with elementary (3rd through 5th) grade kids, all the way through high schooo seniors!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, my youngest brother was given an assignment to read a newspaper article and write a summary on it. It was part of a history lesson about current events! He picked an article that I had written about my kitten as a warning to potential kitten owners. He cracked up every few moments as he read it, and said that articles like that might keep him reading newspapers regularly, "just like Grandpa!" He's only ten, and to see reading something about real-life intrigue him so was a pleasant experience, to say the least.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The most important thing to remember is that everything you do is 70% thinking and 30% doing. That 70% is important! It's where lots of people psych themselves out of success, convince themselves they aren't going to do well, but it is also where many people convince themselves that they will be successful, that they will complete the given task, and that they will come out of an experience with a positive mindset regardless of the results. When you're learning anything, your priority should be to remain positive, to encourage yourself to keep going, to remind yourself that, as long as you're working hard, you can rest assured that you've tried your best! That's a lot more than many can attest to.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Firstly, I know a lot of students, including myself, are scared to ask teachers for help because they feel like a question may be "dumb" or because they want to avoid bothering the teacher. Students instead need to remember that at school, their learning comes first! When thinking about a question you want to ask a teacher, make sure that you explain specifically where you are experiencing problems. Otherwise, it's going to take you and your teacher longer to work through the subject at hand and get to the bottom of it!