About
Helping others has always been one of my biggest passions, and giving others that ah-ha moment has become a new favorite of mine. Math was always my strong subject in high school, and now that I am in at Middlebury College, I am still more successful in math-driven courses. I am very patient and able to connect with almost anyone, and I take pride in making others feel more confident in their abilities!
I have never been a certified or paid tutor, but I have volunteered during high school to help students with algebra, geometry, statistics, and other math related concepts.
I simply love to hear that students understand, or that they feel more comfortable approaching their tasks following our meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to get to know and begin to build a relationship with the student while getting a grasp of what their learning style is. I would ask about the struggles that they have identified in their own learning, or just chat about what skills they wish to improve upon!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have had a lot of leadership training from high school until now--my second year at Middlebury College. I have received A's in any math course I've taken, and I really enjoy problem-solving.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students a range of students from late elementary school to individuals around six years older than I am. I just want to help anyone that needs to brush up on their math skills for whatever reason.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
This winter term, I took an ASL course (American Sign Language), and I enjoyed it very much. Language learning has always been more difficult for me, but this came a bit easier. I really valued learning more about Deaf culture, and I hope to have the opportunity to use my skills to communicate with others!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should try to consider methods that they have been comfortable using to learn in the past. This could be anything from talking through problems or confusions, using shapes, figures, or other visual aids, or even incorporating body movement to help with memorization.
Students should also try to identify what they need help with. It is okay if you're unsure about what you're confused about, because that's why I'm here! If you know that you struggle more geometry related concepts, word problems, or whatever else, we can start from that point and work on broadening your skills from there. If you're not sure what you're confused about and you just need help walking through your homework sets, that is perfect too! From that point, we can determine if there is anything specific that you could improve, or not!