Essential Learning
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I am willing to take the extra mile and help when students truly need a helping hand. There is much more to learning that getting good grades and I believe that one should nurture natrual curiosity in a student, no matter the age. Only then can a student grasp a concept beyond the grade and apply it to their living situations.
I enjoy the great challanges that a student faces and the spark in one's mind once they figure it out. Seeing a student not only enjoy but seek harder problems and ask the big "why's" is the reason learning is so fun for me. I want students to really know what to do with information or skills they aquire.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I want to know their current curriculum and understand the way that they tackle problems. I want them to teach me about how they learn so I can pin point any strong suits and help tackle any challenges.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I currently have a General Associates in Arts from South Puget Sound Community College. During this time I was tutoring students, mostly elementary and middle school kids. I am currently studying at the University of Washington for a Bachelors in Biology: Physiology, but enjoy learning and teaching Math, Natrual Sciences, and English.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My prices can vary from $ 20-30 depending on age and subject.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching elementary students at my home town unofficially and taking any donations. My first true students were my younger siblings, which then branched out to a couple families that heard I helped a student improve with his reading skills.
What types of students have you worked with?
Most of my students have been around the age of 7-12 for basic homework and subject help.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Ask yourself these questions:
What topics am I proficient in?
How and why can I understand it?
Can I teach it?
What topics am I not proficient in?
What do I understand about them?
How can I improve what I do know?
Can I apply this to topics I don't understand?
Can I identify where I could use some guidence?
These questions may seem a little redundant, but when addressing your needs to a teacher or tutor, it is important they understand where you struggle and where you don't so that they may help you comprehend more clearly.