...I also have privately tutored for over two years as well. I am currently working as a paraeducator and working one-on-one with elementary students on improving math as well as English. I have worked with students in grades k-12 for over two years as a paraeducator. (read more)
...Lastly, a tutor should be knowledgeable in the subject because he/she needs to know the subject better than the student in order to properly explain it. When I tutor a student, I try to show all these traits. I believe strongly in asking good questions that will get the student thinking. (read more)
...For me, this means that I develop a relationship with each student so I know their learning style and interests. When I teach or tutor, I work to adapt my approach and materials to the learner I'm working with. Some students are more visual, some students need to hear reading read aloud, for instance. (read more)
...I think that I have an upbeat personality and I'm not afraid of embarrassing myself if it means making a lesson accessible and memorable. My biggest concern is that the materials stick and you understand what you're learning. As I said, I love science and have interests in a lot of different areas, so I am usually fairly good at finding connections and making information meaningful. (read more)