Emily
Certified Tutor
I am an enthusiastic, resourceful tutor. I graduated from Penn State University with my Bachelor's degree is Special Education and my Master's degree in Curriculum and instruction. I am certified in Special Education (K-12), as a Reading Specialist (K-12), PreK-4th grade education as well as Middle School English Language Arts. I love helping students get to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make sense to them and apply to their lives is so important and necessary for success. I've been passionate about helping students for as long as I can remember. I always wanted to play school with my younger brothers! I'm looking forward to working with your family!
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Undergraduate Degree:Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Graduate Degree:Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus- Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Dance, Arts and Crafts
- 1st Grade
- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade
- 3rd Grade Math
- 三年级阅读
- 3rd Grade Science
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Science
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Science
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Reading
- 6th Grade Science
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Writing
- Art
- College English
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Handwriting
- High School English
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Phonics
- Reading
- Science
- Special Education
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Summer
- Test Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I love working with students until they reach that "lightbulb" moment. I work to make learning applicable to real-life in order to create a student who genuinely loves to learn. The best thing about being a tutor is being able to work one on one with a student. Being able to cater exactly to the interests of the students makes learning and teaching so enjoyable for me. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I help students become independent learners by implementing a gradual release of control in my lessons. By providing students with plenty of opportunities to master a skill, I set them up for success on their own.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
It is so important to get to know a student's interests in order to keep them motivated. Learning needs to be engaging, especially when a student has been struggling in a particular subject area.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I help students who are struggling with reading comprehension by analyzing where the struggle is coming from. Some students spend so much "brain power" on decoding the words that it becomes impossible to actually understand what they are reading. I provide those students with strategies to become better word decoders. I also have various strategies to teach students who need support with higher-level thinking.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Understanding who they are as a person is the most important. You have to set them up for success and instill in them a growth mindset. They need to understand that although it is difficult right now, they will succeed.