Taylor
Certified Tutor
I am an 8th grade Language Arts teacher with a passion for reading and writing. I love the way reading a novel can pick you up and bring you anywhere. Someplace magical, someplace mysterious. Writing is an outlet used for expression and can be very therapeutic. Finding your creativity is a fun way to get to know yourself better.
In addition to teaching, I am also the debate coach at my school. I'm an animal lover and in my free time I volunteer at many different animal rescue associations.
I am able to travel throughout both Westchester, New York areas as well as Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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Undergraduate Degree:Sacred Heart University- Bachelors, English
Graduate Degree:Sacred Heart University- Masters, Education
Debate team coach and judge, avid reader, creative writer, animal lover.
- American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- Essay Editing
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Writing
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Spelling Bee
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is that anyone is able to learn- we all just learn differently. Our mind is a muscle that we can improve. Everyone has the power to grow intellectually.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Get to know the student. Get to know their strengths and weaknesses. Get to know the material they are working on.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by teaching study skills, organizational skills, and helping students advocate for themselves in the classroom.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
If a student has difficulty with a skill or concept, I would break the concept down and teach the student the basics. Together, we would build a learning platform until the student felt comfortable with the concept.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Reading comprehension is a combination of vocabulary knowledge, fluency, and close reading. Together, we would work on these areas and break down the content until understood.