Paige
Certified Tutor
I'm currently a third Grade Teacher. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my Bachelors in Marketing and from Southern Connecticut State University with my Masters in Elementary Education. I love to teach, it is my passion! I work with students on a daily basis on many different skills, strategies, and concepts. I like to use a lot of hands on, interactive activities. I also try to incorporate technology into my lessons! I try to make learning relevant and fun for all of my students. I look forward to meeting students and helping them achieve their goals, all the while promoting a love for lifelong learning!
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Undergraduate Degree:Quinnipiac University- Bachelors, Business
Graduate Degree:Southern Connecticut State University- Masters, Elementary Education
Reading, Baking/cooking, taking my puppy to the dog park, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Math
- Science
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Test Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy of teaching has evolved from years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning, to spark enthusiasm for learning, and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session I would get to know the student. It's important that my student feels comfortable with me; this will lead to more engaged tutoring sessions. I will also get an idea of the student's learning style; therefore, I can tailor my tutoring sessions to the specific needs of the student.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
In order to help a student become an independent learner, I will use strategy-based teaching; therefore, they can use specific strategies we've practiced together when completing assignments and/ tests on their own.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
In order to keep a student motivated, I will use positive reinforcements. In addition to this, I will focus on the Growth Mindset.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student is having difficulty learning a skill or a concept, I will teach a mini-lesson on the specific skill or concept to reteach and clarify any misunderstandings.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
为了帮助学生疲于应对reading comprehension, I will first make sure they are able to decode words and read fluently. I will also use strategy-based teaching to help students use better comprehend texts. For example, the RACE strategy is a summarizing strategy that helps promote reading comprehension.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
When working with a student, positive reinforcement is a great strategy to utilize because it motivates the students and promotes a positive attitude towards learning.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
In order to help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in, I would incorporate technology into the lesson by showing them a video or letting them play an interactive game based on the subject we are working on.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I like to utilize exit tickets. Exit tickets are informal assessments that occur at the end of a lesson to show me whether or not the student grasped the concept. They tell me if I need to go back and reteach the concept or if I can move forward.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
In order to build a student's confidence in a subject, I utilize the Growth Mindset.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
In order to evaluate a student's needs, I assess how engaged the student is during the lesson. If the student is not engaged, there is a specific reason for it. If the student is engaged, then their needs are being met.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
During the first session, I assess the student's specific learning style because everyone learns differently; therefore, depending on the student's learning style, it will determine how I tutor the student in regards to the lessons, materials, assessments, etc.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
I like to incorporate a mix of materials, including technology, manipulatives, drawings, paper folding, etc.