Richa
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree:Minnesota State University Moorhead- Bachelors, International Studies
biking, writing, reading
What is your teaching philosophy?
I hope that my tutees work hard but at their own pace. I like to make it a comfortable learning environment.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would make it not too rigorous. I would give some basic introduction about my teaching style and stay friendly. I would try to understand the student's learning needs and expectations from the session.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
我想他lp establish a learning habit.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would give advice if students are going through any academic issues. I would give examples from my experiences if they are comparable.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would try to explain it following the student's learning style and level of understanding.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
我想他lp by suggesting to review vocabulary. I would also help them practice reading regularly.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I think its really important to understand the skill and knowledge level of the student. So, I try to do that first.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I could try relating the subject matter with something that really interests them.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I can help understand the basics of the material first. I would also test their understanding and find ways to help learn better based on the test performance.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I would give a lot of practice questions, and I would work on them with the student. It cannot be done in a single session, but small steps help.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I ask the student questions.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
Once I understand the needs, I help accordingly.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Online research, whiteboards, reading materials, assignment instruction sheets, and practice sets.