Experience Summary
While in highschool, I was approached by several of my Advanced Placement teachers to assist and tutor various Elementary and Middle School children in the district. I continued with these tutoring sessions throughout the remainder of my highschool education, having 3-4 students at one time, focusing on subjects such as History/Social Sciences, English, Math (Algebra and Geometry) and Science (Botany, Anatomy, Biology, and Chemistry.)
Once I graduated and started my college education, I continued tutoring, participating as a tutor through school-led tutoring sessions. These sessions had 6-7 students, and we met together as a group and focused mainly on the lessons/courses of the day. This was a unique experience, as I was tutoring in course work that I myself was currently learning at the same time.
Since graduation from college, I have continued tutoring on an informal basis.
Teaching Style
Throughout my past experience as a tutor, I have learned that there are many different ways that children learn, each of them unique and special in their own right. Traits which help bring out the best in each child definitely include patience, persistence, empathy, and consideration for each unique learning style. While tutoring a child, goals should be well communicated between the child, parents, and tutor, as the best outcomes are the result of a team effort to succeed.