Experience Summary
I started tutoring at a learning center where I tutored children ages 5-17. I tutored every subject including the FCAT test. I decided to offer private tutoring on my own and travel to the students' houses. I found that the students felt more comfortable and it also gave me chance to discuss the progress of the child with parents to a better extent. I then became involved with a program dealing with foster care children who were court ordered to receive tutoring. Many of the cases were challenging and required much more patience and compassion than I had needed in the past, but it is always rewarding to see a child learn and grow.
Teaching Style
The subject that students need the most help with is math. I have noticed the differences in difficulty when trying grasp mathematical concepts and have found ways to somewhat cater to their specific trouble areas. It is very important to give lots of examples and practice problems. I think it is most important that I make the student feel comfortable, that I am creative in my teaching methods, and that I ultimately teach the material to reach a full understanding.