Experience Summary
I have recently graduated from Indiana University with a Master's Degree in English. As a graduate student at Indiana University, I taught a freshman composition course which focused on critical reading and writing skills. This past year I was nominated for the Best Teacher of Composition Award; this nomination was based mainly on the evaluations I received from my own students at the end of each semester. I was also a tutor for Indiana's Athletics Department; in this position, I have gained extensive experience tutoring athletes from various sports in a wide variety of subjects. My degree in English along with this experience has given me a comprehensive knowledge of grammar, reading, and writing along with the best methods for teaching these skills to students of all levels.
Teaching Style
My teaching strategy can be summed up in two words: encouragement and enthusiasm. I believe that once I have given a student the tools to succeed, he or she can do so - with enough encouragement. My students at Indiana University have all noted on their course evaluations that my encouraging and positive attitude has helped them improve their reading and writing skills. I also believe that in a tutor, enthusiasm for the subject matter is key. I am incredibly enthusiastic about reading, writing, and grammar, among other things; I know that I pass this enthusiasm on to my students. Once students are enthusiastic about a subject area, they are much more likely to work hard and succeed in that subject. My main goal as a tutor is to make sure that students are excited and confident about the subject, so that once they have the skills to succeed, they can do so.