Inna A.
- Belmont, CA 94002 ( 31.7 mi )
- German Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 07/2012
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Russian, English ESOL
A Little Bit About Me...
"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary"
I think that this quote about teaching, in a way, reflects my idea on what teaching is all about. One can be a good teacher, whose characteristics encompass good knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the needs of your students, and the ability to apply this knowledge to students' needs. However, an effective teacher does not only pass knowledge on to her students, but makes herself gradually unnecessary: her learners become independent learners as they progress through a course. As a teacher, I always try to be effective in this sense - I foster independence in my students. At the same time, I strive for excellence which will eventually make me a better teacher. This endeavor caused me to reflect on how an excellent teacher is different from a good teacher. The conclusion I have come to is that a gap between a go ... read more