Jill M.
- Park City, UT 84098 ( 38.4 mi )
- Shakespeare Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 02/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $38.00 to $50.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
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I think patience and coaching are the most important tools in tutoring. Based on my experience, a rule or lesson is better retained if the student is vested in the answer by their own efforts. That being said, I like to give the tool, the hint, or the rule before I ever just give an answer: that way the student has an opportunity to learn the rule or remember the process for themselves while they figure out the answer. I would never, however, let a student stew in frustration if they could not come up with an answer on their own as that only puts up blockers and hinders learning.
While in law school, I assisted students enrolled in a summer program with residential advising and subject mentoring/tutoring. The program was offered through CLEO and hosted by Valparaiso with classes being taught by visiting professors from participating schools. The program launched students with ... read more