Jessica H.
- Portland, OR 97229 ( 27 mi )
- Experienced English Tutor
- Female Age 43
- Member Since: 03/2015
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $75.00 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
Graduate student looking to help students achieve their goals!
I have tutored children off and on since I was in high school. More recently, my time has been spent volunteering with The Giving Tree, where I tutored inner-city children after school and helped organize activities (museums, zoo, etc.) on the weekends. I am currently in the final stages of my dissertation for a doctorate in psychology, so I am always actively learning, too. My aspirations are to become a professor in higher education upon acquiring my Ph.D..
I think teaching styles should differ based on the preferred learning style of the student. The teaching style should play on the strengths and preferences of that particular student. That being said, I foster a student-centered approach to learning. This approach encourages the student play an equal, active role in the learning process, rather than a passive role. A cooperative approach is important so the student can feel li ... read more
