Alicia T.
- Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 ( 32.7 mi )
- Expert Study Skills Tutor
- Female Age 38
- Member Since: 03/2012
- Will travel up to 40 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Homework Help
Study Skills is one of my top subjects! I assist elementary students on the daily bases on how to study. I first make sure they are in a correct environment. I make sure the television is off and all necessary materials are available. I usually have additional study materials available for the student. For example, flash cards that is related to the subject and worksheets. Also, if the student is studying for a test. I can help the student complete miniature exams that will review his or her knowledge.
I am a very friendly and patient individual. Since I specialize in tutoring elementary children to adults,I understand I am going to have different methods of teaching. For all my students, I try to find out what their weakness and strengths are. I attempt to have them notice it as well; that way we can work together as a team. For children, I always have some type of reward or goal for them to strive for. For example, I would remind the student that after they finish their assignments they would receive a sticker, lollipop (under parent permission), or medal.I have found children love recognition. This keeps them focused or excited. For my adult session, the end of the day goal would be a little different. I would remind the student their goal and why they are pursuing tutoring. On the last day of the tutoring session, I usually treat the student out for lunch, provide a certificate of ... read more