Kelsey
Certified Tutor
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University pursuing my Masters in Public Administration. For the past three years, I have worked at education focused non-profit organizations. During this time, I have worked as a literacy and math tutor for middle school students, as well as led a writing seminar for high school students preparing to go to college. I enjoy working with students of all grade and skill level, and I love to make learning fun!
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Miami - Bachelors, International Studies, Political Science
Graduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Public Administration
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
- SAT Writing: 710
Cooking, trying new restaurants, reading non-fiction, and exploring the city!
- 10th Grade
- 10th Grade Reading
- 10th Grade Writing
- 11th Grade
- 11th Grade Reading
- 11th Grade Writing
- 12th Grade
- 12th Grade Reading
- 12th Grade Writing
- 1st Grade
- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Science
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Science
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Science
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Reading
- 6th Grade Science
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade
- 7th Grade Math
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Science
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade
- 8th Grade Math
- 8th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Science
- 8th Grade Writing
- 9th Grade
- 9th Grade Reading
- 9th Grade Writing
- ACT Writing
- Adult Literacy
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- AP United States History
- AP US History
- College English
- College Essays
- College Geography
- College Level American History
- Comparative Literature
- Creative Writing
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Essay Editing
- Geography
- Government
- Handwriting
- High School
- High School Chemistry
- High School English
- High School Geography
- High School Level American History
- High School Writing
- History
- Homework Support
- Literature
- Math
- Middle School
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Persuasive Writing
- Phonics
- Poetry Writing
- Political Science
- Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Test Prep
- Vocabulary
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is to meet students where they are at, while making material relatable and fun.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, I would assess the strengths and weaknesses of the student through activities and problem sets, to create a point in which to start from.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
To encourage independent learning, I believe you must provide resources, but not answers. Through providing the tools to allow students to find the answers themselves, you create self-sufficiency.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would help a student stay motivated through goal setting, and regularly revisit the goals to track our progress towards reaching them.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would work to understand how the student learns most effectively and meet them where they are. I would try to make learning the concept fun, and encourage the student to continue trying.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I believe practice is key. Presenting students with excerpts from different kinds of texts and creating reading exercises will allow the student to feel a greater level of comfort and confidence when reading.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I have found talking to the student to see what their goals and expectations are, along with where they are currently at in learning is very important. I also think finding out their interests outside of the classroom is important to create lessons that are fun and interesting.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Firstly, I would talk to them to discover what they are interested in outside of the classroom. Wherever possible, I would involve these topics to increase their interest in the lesson. I would also create goals with the student so they can feel a sense of empowerment to pursue their goals, increasing their engagement in the sessions.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I would create question sets and assessments to judge the student's comprehension. I would also check in with the student before and after each session to see how they are feeling regarding their progress and confidence with the topic.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I believe I can boost a student's confidence through creating attainable goals and reaching them as a team. As a student realizes their potential to learn and grow, increased confidence will come naturally.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I would evaluate students’ needs by first having a consultation with them and their parents to determine their strengths and weaknesses. I would also discuss any goals they have in and out of school. Then I would determine steps going forward, and continue to check in with the student before each session.