Amy
Certified Tutor
My name is Amy. I graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelors in English and worked on my masters at Trinity International University. I have taught twelfth, eleventh, seventh, sixth and fifth grade. While in grad school I worked with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, preparing students for their high school diploma.
Recently we received a new member in my family, my handsome baby boy. I am married to and we reside in North Carolina. We both enjoy spending time with our son, dog and cat. We also enjoy country concerts, reading, traveling and watching movies. I look forward in meeting you and helping you with your academic goals.
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Undergraduate Degree: Florida Atlantic University - Bachelors, English
Graduate Degree: Trinity International University-Florida - Masters, Theology
Traveling, going to the movies, reading, concerts
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Adult Literacy
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- ESL/ELL
- Expository Writing
- GED Prep
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- High School English
- History
- Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Phonics
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Test Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is find the adventure in learning. I would love to travel with you to the world of knowledge. "Oh the places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
My first session would typically be a pre-assessment, so I would know the student's strengths and opportunities for growth. I would also brainstorm with the students to make certain goals to achieve academic development.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I will help a student become an independent learner by asking questions that guide them to multiple solutions. Encouraging a student can also help develop confidence for student learning.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Accountability is a great way to motivate a student. Creating goals and documenting weekly assessments will improve the student's academic skills.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If a student was having a difficult time learning a skill, I would try to identify his or her learning style. I would then utilize various teaching tools that suit the student's learning style.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I would read a small passage to the student. The student will be required to respond to various questions using the text for support. The 5 W and 1 H (who, what, when, where, why and how) are also helpful questions when reading independently.