...In addition to English-related subjects, I teach Chinese Mandarin to beginning and intermediate-level students. Because I lived in China and have studied the language intensively over the years, I now have a near-native command. Here again, my approach is to design a strategic study plan, tailo... (read more)
...I provide feedback to my students. I find breaking their reading and writing into smaller components really helps students focus on their structure and organization. Providing samples and ways for students to annotate text as they read helps aide with understanding and comprehension of the material provided. (read more)
...I have worked with students in residential, self contained, and inclusion settings. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, healh impairments, emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism. I have used many different teaching strategies and can target strategies to meet individual needs. (read more)
...It's why this is the first approach I employ--clarifying what they are being asked to do. I'll use the board to explain concepts or show techniques/examples/visuals to help them identify and overcome challenges. I provide resources students can use at home that further drives home a concept. (read more)
...I have experience working with children with special needs. My tutoring experiences includes using patience and positive rewards throughout my sessions. I also like to include academic games as a positive reward towards the end of the session. (read more)