Teaching Philosophy

Learning is about seeing yourself and the world a little differently. The fundamental goal of teaching is to encourage each student to learn by engaging with his/her education. Each student is unique and has a particular way of seeing the world and learning about it. I believe that every student has the ability to succeed at as demanding a task as he or she chooses; many difficulties that students have in regard to their education are psychological.  A teacher’s role is to recognize the student’s best learning strategies and guide the student to expound on his/her learning skills.  When students recognize their most effective learning approach and their own educational needs, they are able to become advocates for themselves within the education system.  I believe that when students have the confidence to try, they have the power to take charge of their own learning.

Bio

Originally from the Midwest, but a truly global citizen, Elizabeth brings over eight years of experience working with students to her tutoring at University Tutoring. Receiving her BA and Teaching certification from Lawrence University, Elizabeth majored in French with a minor in Anthropology. She earned her Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in French Studies and spent a year working as a Language Assistant in Nantes, France. A self-proclaimed lover of all things cultural and international who is periodically consumed by wanderlust, Elizabeth’s travel has extended through Turkey, Sweden, Senegal, Mexico, The Gambia, France, England and Denmark. Elizabeth values the active exchange of ideas in her tutoring and aims to “empower each student to take charge of their learning.” An advocate for each of her students, Elizabeth believes that “knowledge of one’s own learning style can make it easier for a student to take charge and overcome routine difficulties.” A recent biking convert who loves commuting to work on the Burke-Gilman Trail, Elizabeth loves being outdoors and is always on the lookout for a new hiking trail to explore.

Subjects: French, English, Reading, Writing, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE), Study Skills   (6 - Adult)

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