Tracy
Certified Tutor
I am a career educator and tutor. California is my home and birthplace, but I have lived in various areas in the USA and one-year abroad in Spain. I have taught all grade levels from pre-school to community college.
I have tutored math, reading, phonics, social science, test prep, study skills, and Conversational Spanish as well. My passion is teaching, and what is unique about this profession is the opportunity to meet and get to know students from all around the country and being able to offer individualized assistance for each and every one. I guide students toward discovery which enables students to internalize the learning. The fulfillment I receive for my profession is seeing others blossom. I believe everyone has an innate intelligence, curiosity, and creativity.
I'm an animal rights advocate. I love all animals and have been an equestrian my whole life. Also, I played competitive tennis in high school and college.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Psychology
Graduate Degree: California State University-Fullerton - Master of Arts, Counselor Education
Tennis, equestrian
- AIMS Prep
- Algebra
- Arithmetic
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- HSPT Prep
- HSPT Language Skills
- HSPT Math
- HSPT Quantitative
- HSPT Reading
- HSPT Verbal
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Phonics
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Prep
- PSAT Critical Reading
- PSAT Mathematics
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Reading
- SHSAT Prep
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SSAT- Middle Level
- TACHS Prep
- Test Prep
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Chat about students' interests outside of school (hobbies, etc.). Ask about students' goals for college and career. Share something about myself. Assess prior knowledge.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
By gauging how much assistance a student needs, I provide that amount of help, and, from there, I back off as appropriate until the student finds that they are becoming independent. I have students observe me self-talk through a problem so they can hear a thought process that may be different than what they have been using; a new approach.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Stop and take a step back. No pressure, no stress. Often, especially in math, an entire step was missed in school or a concept was not well solidified. Have the student talk me through a problem so I can follow their chain of thought. That is a good place to spot the issue. Go back and review those weak areas and continue to "spot check" those skills in each session until student feels comfortable with them.