The greatest advantage of tutoring is the 1:1 individualized attention your learner gets. One of the best parts of tutoring is being able to take time to learn the learner and support the learner individually. The attention and time are focused, consistent, and paced for the learner.
Everyone has their preference in the way they learn. The capacity and motivation to want to learn is intrinsic. So when I tutor, I try to connect with the learner and create a safe, happy, and fun space for learning. Developing a positive rapport and routine in expectations and mindset to learning, studying, and teaching helps me be an effective tutor.
The learning styles are a guide and a reminder that everyone learns differently. And learning is a fluid process. So it changes.
When I work with the learner, I customize the lesson in a way that it’s presented to engage the learner in that moment. We work toward progress. Our goal is to stay productive and on task.
I integrate behavioral, social, and emotional goals during the tutoring sessions as applicable. We use visual aids and graphic organizers when needed. Tutoring is a positive, nurturing, and empowering space for the learner to feel safe and confident. They learn to develop skills with faded support.
Example of a customized lesson using an IEP goal.
By the end of the school year, the student will be able to identify and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet with 90% accuracy.
visual learning style: flashcards, rote practice
auditory learning style: singing the alphabet song, stopping and starting in the middle, going backwards. We try different things and we make it fun.
physical learning style: signing letters, tracing, using a visual alphabet key and moving the finger under each letter
verbal learning style: writing the letters in order, or dictating a letter and writing it down or picking the right card
logical learning style: using manipulatives and putting letters in order
social learning style: looking at a picture book together and talking about the letters
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