Melanie M.
Private tutor in Hawthorne, CA
Education
Graduate Student at Loyola Marymount University for Teaching Credential Program; Majored in Political Science as an Undergrad.
Experience
Tutored in Fifth Grade classroom at Paseo Del Rey for two years. Lead student study groups in Reading, Language Arts and Math. Tutored in a First and Second Grade Classroom at Delores Mission Elementary for a year. I want to be a tutor because I love helping children to grasp new concepts and grow academically. I enjoy tutoring because it is extremely fulfilling to watch as children's confidence builds as they become stronger in their capabilities as students and individuals. I feel like I learn just as much from the kids I tutor as they learn from me. Graduate Classes: Cultural Paradigms of Education, Applied Educational Psychology for the Childhood and Adolescent Years
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I love doing art and dancing. I have studied dance and movement from the time I was young and throughout my college experience. Dance is not only an art form, but I believe it helps us get more in touch with our inner beings and the inner beings of others around us. When we dance together a certain kind of bond is created that helps us to collaborate and communicate better with one another and understand each other on a deeper level. I have been painting in acrylic medium since I was in high school until present day. I love creating works of art that have meaning and purpose behind them. I believe we can learn so much about ourselves through creating a work of art. Not only do we learn, but the viewer also has the chance to see into the mind of the artist and what they want to communicate to society. Throughout my time engaging in these two art forms I have learned so much about the importance of communication and the human desire to be understood. I believe it is crucial to create an open learning environment where the child feels comfortable and like they are able to communicate openly with the instructor/tutor. When this kind of setting exists, teaching and learning can flourish to a greater degree. Children are more apt to share and communicate what they do or don't understand and the tutor is able to accurately address their needs.
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