Victoria's Tutoring
About
School can be difficult, especially without the right Teachers. It can become frustrating when you might not be moving forward at the pace you want to be. I do my best to make learning engaging and fun for kiddos rather than using boring old textbooks. It is a passion of mine to help kiddos succeed. As a tutor, I create individualize realistic goals with your kiddo and help them succeed at a good pace.
I work as a reading interventionist during the school year, so I help kiddos K-5 with phonics, reading, spelling, and comprehension. It is my passion to help mold the minds of our future.
I am a current student at the Metropolitan State University of Denver and have been an Honors student since my first year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When working with new students, I start my process by evaluating them to see what grade level they are at, academic strengths, and weaknesses. From there, I push to build confidence in the student so their weaknesses slowly turn into their strengths.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a full-time student at Metropolitan State University and am working on a Bachelor's in English Literature with a concentration in Secondary Education. Both years attending the University I have been in the honors society.
I also work at Denver Public Schools as a Reading Interventionist for K-5. This position has allowed me to view teaching from a different perspective, and I have learned how to individualize instruction to best fit each student.
How did you get started teaching?
I volunteered at a summer daycare program a few years ago, and ever since I fell in love with teaching. So I started my journey by taking an Introduction to Teaching course. This allowed me to observe in a classroom to understand teaching structures.
What types of students have you worked with?
When I first started at Denver Public Schools, I worked with 6th Grade. In this grade, I would work with students who have gone through trauma and have learning disabilities.
In my second year, I specialized in pulling small groups from 1st and 2nd grade. In these groups, I worked with students who are below grade level along with students who have learning disabilities.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My advice would be to look for a teacher you can connect with. Throughout elementary and middle school I had teachers with who I couldn't have an honest conversation with, and it made me scared to ask questions. I'm not suggesting finding an "all-around fun" kind of person, but maybe someone who you can trust to ask academic questions.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. How do they deal with frustrating work?
2. What tools do they use to get past obstacles in their path to success?
3. What does success look like to them?
4. Do these questions relate to what I'm learning now?
5. Will these questions benefit me?