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Kathryn R.
Private tutor in Narberth, PA
Education
Students do not always know what they can accomplish. With an empathetic teacher, they can come to realize that learning is one of life's greatest joys. I know because I was referred to as a "slow learner" in grade school. Flash forward and I hold a Ph.D. in Spanish and Latin American literature from New York University. What changed? Research indicating that intelligence is not fixed at birth. For those of us who were told we would never amount to much academically, what could be better news? We are not the sum of our test scores. We are brighter, more capable, and more curious than we ever believed possible. As the mother of an autistic child--and as someone who has tutored children who have difficulties in the mainstream classroom--I am sympathetic to children who need additional support. Have you ever heard the saying "my student is my teacher?" It is an approach I am passionate about because it is holistic. When a teacher understands what it is that makes a student click, the words "Do your homework?" are no longer the prelude to a battle. As for my qualifications, I am fluent in Spanish, experienced in teaching study skills, and my areas of expertise are literature and language. I have taught both adults and children in the classroom and private classes. I am also a published author. Rest assured, I want your child to succeed as much as you do.
Experience
I have worked at universities and for corporations. In addition to Spanish, I have also taught English as a Second Language. My bilingualism makes me a good choice for a tutor. I understand the specific challenges (grammar, pronunciation, and general comprehension) English speakers face when learning Spanish. My philosophy as a tutor is to adapt what I have learned to benefit the individual student.