Shaun Y.
Private tutor in Cedar City, UT
Education
I am a Senior at Southern Utah University majoring in Elementary Education;Senior. I have 3.4 GPA.
Experience
LITERACY TUTOR: NORTH ELEMENTARY FEB- APRIL 2009 Peer Group Helper in 2nd Grade Class, aided student in motor learning activities, and read with kindergarteners. In peer groups, I conducted speed and fluency activities, and facilitated discussion for reading competency and retention. LITERACY TUTOR: THREE PEAKS ELEMENTARY FEB- MARCH 2010 Worked with a 2nd grade student, in the Star Program, administering assessments to determine activities to strengthen phoneme awareness. EAST ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER TEACHING SEPT- NOV 2010 Guided students through eight integrated lessons involving the arts, four of the lessons with 2nd graders and four with 3rd graders. Through this, I gained experience integrating the arts and learned how to facilitate classroom management. CEDAR MIDDLE SUBSTITUTE MARCH 1, 2011 Managed a 6th grade classroom, followed schedule outlined by their teacher, and instructed three literacy lessons. Why I want to be a tutor is for two reasons, I want to be better teacher and I enjoy it. I take joy in witnessing learning. I like being with students and nurturing the whole student, not just helping them get better grades but helping them become better people. I want to have the opportunity to help students. ENGL 2900 Methods of Teaching Writing PSY 1110 Lifespan Development PSY 2010 Models, Mthds, Prof Iss Psych EDRG 3520 Fndtn Tchng Reading Elem School EESL 4300 Fndtns Bilingual/ESL Instrctn EESL 4350 Family/Parent Invlvmnt Educ EDRG 4040 Literacy Assmnt & Instruction ENGL 2020 Intro to Creative Writing MATH 2010-20 Math for Elementary Ed I & II Two other students and I received scholarship awards for research regarding Great Native American Teaching Strategies in SUU’s Faculty Student Scholarship Day, 2010. I was glad to take part in learning with these other two students, and valued our experiences together. We have presented our findings at the Undergraduate Research Conference, 2010, the Faculty Student Scholarship Day, 2010, Utah Rural Schools Association (URSA) conference, 2010, Teaching All Conference, 2011, and various classes in our college.
Availability
Weekdays after 5PM, Saturday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love how Southern Utah University has nurtured me with many educational experiences, in and out of the classroom. I will be receiving an Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science degree, from Southern Utah University. I have learned not only in the classroom but from experiences as a student leader, tutor and volunteer in the Iron County Schools, and Resident Assistant with SUU Housing. These opportunities to learn outside of the classroom have helped me develop patience and leadership. I am one who desires others to feel safe and respected. Because I respect others, I am confident others will offer their respect to me too. I take delight in helping others to develop, I can recognize potential, and give enough support so people will make the most of themselves. I do take joy in being with children and facilitating their learning. Witnessing a child learning brings me happiness. I am looking forward to working with children in my future career. Working with others, I take correction well and improve when asked to. I believe learning is a process and appreciate the moments when I grow from knowledge shared by others. I have a calming presence that helps others to feel comfortable to work around me. I have a good understanding of my emotions and am not quick to judge or anger. I am able to accept and appreciate people for who they are, and recognize their worth and potential.
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