MEET YOUR TUTORS -What do you help international students with when you tutor them? What are your tutoring goals? -What do you like most about tutoring? Why do you do it? -What do you do when you’re not tutoring? ď Š
MELISSA MARSHALL I help students with anything they ask me to help them with! Some students ask for help with their assignments or test preparation, and I am happy to help. I'm also happy to suggest fun things to do around town or other activities. I'm always willing to help suggest writing topics or act as a conversation partner! My favorite part of tutoring is when a student finally understands a concept that has been difficult. I like tutoring because it's fun to have one-on-one interaction with students and because every tutoring session can be completely different, based on what a particular student wants to study. When I'm not tutoring I spend my time cooking, traveling or reading, but you can also find me working in the ESL office.
BARBARA SKLAR Tutoring sessions are shaped by what the student needs. For example, a student is assigned an essay and would like some help with writing. We can edit the draft together and work on essay structure, grammar and vocabulary. Still others really want to focus on pronunciation and developing their oral skills. An oral presentation is coming up. Come practice with me and I can give you feedback. Many students want to practice having conversation with a native speaker. This is always great fun! I love meeting new people from different cultures. I learn a lot from this contact! I also enjoy teaching and trying to help people untangle confusion. I love watching students become more confident with English and American culture. I spend A LOT of time out in my garden! I enjoy taking hikes in Oregon with my husband and two dogs. We love listening to books on tape in the evening. This term I am rediscovering yoga and elliptical bicycles. Exercise, especially in the rainy weather, helps me stay happy.