Date/Time: May 8 from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Location: Leon County Library
Topic/Skill: Reading skills, writing skills, spelling, vocabulary
Feedback provided to tutee: Niyun knows her English alphabet and how to sound out words, but there is still some vocabulary she did not understand. We read two children's books together, and she was able to identify whatever I pointed at (ex. the teacher, lunch, the playground). She didn't understand why baby frogs are called tadpoles, or why baby deer are called fawns though, so I explained to her that the name of the animal changes if it is a baby. Her mother prepared vocabulary and spelling worksheets for Niyun to complete with me, and we worked through them together. She is nervous and shy about speaking English, but I think it is just going to take some practice.
Lesson(s) about tutoring and/or the tutee you learned: I learned that I have to be very warm and patient toward child tutees. Niyun is the same age as my 5 year old niece, and I treat them both with the same compassion and patience. 5 year olds look up to adults and it is very important to create a warm, comfortable learning space for them. I would go very slowly with Niyun, sounding out each word with her and using positive reinforcement whenever she got something right. I tried to develop intrinsic motivation by constantly reminding her that she was doing great, and it would make her excited to keep practicing. She did not really like reading the books, but she was very interested in my mechanical pencil so I told her she could write with it if we did some writing exercises, and she was very happy about that. By the end of the session, she felt more comfortable with me. I look forward to meeting with her again!
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