Catherine

I have been working as a tutor seasonally for two years now! I work with kids of all ages, and the majority of my experience is with kids aged 4-7. Much of my formal work experience is working alongside teachers inside the classroom and working with kids in after school tutoring programs. As a teen and pre-teen, I volunteered with my church to help care for the younger kids. Both the kids and parents appreciated how I would kneel down to the kids' level and talk directly to them. I made an effort to understand the little ones, especially since they would get frustrated that adults did not understand what they were trying to say. Sometimes my help meant grabbing a book and having them point at and try to say what they needed. Other times it meant sitting with them as they tried to calm down. In every situation I prioritized being patient and empathetic, which is something I practice in my daily life. I joined Sitter Tree to support myself while I study Game Development at GSU. I spend much of my free time sewing and drawing, and I encourage my students to learn through creative mediums. I've found that it helps them approach problems from unique perspectives while also helping them regulate their emotions. I have informal experience working with kids and adults with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. I'm looking forward to helping kids continue to grow!