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Thany G. (her, 44 Years)

Bangkok, Thailand

Experienced Geography tutor with over 12 years of experience.

Bio

I love teaching Geography because it combines several sciences: politics, economics, and geology, giving a comprehensive understanding of important societal issues such as climate ... Read more

Teaching methodology

I teach online. Which is brilliant as it allows the use of many media and interaction. Depending on the age of my students, I use videos, games, ppt creation, test mock, revise mod... Read more

I teach at

  • Online

Teaching option

  • Private Lessons

Online Teaching Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • ฿1200

    Local Hourly rate
  • $20

    Online Hourly rate
  • 1

    Class
  • 35

    PPTs
  • 38

    Notes
  • 5

    Videos

Discounted Rates

  • ฿6000

    5 hours
  • ฿12000

    10 hours
  • ฿18000

    15 hours
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Educational Qualification

Master European Union ( Law and Economics)

SciencesPo Grenoble

  • France
  • 2006

Political sciences ( Postgraduate)

Complutense de Madrid

  • Spain
  • 2006

GCSEs and A-Levels

King’s College Madrid

  • Spain
  • 2000

Language school (4 years)

Chinese Language Exam Preparation ( part time)

  • China
  • 2015

ELE para niños y adolescentes

Instituto Cervantes

  • Spain
  • 2020

Learning Materials

PPT Slides

Video Lessons

Study Notes

Questions for You

Q: What teaching strategies do you use to help your students understand geography concepts better?

In my geography lessons, I focus on active learning. Students grapple with concepts through inquiry-based activities, analyzing real-world data. We leverage maps, diagrams, and other visuals to solidify spatial understanding. Discussions create a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and critical thinking about geographical relationships

Q: Do you have any experience with online tutoring or using technology to enhance geography instruction?

Available online tools for high school students: Explore the world in 3D with Google Earth and create custom maps with My Maps. National Geographic Education offers interactive maps, articles, and activities. World Atlas provides a vast collection of maps for comparison and analysis. The USGS National Map Viewer allows students to delve into landforms and resources. Immerse them in satellite imagery and data with NASA Earth Observatory. Explore demographics, climate, and political systems with the CIA World Factbook. ArcGIS Online for Schools (free for educational institutions) offers interactive mapping tools for student analysis. Discover engaging geography videos on the National Geographic Society YouTube Channel. Encourage spatial thinking with map-making resources from She Maps. Finally, access free lesson plans and resources integrating technology from the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE). For real-time data analysis: World Wind for visualizing weather and atmospheric data. Explore real-time datasets (availability dependent) on the Socrata Open Data Network. Track air quality and wildfires with the AirNow Fire & Smoke Map. Monitor deforestation in real-time using Global Forest Watch. The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program website allows exploration of real-time earthquake activity.

Q: What materials do you use to teach geography, and will you provide them to students?

Textbooks and additional resources such as interactive online tools like Google Earth and National Geographic Education for exploration and data analysis. High-quality printed maps, diagrams, and atlases will be provided for hands-on learning. To bring concepts to life, we'll also incorporate videos, documentaries, and simulations. I'll share digital resources electronically.

Q: How do you stay up-to-date with new geography concepts, ideas, and techniques to ensure that you provide the most relevant information to your students?

I integrate relevant news stories and documentaries related to geography into my lessons. This not only keeps students engaged with contemporary events, but also underscores the dynamic nature of geographical knowledge and its impact on our ever-changing world.

Q: How do you prepare students for geography exams and assessments?

First, by providing concise explanations and practice exercises, we establish a solid foundation in fundamental ideas. After that, we focus on exam formats, practice data interpretation, map analysis, and exam-specific essay writing. In order to help students practice under time constraints and create efficient exam-taking tactics, we use past papers to discover question formats and marking systems. Lastly, I offer each student individualized attention to make sure they feel prepared and confident on exam day.

Q: Are you comfortable providing online tutoring or using technology to enhance geography instruction?

yes

Q: What is your approach to helping students who struggle with specific geography topics?

I employ a personalized approach to address student's specific challenges in our online sessions. Through interactive discussions and screen-sharing tools, we'll pinpoint the exact area causing difficulty. We'll then strategically "chunk" the challenging concept into smaller, more manageable components. To enhance your understanding, I'll leverage a combination of interactive maps, real-world examples shared through online resources, and alternative explanations tailored to your learning style. Our online practice exercises will also be differentiated, incorporating kinesthetic activities simulated online, collaborative online tools for building visual representations, or additional written explanations directly within the learning platform. Finally, I'll provide focused feedback after each session to identify areas of progress and offer tailored support, ensuring you achieve a deeper grasp of geographical concepts.

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