Welcome to Hot Topics! We love showcasing tutorpreneurs, and this episode features Sharronda Smith, the owner of Enrichology Tutoring. Join us as she shares her journey as a tutor and how she navigates the tutoring industry.
In this episode, Sharronda talks about her belief in personalized education, which means giving individual attention to students, especially those with different learning needs. She shares the challenges she and her brother faced in traditional schools. Her brother had Autism and ADHD, and his experiences, along with her own struggles with ADHD, have deeply influenced her views on teaching. Although he has sadly passed away, his memory continues to inspire her work.
She explains how important it is to connect lessons to what students are interested in, especially for those who learn differently. At Enrichology Tutoring, she focuses on hands-on learning and using real-life examples to connect concepts to everyday situations. One of the key methods she uses is the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) approach, which consists of three stages that help students understand math concepts effectively:
- Concrete Stage: Students use physical objects or manipulatives to grasp basic ideas.
- Representational Stage: They move to visual aids like drawings or diagrams, which help bridge the gap to more abstract thinking.
- Abstract Stage: Students work with symbols and numbers, applying what they've learned in the earlier stages.
This gradual progression makes math more relatable and accessible for students.
Sharronda also shares her plans to grow her tutoring services by adding higher-level math and science classes and hiring more tutors to meet the increasing demand. Throughout this episode, she emphasizes the need for schools to adapt to better support students with unique learning styles, especially those with Autism and ADHD.
Lastly, she shares some encouraging words, reminding us that facing our fears can lead to personal growth.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with helpful insights for anyone interested in tutoring!
Who is Sharronda Smith?
From Sharronda: "Hello, I’m Sharronda Marie Smith. I was born on May 30, 1986, in San Antonio, TX, to David Lee Smith, a dedicated social worker, and Tarwyn Stephanie Smith (Thompson), a compassionate registered nurse. I have one brother, two wonderful children, and a large extended family full of cousins. Autism and ADHD had a profound impact on my upbringing. My interests include gardening, carpentry, poetry, reading, and cooking—but my greatest passion lies in math and science. I naturally connect everything I do back to those subjects. Although grade school was socially and cognitively challenging (especially English), academics came more easily, which inspired me to become a teacher. In 2023, I founded Enrichology Tutoring, a service that supports neurodivergent learners in building confidence and competence in math through personalized, hands-on learning experiences."
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