Jill Marie Runnion and Living in Charlotte

​Though North Carolina business woman Jill Marie Runnion splits her time between two homes in the state, she thoroughly enjoys living in downtown Charlotte. Along with a home in Sunset Beach, she owns a condominium in the metropolitan area of Charlotte, a city brimming with culture and activity. For travelers who plan to visit Charlotte, she offers these options for excursions and things to do in the city.

• The Mint Museum Uptown, located on South Tryon Street, features an exciting array of American and European art. Many of the pieces held within are contemporary, with stunning displays of textiles and mixed-medium works. The Mint Museum Uptown is reasonably priced and sits on the same block as other museums of interest. This destination is nice for couples and families and will take a few hours to see completely.

• At the 7th Street Public Market, visitors to east Seventh Street will encounter a large selection of fresh goods and specialty shops. This destination is where residents and tourists converge to purchase locally grown produce, sweet treats, wine, and flowers. Permanent vendors in the market sell everything from fresh pizza to hot coffee. The 7th Street Public Market is accessible by foot, car, or train.

• A visit to Freedom Park is a must see according to locals like Jill Marie Runnion. Only three miles from the Charlotte city center, the park and gardens are free to the public and open all year. Many consider this location the equivalent of New York's Central Park in North Carolina.

Jill Marie Runnion and Tutoring New Students

Jill Marie Runnion finds tutoring to be a very worthwhile and fulfilling experience for both the tutor and the tutee. When working with young children who have never used a tutor before, she finds that those students can have troubles at the beginning of their sessions. These tips will help other tutors when taking on a new tutoring client.

•  Students who have never used a tutor before may be intimidated by the process. Adding to that fearful emotion, the student may have self-esteem or anger issues as a result of their needing to be tutored in a subject. The tutor must establish a respectful relationship with the tutee at the onset of the sessions.
•  New tutees are likely to enter their early sessions with a defeatist attitude. It is important to break the negative thought patterns. These children are apt to feel they “can't do it”, “will never learn it”, or are “too stupid to get it”. Tutors have to find a way to get the child past those unproductive emotions so they can actually start to learn the material being presented.
•  One of the best ways to make progress with a new tutee is to get them involved in the lesson and the overall goal of the tutoring session. Even with younger children, offering options and giving them the chance to address what they wish to learn from the sessions will go a long way to opening up communication, an area where Jill Marie Runnion is very skilled.