Amy
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Graduate Degree: University of Maryland - Masters, Sustainable Energy Engineering
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What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Gain an understanding of their goals for the tutoring program, along with their strengths and topic areas they find challenging. I would also try to determine which method of instruction will resonate with the student.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
By teaching them the skills for problem solving, which will give them the tools they need to think through problems and solutions.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Patience; being flexible enough to try out different ways to communicate and teach; and to be realistic with respect to outcomes, keeping in mind the student's strengths and goals.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Ask conceptual questions to test knowledge and walk through practice problems. I also find that asking a student to explain concepts back to me as if I know nothing really helps someone understand all facets of a topic.