Daniel
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Whitman College - Bachelors, Politics
SAT Verbal: 750
Ballroom Dance, Hiking
AP US History
College Political Science
Conversational Spanish
High School Political Science
Homework Support
Other
Political Science
Social Sciences
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
I do my best to instill curiosity in my pupils, emphasize the value of public speaking, and explain the need for extra-curricular activities and involvement in the community. I see these three areas as important for fostering a love of learning and ensuring long-term educational success.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I always begin my first tutoring sessions with a casual introduction, the drafting of a code of conduct and a plan of action. Understanding my student's dreams is important to me because it helps me figure out how to motivate them and support them. I would then move on to the creation or evaluation of the student's binder to work out some basic organization guidelines and techniques to enrich future tutorial sessions.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I focus on teaching practical skills that help students become well rounded learners. I instruct students on how to formulate good questions, and then try to guide them through their work using the Socratic method. If they need further context or information, I show them how to find and use suitable online or physical resources. Finally, I encourage my students to, also, practice the art of explaining their material in short speeches. This helps them develop speaking skills so that they can better ask questions to participate in class and even teach others.