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My name is Cheyenne and I am a recent graduate from UC Davis with a B.S. in Applied Statistics. Through my experience at Davis, I gained a passion for teaching, which led me to gain experience as a tutor through the Student Academic Success Center. There, I gained experience tutoring other college students in topics ranging from calculus to chemistry. Since childhood, I have loved to teach and am a firm believer that one does not understand a topic unless they are able to explain it to someone else. My plan is to begin medical school next fall and would love to spend my time tutoring students before I begin my journey. Aside from tutoring, I like to spend my time being active. You can most likely find me at the gym lifting weights or on the soccer field practicing my bicycle kicks!

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Cheyenne’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Applied Statistics

Hobbies

Aside from tutoring, I like to spend my time being active. You can most likely find me at the gym lifting weights or on the soccer field practicing my bicycle kicks! I also enjoy traveling and spending time with my family, friends, and siamese kitten.

Tutoring Subjects

Algebra

AP Statistics

Biochemistry

Biology

Business

Business Statistics

Chemistry

College Application Essays

College Biology

College Physics

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

English

Essay Editing

High School Chemistry

Math

Medical Terminology

Medicine

Other

Physics

Science

Statistics

Statistics Graduate Level

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

My father, a physics professor, has always told me, "You don't understand a subject unless you are able to teach it." Therefore, I ensure my students have grasped a concept once they teach the subject back to me.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I would get to know my student and their familiarity with the subject. I think the first session is essential for understanding my student's background so I can develop a schedule which aligns with their needs and background.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

As a student, it's important to map your goals and the necessary effort it takes to achieve those goals. As a tutor, I will not only help my students achieve those goals, but I will also motivate my students to adopt habits which will allow them to become successful independent learners.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

From my experience, intrinsic motivation is cultivated as a result of feeling capable to succeed. Therefore, I will not only teach and reinforce concepts, but I will also help my students trust themselves that they can succeed. I will help stimulate cognitive curiosity and help enable my students into believing their hard work will lead to powerful outcomes.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

If a student has difficulty learning a new skill or concept, I would revise my strategy to cater to the student's learning style. If a student is a visual learner, I will be sure to use diagrams and drawings in order to relay the information as effectively as possible. Therefore, I believe it's essential to revise a curriculum in accordance with a student's learning style.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, I would encourage an active learning style. I would work with students to create Venn diagrams and story maps. I would also ask questions at the end of each reading because this encourages purpose while reading and helps students monitor their comprehension. I would also encourage students to summarize the main ideas of each reading. Working with students through a cooperative learning style will hopefully foster the beginning of new strategies to improve comprehension.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I like to first begin a session with my student to initially identify weaknesses and areas of improvement. I will then present the material in an effective manner and then allow my student to practice on their own. Once my student demonstrates understanding of the concepts, I will move on with more practice problems to reinforce comfort and literacy with the subject.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

When a student feels comfortable solving problems on their own, they begin to feel more comfortable and confident with the material. Therefore, I will strive to identify different problems related to the concept so I can help each student ensure they have had sufficient exposure to the concept and are ready to move on to the next one.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I usually like to contact my students ahead of time so I know what concepts I should be ready to explain/tutor. This not only maximizes our efficiency during each session but also allows more time during tutoring sessions to address any other needs not previously mentioned.

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