Ian: Stirling tutor
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I am very driven in my education, and would like to help others in achieving their academic goals. I am extremely patient and will work very hard to help children out with their studies. Outside of academics I love basketball, football, and baseball. Sports are certainly my main interest outside of academics, which is why I dream of being a sports agent out of law school.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science, Sport Management/ Minor in History
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- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Reading
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Writing
- 9th Grade Reading
- 9th Grade Writing
- Adult Literacy
- AP United States History
- AP US History
- College English
- College Level American History
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- High School Writing
- History
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Social Studies
- Summer
- US History
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
The first session is reserved for getting to know the student as well as getting to know their work. I take time to truly get to know anybody with whom I will be working. I also like to see the strengths and weaknesses of any student with whom I will be working.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I help students gain independence as a learner by really getting them to see where they struggle and how they can improve. I will always help a student in need and answer any question they have, but I do understand that I cannot be there on test day with them. After showing a student an error they have committed, I take the time to explain the correct way to go about a problem. All the while, my guiding hand will be there if they need help. Ultimately, they will learn to work on their own this way.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I always like to connect whatever subject they are doing with real life applicability. Getting a student to see the importance of a subject in school and its relevance to the real world is what will keep them on the right track. Letting a student know what opportunities getting good grades can lead to, such as a good college education is also something about which to remind a student.