Bolupe: Sussex tutor
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As a student, I understand the frustrations of lacking understanding of a topic, despite having the knowledge, and the frustrations of lacking the knowledge because of lack of interest. As a tutor, I hope to be able to use my experiences as a student to produce outstanding students.
I am interested in tutoring Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) and Pre-algebra.
My initial exposure to A & P dates back to my undergraduate years, learning the basics in structures and functions of the ten organ systems of the human body. Currently a medical student, I have obtained even more knowledge in these fields. A&P is a subject with a lot to memorize and plenty of concepts to understand, both of which I was able to accomplish through use of diverse learning methods.
Pre-algebra was one of my favorite topics in high school, maybe as a result of or is the outcome of my rapid understanding of the subject. I often assisted my high school math teacher in explaining the material to my peers. Even more recent, I have assisted a family member with the topics of slope, two-step equations, binomials and polynomials. As a student of pre-algebra, doing many practice problems helped in solidifying my knowledge.
I believe in the clich??? that states, "Experience is the perfect teacher". As an experienced student, I have a fostering desire to inspire my fellow students to make full use of their God-given intellect to maximize their potentials. This desire is my driving force as I assume the teacher/tutor post; I will not quit until my student is able to teach their peers.
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Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, Biology, General
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- Anatomy
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Math
- Physiology
- Pre-Algebra
- Science
What is your teaching philosophy?
My purpose as a teacher is fulfilled when my student is able to assume the teacher role before inquiring minds.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
By assessing their likes and dislikes and encouraging learning styles to fit their likes.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Positive reinforcement.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I will reassess their understanding of the material. I will break the material down further and/or use a different approach to present the material.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I'll first assess if it is a lack of knowledge of definitions, a lack of deductive reasoning skills or lack of abstract thinking. Once the problem is identified, we will proceed with practice.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Listening and frequent assessments.