Kyle: Kennewick tutor
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I am a junior at the University of California Davis double-majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In addition to tutoring I work as an undergraduate researcher in a lab analyzing mechano-sensitive localization of proteins. I have a passion for tutoring and teaching and truly enjoy seeing the successes that come from my work as a tutor. I have extensive experience in tutoring various science and mathematics subjects and hope to help my students develop a passion and succeed in their studies.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of California-Davis - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
- ACT English: 31
- ACT Math: 35
- ACT Science: 33
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1390
I like to go camping and backpacking with my friends and family. In highschool I ran cross country and track and now compete in triathlons on the UC Davis Triathlon Team.
- ACT Math
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics 2
- Biomedical Engineering
- Calculus
- College Algebra
- College Physics
- Engineering
- High School Physics
- Math
- MATLAB
- Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- Science
- Statics
- Statics and Dynamics
- Summer
- Technology and Coding
- Test Prep
- Thermodynamics
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I believe that all students should want to come to tutoring because it is a fun, entertaining, and comfortable environment to learn in. In my experience, the best way to promote student motivation is to provide a comfortable, welcoming environment and help to build their academic confidence.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Independent practice is very important. In learning the material, I like to use guided practice and work through the problems with my students. However, when it is time to check understanding, I let them try problems without my help and verify they can work though all on their own.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to introduce myself and have the student briefly introduce themselves (both academically and personally). I believe that a comfortable relationship is conducive to learning because the student will be more willing to admit to not understanding a topic should they be comfortable with their tutor. Additionally, I would ask the student to briefly explain everything they don't understand. I would then go a step further and personally quiz them and verify that they don't have holes in prior knowledge required for the subject.