Samuel: Homewood tutor
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I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and a minor in Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma in 2016. Furthermore, I have tutored for six years in the ACT and SAT, along with mathematics through differential and integral Calculus, and a host of subjects ranging from humanities and writing through physical sciences such as Chemistry.
I have written an ACT study guide that condenses practical advice in a palatable manner, and we could work through this should you be interested!
Blog: https://actguide.wordpress.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECsjUlLEU6zRasLn1D75Kg
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Petroleum Engineering
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 35
- ACT Reading: 34
- ACT Science: 34
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
- SAT Math: 750
- SAT Writing: 730
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What is your teaching philosophy?
There are two types of motivation:
Extrinsic motivation: This motivation is driven by external goals, such as gaining admission to a top school, receiving a scholarship, etc. There is nothing wrong with desiring such goals, and sometimes this is all the motivation I need to instill in a student to get him/her to have the resolve to continue to excel.
Intrinsic motivation: This motivation is cultivated not by external recognition but by the individual's awareness of the values of learning that build an individual's character and help him/her to understand the importance of learning to become a more verdant member of society who is able to engage in his/her own analysis of events. I believe that the right kind of education goes beyond the pursuit of a career for the extrinsic benefits and dives into the intangible qualities that allow an individual to think analytically and creatively, and ultimately fulfill the individual.