Award-Winning ISEE Tutors in The University of New Mexico, NM

...many of them find problematic.My tutoring style is that of a coach; I work with students to become better learners. It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them. I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including...

...coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my...

Learning is the ultimate path to freedom.

...topics with Varsity Tutors. Since my university background is in philosophy, I've been trained through example in Socratic Dialogue, a method of teaching in which the student is guided to knowledge through questions. This way, the student not only understands the answer to the question but knows the process of how to get there, and...

...change expressions from confusion to comprehension. I knew I loved helping people get to that point, so when I started grad school at Rice University, I also began working for a top education group. Over two years I became the in-house expert on test prep, including the group's summer boot camp courses. After I left...

...Division I university. I have taught classes in a variety of subjects from high school to adults. When a subject -- like History -- is interesting to me, it gets communicated (like a virus!) to those around me. I believe that the stories behind the facts are the more interesting and can share those insights...

I believe people have a natural curiosity for knowledge and a thirst to make informed, independent personal life choices. For myself, I have an unyielding drive to help others learn in order to become their better selves, to understand bigger concepts, and to engage in critical, creative thinking.

...create. I believe that the young mind has the right to be given an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge they can use throughout their lives. Every student no matter where they come from, what values they hold, and what culture they practice, they should have the opportunity have their minds cultivated and opened. It...

...education department. Over the years, many of my adult students have arrived in my class reading and doing math at elementary school levels. With these students, I work tirelessly one-on-one to prepare them for their future endeavors. As a tutor, I have the privilege of watching my students grow every day. It is one of...

...in Philosophy and Psychology in 2012. Education is vital to the future of our society. It's important to take into consideration that everyone learns differently. Rather than forcing the student to conform to the methodology that might not work for them, we can encourage learning by being open to everyone's unique and individual learning styles.