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Garrett

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
The University of Texas at San Antonio

About Me

I am currently a sophomore at UTSA working towards a B.S. in Environmental Science as well as a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology. In the future I hope to achieve my PhD in Ecology with a focus on indigenous populations living in tropical/temperate rain forests. I love to tutor math as well as any science courses because they have a large quantity of information that needs to be digested, but once you get that light bulb moment it's something you'll never forget. In my personal tutoring style I like to approach problems from many different angles, as well as walk through each one step by step to ensure solid problem solving dynamics. My extracurricular activities include plenty of laboratory work, hardcore computer gaming, caring for various exotic amphibians, and discovering the latest and greatest electronic music!

Education & Certifications

The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Test Scores

SAT
Math
700

Q&A with Garrett

I really try to drive home the fact that the student is in complete control of their own learning. Studying doesn't have to be boring-- you can design studying in such a way that it can be entertaining! If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do? I try my very best to first identify when the student does not understand. Sometimes students don't make it obvious. Once I have done that I go back to where the student's struggles began, and I like to go through the material fresh, but this time framing the topic differently. What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student? I think my students have done the best when they trust me. When I have gained a student's trust they know that I will not be upset if they don't understand a certain topic, therefore they will not feel any pressure during the session. However in the same light I will also be straightforward with them if need be.

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