
Sejal
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies and Geology
Graduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Public Administration
Scuba diving, exploring nature, teaching science, dancing, exercise!
College English
College Geography
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Math
High School English
High School Geography
Other
Quantitative Reasoning
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Spanish 1
What is your teaching philosophy?
My approach to teaching an individual is to understand the needs and motives of the student. This will allow me to target my teaching method and tools to help them make the best improvements and reach the goal they want to achieve.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, I ask the student what they are trying to do and why. From this, I can better understand how to help them specifically. I find that an individual's motivation is one of the biggest deciding factors in their success, so knowing what is motivating a student to seek tutoring is very important.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
A student can become an independent learner by fully understanding the goal they are trying to reach and the steps that it will take, as well as having the right tools (which include an approachable tutor they can use as a resource).