Anna
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Graduate Degree: UNT Health Science Center of Fort Worth - Master of Science, Medical Sciences
Hiking, fishing, reading, writing, archery, travel.
Anatomy & Physiology
College Biology
College Chemistry
College Physics
Conversational French
French 1
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
High School Physics
What is your teaching philosophy?
Teaching is about giving the student the tools to approach challenging material with confidence and the background knowledge to achieve growth!
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
At the first session we find the 'trouble' areas and start actively building strategies so that the student can solve the problems / questions when I'm not there.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
First I determine the type of learner the student is (Visual, Aural, Reading/Writing, or Kinesthetic) and then I teach them strategies to exploit their strengths to conquer any challenge. Most students just need the one-on-one time so that someone can support them and build their confidence.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I like to cover a section of material, then try some practice questions. And each time, I try something a little bit different until I find something that the student really likes. I'm upbeat and friendly. I encourage students to celebrate each victory.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I can explain most things in many different ways. I use a lot of analogies, putting things into perspective for the students. We draw it out or construct a model. I have a huge library of educational YouTube videos to give a little 'assignments'.