John
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Elmira College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Economics
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Algebra 3/4
Business
College Economics
High School Business
High School Economics
Macroeconomics
Statics
What is your teaching philosophy?
I look to help students understand underlying concepts and ideas. That is, I want to prepare you to apply the knowledge from our tutoring session towards future work.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Once I get a feel for your learning style, I choose to dive into the material. I want all of my students to leave each session feeling they progressed.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I try to give students as many resources as possible. Tutors are great for a second set of eyes, but stimulating self discovery is key to academic success.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I recommend setting short-term goals. An improvement in scores from exam to exam is a better indication of learning than looking at yearly grade point averages.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I find similar skills and concepts that I feel relate to the subject matter. If you perceive a subject as being relevant to previously gained knowledge, then it's less foreign.