
Daniel
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Cornell - Current Undergrad Student, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730
Math, physics, and skateboarding
CLEP Prep
CLEP College Mathematics
College Physics
High School Physics
What is your teaching philosophy?
A student who understands the material successfully will have a much easier time retaining the material. Therefore, I make sure students have a deep understanding of all material before moving on.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Define our goals and begin to go over general concepts. After this introduction, we'll dive into the specific concepts and answer relevant questions. I guide the students through tasks in order to help them master the material.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
You must allow them to try to answer questions on their own in order for them to think for themselves. If they're struggling, you can ask questions that'll guide them through the problem. The important part is that your questions are getting them to figure out the problem step by step.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would praise students for their efforts, and I'd maintain my own excitement for the material in order to spread my enthusiasm and love for the subject to the student.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would continue going over that topic until it clicks for them. In order to do this, I'd attempt different methods to try to help them understand the material.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I'd develop their ability to understand the big picture of what they're reading so they don't lose understanding. Also, looking for the important information is helpful as well.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I've found going over the concepts and then jumping into practice questions works very well.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I'd try to relate the subject to things they enjoy, while also highlighting ideas within the subject that are just objectively awesome. Another tactic is to explain the applications of the subject so the student doesn't think it's pointless information.