Jennifer
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Loyola University Maryland - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Spanish
Hiking, photography, fencing, and reading.
Anatomy & Physiology
Elementary School Math
What is your teaching philosophy?
My goal when tutoring students is to not only help them find an answer to a problem, but to also help them learn how to think creatively by themselves and ask questions to reinforce their understanding.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Get to know them! See what they like, which subjects interest them, how they study, how they time manage, etc. Understanding more about the student is key in helping them to achieve their academic goals.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Since I am more of a visual learner, I tend to draw things out so the student can understand them more clearly. If the student is still having difficulty, I would try to understand what exactly is giving them trouble, and figure out how to help them from there. Each scenario is unique!