Kelie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
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Analytical Chemistry
AP Italian Language and Culture
College Biology
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Elementary School
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Entomology
GED Science
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GRE Subject Test in Chemistry
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Homeschool
IB Biology
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What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I've found that one of the best ways to gauge how well you understand a concept is to try to teach it to someone else. I like to use practice problems and have the student explain to me the concepts they're using as they go through the problem. If they're unsure of what they're doing, it becomes clear pretty quickly.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I think that it's important to get to know a student's learning style as soon as possible. Are you a visual or auditory learner? Do you find that you benefit more from hands-on work or detailed breakdowns? Knowing this, I can adjust my teaching style accordingly. I also like to have the student try a few practice problems, so we're both aware of what his/her strong and weak points are, and we can better focus our time from that point forward.