
Michael
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Hiking, traveling and trying new food.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
College Computer Science
College Physics
High School Computer Science
High School Physics
Java
Summer
Technology and Coding
What is your teaching philosophy?
Break complex problems to smaller, manageable chunks by creating steps that a student is capable of doing. Look at the same problem with different/challenging variations to ensure the student is aware of how complex a problem can potentially be. Provide real-word connections to the subject matter in order to motivate students that these concepts aid in the future! Provide study sheets that encapsulate information in one easy location.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Learn more about a student's interests, goals, and study habits, pinpoint concepts the student is unsure about, go over their schedule for upcoming tests, etc.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Provide study tips that I've gained in both college and high school that I've found extremely effective. Create not solutions, but steps towards the solution that a student can refer to and utilize as a tool to solve problems.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Instill in them that these classes are beneficial in the real world. Sharing my industry experience in them can help motivate and spark students to excel in class. Continuously encourage the student by making problem solving a sort of game!