Donald
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, History
Loves to jog, enjoys spending time with young child and wife.
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History
High School Geography
High School Level American History
High School World History
US History
World Civilization
World History
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in student-centered teaching that engages students and requires them to make inquiries and connections to previous knowledge and concepts in order to understand current knowledge and concepts. The teacher is a guide in this sort of learning, a guide that moves student's learning towards rigor and relevance.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would introduce myself to the student, find out where the student's strengths and weaknesses are in the academic area that they are studying, ask them if they are comfortable with a certain learning style (i.e.-visual, auditory), and then begin to adapt the tutoring session to best fit their strengths and learning style.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Not by giving students the answers that they seek but by guiding them to the answers that they seek through: 1.) Teaching of critical thinking skills. 2.) Teaching how to connect prior knowledge to present knowledge to make conclusions.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
By showing the student that what they are learning builds off of previous knowledge and is building towards something that is relevant to their life.