Brantley
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Saints football, running, reading a good novel, basketball, tennis, hunting
Cell Biology
College Biology
College Chemistry
Conversational French
French 1
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
Life Sciences
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
What is your teaching philosophy?
I think that every student is unique, so it's my job as a tutor to work to find what works the best for the individual, and adapt my teaching to their needs and personality. I like to be flexible in my teaching style, so that every student I tutor maximizes what they get out of the tutoring session.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would get to know the student first, then figure out what their academic goals are and how I can help them achieve these goals.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I think encouraging students to see subjects in a different perspective will often motivate them to work hard in school and succeed. For example, cell biology isn't very interesting or cool in itself - that is, until you see how understanding the cellular mechanisms and pathways lead to treating cancer and saving the lives of friends and family. Perspective matters.