
Sean
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Molecular Biology
Graduate Degree: Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Masters, Molecular Biology
Reading (SciFi/Fantasy), Exercise, RPGs, Sports, Anime
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
College Biology
Endocrinology
High School Biology
Life Sciences
Medicine
Pharmacology
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in making sure that the student has a firm grasp of the material and understands all aspects of the problem or concept. This will keep them engaged and allow them to build on this knowledge and employ it to tackle more complex ideas.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session, I would like to know what material is currently being covered. If possible, I will have previously asked the student to prepare a list of concepts or problems they are having difficulty with. We can then go through these, and this process will help me identify the student's preferred learning style and what types of techniques I can employ to best assist them.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
The best way is by working on their critical thinking skills. Once they can break down concepts into simpler chunks and understand how previous lessons apply, it will enable them to more easily tackle new subjects.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I like to find out why a student is taking a particular course. This allows me to know what their goals are. I can then relate how their end goals will make use of the knowledge they are gaining in the course they are in.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
The most important thing is understanding what the exact difficulty is. It could be a problem with working out the math. It could be an issue with comprehension of terminology. Once the exact problem is identified, we can work at approaching it from multiple avenues if need be.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I have them describe where they are getting a disconnect. Sometimes, it is just an unfamiliarity with terminology. This comes up frequently in the sciences. I help them break down words and, if necessary, give them alternate words to explain.