What is your teaching philosophy?

As a tutor, I strive to pinpoint my student's weak points. I do this by asking my student to come up with specific questions to ask me. Besides teaching the material, I also like helping my students learn how to study. As silly as it sounds, studying is an art form that takes years to perfect. I have learned a number of tricks that have helped me ace the SAT, ACT, and MCAT.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

First, I would block off a little time so that my student and I could get to know each other. Being comfortable with a tutor is crucial to creating a strong tutor-student relationship. I would then look at the student's syllabus to get a better understanding of what is being taught in class. With the remainder of the time, I would delve into any questions the student has!

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I believe that the biggest motivation for a student is success. Whether that comes from a test or a homework assignment, simply seeing hard work pay off is enough to keep most students motivated to study.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

I have learned that if something is not working, it is time to start thinking outside of the box. This includes using the same YouTube videos I watched while learning the subject. There are some amazing resources online that can come in handy while tutoring.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Practice, practice, practice! I too struggled with reading comprehension after I gave up books for sports. It took a lot of dedication, but I improved my reading comprehension so much that it ended up being my highest score on the MCAT (this is the section that is notoriously hard for pre-med students).