Mia
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Norfolk State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Graduate Degree: Eastern Virginia Medical School - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Anatomy & Physiology
College Biology
High School Biology
Life Sciences
Pharmacology
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Ask a series of questions about their knowledge base and professor's expectations in order to hone in on what their expectations are for themselves, and for our current and future sessions.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Help the student think in a way that they are asking the correct questions when he or she feels "stuck."
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Encouragement at the current level of achievement and breaking down goals into session-manageable steps.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Take a step back and transition to a subject that the student excels in to boost confidence. Then return to the difficult concept, with a renewed confident mindset, later on.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I want to help you develop a questioning mindset. Ask yourself, "What do I need to know?" There is no "wrong" question, but there is always a better way to search for the answer you need.