Ryan
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Loyola University Maryland - Bachelors, Philosophy; Political Science; History
Graduate Degree: Fordham University - Masters, Philosophy
I love DIY projects, hiking, and training my two dogs.
College English
College Geography
College Level American History
Comparative Literature
High School English
High School Geography
High School Level American History
Political Science
Social Sciences
What is your teaching philosophy?
I am willing to try any teaching technique as long as it helps the student. Stay organized, stay focused, and communicate.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Assess goals, learn about the needs of the student, lay out a plan of attack, and get to it.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Through trial and error in my own learning career, I believe that I have developed a comprehensive set of tools for independent study. Starting with the foundations of good studying practices, we can work up to the ability to write thesis-grade papers in any number of areas.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Hey, I've been there. Sometimes it's just tough to stay on target. I know that better than most! When things seem to stall I like to change tactics. Engage the problem from a different direction entirely. There is always some sort of progress to be made-- some other avenue of approach!