Samuel
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Biology, General
GRE Verbal: 162
Writing and reading fantasy sci-fi novels, exercise., running, working out, watching movies and TV shows
College English
High School English
Homework Support
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
Make sure the student is comfortable answering questions, and the time is enjoyable as possible. The more interactive the learning, the better. Start at the most basic level, and make sure each part is understood.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Get to know the students first. What is there background? How have they performed in the past? What exactly are they struggling with, and what do they want to achieve?
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
The reason we do anything is based on our beliefs about the world and ourselves. It all starts with action. I help students push past failure until they gain confidence. Once the student gains confidence in their ability to learn and achieve, they will do it on their own.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Focus on their strengths. Encourage them based on what they did right. Remind them how far they've come, and it's all about putting in the time and focusing on making progress, however small.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Approach it in a different way. It may be that the student needs a real world example, or a metaphor of some kind that better illustrates the process. Also, break it down piece-by-piece and check to see if they understand each step.