April
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Siena College - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 35
ACT Science: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 740
GRE Verbal: 164
I enjoy writing, art, music, learning languages, and being outdoors.
Homework Support
Other
Spanish 1
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
I think it's important for students to figure out and address what they don't understand, not just how to solve a problem. I think the student should be in charge of their learning. I also aim to cater to different types of learners, and I try to explain things in different ways.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would talk about what subjects are difficult for them and help them set goals for our sessions. I would also try to determine how they learn best by giving them different types of problems.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I let them steer our sessions and how we approach a subject. I ask them what they want to achieve and work toward that. I also give them other resources for help and give them practice materials for in between sessions. Most importantly, I try to keep students from becoming discouraged and help them enjoy and appreciate learning.