
Rocco: Newmarket tutor
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelors, Secondary Education - Chemistry
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College Chemistry
College Physics
High School Chemistry
High School Physics
Honors Chemistry
What is your teaching philosophy?
I do everything that I can as a teacher to treat learning as the process that it is. It often takes time to grow to a point of understanding for a new concept, but with dedicated practice and unquenchable focus, it can always be done. The students that I teach will always have the space they need for deep thinking, reflection, and most importantly, consistency. Any good teacher knows that consistency is key - especially in mathematics and science. I strive to give my students the opportunity for consistent practice and thought building. However, I remain confident in knowing that it is always the student themselves who will make the discovery - always the pupil who ends up teaching his or herself.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In the first session, I want to know what you already know, and what you want to learn the most. There are so many topics in each subject, so we have to focus our attention on what is most important to you!