
Julie
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Michigan - Bachelors, Psychology & Biochemistry
Juggling, Aerial Arts, Fitness
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry
Social Sciences
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that understanding the thought process behind a question is just as important as the answer itself. Therefore, my goal is to guide my students through each question - helping them to develop strategic and effective problem solving skills that they can use in the future.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In any first session I try to get to know my students - where are they at with the material? What specific concepts are giving them trouble? Once this is accomplished I would give my students a practice question and have them explain their thought process to me. My goal here is to better understand how their brain works and how I can tailor my tutoring to meet their needs. Lastly, I would devise a plan with my student for what they want me to bring and what they want to accomplish in future sessions.