Robert
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
ACT Science: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 760
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College Biology
Discrete Math
French 1
High School Biology
Homework Support
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe there are many paths to learning. Each student understands differently, and I see it as the teacher's job to help every student find the way to education that is fun, effective, and fulfilling!
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I see the first session as an opportunity to gauge a student's educational background, to identify weak points in the foundational understanding of a subject, and to really get to know the student (not to forget getting the homework done)!
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Independent learning takes a balance between motivation and fun. I help students reach this balance by encouraging learning as a passive practice! By removing roadblocks such as testing anxiety, weak educational foundations, and boredom, students discover that learning doesn't have to be a struggle, but a constant adventure.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I am a firm believer in setting "SMART" goals. By setting goals that are Simple, Measureable, Attainable, Reasonable, and Timely, students constantly get the satisfaction of completion without getting buried under the idea that learning is too much work or getting complacent!