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Matthew

Bachelors, Anthropology and Human Biology

Emory University

About Me

I am a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where I received my Bachelor of Sciences in Anthropology and Human Biology with a minor in Predictive Health. After I graduated, I worked as a laboratory assistant at a cardiology lab at Emory University School of Medicine. While I am interested in chemistry, math among others in STEM, I am very passionate about biotechnology and general biology including genetics, physiology, and cell biology. As an aspiring dentist, I am currently working towards getting a dental degree. During my undergraduate career, I had several experiences of helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe that education is absolutely imperative to a better quality of life and that everyone is fully capable of learning and making potentials to reality. As for tutoring, I put much emphasis on active participation and positive reinforcement. A learning environment should stay interactive, fun, but challenging. By encountering challenges, I believe a student's potential could rise. Besides my life in academia, I enjoy traveling, photography, and physical activities including hiking, running, and skiing during winter.

Education & Certifications

Emory University

Bachelors, Anthropology and Human Biology

Test Scores

SAT

Math

720

Writing

700

Q&A with Matthew

My philosophy in education is rooted in my belief that each student is fully capable of learning and performing well. One of the critical methods that are important to me is active participation with positive reinforcement. I believe students should be reminded that learning is fun, rather than a series of obstacles they ought to overcome. A good teacher should praise students' accomplishments. A good teacher should challenge students to apply critical thinking skill when learning materials. A good teacher should encourage and help them get back on track and try again when they struggle. A teaching environment is a great opportunity for both me and my students to continuously learn and improve. With my knowledge and academic experiences, I want to reciprocate to students in need. How can you help a student become an independent learner? In order to help a student become an independent learner, it is important to establish a learning/studying method that works for the student. People often say, 'give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man how to fish and you fee him for a lifetime.' Rather than telling what the correct answers are, I want each student to learn how to solve problems and establish an effective learning habit. How would you help a student stay motivated?