Niranjan
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Graduate Degree: Florida State University - PHD, Molecular Biophysics
SAT Math: 700
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Algebra 3/4
College Biology
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
SAT Subject Tests Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
I firmly believe that every concept, regardless of the difficulty, is understandable by any student. It is a teacher's responsibility to find a way to make that happen for any student interesting in mastering that concept.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would get to know them, reassure them that I am there to help and not to worry about looking bad in front of me, and make an assessment of their deficiencies.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Assist them to solve many problems with my help, followed by allowing them to solve even more on their own.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Once they see that they have the ability to master concepts that challenge them, it will help to keep them motivated. At that point they will enjoy the challenges.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I am very patient and creative in terms of different ways to explain the concept. I have often found that I can hit upon an explanation that works for the student.