
DJ
Certified Tutor
Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia - Bachelors, Latin
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 750
GRE Quantitative: 161
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M: 780
GRE Verbal Reasoning: 163
Hobbies
reading, volleyball, biking, politics, cooking
Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
AP Latin
Foreign Language
GRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
GRE Subject Test in Biology
GRE Subject Tests
Latin 1
Latin 3
Latin 4
Other
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
SAT Subject Test in Latin
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Study Skills
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is assets-based and concept-focused. I deeply believe that any subject is within a learner's grasp; however, teachers must be flexible to leverage a student's strengths. It builds confidence and helps the student learn how they best learn. Teachers should also focus on bigger-picture concepts rather than discrete skills and facts alone. When students understand why and how to think critically, they become independent learners more quickly and successfully.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
The first goal is always to check in about goals -- if we don't know what the student is driving towards, I cannot develop a plan to get there. We may share some personal details to get to know each other, but then, it is time to get to work! I like doing a lesson to figure out each other's style--diagnostics can be left as homework or for the next session. Authentic interaction is important!