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Ricardo

Current Undergrad, Chemistry

The Ohio State University

About Me

I am current student at The Ohio State University pursuing a degree in Chemistry. I consider a very enthusiastic tutor and highly motivated. I have been tutoring Chemistry and Math at the college level for 5 years now at OSU through the university. I also have experience tutoring elementary school through high school age students in variety of subjects from Math to English to Science. I have a real passion for learning and teaching. I believe that every student is different and needs to find what works for them. I believe that teaching students study skills and other specific learning tools that help succeed in the classroom is just as important as the material itself. I have found the students with a strong foundation in the basics and fundamentals have the most success because they something solid to build from. I am also a strong advocate of allowing students to work their way through problems step-by-step rather than providing the answer for them. My teaching strategy generally involves ensuring the basic foundation is strong and then helping students work through more concepts with helpful and constructive guidance. Outside of tutoring I really enjoy reading, music, theatre, going to the gym, and watching every superhero movie out there. I appreciate finding time for hobbies outside the classroom as much as I value the classroom itself. As a tutor I hope bring enthusiasm and passion for learning to everyone I can.

Education & Certifications

The Ohio State University

Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Test Scores

SAT

Math

700

Q&A with Ricardo

My philosophy has evolved throughout the numerous years I have been tutoring. However, I have ultimately found that my teaching philosophy centralizes on presenting myself as both a mentor and a fellow student that can relate, sympathize, encourage and teach my students. I find that each student I engage with helps me grow as a teacher and a student. I find myself embracing new facets of learning and teaching with every session. With some students, I discover a new appreciation for a topic; other students I come to embrace a new style of teaching. Of course, at times I encounter new difficulties and challenges. Ultimately I try to grow with my students so I can present myself as someone who can relate to their successes and frustrations. By doing this, I can help give them a passion for a subject, the determination to get through difficult patches and give them a reason to learn what they are learning in that moment. How can you help a student become an independent learner? Becoming an independent learner is definitely a goal I have for each student. It is truly a pleasure watching students go beyond understanding a subject or a topic and seeing them develop study skills, discover how they learn, and see them tackle new challenges on their own. Each student is ultimately different, so I like to take the time to understand each student's background and study skills history. I discover that some students have never needed to study and others have ultimately been studying and overworking in a way that does not work for them. I consider myself relatively skilled at understanding how a student learns best. I discover some students to be visual learners, some students need repetition, some students need a stronger background of information before tackling difficult topics, and some just have never learned different ways to study. I find it amazing how some students discover that drawing a picture helps them immensely and some create flashcards they can use at any time. It is amazing how they can absorb more by listening more, or maybe absorb more by reading. I help students become independent learners by helping them discover what works for them personally, making sure they understand their strengths and weaknesses, and develop study skills that correspond appropriately with how they learn.