Akhil
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 35
Writing, Reading, Playing sports, Playing video games, Cooking, Weightlifting, Yoga, Professional Wrestling
AP US History
College English
College Level American History
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Math
High School English
High School Level American History
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in making sure that a student learns the material and doesn't just memorize it. That requires working at the student's pace, not the pace that I want. I also believe in trying to use real-world examples, or relatable examples to teach more complex concepts.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session, I would get to know a student, and the concepts with which they have the most difficulty. It involves a lot of letting the student try to work through problems, and then stepping in when they struggle. This gives me a better idea of what to work on with the student.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
A lot of becoming an independent learner involves being a very "hands-off" tutor. I will not answer questions for the student, but rather teach them the thinking process behind getting the answers, and let them get the answers themselves.