Savi
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Western Michigan University - Bachelors, Biomedical Science, Psychology, Chemistry
Graduate Degree: Carribean Medical University - Current Grad Student, M.D.
Reading, Listening to music, dancing, swimming
Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiology
Cell Biology
Clinical Psychology
College Biology
Endocrinology
High School Biology
IB Biology
Life Sciences
Medicine
Other
Pharmacology
Physical Science
Social Sciences
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
I think that studying is easier when it is made to be fun, and related to real-life examples. I aim to connect concepts with their application in our day-to-day activities. I find that this helps student understand and recall more easily as compared to memorizing random facts.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I ask about what techniques work well for them so far and what are some areas they feel they could improve upon when it comes to learning. Based on the feedback, I tailor my teaching style for the subject matter to the strength of my students.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I would help students become independent learners by helping them determine their learning style and teaching and encouraging them to find resources to cater to that style. For example, if someone were a visual learner, I would help him or her find or create helpful diagrams that they can mentally recall during a test!
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Not only would I encourage my students to achieve their study goals for the day, I would create a checklist of the objectives, or topics, that we want to cover during a certain session, at the beginning of session. This way my students can see their progress and be motivated to complete the remaining tasks.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would ask students to take a quick break to clear their mind, and refresh themselves. After the break, I would have the student explain the concept to me, in his or her own words. This would help me identify the gaps in understanding so I could help explain the concept better and fill that gap.