Rebecca
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Graduate Degree: Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Science fiction, piano, museums, politics, puzzles, board games, concerts, Broadway musicals
What is your teaching philosophy?
There are no bad questions! Asking a question is the best way for me to see how you are thinking about a problem, and helps me understand how to best explain the solution.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session I like to give my students practice problems to gauge what problem areas may exist; I also want to give my students an opportunity to voice any concerns they have about the material.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
The best way to learn independently is to find something that interests you personally about the subject matter; in addition, setting a study schedule and making sure you are accountable to your schedule is extremely important.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
The first rule of learning is: don't get caught up in negative thinking. Just because you don't know how to do something now doesn't mean you can't learn it. Breaking a problem down into smaller problems that are easier to digest is a great way to build confidence and make progress in your learning.