Paul
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Economics
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Business
High School Business
What is your teaching philosophy?
I think it is important to make learning fun and understandable at the same time. It is important to get across to students in a simple yet effective way.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Gauge where a student is in the subject matter at hand. Then, create a plan to move forward from there by starting slow and picking up as the student improves their skills.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
By teaching them different ways to approach a problem. Sometimes it takes looking at all the angles to find the right one. It's important to be able to spot the right angle to solve each problem, and that is what I will stress.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
By encouraging them that hard work pays off, and implementing smaller goals to help the student keep their eye on the finish line.