
Luke
Certified Tutor
Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: Concordia University, Irvine - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Test Scores
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 163
Hobbies
Hiking, snowboarding, camping, working out, playing the piano, reading
Tutoring Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
College Biology
High School Biology
Life Sciences
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that each student presents a unique challenge to a teacher. Every student learns the same concepts in different ways. Thus, my teaching philosophy is to find the best way to explain a concept to a student that causes him or her to understand and master the topic. I will work with the student to find which explanation works best for them and then use that style of explanation to further their knowledge and understanding of the material they need help with.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first tutoring session with a student, I prefer to start by getting to know the individual on a personal level. Having a simple conversation regarding school, sports, and life in general is a great way to become comfortable with each other. Then I find it best to discuss which areas the student feels he or she is struggling in the most. I will not simply begin teaching the subject to the student on the first day. Each student is unique in his or her understanding of a topic. First, I need to know where the student is struggling and then I can proceed with different strategies that will work best for him or her.