About Me

If asked, I would define myself as a lifelong student. I feel that in order to truly feel happy and satisfied that one must always pursue further opportunities for learning, growth and personal development. These personal pursuits do not need to be limited purely to the more traditional, academic realm (i.e. college courses and more formal degree programs). With the vast array of resources now available online - including free courses from top Universities and more independent course platforms like Udemy and Coursera through which you can actually build your own course and further your own education in the process - there isn't a single excuse for growing stale and stagnant (in terms of personal education).I feel that one of the best sensations in life is the spark of creativity and intrigue that accompanies a "deep dive" into a new subject. I consistently strive to cultivate further learning and growth by consuming course content, ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts and more! If I feel that my knowledge of a particular topic is lacking, I will take it upon myself to deeply dive into that subject matter so I am able to provide the most accurate and up-to-date instruction possible when tutoring. I believe that it is this type of passion and persistence that lies at the heart of any great instructor and that is even more important than "innate intelligence".One of the greatest barriers that can stand in the way of further learning and growth is a lack of clarity, support and guidance. We know where we are currently, have a clear end goal in mind, and we are willing to work diligently to reach that end goal. The problem is that we have absolutely no idea how to go about mapping out the steps and sub-steps required to move from start to finish. This confusion often gives way to self-doubt, a lack of confidence in our ability, and ultimately abandonment of those educational pursuits. I believe that this is where a tutor can fill a fundamental role. A tutor can help his/her students greatly by providing structure and guidance, along with consistent reinforcement, to guard against the onset of self-doubt. Additionally a skilled tutor will excel in the following:*Determine the best way to structure content so that it will appeal to a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner.*Clearly map out the path from start to finish along with subgoals that are accomplished along that journey.*Provide reinforcement when goals are achieved and work collaboratively with the student to troubleshoot any new challenges that emerge along the way. I look forward to furthering my own learning as I strive to provide my students with the best possible tutoring experience.

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