
Sean
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Oberlin College - Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 780
International affairs, medieval history, alternative/experimental music, cycling, jogging, cooking.
Ancient and Medieval Heritage
College English
College Geography
College Level American History
College Political Science
Conversational French
French 1
High School English
High School Geography
High School Level American History
Political Science
Social Sciences
US History
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would introduce myself and explain who I am and what my interests are. Then I would try to understand the student, where he or she might be coming from, and where their learning problems lie.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I would encourage them to study on their own by going over good techniques to do so. Also, during tutoring sessions, I would make sure the student finds their own answers, rather than me giving them the answers.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I believe that positive encouragement, as well as contextualizing why we are studying this subject, is the best way to help someone stay motivated.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would explain the skill or concept in a totally different way. For instance, stressing the drama and personalities associated with European history, rather than rote memorization of facts.