Arthur
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: New York University - Current Undergrad, Business and Political Economy
Basketball, traveling, gaming, guitar, reading
What is your teaching philosophy?
Keep explanations as simple as possible. I try to get students to understand problems on their own terms.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Introduce myself and the topic we are covering. Learn about the student's needs from himself/herself. Cater follow-up lessons according to the information learned.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Work through problems side by side along students. Help them learn the techniques and strategies for problem solving. Eventually, the training wheels will come off.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
First, understand why they are having difficulty. Try to present the concept in a different manner than the one they're used to. There are multiple ways to solve any problem.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Don't overthink things. Look for keywords and themes at a high level before trying to analyze multiple layers of meaning.