Stephen
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Beloit College - Bachelors, History
Graduate Degree: Hawaii Pacific University - Masters, Communication
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Verbal: 710
Reading, writing, soccer, tennis, and running.
College English
College Level American History
Comparative Literature
High School English
High School Level American History
Other
SAT Verbal
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
Learning is about growth. A great teacher should not always give the student the answer, but show them HOW to think, problem solve, and find the answer on their own. The process is more important than the result.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would start with introductions, get to know the student, and help them become familiar with me as well. Then we would discuss their goals and what they would like to get out of this tutoring program. Finally, we would begin with a quick assessment of where their knowledge and skills stand on the subject at hand.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Emphasize the process. Ask them how they got to their answer, and talk about the thinking and work that went into solving the problem. Also, make learning fun and important so they carry the joy and value of learning well beyond our tutoring session.