
Alex
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Allegheny College - Bachelors, English
Reading, writing fiction and playing board games
ACT and SAT All-In-One Classes Prep
Algebra REGENTS
American Literature
British Literature
Business
Chess
College Application Essays
College Economics
College English
College Level American History
College Level American Literature
College Math
College Political Science
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Math
Fiction Writing
Grade 10 Math
High School Business
High School Economics
High School English
High School Level American History
High School Level American Literature
High School Political Science
High School World History
High School Writing
Introduction to Fiction
K-11th Grade Standardized Tests Prep
Macroeconomics
Medieval Literature
Middle School English
Middle School Writing
Other
Political Science
Social Sciences
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
World Civilization
World History
World Literature
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that students learn best when they are able to develop a rapport with their teacher. I strive to create that personal connection with every student I tutor.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Get to know the student as best I can. Ask them questions about both their academic and non-academic interests to make them feel comfortable. I would then want to see them work through some practice work to judge their abilities firsthand.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would try to break down the concept into more basic components. Once those topics have been covered, only then return back to the originally difficult concept. Going at the student's pace is particularly important, as the goal is to provide permanent retention of the skill, not just surface level knowledge.