


Gregory: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Delaware - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Graduate Degree: University of Delaware - Masters, Structural Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
I like being active! In my spare time you can probably find me either going on a run, taking a hike, playing lacrosse, or even hurling a dodgeball in my competitive dodgeball league!
What is your teaching philosophy?
Math can definitely be confusing at times, especially when trying to learn straight from a textbook! My goal is to walk students step-by-step through challenging concepts and problems to help them develop a better understanding of the subject and reach their goals!
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I always start by introducing myself. I share with the student my background and why I tend to like certain math subjects so much. After introductions, I like to figure out what the student's goals are, and determine how I can help the student the best. Once we've figured out and established some goals, we can either dive into recent assignments that seemed challenging, quizzes or tests that came back lower than expected, or even do a skills assessment to determine which topics seem to be the most confusing. At the conclusion of the first session, we will outline our future steps to improvement. Once we've ended our first session, I'll begin assembling a strategy and lesson plans so that we can build upon the student's current level of understanding and improve the student's performance (and enjoyment) with respect to the subject.