Ben
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Asian Studies
Motorcycle mechanics, hitchhiking, poetry.
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
Conversational Mandarin
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Mandarin Chinese 1
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Spanish 1
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe comprehension and retention are best achieved through dialogue, not lecturing.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to understand what a student's goals are so that I can work to help them achieve their goals, rather than imposing my own goals onto them.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
The best way to make sure a student is motivated to learn on their own is to find a way for them to connect to the subject matter. I like to help students find the approach that actually engages them in the material, rather than assuming their interest will be the same as mine, or worse, forcing them to study something disinterestedly.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Staying motivated requires consistent progress. Approaching new topics can seem daunting, but when broken up into manageable pieces, progress becomes apparent.