
William
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Boston University - Bachelors, Linguistics & Classics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 760
Theater, fantasy novels, video games, and history
Classics
High School Geography
High School Level American History
High School World History
Latin 1
Mac Basic Computer Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Other
Productivity
Spelling Bee
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Technology and Coding
World History
What is your teaching philosophy?
Engage and relate. Connect to students, and adapt lessons to their knowledge and interests.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Gauge the student's background knowledge to see what needs to be focused on. Also, talk to students about their interests so that I can highlight material that will engage them.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I would find out about their interests so I can teach the subject in a way that gets them interested. Also, I would highlight progress and accomplishments they have made in order to keep their confidence high.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
Before I start talking about a particular topic with a student, I ask them to explain what they know about the topic. This not only helps me focus on what they don't know, but it also lets me build their confidence around what they already know.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
I give the student a set of reading comprehension questions and ask them to narrate their train of thought as they attempt to answer the questions. As they do this, I ask them questions which will lead their thought process in the right direction and helps them get in the habit of focusing on the right things to answer the question on their own.