Braxton
Certified Tutor
I've been a tutor for much of my life, starting with my younger sisters and progressing to a college level. I tutored through 21st Century Scholars during my time at IU for linear algebra, calculus, and finite mathematics classes. I graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science, minor in Mathematics, in December 2011. I'm currently a Process Assistant at an Amazon warehouse, which is like an assistant manager. My job is interesting, active, and varied, but I missed tutoring and want to make math and other subjects as easy as possible to approach and grasp for students. With the right time and a commitment to tailoring a tutoring style for the person being assisted, any student can pass their classes and retain lifelong knowledge and experience. I'm looking forward to working with you!
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Undergraduate Degree:Indiana University-Bloomington- Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 780
- SAT Verbal: 800
- SAT Writing: 780
Music (guitar), video games, comedy, basketball
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Algebra 3/4
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- Calculus
- 微积分2
- Calculus 3
- College Algebra
- College English
- Differential Equations
- English
- Geometry
- High School English
- IB Extended Essay
- IB Mathematics HL
- IB Mathematics SL
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- Math
- Middle School English
- Multivariable Calculus
- Pre-Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- Test Prep
- Trigonometry
What is your teaching philosophy?
Any student can learn a subject with the right time investment and the right style of teaching.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would introduce myself to the student and have a brief conversation to engage them and make them feel comfortable.
如何帮助一个学生成为一个独立的learner?
I would help the student realize the importance of success in math in their own life, which may be different depending on the goals and personality student.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would address the concept in several different ways, geometrically and visually, as well as conceptually, in order to find which explanation is easiest to understand.
如何帮助学生在r是谁eading comprehension?
I explain concepts in different ways that help students comprehend topics from new perspectives.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
I feel motivated and friendly. Direct engagement with the material is the most effective technique for learning.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I would have them focus on their strengths within the subject and help them grow off of their previous knowledge.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
I would engage them with practice problems and an end-of-chapter review.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I would remind them of their strengths and abilities rather than focusing on negatives.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I would evaluate a student's needs based upon their current grades, past education, and personal goals.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
I engage students with concepts in varied formats, including visual aids, hypothetical situations, and real-life examples.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
It depends on the material, but paper and pencil are a minimum, along with integrated use of online tools.