Certified Tutor
本科学位:纽约州立大学宾汉姆顿-本科of Science, Environmental Science/Biology
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College Biology
College Chemistry
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
Life Sciences
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Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy revolves around empirically proven techniques to enhance learning. I believe in taking advantage of concepts like distributed learning, state-dependent memory and retrieval practice to aid in learning. I also believe in setting and meeting goals, and making the learning experience less of a chore and more interesting.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, we would get to know each other briefly before discussing the student's goals in the subject area. We would review the circumstances surrounding the goal (class, time available, background knowledge) and collaborate on a plan for meeting those goals. Once we have a good sense of where we are, where we are going, and how we'll get there, we can then dive into the material.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
One way is to model effective learning: I would verbalize what's going through my head as I would try to solve a new problem or understand a novel concept. Another way is to work with the student to develop and strengthen their learning habits with the goal of building a routine that works for the student in the long run.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
To help keep up motivation, we would occasionally refer back to their goals and take stock of the progress made so far. That way, we don't lose sight of our purpose and can develop a sense of accomplishment as we make steps toward that end.