Kevin
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Xavier University of Lousiana - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Graduate Degree:Drexel University- Master of Science, Health Sciences
Fitness, basketball, calisthenics, running, football, reading, and poetry
College Biology
College Chemistry
小学数学
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
IB Biology
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL
Middle School Science
Other
物理科学
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
I utilize two primary philosophies as a teacher: to get students to think about science as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences -- the former of which I learned as a student myself, and the latter of which became evident as an effective teaching strategy.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In the first session, it is important that I learn about the student themselves. How do they learn? What are they good at? What gives them trouble? Are you visual or auditory? Once I know these things, I can tailor my tutoring lessons for that particular student.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
To become a successful independent thinker, you have to know yourself. One cannot be in denial about their strengths and weaknesses. You must also be honest with yourself about what skills you both possess and lack. Once you have that down, it is important that the student be: motivated, resilient, and an excellent time manager. These traits will ensure your success as an independent learner.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Research has shown that good everyday teaching practices can do more to counter student apathy than special efforts to attack motivation directly. Therefore, I aim to keep students motivated through my teaching style.