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I'm an experienced tutor available for math, physics and general science at all levels (grammar school to college). I have a BS in Physics from Brooklyn College where I minored in mathematics and received a 3.6 GPA. I first worked as a tutor there for other undergrads in physics and calculus at the behest of the physics department. I quickly came to realize I found tutoring very rewarding and continued to tutor after graduation at the Harlem Children's Zone. There I worked on SAT prep for high school students preparing to apply to colleges. I've also been tutoring math to a grammar school student on an ongoing basis (2 years).
I try to listen carefully to a student to determine what gives them difficulty or anxiety. I find it most important to instill confidence in the student through methodical study of the subject matter and verbal encouragement. A lack of confidence at test time can be devastating. I watch a student solve problems and take note of how they deal with being stuck. This is crucial in physics and math because at some point everyone "hits a wall" so to speak. I find the solution to this is having the student work through lots of problems with careful prompting to get them used to thinking on their feet.

我也是一个音乐家who enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with my wife and daughters. While physics is my favorite topic, I really enjoy tutoring in math as well. My subjects include (but are not limited to): algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, vector calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, general physics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chemistry, SAT, etc. Willing to travel in NYC area by subway.

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David’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree:CUNY Brooklyn College- Bachelors, Physics

Hobbies

Family time, Guitar, Hiking

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I find it most important to carefully listen to the student's concerns. This is the best way to address the weak spots and insecurities in their knowledge of a subject.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I'll try to find out what the student struggles with or has anxiety about. Then, I try to assess the general aptitude in the topic by observing their problem solving skills.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I like to guide the student through problems with prompts that don't give away too much. I stress that at crunch time, no one can take a test for them. Getting a student to arrive at realizations themselves is the most rewarding.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

我认为最好的方法保持我的动机s to show them their own progress. When a student realizes that they're improving in a difficult subject it creates positive feedback that keeps them engaged.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

在这一点上我通常缓慢下来。我要啊ften ask the student to explain the concept to me to determine where there are gaps in understanding. Often, just approaching the topic a different way through an analogy or working through another example will be successful.

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