John
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree:University of Florida- Bachelors, Horticultural Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1360
Farming, Hiking, Fishing, Sustainability, Lacrosse, Sports, Mathematics, Science, Reading, Homesteading
What is your teaching philosophy?
Successful teaching stems from creating a comfortable learning environment, where students feel like they can fully engage in the learning process through frequent questioning and discussion. The teacher must be able to understand why the student is not understanding a concept and develop a unique plan for the individual to overcome their hurdles.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In my first session with a student, I would lay the foundation of the learning environment I want to have with the student. I would get to know the student and really try to connect on a personal level. I would try to make the student feel as comfortable as possible with me so that we do not run into any communication errors that would hinder the tutoring process.