David
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree:University of Florida- Current Undergrad, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Mathematics, Formula SAE
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
College Physics
High School Physics
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
SAT Subject Tests Prep
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What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy of teaching can be best described as diplomatically not giving out the answer. In other words, I let the tutee attempt the material, and I step in to help with any gaps in knowledge.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would attempt to understand what particular aspects of a subject the student is struggling with. I would then proceed to planning out how best to address these shortcomings in future sessions, if not possible in the first session.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
In most of the subjects I tutor, I feel the subject has a beauty that goes unappreciated by most students. When possible, I like to show students why the material is relevant, or even cool. In this way, I encourage students to become independent learners.