My name is Smit. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Santa Clara University. I have 7+ years of experience tutoring mathematics from elementary school all the way through the collegiate level. I have tutored subjects ranging from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, to calculus and differential equations. I began tutoring my younger siblings in these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to...
My name is Smit. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Santa Clara University. I have 7+ years of experience tutoring mathematics from elementary school all the way through the collegiate level. I have tutored subjects ranging from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, to calculus and differential equations. I began tutoring my younger siblings in these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them.
I always enjoyed teaching simply because I was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it, even more, when I heard about all the success other students were having and how the efforts were appreciated by the students and the parents. I have spent two years tutoring in the college tutoring center and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT, or AP).
I would best describe my tutoring style is one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions differently so that the student can better understand the question. My style is very interactive- tutoring is an exchange of ideas between the tutor and the pupil; and I strive to inspire my pupils to generate the solutions that work best for them, rather than dogmatically imposing my ideas on them.
Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. When a student is struggling, I am patient; I guide them through problems by breaking them down into smaller chunks they can solve more easily. Once they can understand and solve the smaller chunks, I enable them to guide themselves through new problems, so they learn t
