Light Bulb Lessons to Encourage Brilliant Minds

Andrew H.

I studied physics and electrical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, one of the top science and engineering schools in the country, one of those schools that has a wall of notable alum going back nearly two centuries. Upon graduating, I became a high school physics teacher, working with some of my own high school teachers. While teaching, I started my own tutoring company in South Florida to supplement my income. I taught students from middle school to college level in all levels of math and science as well as history and SAT prep, helping students improve their grades by one and two letters and improve their SAT scores by as much as 300 points. It was there that I learned of the many ways in which students learn, stumble, and overcome their educational challenges.

When I tutor I focus on what is the missing part of the students learning gap. I work hard to have your child not just master the coursework in front of them, but to also build the skills that will enable them to succeed in future and current classes. After having been tutored by me, your child will become more confident in their skills and subject matter. Their newly gained confidence will be a characteristic that will propel your child to future academic success.

Throughout my time on both sides of the teacher's desk, I learned that any student can learn. Sometimes the student is missing the tools with which to do so. Sometimes his or her foundations are incomplete. Sometimes he or she just gets stuck on that one problem or concept in an area in which he or she are otherwise brilliant. One of the keys to teaching as well as learning is to determine where the student is relative to what they are trying to learn and determine the right approach.

Every mind is a light bulb. Sometimes all you need is to find the right switch.