I have been teaching two years, and tutoring independently for the last 6 years. My primary focus as a tutor is understand the students' knowledge and interest in the subject, and fill in the gaps with fundamental concepts related to the subject matter. Mathematics is subject that builds, from Algebra and Geometry, to Trig, Calc, etc. Without a strong foundation, students will often struggle with advanced concepts. My goal as a teacher and tutor is to strengthen the students' foundational...
I have been teaching two years, and tutoring independently for the last 6 years. My primary focus as a tutor is understand the students' knowledge and interest in the subject, and fill in the gaps with fundamental concepts related to the subject matter. Mathematics is subject that builds, from Algebra and Geometry, to Trig, Calc, etc. Without a strong foundation, students will often struggle with advanced concepts. My goal as a teacher and tutor is to strengthen the students' foundational knowledge, and provide relatable heuristics to ensure the student is able to recall and apply that fundamental knowledge. I utilize examples from nature, finance, and physics to teach many mathematical concepts, which I have found to be effective because they are relatable, accessible, and apply to everyday life. In my approach, I begin with a preemptive assessment of the the students' struggles to determine what prior knowledge or misconceptions have gaps. This usually occurs during an initial discussion of the current course lessons. Secondly, I work with the student to connect the coded mathematical concepts and formulas to the verbal and graphical representations. Throughout the process, the student is the center and focus in learning. I am able to adapt my approach to suit their needs and interests, in order to concentrate more the desired student and course outcomes. Finally, I encourage and work with students to create learning goals, to ensure that their achievements are measurable, and realistic. As a tutor and instructor, I strive to be professional, patient, reliable, as well as challenging, and I have both the knowledge and experience to help students achieve at a level of personal excellence.
