Wilson STEM Tutoring
About
My service stands out as I am a neuroscience major at Wesleyan currently taking STEM classes as we speak. I have to apply the math skills and science knowledge I have every day to keep up in classes, so I'm kind of forced to stay on my toes. Because of this, you basically have a guarantee that I can answer your questions.
I really love seeing students learn. It's so satisfying to see them shift from being confused, frustrated, and hesitant to then seeing them start to believe in themselves when they finally understand a concept. Even more, I love helping that light go off in their head and seeing how they start to love and enjoy their coursework.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
In a usual tutoring session, I ask students to bring in the material they are struggling with, along with any questions they have, and we work through a few problems. Then I lead them through step-by-step examples I design to address the specific concepts they need help understanding. After this, we return to their classwork and apply what we've learned to their assignment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a neuroscience major at Wesleyan University and have been tutoring middle and high-school students for 3 years. In addition to taking all AP/Honors math and STEM courses in high school, I've excelled in my college courses, including biology and multivariable calculus. Students usually come out of my sessions with a better, fundamental grasp on their coursework and see improved performance in class. I can tutor any subject, especially math, ranging from basic algebra to multivariable calculus.
How did you get started teaching?
I started tutoring through a community service program at my high school and immediately fell in love with it.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with a large range of students, from 6th graders to 12th graders.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
During finals week, the night before our exam, a peer and I were studying in the Wesleyan science library and were having trouble figuring out a math problem. We couldn't find the answer anywhere online, so we went downstairs and ran into a random student who was studying the same thing. Together, we were able to solve the problem, and make new friends!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
A student should look for someone with recent experience in what they're having trouble with. Don't be too concerned about their age—some of the best help I've recieved was from people actually closer to my age. They had taken the classes that I was taking more recently, and could often explain the concepts better than my dad could. Even though my dad uses high-level calculus in his engineering job every day, sometimes he just isn't able to explain things to me in a way that makes sense, because it's been so long since he's been in school.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Before a tutoring session, I suggest students should make a list of questions and concepts they're having difficulty with. This gives me an idea of how to help them. They should also bring in notes and assignments to work through together, so they can apply what we're learning to their actual coursework.