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I believe tutoring is a rewarding and essential part of an efficient learning experience. As a former student who plans on attending medical school, understanding and internalizing information presented to you is a skill that is does not have to be a solo effort. As tutor, the presentation and explanation of information can help lead the student onto the right path so that they can begin thinking for themselves and feel confident enough to be able to manipulate different ideas and concepts so as to better be able to answer questions. I myself have been a tutor during my undergraduate years so I understand what is needed to make sure my students succeed. Their success is my top priority and will continue to do so.
I absolutely love getting to share my knowledge to another aspiring student. Whether they are learning the information because they have to or because they are planning to work in that field, getting the chance to help them achieve their goals is one of the most rewarding experiences. I also enjoy talking about scientific concepts because they are what govern our everyday life and are the basis for our lives today.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I first and foremost begin by understanding what type of learnr the student is. Are they the type that needs real-world examples, do they need to see equation regarding ideas, or do they need to visually see the concept at work. Once I have a better understanding as to who I am teaching, then I begin to see where the student is struggling. If I see patterns in what they might not be understanding then I will do adjust my lesson plans to focus more on concepts that fit that pattern.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a former undergraduate student looking to complete medical school, I have been exposed to numrous scientific ideas and concepts. Chemistry, physics, and biochemistry were all subjects that I was required to learn both during my undergradute years and also studying for the MCAT. I also physically tutoring physics students for a year which led to me developing and undrstanding the skills I needed to master as a tutor.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look at reviews and if you cannot see any reviews then ask the tutor some questions. You may want to ask, "What is your idealmethod for helping a student understand difficult information?", or even "What do you most enjoy about this subject?" These are just some question you can ask a tutor that will give you some sort of idea as whether they are advanced enough to teach the material and also if they are, in general, a pleasant and good person to be around.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1) What is my learning style - e.i., am I a visual, auditory, or tactile learner?
2) What am I struggling with and have I tried myself to find the answer?
3) Have I used the resources given to me as effectively as I can to find the answer?