Simon's Tutoring
About
I'm someone who looks at the world from a physics perspective. I'm very analytical about everything, and I spend a lot of time breaking down the physics behind things. Due to this interest, I took AP Physics in high school, and unexpectedly got a 5 on the AP test. I love explaining things to people, whether it be when I'm coaching as a mountain biker, or teaching physics. Physics can be a tough subject to understand, so I am very patient with people I'm helping. By stepping into the student's shoes, I can adjust my explaination to meet their needs in order for them to understand difficult concepts.
I always learn more about how people think, and I get to improve on my understanding of the mind and how we learn. And I like seeing when people reach that moment of realization when they come to understand that concept they've struggled with.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have taken both high school AP Physics, and college level Physics. As well as Calculus at both the high school and college level.
I'm Bilingual. (Spanish)
I have a lot of experience in explaining concepts to people, especially through mountain bike skills instruction and peer tutoring.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching in the classroom in high school, helping out my friends by explaining concepts to them. I also work as a mountain bike coach, which involves explaining the forces we input with our bodies into the bike to get the desired outcome.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked mostly with high school students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It's really important that a tutor understand how you best receive information and take the most out of it. Everyone has a different way of understanding concepts, and a good teacher can cater to yours.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
"What exactly am I expecting to gain from this encounter, and what do I need to do in order to get the most out of it?