Badger Tutoring
About
I am a Junior in Mechanical Engineering at UW-Madison and have always had a passion for tutoring. I have a broad knowledge in math, physics, and writing, and can communicate material and methodologies effectively. I worked with hundreds of people of all backgrounds as a snowboarding instructor, and tutored many of my peers throughout my college career. I can help students better understand their current course subjects and/or help them develop the best studying and test-taking strategies that I have learned throughout my academic career. Being in school allows me to have a fresh, firsthand view of the contemporary demands of schooling, and I can help prepare high school students for the demands of college.
Learn more about me and what I have done through my LinkedIn account: www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-s-473093109
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Before diving into the material, I like to connect with the student, learning what their goal is, where they are at in terms of overall academic progress, and starting to understand the means by which they can learn in the most efficient, comprehensible way. When attacking new concepts, I try to fully understand the student's baseline and solidify basic concepts before moving on to more challenging topics.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Being a Junior in Mechanical Engineering, I have had a lot of exposure to math and physics. I passed 11 AP tests in high school which gave me a broad understanding of different subjects, and have gone to multiple general teaching-technique-related workshops when I worked as a sk sports instructor.
What types of students have you worked with?
In tutoring, I have mainly worked with college-aged individuals, however in previous experience as a snow sports instructor, I worked with people from all backgrounds, from 1st graders to retired folk.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Always try to find someone that focuses on the "why"s. Understanding basic rules and functions in a field leads to much more efficient learning of higher-tier topics, and developing a good sense of reasoning, critical thinking, and logic should always be a goal.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Do they want to learn? The teaching-learning process has to be a two-way street, and those open to asking questions and actively striving to be better will experience the greatest results.