Robert
Certified Tutor
I look forward to helping you become better with your math, algebra I, and/or geometry work and understanding of such. I am certified to teach these subjects, have taught an algebra I class, and tutored for algebra I and geometry. Many of my students tell me I am very helpful to them. I currently teach math and algebra I for those seeking a GED. When I can, I try to give alternate ways of working some problems so the student can use whichever method works better for them.
I tested out of having to do math work in college. I had some great teaching at a high school to allow me to do this. I was 1 of 4 valedictorians for a class of around 770.
I used some of my math skills while being an economics major in college and earning my BA, graduating with highest honors (3.92/4).
I have taught and tutored for a pre-college algebra class for one semester, and I was invited to teach the next semester the same class, given the class's improvement. I have also tutored for geometry. I try to use realistic examples to apply algebra or geometry whenever I can. I also try to give whenever I can an alternative way of doing some problems, so one can latch on to which method works better for him/her. I will also try to come up with an acronym, funny label, or some other corresponding memory cue to help students remember how to work some problems.
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Undergraduate Degree: Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelors, Economics
I enjoy walking. I enjoy talking about good nutrition. I also am interested in discussing some parts of history and the universe's start and possible sustenance, as well as the possibility of a supernatural Creator(s) of its physical laws. I have also studied the Bible (and the Qur'an a bit). I also enjoy meeting at a Wendy's for tutoring.
What is your teaching philosophy?
Learning is not just acquiring information, but also how to think to figure out answers.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Ask the student what they feel strongest, weakest, and in the middle about with the subject.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Showing them how to reason some things out and how to try to find facts.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Encouragement whenever possible.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
If possible, offer an alternative way to understand it. And/or find out where the difficulty begins.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Help them use context whenever possible. Also encourage them to do vocabulary builders.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
It varies with the student.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
A lot of encouragement.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Double checking questions, some practice.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
One stage at a time.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
Based on their input and with my own questions.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
By trying to build on the stronger areas whenever possible.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Whatever is available.