Andrew
Certified Tutor
I love to be helpful to people, and I love to help students improve their performance in classes and on tests. I have an excellent track record of strong performances in graded classes and on standardized tests. I am confident that I can help any student take their performance to the next level in any of several academic subject areas, especially math and chemistry, and on standardized tests.
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Undergraduate Degree: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Graduate Degree: Washington University in St Louis - PHD, Inorganic Chemistry
- SAT Math: 800
Sports (especially soccer), puzzles (jigsaw, crossword, soduku), Music (Classical and Classic Rock), and Bicycling
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- ACT Writing
- Algebra
- Chemistry
- College Chemistry
- College English
- COMPASS Mathematics
- Competition Math
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- DAT Quantitative Reasoning
- DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Essay Editing
- GED Prep
- GED Math
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- GED Science
- GED Social Studies
- Graduate Level Chemistry
- Graduate Test Prep
- GRE Analytical Writing
- High School Chemistry
- High School English
- High School Physics
- High School Writing
- IB Chemistry
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- Math
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- PC Basic Computer Skills
- PCAT Chemistry
- Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Prep
- SAT Prep
- SAT Reading
- Science
- Spelling Bee
- STAAR Prep
- STAAR Grades 3-8 Prep
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Technology and Coding
- Test Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I learn first. That is, I learn a student's learning style and barriers to improved performance. Then, I cater my approach to that learning style and offer ways to overcome those barriers.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would spend the first few minutes with a student by giving a very brief introduction of myself, and then asking the student to describe his/her situation. I would attempt to determine that student's learning style and barriers to success. Then, I would go over some material that the student has supplied, if available. Finally, I would give the student some practice problems to solve as I observe. I would point out possible ways to overcome barriers to success. Halfway through and at the end of the session, I would stop and ask the student if (s)he is happy with how our session has gone. I would hope to get some feedback and modify my future approach accordingly.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by taking advantage of opportunities to raise the student's self-confidence and discussing the benefits of being able to seek and discover information on one's own.