...I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. During sessions, I work one-on-one or with groups helping students understand lecture material, work through homework problems, and prepare for exams. (read more)
...In my 25+ years I have found that the most important part of tutoring is the develop a rapport with the students that will help build their confidence in their ability to be successful in mathematics. So many students second guess themselves and have never been taught strategies to check their w... (read more)
...I believe in understanding each student's learning style and catering to it to meet the student where they are and then draw them into a deeper understanding. I try to build the student's confidence to bring them to the point where they are solving a problem on their own with minimal handholding. PhD in Theoretical Physics, NYU, 2021. (read more)