...I was also an education consultant with the College of Engineering. In this role I aid student instructors on best teaching practices. The majority of my tutoring experience is in the math and sciences, but I am also comfortable helping students with introductory Spanish and Language Arts. (read more)
...And building with those fundamental concepts and connecting the dots as you learn in college. I believe in understanding concepts and theories as opposed to memorization. So understanding starts with visualizing these theoretical concepts and presenting it to students in manner they will grasp. (read more)
...I love learning how the systems of the body work-even those of us that teach such topics as physiology need to stay abreast of current trends through primary literature, participating in book reviews, attending professional meetings, etc... Coupled with my love of teaching, I strive to help my students 'learn' and not memorize. The goal is to understand the basics. Why? (read more)
...I ensure that the students I work with understand core concepts before moving on and that they come to answers on their own with my guidance. I encourage them without giving them answers and ensure we achieve their learning goals before the end of a session. I hold myself to high standards of l... (read more)
...We have made flash cards with visuals and the definitions on the cards. Each subject would be on different colored flashcards. I have also included the page number of the text where the essential vocabulary words were located so we would not have to continually refer back to the book. (read more)