Experience Summary
By graduating from the Naval Academy, I have received far more than a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. I also learned how to deal with a large variety of people. This skill was vital during my service in the Navy. More importantly, though, it has allowed me to tutor numerous service members and their family members in college level mathematics. Additionally, my two years of teaching Physics at Terry Parker High School has taught me about some of the obstacles that prevent students from grasping material in the formal classroom. I found that students responded better with one-on-one instruction than in the formal classroom setting.
Teaching Style
When teaching a particular subject, I feel it is important to address both the additude and aptitude of the student because they both go hand in hand. Students do not grasp a concept in any subject until they actually experience success in solving a problem dealing with that concept. That success improves their attitude toward the subject and leads to more success. I want to give a student as many opportunities as possible to succeed at solving problems and grasping concepts. I will let him/her solve problems and then give them constructive feedback. This will allow the student to have those small successes that lead to an improved understanding and appreciation of the subject.