Experience Summary
While working on my BS in Physics and BA in Mathematics, I worked several years in the department tutor labs. This setting forced me to be quick in helping the student figure out the problem before moving on to helping another student. I was also responsible for a supplemental instruction lecture for the business mathematics course. I also have spent several years tutoring privately during and after earning my degrees in the areas of math and science. The private tutoring was in the levels of middle school through college.
Teaching Style
I believe that the job of a tutor is to put themselves out of a job. I am known for asking questions instead of just giving answers to students. This is in an effort to help the student see how to break down a problem and allow them to develop that skill for future problems. I am big about understanding how to do a problem over just knowing how to do it. Understanding is more flexible and will serve a student better when it comes to taking the tests and when working on homework or studying with out the tutor present.