Nathaniel B.
- Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.5 mi )
- Piano Lesson
- Male Age 32
- Member since: 05/2015
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $35 to $45 /hr
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Bio Chemistry, Piano, Science, Writing, Spanish, Reading, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Grammar, Chemistry
Math, Science, Writing, and Critical Thinking
During my time at Colorado College, I worked as a chemistry tutor helping my younger peers traverse the challenging General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry course loads. But because of CC's rigorous alternative schedule--where you take one class at a time, for one month each class--it's necessary to learn to pick up new concepts very quickly, I often found myself being asked for help in classes I myself was taking. I never minded this, because being forced to explain something is the best way to ensure your own understanding of the concept. That is why I try to avoid directly answering questions my students ask me, instead dropping hints and asking questions of my own that guide the student to their own answer, in their own words.
My favorite part about teaching is the moment of sudden understanding that you can see in a student's eyes when they've got it. The challenge, of course, ... read more
