Erik B.
- Phoenix, NY 13135 ( 14.6 mi )
- Earth Science Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 01/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $48.00 to $60.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Chemistry
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I encourage students to ask a lot of questions about the material they do not understand. The student has already heard the lecture from the teacher or professor, so I feel there is not much point to just repeating the lecture. If students ask questions, they will be more receptive to the information that is given in the answers. I also like to use examples or demonstrations to relate the material to "real life", as opposed to just teaching abstract concepts. Above all, I try to keep it interesting for the student.
I have a bachelor's degree in chemistry and biology from SUNY Oswego. I also have my Master's degree from SUNY Oswego. During this time I taught lab classes, as well as doing research. During this same time, I worked part-time as a lab instructor at LeMoyne College. Since then, I have been working on a PhD at Syracuse University. I have continued teaching labs at SU, as ... read more