Tutoring @ TJ’s

Aside from an occasional belligerent (good word Skylar) client, most of the student’s I’ve tutored represent “the good”. Especially at this point in the semester, pretty much all of my clients are repeat clients (is this bad?) so they have figured out how to maximize their time in an appointment. Students come with specific questions about examples in the book or homework problems that they got stuck on - one girl even makes a list of homework questions and the exact steps where she messed up/got stuck, everything is marked in the book with post-it notes, etc. I like this and students like it because we get through appointments more quickly and painlessly, and we don’t waste time going through unnecessary concepts or even trying to prioritize their goals - they already have that figured out.This tends to throw me off when students are not prepared, though. (more…)

Hello everyone! As an “veteran” science major I fell it is my duty to help out those just starting out! As a tutor I can offer my experiences and my knowledge to anyone seeking advice. Also, I believe communicating with profs is the best way to facilitate learning however, everyone seems to be a little intimidated or hesitant to do this. As a tutor, I can asure nervous students that profs don’t bite! Also, I can offer hope to any struggling student. I was there once too. And, last but least, I tutor because it keeps me fresh with past material.