Teaching Philosophy

My philosophy for teaching is founded on a love for knowledge and learning and a desire to dedicate my life to educating students.  As a teacher, I believe that I have a responsibility to inspire students to pursue knowledge actively and to become independent thinkers.  In considering how one goes about sharing one's love of learning, it is important to consider that learning strategies differ widely and that teaching strategies are not always easily matched with students' needs.  In addition, students bring widely varying knowledge bases to the table in each subject area.  Each tutoring session is unique and varies according to the background and learning preferences of that particular student.  A further complication is that students also bring different levels of maturity, interest and motivation. My challenge is to make course materials accessible to all students and to be responsive to individuals who are having difficulty integrating new material while not boring others with a more qualified background.

Bio

Chris triple-majored at the UW, graduating with degrees in Physics, Astronomy and History. Four years later, Chris added to his accolades an MS in Mechanical Engineering. His passion for engineering and alternative energy led to a job at the Institute for Lifecycle Environmental Assessment. Chris believes “patience is the key to tutoring” and loves helping students with difficult concepts. In his words, “education is a joint exploration of ideas. I lead the way and share my experiences so that students will develop their own understanding of the subject matter. This experience is so fulfilling, it motivates me, and in turn the student, to achieve the educational goals that we both desire.” In his spare time Chris enjoys playing basketball and softball, and rocks in Nefarious Jones as singer and guitarist.

Subjects: Math, Physics, Chem, History, Computer Skills, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT/Praxis/WestB/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE), PSAT/SAT/ACT Class Instructor   (9-Adult)

Chris is also an Educational Consultant at University Tutoring.

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