Tutoring Style
Professionalism
Because my students are often older — most of them in university or professional careers — my style of tutoring may not be like what you are used to for younger students.
I work with my students as coworkers, and therefore I have certain expectations of them. I assume that all of my students are motivated, focused, curious, and prepared for work. What I offer to my students is a clear explanation of hard mathematics and computer science topics, and the opportunity to ask questions of an expert. But I don’t offer mentoring, study coaching, or making math fun. I hope that we do have fun! But like with coworkers, it’s really all about getting the work done.
And of course, I strive to show up with the same level of motivation, professionalism, and preparation to match my students.
Empirical Method
I strongly recommend that, whenever we discuss any topic, we always follow it up with testing. After all, if we spend all this time discussing a topic and solving problems, the student then needs to actually be able to solve problems on their own!
Therefore after tutoring, I will give the student a set of practice problems to assess their understanding. If the student can solve them without assistance, then no further tutoring is needed; but if any solutions are incorrect then more tutoring is needed.
Students are free to skip testing. If they do, though, I cannot guarantee any improvement in course performance and grades.
About Me
Adam Frank, B.A., M.Phil.
In 2006, I completed undergraduate studies at Brandeis University, and in 2011 my Master's degree from Columbia University in New York. I've tutored for about 10 years, the last five have been as a full time professional.
From 2018 until 2020, I devoted a day each week when I volunteered to teach Math and Computer Science at correctional facilities. This volunteer work is made possible by the Bard Prison Initiative, through which inmates have the opportunity to earn a degree from Bard University and prepare for a career once they have served out their sentence. Please visit the BPI website to learn more and consider making a donation.
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