Bill
Certified Tutor
Few things in life are more rewarding than the ability to help and serve others. This is especially true in the field of learning as by learning we progress. The ability to share knowledge is a primary means by which we can help others to progress and achieve. I have been teaching and tutoring, in some form another, for many years; whether it be work with the Boy Scouts as a youth leader, tutoring academically, or teaching airline pilots as I do today I've always found it tremendously fulfilling. That is why I wish to continue this life long endeavor by tutoring through ý and help others to achieve, and exceed, their academic goals as well.
I'm a retired USAF pilot currently employed as an instructor pilot for the Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company. I've been instructing, both military and civilian, for over 30 years and enjoy it immensely. I've had the opportunity to work with people of many cultures and travel extensively; I've been to every continent multiple times, even Antarctica. I have two masters degrees, an MA in Information Management as well as an MS in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Safety. My undergrad degree is a BA in zoology. I'm currently awaiting acceptance to Clemson for an MS in Biology Instruction and am doing a math review leading to a certificate in Math Theory from Indiana. I recently finished a certificate in Weather Forecasting from Penn State. As I'm sure you can tell, I love to learn and consider learning a life long endeavor.
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Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Zoology
Graduate Degree: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide - Masters, Aeronautical Science
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- 10th Grade Math
- 10th Grade Reading
- 10th Grade Writing
- 11th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Science
- ACCUPLACER Prep
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- ACCUPLACER Language Use
- ACCUPLACER WritePlacer
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- Adult Literacy
- AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
- AP Biology
- AP English Language and Composition
- ASTB - Aviation Selection Test Battery
- ASVAB Prep
- Biology
- Cardiology
- Cell Biology
- Civics
- CLEP Prep
- CLEP American Government
- CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
- CLEP Biology
- CLEP Chemistry
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP College Composition
- CLEP College Mathematics
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- CLEP Human Growth and Development
- CLEP Natural Sciences
- CLEP Precalculus
- CLEP Social Sciences and History
- CLEP Spanish
- College Algebra
- College Application Essays
- College Biology
- College English
- College Level American History
- College Math
- College World History
- COMPASS Mathematics
- COMPASS Reading
- Competition Math
- Conversational Spanish
- Developmental Biology
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- ERB CTP
- European History
- Executive Functioning
- Geography
- Graduate Test Prep
- GRE Analytical Writing
- GRE Quantitative
- High School Biology
- High School English
- High School Geography
- High School Level American History
- High School World History
- High School Writing
- History
- Homework Support
- IB Biology
- IB Extended Essay
- IB Further Mathematics
- IB Geography
- IB History
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
- Immunology
- Languages
- Learning Differences
- Math
- Medical Ethics
- Medical Terminology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Middle School
- Middle School English
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- NES Biology - National Evaluation Series Biology Test
- Nutrition
- OAR - Officer Aptitude Rating
- Other
- Pathology
- PCAT Biology
- PCAT Quantitative Ability
- PCAT Verbal Ability
- PCAT Writing
- Professional Certifications
- Reading
- REGENTS Prep
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- SAT Writing and Language
- Science
- SHSAT Prep
- Social Studies
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spelling Bee
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SSAT- Middle Level
- SSAT- Upper Level
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Summer
- Technical Writing
- Test Prep
- US History
- Virology
- Vocabulary
- World Civilization
- World History
- World Literature
- Zoology
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in the Socratic teaching style. By questioning students I can find out their knowledge depth, weak and strong areas, and those subjects we may need to emphasize more. I also believe a very flexible teaching style is required, as all students learn at different rates and levels. Consequently, I need to be able to adapt to these levels and rates in order to have an effective session and ensure complete subject understanding.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
The most important thing to do in any first session is to help the student relax and develop an atmosphere of trust. I get to know the student, their likes and dislikes, interests and hobbies, and basically what makes them tick. This might take a few minutes, but unless the student can trust you, it will be very difficult to have an effective academic session. Only after a foundation of trust has been developed, can the tutoring session begin. This will be different for each student.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Primarily students need to think of learning as something that is a lifelong process; an endeavor that can be enjoyed even when not in school, and that will only make their lives better. The tutor can facilitate this by making the learning process one that is enjoyable; one in which the student is fully involved. If the student feels they have a critical interest in their own learning that can be enjoyable and will help them reach their goals they will become independent learners with a constant desire to seek new information and gain new knowledge that can be applied to them personally. Knowledge gain must be a personal endeavor for a student to become an independent and active learner.