Benjamin H.
Private tutor in New York, NY
Education
Junior other and Philosophy major at New York University
Experience
When teaching I make good use of the Socratic method because I understand that teaching is not simply about passing on knowledge or facts, but about helping a student discover ideas and/or information on their own. Borrowing the Socrates metaphor, I view teachers as intellectual midwives who don't actually pass down information but engage students in exciting dialogue that allows them to come to conclusions on their own. My main strength is getting students interested in the material.
Availability
Weekdays after 6PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am an easy going student who is currently in the Cinema Studies program at Tisch at NYU. I am interested in literature, music(drums and guitar), and film. I love working with teenagers and exploring the exciting process of learning. I am especially i
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