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Philosophy, Programming, Literature
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"The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind."
Kahlil Gibran
Hi, I'm Tyler! 👋
I believe that building an intuitive understanding of a subject requires discovering the striations and understanding the fine distinctions. As a Programming Instructor for elementary to high school students in an after-school program, and with experience as a Computer Science Tutor at my local community college, I've had the privilege of working with learners of all ages, from young students to working adults. While my primary focus is Programming and Coding, I also offer tutoring in Philosophy and Literature.
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How does it work?
The tutoring is tailored to your needs. After discussing goals for tutoring we can schedule sessions on an as-needed basis or we could set a recurring time suited for our schedules. Some learners prefer a more structured curriculum, where we incrementally build custom projects together, while some prefer a more extemporaneous learning enviroment and I accomodate both. Sessions are conducted online (through Google Meet, Zoom, etc).
Approach to Learning
I'm a firm believer that every individual should be encouraged to become independent, continuous learners that are ever curious. Learning can be daunting, especially with unfamiliar jargon, and that's where assistance can be invaluable. No matter where you are in your learning journey I'm open to helping to the best of my ability. I believe that judgement is not conducive to and is in fact harmful to learning. I don't assume any previous knowledge since everyone has encountered different areas of knowledge throughout their lives.
Schedule a 30-min Conversation
If you'd like to inquire about tutoring, discuss your learning goals, views on learning, roadblocks, etc. We can schedule a quick, hassle-free 30 minute conversation to discuss those topics.
Rate
Rate is commensurate with my experience and the time put into developing a personalized curriculum and projects. Payments accepted through Zelle, Venmo, and other similar services.
Regular Session
Pay as you go
Monthly Discounted
On Sophistry
The term "sophistry" originates from the ancient Greek sophistēs, meaning "wise man" or "teacher of wisdom." The original Sophists of 5th century Athens were traveling intellectuals who taught rhetoric, philosophy, and the art of argumentation. However, over time, the term acquired a pejorative connotation, often associated with clever but fallacious reasoning or arguments designed to deceive rather than illuminate truth.
I find myself resonating with Nietzsche's rehabilitation of sophistry. He viewed the sophisticated ability to argue multiple sides of a question not as intellectual dishonesty, but as a sign of profound understanding and mental agility. True sophistry, in this sense, demonstrates the capacity to defend one's arguments rigorously while understanding the complexity and nuance inherent in most meaningful questions. This skill, the ability to engage with ideas from multiple perspectives, is exactly what I aim to cultivate in learners across all subjects.
Cancellation Policy
Please allow for a minimum of 24 hour notice for any cancellations or rescheduling. If a session is cancelled with less than 24 hrs, or if a student doesn't attend a scheduled session (no-show), full session fee is forfeited.
To cancel or reschedule, please email or text me.
In cases of emergencies, contact me when you are available to discuss.