PrepNow Tutor - Daniel T.
Daniel did not originally plan a career in education. He holds a BS in physics from Clemson University, graduating with honors, and an MS in physics from Clemson University. Generally, as one might expect, he thought a career in applied physics may be on the horizon. However, when he began tutoring as an undergraduate student in the Clemson Academic Success Center, he found what he was meant to do, and he has been tutoring and teaching ever since.
First, from 2009-2010, Daniel worked for Clemson as a math and science tutor. There, his math tutoring experience included algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, pre-calculus, AP calculus, multivariable calculus, and differential equations. Thereafter, Daniel was a teaching assistant for two years in the Clemson physics department, gaining valuable classroom experience. Next, upon graduating with his Masters, Daniel worked for two years as a math and SAT/ACT test-prep tutor for a national tutoring agency. Finally, from 2013-2025, he worked as an instructor and course director in math and science for Tri-County Technical College. He is excited to now transition to tutoring here at StudyPoint.
Daniel takes both a technically regimented and student-centered approach to tutoring. First, he believes in what he calls a “scaffolded” approach: instructor demonstration is followed by student participation, then student leadership, then independent student completion. This approach is meant to offer an organized way for students to build confidence and expertise. That said, as Daniel notes, “Learning is something that students choose to do; with this in mind, my goals when teaching or tutoring are to motivate, inspire confidence, and provide resources.” That is, for Daniel, one cannot simply “scaffold” an approach for students and be successful; one must also pair such an approach with personalized encouragement and enrichment.
Given Daniel’s training in physics and math, it is perhaps natural that he has always had a love for games. In college, for example, he played intramural ultimate Frisbee, intramural basketball, and for the chess club. He also has an enduring interest in how games work, often intently analyzing architecture and gameplay. Finally, Daniel also likes world-building games and seeking out new ways to play.
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