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• When did you develop an interest in your subject and in private tutoring?

  I developed an interest in mathematics since my high school days. I helped a lot of student struggling with mathematics, physics, chemistry and further mathematics during my high school days. I quickly noticed that a lot of students needed help but they were either too shy to ask questions in class during lectures, or they didn't have a good background in calculative and reasoning analysis.
  So, I figured that one-to-one lessons will allow the students more freedom to ask questions, and make them more grounded in several areas of mathematics.

• Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

  I teach mathematics, physics and electrical and electronics engineering courses, I studied electrical and electronics engineering at the University level and this makes me more grounded in mathematical and physics-related courses. This is especially relevant since I took mathematics and physics courses as standalone courses before moving to my department.
  
  Mathematics and Physics are very interesting subjects, they are one of the major branches of physical sciences which help in the development of technology. I help students to understand the following:
  
  Mathematics
  1. Algebra
  2. Number and Numeration
  3. Calculus
  4. Circle Geometry
  5. Polynomials
  6. Partial Fraction
  7. Matrice
  8. Trigonometry
  9. Graph Analysis
  10. Number Theory
  11. Statistics
  12. Probability
  13. Complex Number
  14. Differential etc.
  
  Physics
  1. Motion
  2. Heat
  3. Measurements
  4. Electric Circuit
  5. Wave
  6. Relativity
  7. Resistance and Resistivity
  8. Conductor
  9. magnetic field
  10. electric field
  12. Electromagnetic Field
  13. Pressure
  14. Momentum
  15. Force Field
  16. Equilibrium
  17. Work Energy and Power etc.
  
  I usually stay away from biology, I have never really enjoyed the course for some reason but I can still hold my own if I ever need to teach it.

• Did you have any role models?

  Yes I had a role model. Mr Owolabi was my role model, he was my secondary school teacher and he was my personal home lesson teacher, I got all my teaching skills from him. He is very calm when he teaches and he explains difficult concept with really simple and understandable language.

• What do you think are the qualities of a good tutor?

  I believe a good tutor must have the following qualities:
  1. Calmness and patience
  2. Adaptation to the needs of every student
  3. Proper feedback skills
  4. Loving
  5. Professionalism
  6. The ability to explain hard concepts in simple terms
  7. Empathy
  8. Motivation
  9. Enthusiasm
  10. Humility

• Could you share an anecdote related to your subject or your student days?

  Hmmm, I usually say this to my student, "Prepare hard before going for any exam and don't always prepare at the late hour thinking you are smart and can comprehend a lot of information in the last minute."
  
  I missed a test during my undergraduate days because I slept off 10 mins to the test and I woke up 5 mins to the end of the paper. This was due to the stress I had put myself through while trying to comprehend a lot of information right before the test.
  So, my advise is that students should try to always prepare for exams long before the exam or test day. Don't overstress yourself on the examination day, you need that period for resting and ruminating on what you have previously read. Funnily, I was not allowed to write a makeup test and I had a 57C in the final exam. If I had done the test, I may have had a B or an A grade.

• Did you face any difficulties at school or university?

  I experienced no difficulties until towards the end of my days in school. I started a tutorial center for struggling students in mathematics and physics, and this affected my final year grades and didn't allow me to obtain a first class degree.

• Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general, an element of this particular subject, or something completely different?

  I have passion for playing football, I love football and I represented my department and faculty in several competitions where I won several gold and silver medals.
  I also represented my platoon during NYSC and I also won a gold medal for that. So, apart from teaching, playing football is my hobby.

• What makes you a Superprof?

  What makes me a Superprof is my attention to detail and my dedication to help every client be a better version of themselves at the end of every teaching session.
  As a Superprof, my success only occurs when my students can boast success in their courses due to my tutelage.