Mathematics Tutor with International Teaching Experience | CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE/GCSE & Cambridge | Grades 1–12

Find out more about Sourav

• Tell us more about your subject. How did you develop an interest in this field?

  I started developing interest in subject related to science and mathematics when I was in school days ,my teacher used to make the subject very interesting so I got the curiosity to know more about it in depth.
  I used to participate in many national science related to mathematics and science involved competitions. In the beginning it was Maths and Science. In the beginning it was hard to go through the subject concept but I never lost my interest in the subject. That's the reason I took science in PU class 11 and 12 when I stepped into the higher classes I increased my visibility towards the subject increased and started going to doing science models
  And project's . After my class 12 I got interest Aerospace science so I chose Bachelor of Technology in aerospace
  In engineering too I did many projects based on science and space related. I attended many workshops and seminars based on it. I went for a flight lab course in IIT KANPUR as a course now am still gaining knowledge and willing to spread knowledge to students, friends who are struggling on the concepts. So this is how I started developing interest in my subject area well first of all the question u asked is the most basic question every student should ask and every teacher should be able to answer. now if u have a look at our study patterns u would and u should notice a great deal of inefficiency . today we go to school to get a degree right? thats because of the competition around us which forces us to perform the best. we learn about great scientists,philosophers and other successful people who made the world a better place to live in. now what did these guys do for increasing their interests? they didn't study their subjects to give an exam, instead they did it because they loved doing it and no one ever bothered them. today every body forces us and bothers us, which is just the opposite of what we need! so long story short, to improve your interest in a subject try to know the subject from your heart. you may not like some of course, but you will like some. Go into details and answer to yourself why am I being taught this subject, what is its importance and relevance, can it be more interesting? who were the people associated with this subject? what is the history of this subject? etc. the unfortunate thing is that teachers really don't know answers to such basic question. they would say you are supposed to study the subject because it is in your syllabus' that's unlucky for us to have such so called teachers and institutions who run their business just to earn money. they fail their motto of being a teacher which is to arouse interest in any student for the subject.
  
  so just make use of the internet to the extent till u know what u want to know about the subject. at last the reality is that you are studying it because it is in your syllabus and you have to give an exam for it, but don't let these things bother you, once you know the subject, doing questions from it becomes very easy, so don't forget to practice questions.
  
  And trust me if you asked this basic question it means you really want to achieve something from your heart. Best of luck!

• What or who is the motivation behind you choosing to teach & why?

  I feel good when I teach someone and it makes me feel happy!
  While I spread my knowledge to them even I will learn unknowns from them too.... Teaching is the best way will ever get
  The more we teach the more we we too will learn from students.... It's the best way to make self happiness by making them understand the topics it's my passion to teach and I do take seminars based projects I love teaching it's my nature no one motivated me it came by myself.

• How does your work help society?

  From my teaching I think society would be educated for the students who are interested in learning , for those who have dedicated their lives to teaching others, it's good to reflect on the vital importance well-educated, quality teachers play in shaping the world around us.
  Taking on the task of shaping young minds is a big responsibility. To say that teachers can change lives is not an exaggeration. Consider some of the following vital roles that truly illustrate the importance of teachers.
  Teachers truly are the backbone of society. They are role models to children, offer guidance and dedication and give young people the power of education. Because of teachers, countries are able to further develop socially and economically.

• If you had to think of a role model for your work, who do you think of & why?

  I would say that role models are found everywhere.... a friend that is facing many challenges to move forward, a colleague that despite everything is still being successful, an old person that does not stop learning new things and new technologies.we can find role models everywhere, we just need to see and get the best of them.

• Tell us about your hobbies outside teaching.

  I like to listen songs, reading books, going for a ride, playing football.

• Do you have an anecdote to tell us about your student or professional life?

  Sometimes your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. Take, for example, the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident.
  
  The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn't understand why, after three months of training the master had taught him only one move.
  
  "Sensei," the boy finally said, "Shouldn't I be learning more moves?"
  
  "This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you'll ever need to know," the sensei replied.
  
  Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy kept training.
  
  Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first tournament. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became impatient and charged; the boy deftly used his one move to win the match. Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals.
  
  This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the referee called a time-out. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened.
  
  "No," the sensei insisted, "Let him continue."
  
  Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the champion.
  
  On the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the boy summoned the courage to ask what was really on his mind.
  
  "Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?"
  
  "You won for two reasons," the sensei answered. "First, you've almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. And second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grip your left arm."
  
  The boy's biggest weakness had become his biggest strength.