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Tarun G

TUTOR

@chatgt

Joined Jun 2020 · He/Him

Upcoming Sessions

1 Series

School and Schoolhouse.world - Q&A on Autodidactism and Study Tips

66th session Sat Dec 28, 12:30 PM

*New sessions added on request*
Welcome to School and Schoolhouse.world, a Q&A on the art of learning I've been running for almost a year now! All you need is a Schoolhouse account. Don't have one? Sign Up for free: https://schoolhouse.world/api/auth/signup?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

This series began with study skills:  Is notetaking useless? How should you study for exams? Can you ever truly focus on your work? Does listening to music while working help? And can you find time to do things that matter?

But it has evolved into an Ask (Almost) Anything on self-directed learning, graduate school applications, studying various humanities disciplines, etc. In some ways, it mirrors my own journey as an autodidact in college and now graduate school.

Most sessions are short enough to fit into your daily schedule, and I'll ensure that each of you gets to ask at least one question, and clarify your concerns about studying. So get your questions ready: Ask yourself what you want to ask! It's your questions that drive each session, so please participate either via the mic or chat box.

I'm super-excited to help you learn better inside or outside the classroom. See you in a session! :)

Tarun G

14 spots left!

Past Sessions

3 Series

Autodidacticism: Tools of the Trade

Ended Mon, Jul 25, 2022

Did you know you could teach yourself using Khan Academy®'s Teacher Tools? Or that there's more to Duolingo than the streaks? What if I told you there's an Economics ebook that's *better* than expensive alternatives—and 100% FREE for students and teachers?

In each session, I'll reflect on/review a learning tool that either I use or have seen autodidacts use, discussing various ways you can employ it in your studies. The ultimate goal, though, isn't to recommend any specific tool.  Rather, it is to get you up to speed on a resource to decide if it's the right one for you.

But this series has a parallel narrative brewing below—in the public discussion. I invite all of y'all to guess the resource I'll be covering in each session, using the fun riddle-like session descriptions. Just make sure to mention the session number in your response!

However, I'm afraid this is a mini-series, focusing on small-group tutoring. So if spots are full, and if you want the same tutoring under a different title, join my main series: https://schoolhouse.world/series/655?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

In fact, I'm beta-testing these deep dives to see if I can integrate them with my main series going forward.
I'll do these deep dives there too, but interspersed with "Ask Tarun Anythings"! :)

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Shoutout to Karinna and Hafsah, for inspiring this series by co-leading Autodidacticism tutoring on Schoolhouse.world. Their profiles are linked below, and be sure to check out their sessions too:
Karinna's profile: https://schoolhouse.world/u/58763?ref=u-ddhuuirelz
Hafsah's profile: https://schoolhouse.world/u/49793?celebrate

Shoutouts also to Study Hall, for this series is deeply influenced by their Fast Guides to College Majors and Degrees: https://gostudyhall.com/

So if you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of learning resources online, and want some handy tips for deciding which ones are best for you, what are you waiting for? Join us! Don't have a Schoolhouse.world account? Sign Up here: https://schoolhouse.world/api/auth/signup?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

And here's my main series again: https://schoolhouse.world/series/655?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

Tarun G

Series ended.

Exam tips trial series

Ended Sat, Mar 26, 2022

Exam tips Q&A to gauge demand for an upcoming series. If you're not on Schoolhouse yet, sign up for a free account at https://schoolhouse.world/u/2405?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t&celebrate

Tarun G

Series ended.

Math problems we rarely solve: On technical explanation questions

Ended Sun, Feb 6, 2022

Are you a student of math or science, especially physics, chemistry, economics, or programming? Do you test yourself with practice problems? What if I told you that there are some important problems that most math students (myself included) usually don't work through?

No, not the problems we skip. These are a special class of questions. They are what computer scientist Cal Newport calls 'technical explanation questions.' These are questions in everyday language that build your understanding of the underlying meanings of the math concepts and tools you use in your problems.

These are not a substitute to problem sets. But they're a helpful complement, especially when you want to know why things work the way they do in math (or any math-heavy course, for that matter).

So, if this piques your curiosity, and you're ready to add a simple but highly effective study habit to your learning toolkit, join this series! There are only two sessions, and you can attend the one you're most comfortable with.

Also, since this topic doesn't require much time, the session is only 20 minutes long—short enough to fit into your schedules, I hope.

Finally, bear in mind that I'll be using examples from arithmetic and pre-algebra to illustrate the art of writing technical explanation questions. This is because I'm still learning math, and haven't started calculus and statistics yet. But you can always translate the underlying method to any branch of math or science.

Tarun G

Series ended.

28 Sessions

Enrichment · session

College Advice Q&A: Ask Me Anything!

Mon Apr 17, 2023, 2:00 PM

Responding to a session request on Indian college applications with this. Happy to take other questions too!

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice Q&A: Ask Me Anything!

Sun Apr 16, 2023, 2:00 PM

My Subworld debut session! Join to Ask Me Anything about my experiences navigating post-college avenues in India.

I've just completed the finals round for the Teach For India Fellowship application (awaiting results!). I've talked about my SHW volunteer-tutoring in almost every essay or interview, wherever relevant.

Happy to chat about these and more!

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice Q&A - Ask Us Anything!

Mon Mar 13, 2023, 2:00 PM

This is a Q&A all about college—from application to graduation. We're most familiar with the following aspects.

Essays and the big questions (e.g. what to study? why?)

Networking and researching schools (e.g. connecting with current students, using Study Hall or Schoolhouse.world!)

Study skills and acing college courses

Homeschooling and autodidactism

Online vs. in-person courses

Dual Enrollment

Extracurriculars

All of the above in the US and Indian contexts especially

Tarun G and Karinna F

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Office Hours - Quick Q&A on College

Sun Feb 12, 2023, 2:00 PM

This is a Q&A all about college—from application to graduation. We're most familiar with the following aspects.

Essays and the big questions (e.g. what to study? why?)

Networking and researching schools (e.g. connecting with current students, using Study Hall or Schoolhouse.world!)

Study skills and acing college courses

Homeschooling and autodidactism

Online vs. in-person courses

Dual Enrollment

Extracurriculars

All of the above in the US and Indian contexts especially

Tarun G

Session ended.

Indian Curriculum · session

Doubt Clearing

Sat Feb 11, 2023, 12:30 PM

Session in response to a session request for a Geography topic in the Indian school curriculum. Today's topic is natural vegetation and wildlife, mapped to the NCERT curriculum. I'll give the explainer I myself need!

Since it's on a short notice, I'm afraid I won't have any PowerPoint slides. But I'll share relevant material to engage with after the session. Look for links in the public discussion after the session is over. Also, there might be an activity or two (quiz) hosted through the Schoolhouse platform! But don't worry - it's not an exam, just something to help you learn better.

I'm not sure how helpful this session will be for everyone else, but you're welcome to join in. For study tips and college advice, see my other sessions. Like I said, this is focused on a very specific topic in the Indian curriculum.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice

Tue Jan 17, 2023, 2:15 PM

Hello! I was a moderator and panelist for the Schoolhouse.world College Fair on Day 1. I'm happy to answer any questions y'all might have on college (and studying in general).

If you're new to Schoolhouse and want to learn more about me, visit my profile, and don't miss the Feedback tab: https://schoolhouse.world/u/2405?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice

Mon Jan 16, 2023, 12:45 PM

Hello! I was a moderator and panelist for the Schoolhouse.world College Fair on Day 1. I'm happy to answer any questions y'all might have on college (and studying in general).

If you're new to Schoolhouse and want to learn more about me, visit my profile, and don't miss the Feedback tab: https://schoolhouse.world/u/2405?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice

Sat Jan 14, 2023, 2:15 PM

Hello! I was a moderator and panelist for the Schoolhouse.world College Fair today. If you haven't checked it out, you should. It'll answer all your questions about college, from application to graduation. Sign Up and see the entire schedule here: https://schoolhouse.world/u/163628?ref=u-3rvjjcld4t

Back to this session. I'm happy to talk about the Fair today, and answer any questions y'all might have on college (and studying in general). If you've attended my recent sessions, you'll know that I've now started to tutor College Advice sessions, and this session will be structured as an Ask Me Anything, a format I've honed over 80+ sessions here on Schoolhouse. These sessions are also a way for me to learn from students about the things they need the most help with. See you soon! :)

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice

Thu Jan 12, 2023, 2:00 PM

This is a Q&A all about college—applications or studying. If the timings don't work, let me know and we can either reschedule the session, or figure out a follow-up session. If you're a college student, whether or not you need help with the content, please do join if you can - there's some surprises! :)

We are most familiar with the following aspects of college.

Essays and the big questions (e.g. what to study? why?)
Networking and researching schools (e.g. connecting with current students, other tips also on Study Hall)
Humanities and social sciences academia 
Study skills and acing college courses 
All of the above in the Indian context especially
Homeschooling
Dual Enrollment
Online & In-person courses
Extracurriculars

Karinna F and Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

College Advice

Wed Jan 11, 2023, 2:00 PM

This is a Q&A all about college—applications or studying. If the timings don't work, let me know and I'll either reschedule the session, or figure out a follow-up session. If you're a college student, whether or not you need help with the content, please do join if you can - there's some surprises! :)

Important: Kindly note that I'm NOT a professional college or career counsellor. This session is purely peer tutoring as someone who's been to college, and who's been tutoring students in and outside Schoolhouse.world.

I'm most familiar with the following aspects of college.

1. Essays and the big questions (e.g. what to study? why?)

2. Networking and researching schools (e.g. connecting with current students, other tips also on Study Hall)

3. Humanities and social sciences academia

4. Study skills and acing college courses

5. All of the above in the Indian context especially

Tarun G and Karinna F

Session ended.

Indian Curriculum · session

Doubt Clearing

Mon Jan 9, 2023, 2:30 PM

Indian curricula can be fun, but they can also be tricky, with so many things to keep track of—exams, marks, hobbies, subjects, so many learning materials and ways of learning.

This session follows my Ask Me Anything format, which I've honed over sessions where I learn from about 70 learners from all over the world. Happy to discuss curriculum, exam prep, Khan Academy for Indian curriculum, and more.

This is the first time I'm doing an AMA tailored to the Indian context, So please do share your feedback comments if you attend this session!

Tarun G

Session ended.

General · session

Study Spaces

Tue May 24, 2022, 3:45 PM

Quiet, quick Study Space for a side project I'm working on—mics muted, cameras not required.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Mon May 9, 2022, 1:30 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any questions you might have.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Indian Curriculum · session

Doubt Clearing

Fri May 6, 2022, 2:45 PM

Pre-Algebra doubt clearing for Prateek, since I couldn't answer his question in Live Help. But the rest of y'all are welcome to join - and I'm happy to take study tips questions as usual too!

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Tue May 3, 2022, 12:30 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any questions you might have.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Mon Apr 25, 2022, 12:30 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any questions you might have.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 12:30 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any study tips questions you might have.

Tarun G

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Enrichment · session

Live Help

Tue Apr 19, 2022, 2:00 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any Study Tips questions you might have.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Tue Apr 19, 2022, 12:30 PM

Happy to help with Study Tips questions: studying for exams, focusing without distraction, scheduling and time management tactics, and more!

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Mon Apr 18, 2022, 2:15 PM

Hi! Happy to answer your questions on studying inside or outside school. Exam tips, reading habits, time management, and more! :)

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Fri Apr 1, 2022, 1:30 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any questions you might have.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Mon Mar 28, 2022, 1:15 PM

Hi! Feel free to ask me anything about studying in school—study skills, exam tips, reading and research, etc.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Fri Mar 25, 2022, 2:15 PM

Ask me your questions on studying inside and outside school! I'll do my best to answer.

Tarun G

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Live Help

Thu Mar 24, 2022, 2:15 PM

Hello! Happy to help with any questions you might have.

Tarun G

Session ended.