My approach is to help with individual comprehension rather than rote memorization. There's more to answering a problem than giving the correct number.

Establish the student's level of understanding, figure out the student's needs, and set up a personalized plan for moving forward.

I can help the student figure out their most effective learning style. Everyone is different, and everyone has different motivations to learn.

I can frame problems in a more relatable way for each student, and I can often give physical applications for abstract concepts.

I would change it up. There are almost always multiple ways to think about something, and everyone is different in their understanding.

I first establish their understanding, then build a personal plan based on their learning style.

I would appeal to their own interests and make the subject more relevant/applicable to what they enjoy.

Questions that present the concept in a very different way can test a student's understanding of the material.

Never start out with the hardest problem in the chapter. It is almost always best to learn the basics with basic problems.

I ask questions that test their knowledge. I ask students to tell me what they think they need to work on, as well.

Every student has a different learning speed, and it is important, as a tutor, to be able to slow down or speed up with the material as necessary.

I frequently use a whiteboard to draw pictures, write equations, and emphasize things. If available, I also use objects for demonstrations.

Practice, practice, practice. Reading comprehension is an important skill that comes with time and care.