In a first session, I would get to know my student a bit and spend some time reviewing what he or she knows about the subject. By doing this, we can find what is really great and what we can improve.

It's always okay to ask for help as a student, but it's important to try things on one's own. I often push students to try to think critically before I give an answer so that they can become more independent.

Every student has strengths as well as weaknesses. I love celebrating strengths and successes. We can also take a step back and work through things one step at a time, until a student feels confident and willing to try harder.

I believe that anyone is capable of learning anything. Some people struggle with certain subjects more than others, but I love to see students succeed despite considerable obstacles.

Often students struggle to learn something because it's not presented in the best way for their brain. Because there are a variety of learning styles, I try to employ a variety of teaching styles so students can understand a concept in the way that works best for them.

I spend a lot of time forming an understanding of what the student already knows and discussing the student's goals for our tutoring sessions.