I aim to cater my teaching style to each client individually. What works for one student may not work for another, so it is important to view each client as unique and find out what works best for him/her. I hope to engage each client and create a meaningful learning environment.

After introducing myself, I would get to know a little bit about them and their learning style. By gauging their responses and body language, I would begin to determine the best way to approach the session. I would also ask the student what they hope to get out of the session and their short and long-term goals relating to the subject at hand.

It is important to engage the student and get them excited about the subject. I would try to relate each subject to something the student is interested in so they would be more inclined to study it on their own.

I have found that emphasizing the importance of doing well in school and maintaining a balanced lifestyle can increase motivation. Some students tend to respond well with incremental rewards and positive reinforcement through the sessions, which also entices them to continue performing.

I would break down the concept to the most basic level in order to determine which part or parts of the concept they are having the most trouble with. Then, depending on their learning style, I would modify how to clarify or instruct the skill. Once I think the student has understood the concept, I will have them teach it back to me to make sure they are ready to move on.

I would break down each story or paragraph sentence by sentence and have the student explain it to me that way. Then, once they started getting the hang of the story, I would make up my own questions regarding the reading to see if they can logically come up with an answer based on what they have read.

I have found it most successful to be engaging and encouraging right off the bat. By treating each student as a peer, as opposed to a client, it helps build trust in the relationship so the students are more willing to listen and pay attention during the sessions.

I would try to relate the subject they are struggling into an activity they enjoy participating in. If I can show them how it will help them succeed in something they like to do, then hopefully they will be more receptive to the subject.

The best technique I have found is to show them, have them do it with me, and then teach it back to me. This way, I know they have actually mastered and understood the topic, not just memorized what I have shown them.

By constantly reinforcing their improvements, a student's confidence will continue to grow. I also will never make fun of or ridicule a student for not understanding a subject.

Every student is different, so it is important to ask questions to the student, parent, caregiver, teacher, etc. to find out what the best approach should be. I want to know their short and long-term goals, as well as their learning style to best evaluate how to approach each session.

For example, if a student is more hands-on, I will incorporate tactile components, such as counting on their fingers, with coins, markers, etc. to have them be able to physically feel how they are solving the problem. If a student is more visual, I would have them draw, or look at pictures of something in order for them to better understand, instead of me just talking out the problem.

I like to use various counting tools, flashcards, online games, and any other textbooks that may be required.