My goal is to get students to make connections between multiple concepts and apply them to the more complex questions that test critical thinking and reasoning skills. The best way for students to reach this level is for me to guide them without giving away the answer. I believe it is very beneficial for students to struggle through questions since that is when the learning process occurs. My job is to keep students on the right path.

I would introduce myself and get to know the student so I can connect with them. I would also assess my students' needs to find out which specific content areas they need help with. I would achieve this by asking them what they feel like they need to work on, as well as by asking them to answer a few questions from different content areas.

I would help the student by making them realize the importance of working through problems on their own. It is certainly appropriate for students to ask for help when they are stuck on a question and in need of guidance to set them back on the right path, but many students simply just want to know the answer to every question. This practice completely compromises their ability to genuinely learn the material and apply acquired knowledge and skills to tests, which they have to take independently. As a tutor who guides students but does not quickly provide answers for them, I would instill the virtues of patience and determination. It can be disheartening for students to spend a lot of time on a single problem that they cannot find the correct answer to. So, it is important for me to support students along the way and help them realize that they are learning even as they struggle through the questions.

Students must also understand that genuinely learning the material takes a significant amount of time. Therefore, I would also encourage students to set aside a generous amount of time for studying and reinforcement each day. I would be happy to assist students in devising their own personalized study schedule.