My teaching philosophy is to create multiple experiences for a student to not only learn and thrive, but to have fun while doing so.

In a first session, I will get to know the student's educational needs as well as where they excel to better understand their educational background and help with their educational future.

To help a student become an independent learner, I will ask them to show me how they would complete a problem. I will then take the problem step-by-step with them so that they will be able to figure out future problems on their own.

To keep a student motivated, I will make the learning process fun and entertaining. I will take each problem and analyze it and configure it to suit their interests. If study breaks are needed, then we can do that as well.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, I will break the problem down into separate parts and take each one slowly. I can also compare the skill or concept to a related topic to better understand it.

To help a student with reading comprehension, I will sit next to them, sound out each word with them, identify the word, and define what the word means in a simple sentence. We will then practice with that word so that the word will be easily identified in the future.

The strategy that I find most successful is to try to understand the problem from the student's perspective. Every child learns differently, and I will change my teaching strategies according to the student's needs.

To get a child excited with a subject that they are struggling in is to find a subject that they are engaged in and relate the struggling subject to the exciting subject.

There are several techniques I can use to be sure that a student understands the material. I could quiz them, use flashcards, or better yet - practice makes perfect, and just use repetition.

To build a child's confidence in a subject, I would get them excited about the subject. I could start them with an easier topic and work our way up to more difficult topics. I will also continuously use positive reinforcement.

To evaluate a student's needs, I observe them on how they solve a problem and if they are able to get to a certain point before they reach the end of the problem.

I adapt my tutoring to each student's needs by acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses and giving them my undivided attention to succeed in their studies.

There are multiple tools I can use to complete a tutoring session. I can use tools around the house like coins, blocks, or a clock, or use technology to help solve problems without giving away the answer directly.