I usually start off by introducing myself, telling them a little bit about myself, and asking about them. I like to establish a connection with my students.

I teach them note taking and studying skills so that they can learn and retain more of what they're taught.

I'd help them find reasons for continuing with what they're doing or help them set up a reward system of some sort for themselves.

I patiently go over it as many times as needed, approaching it in as many different ways as needed until we find an approach that works for them.

I find the root of the struggle, whether it is trouble with vocabulary, trouble with grammar, dyslexia, or anything else, and help them resolve that issue. Usually practice is the best with reading.

Finding their preferred learning method is always my first step; knowing whether I have a visual learner, a book learner or a hands-on learner helps me know how to help them.

I show them that they can do whatever they put their mind to and offer lots of verbal encouragement and praise.

I always try to relate the subject I'm teaching to a subject that the student enjoys or finds relevant to encourage them to engage with their learning.

I'm a big believer of practice, so I would have them do some problems based on what they just learned to make sure their comprehension is good.