Teaching is about communicating better ways to learn, not just passing along rote information. It’s an amazing opportunity to shape a person's attitude towards education and motivate them to care about the process as well as the goal.

Learn about their favorite ways to learn and what things they are truly passionate so we can funnel that energy into even the subjects they don't care for as much. We'd also set up a plan to tackle projects/upcoming tests so they have a strategy for preparation and can self-motivate.

Give them small, achievable goals and positively reinforce any work completed on their own.

I will try to give them perspective on how even small assignments have an effect on what they'll be doing down the road, encouraging them through the tougher pieces and keeping them focused on what their success could mean for their future dreams/careers.

Break it down into small, manageable increments, and if that is unsuccessful, try a different style of teaching (getting them to try a hands-on approach, writing it down for themselves, have them repeat their understanding of it back to me to locate any misconceptions).

Words are my favorite, so I try to help those who struggle with this subject to take sentences in small pieces, breaking down words into their meanings (multiple if necessary) and then analyzing sentences. This is a slow process so I stay very positive and praise even small successes so that the student doesn't get frustrated and sees it as a treasure hunt or code breaking instead of stressful.

Bonding over shared interests or what they truly care about is usually a great place to start. Then we talk about how they feel about having a tutor- some kids know they're being made to do this- and try to help them understand how I can help. Then we break down their goals, and help refine them so they seem less overwhelming. Kids often get apathetic when they don't see the point of something.

Having them repeat it back in their own words is a great method- also having them apply the concept to a new problem/question/writing prompt, having them identify any exceptions to the rules expressed.

Encouraging them along the way, obviously, and trying to get them to do as much of it as they can on their own. Kids know when they're being spoon-fed and can get careless. Keeping them involved in every step of the process makes them feel invested and confident.

Try to see where they are unsure of themselves or areas they try to avoid. Adapt to their learning style, some students feel lost only listening to instructions and grasp concepts much quicker by writing them down or trying a more kinesthetic approach.

Changing my style involves adding more visuals, giving them out-of-the-box examples or exercises, and being patient with the process. Students thrive where they feel successful, so taking it slowly and reminding them they are doing great by applying themselves is my base approach.

Lots! I like my sessions to be memorable, so I use visuals, sometimes anagrams to improve memory, I've used flashcards, even the hangman game! The whiteboard feature in the online platform offers allows for a lot of interactive work with the students, which expands the possibilities a lot.