I believe the fundamental goal of teaching is to foster a love for learning. Learning takes place in many different circumstances and contexts. Humans have multiple learning styles: some learn best in lecture atmospheres, some are motivated by discussion, and others absorb best when they read and reflect on what they have read. The classroom setting can encourage or inhibit learning depending on the dominant learning style of each student. It is my goal as a tutor to instill learning and study strategies into my students to help them succeed in any classroom.

Within my first session I would like to spend a small amount of time learning about the student and their individual interests, what school they attend, and how they feel about school and the subject at hand.

I can help a student become an independent learner by finding organizational and study skills that work best for that child.

I would seek out a different way of teaching this method to the student. At times our approach can be incorrect for that particular student. A lot of times bringing in manipulatives and working through the problem with hands on materials can help students understand a challenging concept.

I would provide a copy of the text the student can write on and I would promote annotating the text.

I would do my best to make any connection I can between the subject and that student's personal life.

I ask a lot of questions throughout any session with a student. Questions provide a quick formative assessment. I also like to have students share their thinking as they work through a problem so I can follow their line of thought.

A lot of positive reinforcement.