Introduce ourselves and backgrounds, and then see where the beginning competencies are and what needs worked on.

Get them interested in the subject and spark curiosity in said subject. I'll relate what we are learning to something they are already interested in.

See why they are frustrated, and show them how to break down the problems they are having. I'll also help point out resources they could utilize.

Restate the skill or concept in another way, and see what exactly they were having problems with. We'd work the skill/concept until they feel comfortable with said skill/concept.

Get them interested in reading something at the level they are able to, and work on comprehension from there. I know several successful people that have had reading problems, and I can relate their stories to them.

Show them that every problem can be broken down into something easier, and build up their confidence with problems and skills that they can utilize.

See what they are interested in already, and show them how what they are learning can be applicable to what they are already interested in. Plus, many subjects have cool things that can be learned about.

A couple of pop questions, some discussion and practice problems.

Starting small, with problems that get gradually more complicated.

Discussions and some paper evaluations.

By talking to the students and parents to see what they think is helping them and what isn't.

Computers, talking, books, and possibly sending/going with them to a place that would expose them further to the subject.

My philosophy to the education of students is threefold. First, my personal goal is to get students excited in just learning; any learning and all learning. Without an active interest in learning, all schooling consists of is babysitting for the students. To do this, I will be high energy, and create a safe environment for all students, with the express purpose of showing them the wonders of science and how it can teach skills applicable to all situations. If a student doesn't feel safe in my classroom, they won't be as focused and open to the information and views that I am trying to expose them to. I will do this while addressing the variety of needs and level of knowledge levels of students that come into my classroom. Second, the environment of the classroom needs to be considered. The class itself needs to have the ability to ask questions freely and have them answered, so I will leave some time in my instruction to ask questions and get them answered (any types of questions as long as it's appropriate for the classroom). Discipline will have its place in the classroom, but becoming a tyrant will help no one. Part of that idea is that I will be calm and professional at all times (if somewhat excited when talking about my subject). The students need to have a disciplined but engaging environment where they have the opportunity to practice the information and skills that they are picking up in the school in forms other than merely quizzes and tests. I want to encourage critical-thinking skills in the students and not rote memorization, as becomes an all too common trap. Finally, I will let the students have the chance to be what they are: children. They need to have the opportunities to make mistakes and get into minor mishaps. While maintaining professionalism, we need to make connections to the students and see them as people, not just faceless students. We as educators need to show them that while it's not ok to make mistakes all the time, it is worthwhile to see them as learning opportunities. After all, learning is what we are here to help facilitate.