First and foremost, treat all students with absolute equality, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or intellectual ability. I make it my business to understand the student's point of view, however erroneous, before attempting to give them my own. Meaning, when I do teach, I can choose a conceptual path that leads from the student's current understanding to a broader or more conventional one. Finally, enthusiasm and levity is critical to good teaching, and students respond well to it. How can you help a student become an independent learner? By teaching students different, useful techniques and understanding what works best. Through that, one becomes more confident and willing to practice on their own to become more proficient. How would you help a student stay motivated?